Bones Keeper Studio presents the trailer for Misspell — a dark fairytale in the 2D Metroidvania genre. Players are also invited to join the playtest.
Trailer: youtu.be/NberI8JxKQ4
The Misspell trailer showcases the game’s core visual and atmospheric elements: hand-drawn 2D art, a rich fantasy setting, and dynamic gameplay footage. The video conveys the overall tone of the project and offers a first look at the heroine’s magical abilities and the stylistic direction of the game world.
Playtest: store.steampowered.com/app/3235850/Misspell
The playtest will take place on Steam in September, offering players early access to the game’s demo. Participants will have the opportunity to share their impressions and provide feedback directly to the development team.
About Misspell
Misspell is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where a magical fairytale gradually gives way to a dark fantasy world.
The player controls Obri — a horned girl with amnesia who awakens after centuries of slumber in stone. Her journey is one of exploring a ruined world, uncovering the truth behind a magical cataclysm, and discovering her own forgotten past. The narrative explores moral questions: is dangerous magic a curse to be eradicated — or a force powerful enough to reshape the world?
At the heart of the gameplay is a magical vine that coils around the heroine’s arm. It’s more than a weapon — it’s a seamless extension of how the heroine connects with the world around her. As the heroine grows, so does the vine — transforming into new shapes such as a rapier, a sling, a rope, a shield, and beyond. It serves as a universal tool that unifies combat, traversal, and puzzles — one element that adds both variety and depth to the experience.
Misspell is:
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A deep narrative with choices and consequences
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Hand-drawn art that serves as a storytelling device — evolving from fairytale charm to creeping unease
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An innovative vine mechanic that unites key genre elements
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A strong atmosphere, striking visual style, and deep emotional engagement
The Misspell demo will be released in October 2025 on PC (Steam). The full version of the game is planned for a later date.
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Press Kit:
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1txo8S7BLkvIcOsk4RZdWQ3xoKEpy4HmB
Trailer:
Playtest:
store.steampowered.com/app/3235850/Misspell
Media contact:
Evgenii, Bones Keeper Studio
boneskeeperstudio.contact@gmail.com
Embargoed until August 19, 2025