(September 10, 2025)
The elusive bunny thief “Midnight Yammy” finally takes the stage.“Midnight Yammy | 8-Bit Trickster Show”, a brand-new action puzzle game developed for 8-bit NES-compatible systems, will be released on Steam on September 17, 2025.
Designed to run on hardware specifications of 1980s home consoles—the NES-compatible systems—this original title embraces the technical limitations of the era.
Players will navigate puzzle-filled spaces, clearing blocks, passing through ceilings, and switching between red and blue platforms to reach the goal. Despite its simple mechanics, the game offers a surprisingly deep puzzle experience.
The answer lies at the core of this project.
Midnight Yammy was developed with the goal of running on actual NES-compatible hardware. It takes into account the limitations of the period—PPU, memory, sprite counts, and more—while maximizing gameplay fun within these constraints.
This approach allows the game to deliver a truly authentic 8-bit experience, distinct from typical 8-bit-style titles.
I believe that 8-bit games are best enjoyed together with their limitations. Even without lavish or abundant resources, the challenge of creating fun within strict constraints is exactly why this game was developed for a genuine 8-bit environment.
Midnight Yammy was originally conceived as a “cartridge title” for NES-compatible systems. The project began from a desire to revisit classic game design—maximizing fun within strict limitations—through a modern perspective.
Initially intended as a small project for play on real hardware, it was largely unknown outside a niche audience. However, it received positive feedback through social media, both in Japan and overseas, with many saying, “We want more people to experience this.” This encouraged the team to develop the Steam version.
While staying true to the original concept, the game will now reach a wider audience as a “modern 8-bit game.”
Midnight Yammy will be available on Steam and as a .nes ROM file. Players can enjoy the game on Steam, or experience it on actual hardware or compatible systems, bringing a genuine 8-bit environment to the modern era.
Preparations are also underway for a physical cartridge release. With the goal of recreating the tactile feel of that era, development continues steadily and carefully.
- Title: Midnight Yammy 8-Bit Trickster Show
- Genre: Puzzle Action Game
- Platforms: Steam (Windows) + NES-compatible systems (.nes)
- Release Date: September 17, 2025
- Price: $3.99 / JPY 470 (10% off for the first week)
- Development: Independent, original title
- 📂 Press Kit:
https://qr.paps.jp/XQ9KI
- 🎮 Steam Store Page:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3807470/
- 🎥 Teaser Trailer (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/qOK_idCU_-k
Kanno Develop
Mail: kanno.dev.lv1@gmail.com
Please note: This is an independently developed title. All information is subject to change.