With the game’s Kickstarter campaign underway, the retro-focused felines at Mega Cat Studios and Clever Cat Games are excited to share the first devblog for their upcoming 8-bit epic, Echoes of the Unread, which was successfully funded in just 24 hours.
In the video, now available on the official Mega Cat Studios YouTube channel, the game’s creator, Matt Tuttle, explores Echoes of the Unread’s evolution from a humble Super Mario Bros. ROM hack intended as a birthday gift for his sister, into something so much more; a grand adventure filled with colorful characters to meet, puzzles to solve through the power of song, and fiendish foes to overcome.
Watch as Matt discusses the game’s humble beginnings and the challenges he faced bringing Echoes of the Unread’s enchanted adventure to life in the video below.
Echoes of the Unread – Dev Blog #1: Game Origins and Development with Matt Tuttle
About Echoes of the Unread:
Developed by Clever Cat Games and published by Mega Cat Studios, Echoes of the Unread puts players in the shoes of Rhapsody, a young girl who, after falling asleep while studying in the library, awakens to a strange world where the books have come to life and her voice has the power to shape the world around her with song.
To find her way back home, Rhapsody must step into the pages of these tales and explore a variety of imaginative realms where they’ll befriend a cowboy, serenade a mermaid, outsmart a mischievous ghost, and sing mystical melodies to escape the clutches of the wicked magician Odele, who hopes to keep her trapped in the library forever.
Key Features:
- Sing to solve puzzles, battle foes, and uncover secrets
- Journey through whimsical worlds inspired by book genres
- Unlock magical abilities that will aid you in your quest
- Befriend quirky characters and shape your own story
- Test your skills in a challenging retro mode
Echoes of the Unread is now available to back on Kickstarter, with orders expected to be fulfilled in February of 2026.
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