Pittsburgh, PA – September 16, 2025 – Just last month, retro-focused indie publisher Mega Cat Studios announced plans to bring Exquisite Laundry Pet’s charmingly-chewy turn-based RPG, Gumball in Trick-Or-Treat Land, to Steam and the Game Boy Color. Now, it’s time to get a taste of what awaits, as solo developer Adam Lewis Graf reaches into the bottom of the plastic candy pail to deliver a deep-dive devblog exploring the origins of this 8-bit adventure.
The treats runneth over in this debut devblog, as Graf unpacks the roots of his game development journey, beginning with a humble top-down puzzler starring a plucky ball of goo in search of a lost pen, and charting its evolution into an 8-hour Halloween RPG about a wayward gumball trying to find his way home.
Across more than 20 minutes of candid insight, Graf shares how he learned pixel art, developed a cohesive visual style, refined a combat system that once leaned heavily on action mechanics, and crafted a cheeky narrative inspired by classics like EarthBound. It’s a charming, behind-the-scenes look no fan of retro RPGs should miss.
Watch The Gumball In Trick-Or-Treat Land “Life in Color” Devblog Here
Key Features:
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A family-friendly journey through a quirky Halloween-themed world filled with memorable characters.
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Strategic turn-based battles that require you to manage your HP and magickal abilities.
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Timeless 8-bit-inspired visuals immerse you in sugary-sweet nostalgia.
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Brew up potions, solve puzzles, and master a variety of skills to find your way home.
Gumball in Trick-Or-Treat Land will be available on the Game Boy Color and Steam in 2026. Fans of 8-bit adventures can wishlist their copies today on the game’s official Steam page.
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