The Boy and his Story (Prototype V0.2.6)

Devlog

• SAGE '25
  August 26, 2025 by Kappa Nerd#Artwork

  I'll be seein' y'all at SAGE. (Backgrounds are taken from the SAGE 2025 Media Kit.)... Continue reading

  
• TBAHS || 06 - OTHERTOWN First-Look
  August 22, 2025 by Kappa Nerd#Progress Report

  A decent look at the first new level in the game that ISN'T in pure black & white: OTHERTOWN Level 1... Continue reading
• V0.2.6 Patch
  July 28, 2025 by Kappa Nerd#Patch

  This SHOULD be the last patch that forces players to lose their save data. BIG Things ------------- * Completely revamped the Freeplay system * Completely revamped the Character Select System * Revamp... Continue reading
• Cleaned Up Sprites for some UI Elements
  July 26, 2025 by Kappa Nerd#Progress Report

  A quick look at some cleaned up versions of some sprites when you're playing in a non-MIND Stage. https://bsky.app/profile/kappanerd.bsky.social/post/3luuthmvwjk27... Continue reading
• New Extra Life Icons (Sonic Rush-Inspired)
  July 10, 2025 by Kappa Nerd

  A look at the new extra life icon style, inspired by Sonic Rush's extra life character icon, featuring Kappa, Sarah, Rush, & Ivy (plus Sonic at the end for reference)... Continue reading

  
• Current Updated Freeplay Menu
  July 03, 2025 by Kappa Nerd#Progress Report

  Current look at the updated Freeplay menu usin' the more refined level system I made, makin' it easier to add new levels... Continue reading

  
• Potential Modding/Addons Support
  June 29, 2025 by Kappa Nerd#Progress Report

  I've been cleanin' up some character code the past 2 days. A lil' bit in the afternoon, I decided to take a break on that and see if I could have the potential to add official modding support. This is... Continue reading

  
• V0.2.5B Patch (Major Audio Optimization)
  June 26, 2025 by Kappa Nerd#Patch

  MAJOR CHANGE: Severely optimized the audio of the game, lowering the file size to around 100MB instead of 500MB Added an HTML version (Currently unable to test it myself) ADDITIONS ---------------- *... Continue reading
• V0.2.5A Patch
  June 22, 2025 by Kappa Nerd#Patch

  CHANGES -------------- * Reduced how much Boost Energy you lose upon initiating a Boost (10 to 5) * Reduced how long you have to wait to do another Rush Trick FIXES -------- * Fixed some Tutorial Hint... Continue reading
• V0.2.5 Rush Update (& More)
  June 22, 2025 by Kappa Nerd

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  V0.2.5 RUSH UPDATE CHANGELOG ------------------------------------------------ SAIYAN ----------- This game is now a giant memorial for my cat, Saiyan, who passed away on April 20th, 2025. You will see... Continue reading

  
• TBAHS || 05 - Rush Gameplay
  June 22, 2025 by Kappa Nerd#Progress Report

  Some gameplay of the new character, Rush, that I forgot to show here... Continue reading
• New Rush Splash Screen Art
  June 02, 2025 by Kappa Nerd#Preview

  New splash screen art for the game featuring the new playable character: Rush... Continue reading

  
• Custom Keybinds/Controller Binds
  April 24, 2025 by Kappa Nerd#Progress Report

  In the upcoming minor update, you'll be able to change your controls however you like 'em to be. This includes controllers as well. Unfortunately, because of how I have some things set up, it looks he... Continue reading

  
• TBAHS || 04 - Basic Enemies
  April 10, 2025 by Kappa Nerd#Progress Reports

  A lil' look at the most basic enemies and some Rush gameplay... Continue reading
• C'est La Vie (File Select Track) on YouTube
  April 02, 2025 by Kappa Nerd

  A lil' extended upload of C'est La Vie; the file select menu theme... Continue reading
• Real Life Section Things
  March 24, 2025 by Kappa Nerd

  Posted a thing showin' a mock-up for a background OUTSIDE of the MIND section of the game, since I'm gettin' closer to actually startin' that part of the game. https://bsky.app/profile/kappanerd.bsky... Continue reading
• File Select Track
  March 21, 2025 by Kappa Nerd

  The entire theme for the File Select menu. https://bsky.app/profile/kappanerd.bsky.social/post/3lkvnk3pp5c2x... Continue reading
• TBAHS || 03 - Multiple Save Files
  March 20, 2025 by Kappa Nerd#Progress Report

  Completely forgot to update y'all on itch.io. A quick look at the new file select menu along with the addition of multiple save files. (Up to 7.) It also comes with a copy function and delete function... Continue reading
• V0.2.0 Sarah & Ivy Update
  February 16, 2025 by Kappa Nerd#Major Update

  NOTE: Go to your local app data files (hold Window key and Press "R"), look for The Boy and his Story folder and delete the options save data file. (The game WILL crash if you don't do this if you had... Continue reading

  
• TBAHS || 02 - New Pause Menu
  February 06, 2025 by Kappa Nerd#Progress Report

  A lil' look at the new pause menu that's not only visually better, but also internally; no longer bein' super convoluted for me to work with... Continue reading
• TBAHS || 01 - Revamped Textbox System
  February 02, 2025 by Kappa Nerd#Progress Report

  Gonna be showin' progress videos on the game from now on. Until I get a better PC, it'll be recorded through my phone... Continue reading
• Freeplay and Character Select Screen Progress
  November 19, 2024 by Kappa Nerd#MiniProgressReport

  Some bit of progress on the 2 new things I'm adding in the V0.2.0 update. The freeplay menu is nearly done, 90% of its functions are pretty much good to go, but the character select screen needs a lot... Continue reading

  
• Funk 'n' Rush
  November 05, 2024 by Kappa Nerd

  A full teaser of the character select theme for my game along with a neat lil' artwork by me... Continue reading

  
• V0.1.1 Speed Break Update
  October 24, 2024 by Kappa Nerd

  Ok, this took a bit to make. This isn't a MAJOR update, but it's big enough to have taken a long time. NOTE: Go to your local app data files (hold Window key and Press "R"), look for The Boy and his S... Continue reading