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The new version of the demo is now available.

This update focuses on one goal: making the game clearer, smoother, and more satisfying to play.

Improved Clarity

• Fully redesigned UI for better readability
• New level selection screen
• Improved tutorial with clearer guidance

Better Gameplay Feel

Movement and control have been refined to feel more responsive.

• Smoother wall jump
• Faster and more consistent respawn system
• Improved death handling
• Camera reworked to better anticipate falls and forward movement

New Progression System

The progression has been redesigned to be more engaging and rewarding.

• Unlock levels as you progress
• Collect floppy disks
• Earn medals on each level

New Intro

A short introduction scene has been added to set the tone of the experience.

UI Improvements

Several in-game interfaces have been updated:

• HUD (in-game UI) improved
• Pause menu and options reworked

This update represents a big step toward the final version of DualVerse86. Your feedback is extremely valuable at this stage, so feel free to share your thoughts.

Thanks for playing and supporting the project.

💾 Wishlist now. J1G

Hey everyone!

The DualVerse86 Demo V3 is out now!

Here’s what’s new:

• New Main Menu
• Level Selector — see which floppies & medals you’ve collected
• In-Game UI — cleaner and easier to read
•  Improved Wall Jump
• New Finish Panel — track your performance better
• New Pause Menu

We also updated the intro scene, respawn mechanics, and camera system to make the game smoother and more fun.

Try it now and see the improvements for yourself! 

Play the Demo on Itch.io → https://j1gstudio.itch.io/dualverse86

J1G

Thank you.

Thank you .

Thanks so much for testing and taking the time to leave your feedback! 🙏

I’m currently working on new traps and platforming improvements (moving platforms, etc.) to make the levels more dynamic and varied.
All feedback is super helpful, really appreciate it

Hi everyone,

I’ve just released V2 of the DualVerse86 demo, now playable directly in the web player.

This update includes tutorial improvements, bug fixes (especially jump behavior), a refined Level 4, and a new end panel.

No download needed, you can play it right in your browser.

try it : https://j1gstudio.itch.io/dualverse86

Feedback is always welcome and really appreciated.

Thanks for checking it out!

Hey everyone!

After months of development and incredible feedback from this amazing community, I’m thrilled to announce that DualVerse86 now has an official Steam page!

What started here on itch.io with early demos and community testing has grown into a bigger and more ambitious project. Thanks to your comments, ratings, and support, the game has evolved with a new UI, polished levels, and upcoming features planned for the full release.

What's changing?

• The itch.io version will remain live as a "gameplay playtest", it now features the tutorial + level 1, perfect for discovering the game's core mechanics.

• The full demo, with more levels and a glimpse of the story, will be available later this year during a Steam Festival.

• The goal is to release the complete version (8 levels) around early 2026.

New Steam Page

You can now wishlist DualVerse86 on Steam to follow the development and support the launch!

Add to your Steam wishlist here

https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3866770/

Wishlists really help visibility and give a big boost to solo devs like me. If you're excited about the game, it would mean the world to me

Thank you!

This devlog is also a moment to say: thank you to everyone who downloaded, played, left feedback, and supported the project so far. Your help is what got the game this far and we're just getting started.

J1G

Hey everyone!

I'm super excited to share that DualVerse86 now has an official Steam page!

If you're into 2D retro-futuristic parkour, tight speedruns, and switching between glitchy parallel worlds, check it out, and feel free to wishlist! 💾

https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3866770/

Thanks a lot for the support so far, and more updates coming soon.

J1G

Thanks a lot for the detailed feedback and the video — really appreciate it! 🙏
I'm currently in a bit of a work rush, but I’ll try to give your game some proper feedback soon too.

Your suggestions are super relevant: I totally agree that the two worlds should interact more meaningfully, and the idea of slowing time a bit during switches is great for readability. I also like the idea of tying hidden items to bonus content — definitely something I’ll explore!

Thanks again!

Thank you so much! 😊
I'm really glad you enjoyed the art and music — and yes, you're not the first to mention the difficulty 😅 I'm working on finding the right balance, but hearing that you're coming back to play again means a lot. Thanks for the kind words and support! 💙

Thanks so much for your feedback — I really appreciate you taking the time to explain what worked for you and what felt frustrating. That balance between challenge and fairness is tricky to get right, and your thoughts are super helpful for me as I refine the level design.

Also, I love your suggestion about being able to look ahead. That could really help with the flow and allow players to plan better, especially in tighter sections. Definitely something I’ll experiment with.

And I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed the music and world-switch mechanic! That Prince of Persia wall-jump vibe is a huge inspiration, so it's awesome you picked up on that :)

Thanks again for your kind words and thoughtful input — it means a lot!

Wow, thank you so much for this incredibly detailed and thoughtful feedback. I can tell you spent a lot of time testing and analyzing every aspect of the game—from the UI to the core mechanics—and I truly appreciate it.

Your comments are super clear, constructive, and exactly the kind of insight I need to push the game further. Some of the points you raised (like the audio balancing, readability issues, or some of the jump quirks) confirm things I already had in mind, while others opened my eyes to areas I hadn’t even considered—like the character glow blending or how the dimension switch visuals play out.

It also means a lot that you felt the retro vibe I was going for in the art direction and soundtrack. And no worries at all about the difficulty—I take it as a huge compliment that you stuck with it and made it through the level!

I’ll definitely be going over your suggestions in detail, especially around smoothing out the tutorial, improving player feedback, and polishing some of the UI and level flow. Your feedback is a goldmine and will seriously help shape the next steps of the game.

Huge thanks again! 🙏

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DualVerse 86 - Looking for Feedback on Level 4! 🎮

Hey everyone!

I just released Level 4 in DualVerse 86, and I’d love to hear your thoughts! 🏁

🔵🔴 What’s new in Level 4?
✅ Tighter platforming & more precision required
✅ New wall-jump mechanics for smoother movement
✅ More props & details to enhance immersion
✅ A brand-new platform type that changes the flow of the race

🚀 Try it now on Itch.io! 👉 https://j1gstudio.itch.io/dualverse86

💬 What do you think?

• Is the challenge well-balanced?

• How does the new platform type feel?

• Any areas that could be improved?
  
  
  

Your feedback will help me fine-tune the experience! Thanks for playing! 

Hey everyone!

A big update just dropped for DualVerse 86, bringing new content and improvements! 🎮✨

🔵🔴 What’s new?
✅ Level 4 is now available! More challenges, more speed, more fun!
✅ Improved wall-jump mechanics for smoother and more precise movement.
✅ Lots of new props to enhance the retro-futuristic atmosphere.
✅ A brand new platform type that changes the way you race!
✅ Bug fixes and visual improvements to make the game feel even better.

🚀 Play the updated version now on Itch.io! 👉 https://j1gstudio.itch.io/dualverse86

NEW TRAILER:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3R6eeqBKm8

We’d love to hear your feedback! Let us know what you think, and don’t forget to share your best times!

Thank you for playing and for taking the time to leave a comment. I’m really glad you enjoyed the experience, even with the frustration.

That’s a great suggestion about the music. I’m actually working on variations of the main theme for each world to give them a unique feel.

Thanks again for the support, more updates coming soon.

Hello everybody,
DualVerse 86 is a 2D parkour platformer where you race through a virtual world using jumps, rolls, and quick reflexes. This update is a big step forward:

✅ Player sprite is now fully completed!
✅ New inputs & trap sound effects
✅ UI improvements: skip messages & better settings menu

Check it out and give it a try! 👇

👉 Play here: https://j1gstudio.itch.io/dualverse86

Hello everyone!

A new update is here! This devlog brings improved player sprites, new input controls, sound effects for traps, and bug fixes for jump and wall-jumps animations. 🛠️

On the UI side, you can now skip messages, cutscenes, and credits, plus a new settings menu and better finish screen buttons!

Check out the full details in the devlog! (https://j1gstudio.itch.io/dualverse86/devlog/900628/latest-updates-in-dualverse-...) Let me know what you think!

👉 Try it out here: https://j1gstudio.itch.io/dualverse86

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback!
Your observations are incredibly helpful and will guide me as I continue to refine the game. I'm particularly interested in improving the clarity of visual cues for world-switching and tweaking the jumping mechanics to make them more satisfying.
 I'll also look into the issues you've mentioned regarding wall jumping and the menu design.

Your encouragement means a lot , thank you for playing and sharing your thoughts!

Hey everyone! I just published a new Devlog for DualVerse86, and it’s packed with exciting updates and improvements! 🎮

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside:
✨ Revamped Menus for a smoother and more polished experience.
✨ Level Selector & Best Times Tracker—perfect your skills and aim for new records!
✨ Story Enhancements to immerse you deeper into the world of BetaCity.
✨ Updated Sprites & Gameplay Fixes for sharper visuals and smoother mechanics.

Check out the full devlog to see everything new and improved: 👉 https://j1gstudio.itch.io/dualverse86

Your feedback means the world to me, so give it a read, try the updated demo, and let me know your thoughts! 💬

Let’s race through DualVerse86 together! 🕹️

Hello everyone!

The new Demo of DualVerse86 is now live and ready for you to play!
🕹️ This latest version marks a major step forward from our previous playtest and brings you closer to the full experience.

What’s New in Demo?
✅ New Menus: A fresh UI update for better navigation and an improved experience.
✅ Level Selector: You can now revisit completed levels effortlessly, making it easier to perfect your skills or chase faster times.
✅ Improved Visuals: New sprites and visual polish to immerse you even more in the retro-futuristic world of DualVerse86.

How to Play: 
Browser Play: Jump right in and start playing directly in your browser!
Download: Prefer the offline experience? Download the game and play it anytime. 

We Need Your Feedback!
Let us know what you think—your comments, suggestions, and ideas are invaluable in shaping the future of DualVerse86.
Feel free to share your thoughts here or directly on the game’s page!

 🎮 Play the game here: https://j1gstudio.itch.io/dualverse86 

Thank you for your support, and I hope you enjoy this latest version of the game!
Let’s race through DualVerse86 together!

Thank you so much for playing and for your thoughtful feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the mechanics, visuals, and music—it means a lot!

We're currently working on improving the controls and even adding key binding options to make the gameplay experience smoother. Stay tuned for updates, and thanks again for your support! 

Thank you so much for your feedback! I’m really glad you enjoyed the mechanics and movement. I’ll definitely look into refining the visuals to make the aesthetics even better. Appreciate your support!

Hi,i from the Give & Get Feedback Game Jam,

I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the game—it’s very well done!
I think adding some power-ups (like speed boosts, triple projectiles, or shorter cooldown times) could make it even more interesting, especially as rewards for defeating the strongest enemy in a wave. Overall, great job on the game!

Thanks for the feedback! I’m really happy you enjoyed the style and had fun with the game!

I’ll definitely take a look at making the movement tighter and adjusting the roll to feel more responsive. I also love the idea of adding medals for speedruns—it’s a great suggestion to add replay value.

Thanks again for playing and sharing your thoughts!

Thank you so much for playing and for this detailed feedback!

I’m really glad you enjoyed the core concept and the flow of the switch mechanics—it’s awesome to hear the jump-and-swap parts were your favorites!

Your points about the level design being too open, the roll mechanic feeling underused, and the control scheme being awkward are very helpful. I’ll definitely look into making the levels more guided with landmarks, experimenting with alternate keybindings.

Thanks again for the encouragement! I’ll keep working on this and pushing it forward.

Thank you so much for playing through the tutorial and all 3 levels! I really appreciate the detailed feedback and the time you took to share your thoughts.

I’m glad you enjoyed the concept, visuals, and level design—especially the pacing and the mechanics.

Your suggestions are super valuable. Customizable controls and a level select menu are definitely on my radar, and I agree they’d improve the experience a lot. I’ll also look into fixing the checkpoint oversight .

Thanks again for the honest review and the 7.5/10! I’m excited to keep improving the game and hope you’ll check out future updates. 

Thank you for playing and for your kind words! I’m glad you found the game fun and challenging. Keyboard controls can be tricky, and I’m exploring ways to improve them for a smoother experience. As for the mid-air switch issue, I’ll investigate that—it’s helpful to know it might happen when falling without jumping first. Your feedback is really appreciated and will help make the game even better!

Thank you for trying the game and sharing your thoughts! I'm glad you enjoyed the music and found the tutorial helpful.

Key re-binding is a great suggestion, and I’ll definitely consider it for future updates to improve accessibility.
Thanks again for playing and helping me improve the game!

Thank you for the detailed feedback! I’ll make the tutorial clearer about jump mechanics.

Glad you liked the checkpoints and the music—your idea about an evil AI taunting the player is fantastic, and I might just work it in! Thanks again for playing!

Thanks for the feedback!
You're right—I usually play with the arrow keys myself, but I'll work on making the keyboard controls more intuitive.
Glad to hear the controller feels good—it’s definitely the best way to play!
As for the lag, I think it’s due to the web version, as I haven’t noticed it much elsewhere.
Thanks again for your input!

I’ve just released a new update for DualVerse86 as part of Improve My Game Jam 36! 

Here’s what’s new:

• Simplified and more intuitive controls for a smoother experience.
• A brand-new intro scene to add context and immerse you in the story.
• Freshly composed music for the intro scene. 
• An improved tutorial – longer and more technical to help you master the switch mechanic before diving into Beta-City.
• A simpler, more user-friendly menu for easy navigation.

I’d love to hear what you think about these changes! Your feedback is super valuable and will help me refine the game further.

You can play the updated version here: 🔗 DualVerse86 on Itch.io

Hi everyone! 

I’ve just published a new devlog detailing the improvements made to DualVerse86 for the Improve My Game Jam 36. 🎮

🔗 Check it out here: Improvements for Improve My Game Jam 36
🔗 Play the game now : https://j1gstudio.itch.io/dualverse86

This update includes:

• Simplified, more intuitive controls.
• A brand-new intro scene with original music to set the stage.
• A longer, more technical tutorial to master the switch mechanic.
• Streamlined menus for a smoother experience.
  
  
  

Your feedback has been incredibly helpful, and I’d love to hear your thoughts on these updates. Don’t hesitate to share your impressions or suggestions in the comments!

Thanks for your support, and happy playing! 

Thank you so much for your detailed feedback! I appreciate your thoughts on the controls and the gameplay mechanics. I'll definitely take these points into account for future updates. Your encouragement means a lot.

Thank you so much for the detailed feedback and for taking the time to try the game! I’ll look into these issues and work on improvements.

thanks J1G

Sorry, Thanks.

Thank you so much for the feedback! I’ll definitely adjust the link color to improve readability and consider swapping out that last screenshot for more gameplay. I really appreciate your thoughts!