Description

Bytebond is a cooperative puzzle game for two people. In it, we travel through the interior of the computer and solve puzzles based on energy management. The basis of the gameplay is the asymmetry between the characters. One of them takes energy from the environment while the other gives it back. The more energy characters have, the larger they become, which can prevent them from passing through some of the narrow corridors. Fortunately, the characters can freely exchange energy with each other. During the gameplay, players must properly manage the energy found in each level to activate objects and open passages. In this game, the most important thing is cooperation! None of the puzzles can be solved alone, and even the combat requires the involvement of both players.

History

The idea for the game began to emerge in 2020, as part of the "Power" project carried out at the Lodz University of Technology in the Faculty of FTIMS. The idea went through several prototypes, and when it took a satisfactory form from the gameplay side, we began to develop the artistic side as well. The game has since achieved several successes at competitions, including a win in the Game Design category at the ZTGK Challenge and a win in the Best Gameplay category at the Game Access Conference.

Features

  • Asymmetrical co-op.
  • Gameplay based on energy management.
  • Interesting logic puzzles.
  • Fascinating story.
  • No age restrictions.

Videos

Trailer YouTube

Gameplay Video YouTube


Images

download all screenshots & photos as .zip (16MB)
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download logo files as .zip (6MB)
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Awards & Recognition

  • "Bytebond - Best Gameplay - Game Access Conference." Brno, May 28, 2022
  • "Bytebond - Winner of the Game Design category - ZTGK Challenge." Lodz, June 24, 2022
  • "Bytebond - Special awards from CD Projekt RED, 11 Bit Studios, Pixel Perfect Dude and Digital Dragons." Lodz, June 24, 2022


Selected Articles

  • "The game "Bzzz! - Together in Power" from Lodz University of Poland won the Best Gameplay category."
    - Lodz University of Technology, Article
  • "Lodz University of Technology students bring back success from Czech Republic!"
    - Eska Lodz, Article
  • "Lodz University of Technology students awarded for the game "Bzzz! - Together in Power""
    - RMF24, Article
  • "Lodz students win international Best Gameplay award."
    - Science In Poland, Article

Steam Page
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About DVD Unicorns

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We are a group of passionate Polish developers who love to create games! We want our projects to provide entertainment for both the players and ourselves. In our games, we focus primarily on originality and unique mechanics.

More information
More information on DVD Unicorns, our logo & relevant media are available here.


Bytebond Credits

Mateusz Majchrzak
Level Designer

Filip Mazurek
Technical Artist

Filip Izydorczyk
3D Artist

Jagoda Gradek
3D Artist

Karolina Zaborowska
3D Artist

Jakub Berut
Gameplay Programmer


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