RAVEN STAR
About RAVEN STAR
Raven Star is a captivating indie game developed exclusively for the Game Boy Color, offering a nostalgic yet fresh and emotional experience. With its intricately designed pixel art graphics, Raven Star is reminiscent of classic 90s games, but stands out for its depth in storytelling and modern gameplay.
Developed for the Game Boy Color – over 20 years after the system’s launch
Although the Game Boy Color has long since been discontinued, Raven Star was developed entirely for the system, using a low-level programming language (Assembly) to optimize performance. Creating a game that looks beautiful and smooth on classic hardware is a technical feat.
Stunning hand-crafted pixel graphics
Every frame in Raven Star is meticulously hand-drawn, expressing emotional depth and creating a magical world that is both desolate and poetic. The colors are limited to the Game Boy Color's signature palette, but are still vibrant and expressive.
Emotional chiptune soundtrack
The game's music isn't just there to fill in the blanks - it's an important part of the experience, conveying the main character's mood and emotional changes throughout the journey. Many players appreciate the combination of gameplay and music, likening it to an "audio diary."
Abstract and profound story
Unlike many classic platformers that focus solely on action, Raven Star has a symbolic and metaphorical story about loss, hope, and finding oneself after a tragedy. Players can interpret it in their way, making the game very personal.
Works on both real and emulated Game Boys
More than just a "tribute" in form, Raven Star is an actual ROM that can be played on a real Game Boy Color (via flash cartridge) or through modern emulators. This makes it particularly popular with collectors and retro fans.
Developed by a very small team or an individual
Raven Star is a product of passion, often made by a single programmer or an extremely small indie team. They not only program but also design the graphics, music, and story, demonstrating an admirable artistic commitment.
Limited physical editions are available
Some Raven Star releases come with a box, manual, and cartridge, just like old Game Boy games, adding to the collectible value and strong sense of nostalgia.
