'Balloon Head - The Great Escape!' Initial Release Announcement

Hello everyone!

We are thrilled to announce the release of 'Balloon Head - The Great Escape!' This game won the Gold Award in the U18 category at the 2021 Japan Game Awards, highly praised for its unique idea and strategic gameplay.

Story

One day, the protagonist finds themselves transformed in a mysterious laboratory—with their head turned into a balloon! Your mission is to guide them through a perilous experimental facility and escape. Utilize the unique properties of the balloon head, which can inflate and deflate, to pave your way to freedom.

Game Features

• Unique Mechanics: A head that's a balloon!? Control the inflation and deflation to perform a variety of actions.
• Strategic Play: Timing is everything. Switching the balloon's state at the right moment is key to overcoming challenges.
• Diverse Stages: Navigate through cleverly designed obstacles and traps that await you at every turn.

Controls

• Menu Navigation
  • Arrow Keys (Up/Down): Move between options
  • Enter Key: Select
• Character Controls
  • Arrow Keys (Left/Right): Move
  • Arrow Key (Up): Jump
  • Space Key: Inflate/Deflate the balloon

How to Start the Game

1. Download the game.
2. Launch 'BalloonHead.exe'.

Embark on an exciting adventure with our balloon-headed hero! We can't wait to hear about your experiences.