Echoes of the Unread - A new 8-Bit Musical Adventure
Created by Mega Cat Studios
Sing, play, and adventure your way through this magical 8-bit NES quest!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
New Music Drops: Listen to the New Tracks and Secure Your Vinyl Soundtrack!
5 months ago
– Tue, Oct 28, 2025 at 12:18:43 PM
Hello, adventurers and fellow story lovers,
We've got some great news on both the physical rewards and the game development fronts! Our team is heads-down, working hard to make sure Echoes of the Unread is the best game it can be, and we're excited to update you on our progress.
🎶 Game Development: The Finalized Soundtrack Takes Shape
This month, Matt focused heavily on audio polish. We are excited to share that we've completed a major overhaul and finalization of several key music tracks to ensure they perfectly set the mood for each unique world you'll explore.
Here are the four newly updated tracks, along with their official in-game titles:
Enchanted Journey: A mystical, upbeat anthem that will fill your sails as you wander the fantasy realm!
Where the Wild Books Are: An adventurous, rhythmic track that captures the wonder of a massive, book-filled world.
High Noon: This one's pure drama, twang, and grit—get ready for a showdown under the hot desert sun!
Neon Planet: An electric, synthy soundscape perfect for cruising through futuristic, neon-lit cities.
These musical updates are being integrated directly into the game builds for both Steam (PC) and NES. We are committed to delivering an authentic, polished retro-inspired experience that runs smoothly, no matter your chosen platform!
Rewards Spotlight: The Vinyl Soundtrack 💿
For all the music fans who want a tangible piece of the game's atmosphere, we want to remind you about the Vinyl Soundtrack!
This high-quality vinyl record features the complete, finalized score and comes housed in a sleeve showcasing the custom hand-drawn cover art in vibrant purple and green. It's a fantastic way to enjoy the retro-inspired music outside of the game and a great collector's piece.
If you missed the Kickstarter tier that included the vinyl, you can still reserve your copy!
Pre-order the Vinyl Soundtrack and other missed items here: bit.ly/MCSEOTUPOKSU
Important Note: Since we are still in the process of finalizing all the music for the game, the final track listing for the vinyl is currently empty. We will send out an official update once we have the final list of tracks and their official names locked down!
Thank you all again for your incredible support!
—Clever Cat Games & Mega Cat Studios
October Update: Shadowboxes are In Transit & Development Marches On!
6 months ago
– Fri, Sep 26, 2025 at 12:29:16 PM
Hello, adventurers and fellow story lovers,
We've got some great news on both the physical rewards and the game development fronts! Our team is heads-down, working hard to make sure Echoes of the Unread is the best game it can be, and we're excited to update you on our progress.
Physical Rewards: On the Road to HQ!
Here's a big step forward for our top-tier backers: the Shadowbox Art has officially been shipped out by the vendor and is currently in transit to Mega Cat HQ!
The vendor has done their amazing work, and these beautiful 3D display pieces are now making their way to our office. Once they arrive, we'll perform our thorough quality checks and safely store them until fulfillment begins. It's truly exciting to see these physical rewards coming to life!
In other reward news, our creative team is already shifting focus to start work on the Artbook very soon! We can't wait to share some of the initial drafts and sketches with you all in a future update. Just a reminder: all your rewards are actively being worked on!
Game Development: Porting, Art, and Music are in the Works!
Behind the scenes, Matt is deep in the trenches, making fantastic progress on the game itself.
While we don't have a new feature announcement this month (trust us, that hard work is still happening!), the current focus is on the intensive, critical process of bringing the game to life on both Steam (PC) and NES. This means:
Platform Porting: He's tackling complex challenges like optimization, performance tuning, and making sure the game feels flawless on both systems.
Creative Polish: Matt is also personally working on adding new art assets and new music tracks to enrich the experience, ensuring the game world is as rich and captivating as possible when you finally dive in.
Matt is dedicating himself to making sure you get an authentic, magical retro-inspired experience that is perfectly polished and runs smoothly, no matter where you choose to play.
Your Friendly Fulfillment Reminder
To keep us all aligned on the timeline, we want to remind everyone of our projected fulfillment date. We are still aiming for the start of fulfillment in February 2026.
Remember that all physical rewards, including the Shadowbox Art, will begin shipping out to backers as part of this overall fulfillment wave. We're counting down the days until we can get Echoes of the Unread into your hands!
Thank you all again for your incredible patience and support!
—Clever Cat Games & Mega Cat Studios
Echoes of the Unread Steam Version is Taking Shape!
7 months ago
– Thu, Aug 28, 2025 at 02:00:22 PM
Hello, adventurers and fellow story lovers,
We've been hard at work behind the scenes, and we're excited to share a major update on the progress of the Echoes of the Unread Steam version! Besides the updates on gameplay, aesthetics, and music that we explored a bit from the last Kickstarter update, Matt, the maestro behind the game, has been tackling some key features to make sure the PC experience is just as magical as the retro-inspired gameplay you've come to love.
Matt's Workshop: What's Being Built For The Steam Version🔨
As part of this continued refinement, Matt has been a whirlwind of productivity, and we're excited to announce that several new features are now implemented and moving toward completion! Get ready for a smoother, more immersive experience:
Controller Support & Vibration: For those who prefer a more tactile feel, you can now plug in your favorite controller and feel every jump and hit with vibration feedback.
Achievements: Now you'll be able to earn achievements and show off your in-game accomplishments to your friends!
Game Options: We've added a dedicated options menu where you can fine-tune things like Volume and other settings to your liking.
Widescreen Background: We know many of you are playing on widescreen monitors, so we've added a decorative background pattern to fill the extra space, maintaining a consistent visual experience.
Saving: Your hard-earned progress is now safe and sound with a fully functional save system.
Matt is also deep in development on an in-game inventory system, which will be visible as you play, so you can keep track of your items without pausing the action. The menu visuals are also still being polished, but we were too excited not to share the progress with you!
Thank you all again for your incredible support and passion for this project. We're building this game for you, and we can't wait to share more with you soon!
—Clever Cat Games & Mega Cat Studios 💜
The Library Opens its Doors! Pre-Orders, Updates & More!
8 months ago
– Wed, Jul 30, 2025 at 09:00:10 AM
Friends, adventurers, and fellow story lovers,
The Pre-Order Store is NOW LIVE!
The day is finally here! For anyone who missed the Kickstarter campaign, the wait is over!The Echoes of the Unread BackerKit Pre-Order Store is officially OPEN! 🎉
What's On The Shelves?
The store is fully stocked with everything from the campaign. This is a great chance to grab something you might have missed or pick up a gift! Available items include:
Physical Cartridges (Standard & Limited Edition): Perfect for completing your collection, displaying proudly on your shelf, or gifting to friends who appreciate a classic box.
Awesome Add-Ons: Don't miss out on treasures like the official Vinyl or CD Soundtrack, the behind-the-scenes Art Book, and some cute and catty pins!
This is a huge milestone for us, and it’s a perfect opportunity to grow the community that you helped build. If you have friends or fellow retro-fans who were sad they missed out, now is their chance to join the adventure! Your help in sharing the link would be incredible.
If you have any issues or concerns with your orders, you may reach out to [email protected], and he'll gladly assist you! 🫡
You Spoke, We Listened!
Since the campaign ended, we've been diving deep into your comments and feedback on the gameplay, aesthetics, and music. Your insights have been invaluable, and we're thrilled to announce that we are actively implementing updates to the game based on your suggestions.
Our goal is to make Echoes of the Unread the best game it can possibly be, and your feedback is making that happen. We are currently focused on:
Refining the Gameplay: We're tuning the puzzle mechanics and combat encounters to create a more balanced and engaging experience
Improving Visual Clarity: You told us it was sometimes hard to tell which areas you could get to. We're on it! We're updating the art so it’s way easier to see which platforms you can jump on and which paths are open, so you're not guessing where to go. Check out some of the before and after GIFs below:
Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that these visuals are an early look and still a work-in-progress.
Expanding the Symphony: Matt and our team are hard at work on new melodies and enriching the existing soundtrack to ensure the music is as captivating as the adventure itself.
Thank you for being such an active and essential part of this journey. We are building this game for you, and we can't wait to share more progress with you soon!
—Clever Cat Games & Mega Cat Studios
An Important Announcement & A Project We Love
9 months ago
– Wed, Jul 23, 2025 at 12:12:30 PM
Friends, adventurers, and fellow story lovers,
We have some really exciting news to share with you today, so giddy up!
The Pre-Order Store Opens Next Week!
Get ready! For everyone who missed the Kickstarter campaign, your chance to join the adventure is just around the corner. The Echoes of the Unread BackerKit Pre-Order Store will officially open next week on July 30th!
This is the perfect opportunity for friends or fellow retro-fans who couldn't back the project to secure their copy. Please spread the word to anyone you know who would love to explore a magical, musical library!
What Awaits in the Pre-Order Store:
Physical Cartridge Editions: Secure a physical copy of the game for NES, with options for standard or Limited Edition carts.
Awesome Add-Ons: Discover treasures like the official soundtrack, art book, collector's pins, and more!
We will send another update with the live link as soon as the store opens!
Project Spotlight: Hyper Sentinel Fusion
Before we sign off, we wanted to give a huge shout-out to our friends at Four5Six Pixel and Huey Games. They are in the final days of their Kickstarter for Hyper Sentinel Fusion, and they need our help to get across the finish line!
This is an award-winning shoot-em-up with a modern roguelite twist, described asUridium and Paradroid meets Hades. If that sounds awesome, just wait until you see it in action. Check out their trailer below!
SWOOP and SHOOT across the surface of colossal, procedurally-generated space-destroyers and enemy bases. Harness the silky-smooth controls to DOG-FIGHT, DODGE and DESTROY surface defenses. Endlessly replayable sandbox shoot-em-up action!
The game is packed with features, including:
🕹️ Blistering combat built on fast, fluid controls
🎯 Picking targets wisely to affect the challenges that await within
☠️ Defeating monstrous bosses and discovering awesome ship upgrades
The Hyper Sentinel Fusion Kickstarter ends on August 2nd, so time is running out to get involved!
Please consider checking out their page and backing the project if you love intense arcade action. Let's show some love to a fellow indie team and help bring another amazing game to life!
