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If you’ve been craving that specific Wind Waker feeling but with a darker, stealthier twist, Studio Zubiô might have just made your week. The indie team has announced Bunderkin: The Ocular Eclipse, a puzzle-stealth adventure heading to Nintendo Switch that wears its influences proudly on its sleeve.
What happened
Studio Zubiô revealed Bunderkin: The Ocular Eclipse, pitching it as a puzzle-stealth adventure drawing heavily from two of the most beloved entries in the Zelda catalog: Wind Waker and Majora’s Mask. That’s an interesting combo on paper — Wind Waker’s breezy, cel-shaded exploration paired with Majora’s Mask’s moodier, more mysterious atmosphere. The game is set to launch on Nintendo Switch, and the studio is funding development through Kickstarter, which means the project’s scope and final release will likely depend on how the campaign performs.
Why it matters
The “Zelda-like” genre has quietly become one of the most reliable lanes in indie gaming, but most entries lean either fully into combat-adventure (think Tunic, Death’s Door) or straight-up dungeon puzzling. Bunderkin’s stealth angle is what makes it stand out — it’s not just about swinging a sword, it’s about staying unseen while solving environmental puzzles, which sounds closer to a blend of classic Zelda dungeon logic and something like Mark of the Ninja. For Switch owners who’ve exhausted their options in this space, a fresh take with a distinct identity (rather than a pure clone) is genuinely exciting.
What to expect
Since this is a Kickstarter-backed project, expect the usual indie development timeline — updates, stretch goals, and probably a demo before a full release window gets locked in. Nintendo Switch is the confirmed platform, though a Switch 2 version isn’t out of the question if the campaign gains enough traction. For now, keep expectations grounded: this is early-stage news, not a launch trailer, so treat any gameplay footage circulating online as a vertical slice rather than the finished product.
FAQ
What is Bunderkin: The Ocular Eclipse? It’s a puzzle-stealth adventure game from Studio Zubiô, inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker and Majora’s Mask, announced for Nintendo Switch.
Is Bunderkin: The Ocular Eclipse crowdfunded? Yes, the game is being funded through Kickstarter, so its final scope and release date depend on the campaign’s success.
Which platforms will Bunderkin release on? Nintendo Switch is the confirmed platform so far, with no other platforms officially announced yet.
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