Zozo and the Lost Dreams to Exhibit at TGS 2026

Red Dunes Games and Agate are showcasing their Metroidvania platformer Zozo and the Lost Dreams at Tokyo Game Show. The game will be exhibited at Booth N03 in Hall 7 at Makuhari Messe.

Inspired by classic Saturday-morning cartoons, the title follows the story of 13-year-old Zozo, a boy who dreams of becoming a superhero. With the help of his neighbor, Professor Aisha, Zozo builds a machine that allows him to travel into his dreams, but a mysterious incident leaves him trapped in the dream world. To return home, he must explore ever-changing worlds, battle enemies, and acquire new abilities.

The graphics combine pixel-art sprites with rasterized environments. Combat features a 'knockback' system where attacked enemies bounce off and collide with other enemies, creating pinball- or bowling-like chain reactions.

Each dream consists of distinct themes, rules, characters, and challenges. After unlocking new abilities, players can return to previously visited worlds to discover secret paths, with gameplay offering acrobatic movement, exploration, combat, upgrades, and logic puzzles. While each episode unfolds as a standalone adventure, the overarching story leads toward a single ending. The game also features opening and ending theme songs.

Sultan Al Darmaki contributed creative ideas and collaborated with Agate Studio to guide the concept throughout development.

Agate International is a game developer headquartered in Bandung, Indonesia, operating since 2009. It has developed games for Android, iOS, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, participating in over 250 games and projects for more than 200 global clients. Red Dunes Games is an independent game developer and publisher based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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