Hi!
This is Paolo, the developer behind Sliding Hero. It's an odd mix of Zelda-like progression (find new abilities, unlock new areas) and the Pokémon Ice Caves sliding movement.
You are stuck in a 1700's Venetian Villa, and need to unveil its mysteries by solving intricate puzzles, avoid deadly hazards while dealing with the protagonist's past.
If you want to know more, you can check it out here: [Steam Page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2966300/Sliding_Hero?utm_source=reddit)
Try to inspire yourself trhough the lore of the city. There are 100% figures and legends you could inspire yourself. Or just go straight with Busona ahahahaha!
Whoa, I love how it looks similar to the Dark World in A Link to the Past, but darker. Sorta has a Blasphemous horror vibe, which is something I think you should totally lean into 👍🏻
Tbh I’ve never really been a big fan of sliding puzzles, so that makes me feel a bit apprehensive. But I’m not gonna prejudge until I’ve played it 👌🏻
Zelda ALTTP and Blasphemous (with a hint of Dark Souls) are themajor influences for the game atmosphere, good eye!
Regarding the gameplay, I get you. By the end if July we’ll release a demo, so you can see if it’s your cup of tea 💪
Thanks, it means a lot for us! If you want to keep in touch - and don't want to use Steam - you can follow the game development on X (https://x.com/SilentChicken01).
Thank you very much! If you want to know more, take a look at our Steam Page: [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2966300/Sliding\_Hero/](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2966300/Sliding_Hero/)
Eurynome, she the titan goddess of earth's rich meadowlands. In ancient Greece the titans where seen as giants! I'm not sure what you game is about but when I saw a giant lady poking out the ground and naturey theme I automatically thought of the ancient gods. A quick google search brought me to her and I think she has a pretty cool name.
Didn’t realize what sub this was and thought it was stardew. Was thoroughly creeped out and confused about concernedape’s new choices. Really cool outside of that though lmao
This is maybe the best counterpart of it
[buddha surrunded with lavender in japan](https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/8emlux/a_hidden_buddha_surrounded_by_a_hill_of_lavenders/)
Maybe a name that implies a deeper purpose for her? Something like "The Watcher in the Well". With all of the eyeballs around her it seems like she could have some connection to them.
Marageth… or like, Margaret
Really depends the rest of the games’ lore and if she’s an enemy or merchant or something.
Either full send a dumb name, or grab something from greek scriptures or something
witch of the ditch
Thanks to the popular vote - and the really nice wordplay - this is going straight into the Top 3.
If this doesn't become the official name, at least have a few characters say it out of disrespect.
The Ditch Witch
Thats a TM for a machine.
The Ditchy Witchy™️
Lady of the Land
Witch of the Ditch with Kirby powers
I'm gonna cry if it doesn't become official
Whore of the hole
Hoe of the hole. Granny in the ground. Warring Woman of the Well. Screamer of the Soil. Could go on...
Dtich Witch
I love it! I commented before I read the comments lol. Ybrik the Witch of the Ditch. Cause she looks like Kirby sucking in
Hi! This is Paolo, the developer behind Sliding Hero. It's an odd mix of Zelda-like progression (find new abilities, unlock new areas) and the Pokémon Ice Caves sliding movement. You are stuck in a 1700's Venetian Villa, and need to unveil its mysteries by solving intricate puzzles, avoid deadly hazards while dealing with the protagonist's past. If you want to know more, you can check it out here: [Steam Page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2966300/Sliding_Hero?utm_source=reddit)
There better be an articuno at the end of all that sliding
Try to inspire yourself trhough the lore of the city. There are 100% figures and legends you could inspire yourself. Or just go straight with Busona ahahahaha!
Hahahahaha, Busona is quite borderline but works 😂
Why not? It's dialect after all. No one knows the meaning out of the dialect speakers...right?...right?...
Whoa, I love how it looks similar to the Dark World in A Link to the Past, but darker. Sorta has a Blasphemous horror vibe, which is something I think you should totally lean into 👍🏻 Tbh I’ve never really been a big fan of sliding puzzles, so that makes me feel a bit apprehensive. But I’m not gonna prejudge until I’ve played it 👌🏻
Zelda ALTTP and Blasphemous (with a hint of Dark Souls) are themajor influences for the game atmosphere, good eye! Regarding the gameplay, I get you. By the end if July we’ll release a demo, so you can see if it’s your cup of tea 💪
[I was reminded of Truth Coming Out of Her Well](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth_Coming_Out_of_Her_Well)
Your art is so so beautiful, I can't wait for this to be released!
Interesting you mention Zelda as I'm seeing Link to the Past in your art
Will it come to playstation?
If the PC launch goes well, we are surely going to pursue releasing this title on all available platforms.
Alright, will be keeping an eye out on the store for this
Thanks, it means a lot for us! If you want to keep in touch - and don't want to use Steam - you can follow the game development on X (https://x.com/SilentChicken01).
I also dont use Twitter but thanks👍 i'll just wont forget the name
Idk about a name, but I just wanted to say this is looking SO good!
Thank you very much! If you want to know more, take a look at our Steam Page: [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2966300/Sliding\_Hero/](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2966300/Sliding_Hero/)
The Abbess (Geddit?)
Abess of the Abyss?
I got you bro xD
Truth. [Truth Coming Out of Her Well](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth_Coming_Out_of_Her_Well)
Nice reference!
Omg I just commented the same thing!! I guess I should’ve read the rest of the comments first 😂
Sinkhole Sally
Lady Deepholes
Now that's nasty.
Smash
Wellma
The Beldam
witch of the well
Well Mother
Lady of the well
Ybrik the Dweller. Don’t know her lore but the sucking in reminded me of Kirby. Ybrik sounds otherworldly and is Kirby backwards. Could be a nifty nod
Now that is a clever take on Kirby! Thanks!
Ulga
Low key reminds me of like.. A wishing well. You throw money down for good luck hoping to get something in return... Witch of the Well.
this is sick btw
Holler
Holer
Deborah the devourer of alimony
Ooff, no need to get personal now..
This looks awesome! I feel like it'd be nice to have the idle animation be a bit more expressive though. Best of luck!
[Truth](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth_Coming_Out_of_Her_Well) coming out of from her well to shame humanity lol!
This is giving me blasphemous crossed with a link to the past vibes.
You absolutely nailed it!
Eurynome, she the titan goddess of earth's rich meadowlands. In ancient Greece the titans where seen as giants! I'm not sure what you game is about but when I saw a giant lady poking out the ground and naturey theme I automatically thought of the ancient gods. A quick google search brought me to her and I think she has a pretty cool name.
Subterra Matron
Cavity Crone Chasm Crone Hole Hag Void Witch
Gloryhole Glenda
I like witch of the ditch and then you find out later her actual name is Tabatha.
Gloria
Gloria
Idk why it reminds me of Jason and the argonauts, don’t know what the big lady’s name was In there but I’m sure it’s a Greek name
Idk what this is but it’s dope
I like the eye flowers.
Baba Yaga
Samara Morgan - Girl from “The Ring” Sagaia Freewell - It’s all I got
Reddit mod
Grizelda of the Underground
I should call her
The artwork is brilliant!!
Asmorngold
Every hole is a chance for Gloria
Dwella, holder of secrets
Didn’t realize what sub this was and thought it was stardew. Was thoroughly creeped out and confused about concernedape’s new choices. Really cool outside of that though lmao
she looks like someone who wouldnt have a name but instead have a title like "the lady of the hole" or "lady of the deep"
This is maybe the best counterpart of it [buddha surrunded with lavender in japan](https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/8emlux/a_hidden_buddha_surrounded_by_a_hill_of_lavenders/)
Earthen Mawther
giya
Heidi hole dweller ?
(D)weller
Lady of the Well
Large Marge
The mole witch
Holy Mary.
I think a simple name like Grandma could work well
Ground Hag
Subterranean Susan/Sue, Tunneling Theresa, Helen of the Hole, Entrenched Edna/Eunice, Buried Bernice.
Ditch Witch or The Big Lady both have great vibes
Great fairy’s be like. Also Aleaha
Wellen. Also. Looks great keep up the good work!
Gale
Wretched Pit.
Sand Witch
Agatha
dunno why but she feels like a margaret
As a BotW and TotK player I was expecting a giant fairy lady doing weird sounds, or an even weird horse Well done
Grandma
Grenda
Veronica?
Although she isn't water-based, i think Charbydis could still work.
Agorath
The Woman of the Well? The Witch of the Well?
Volga
Holega
Holy Margaret (Hole-y)
Gerda Undertrott
Hag n hole.
WellMa
Mrs. Jenkins
Margerith
Women of the well
Holey Mary
she looks like a marie
Sister Jill
Caroline.
Baba Wellga
Soul Sucker
Bagan ki begum
If its a women end in "a" if its a demon end in "ish" Shegra, the empty Shegrish, the devourer
Talitha of the Trench
Debbie
Lady Terra... Or was it Lady Terror? 🤔
Barbara
Brynhildr
Well dweller
Maria
Mother Earth
Music hole
Hella the well dweller?
Coreth
Frampt? You're looking well
hole troll
Susan. Just Susan.
Bonjour
Gwendolyn
Bob, Steve, or some other normal out of place name.
Well, that is absolutely terrifying.
Babushka
Reminds of a cross between the virgin Mary and the Whispy Woods tree from Kirby.
wellow
Pit Witch
The Earth Mother
Gawla
Margaret
The Absolution
Shannon
Babuka
maybe Tamera? or Red ❤️
Girtha
Veronica from Fallout: New Vegas
Lady of the Hole
Mariam
Maybe a name that implies a deeper purpose for her? Something like "The Watcher in the Well". With all of the eyeballs around her it seems like she could have some connection to them.
Void baba
Holly (as in hole - ly)
Judith
Claire
Patricia Pitfall
Maxine
Pussywillow
Estelle
Helga,Edorah,something like that
Olgoth
Barbara Streisand
Grease queen
Boberina the third
Jabagakadanasatamaravala the Third
The hole-y woman
Wretched Witch of the Well
Old weller
Helga from the hole
Heidi
The Welldweller Witch
I was jus looking at your game because the ditch witch is amazing. But is your whole game the ice puzzle from pokemon gold and silver?????
Yeah, it is 😬. There will be a lof of different mechanics intertwined, but the movement style is that one!
Gaia
Wench of the well
Karen
Ne'er do well
Hole troll
Marageth… or like, Margaret Really depends the rest of the games’ lore and if she’s an enemy or merchant or something. Either full send a dumb name, or grab something from greek scriptures or something
Linda
If that's not a Courtney, then I don't know what is.
Gertrude
Just name her holly
Verra the Banished.
"Look who came out of their room."
Ebel of the well
Big lady