AJ Johnson

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[AJ Johnson @8BitHorse]

The demo for ChainStaff is live on Steam. Go getcha some! https://t.co/06IeRMQs6U

[Ismael Rodriguez @ishyrodriguez]

Working on bringing #BelowTheOcean🌊 to the Nintendo Switch

#indiegame #gamedev

[AJ Johnson @8BitHorse]

The 90's Final Fight movie that never existed...
https://t.co/wHZopy5Ai5

[AJ Johnson @8BitHorse]

Thanks to @NitroRad's recommendation, I just played through Super Kiwi 64 from @SIACTRO.

Turns out, 3D collectathon platformers are actually pretty fun when they're bite-sized and have snappy controls.

1 sitting. 1 hour. 1 fun.

[AJ Johnson @8BitHorse]

I just played through Gel-Tank from @koki_thlal, an arcade-style shooter with hints of Metal Slug and Blaster Master.

Multiple vehicles to control, lots of upgrades, cute characters, nonstop explosions. Recently translated to English.

Our thoughts: https://t.co/lc5AY3McAt

[Devolver Digital @devolverdigital]

Pepper Grinder is out now on Nintendo Switch and Steam!

Crank up your versatile drill and recover your lost treasure in a thrilling adventure by @Ahr_Ech.

[bzzzt]

[AJ Johnson @8BitHorse]

And as soon as I posted this, my account got flagged. This is literally just a place where I share fun video game stuff, but it might also be "platform manipulation".

I've already cut way back on posting here, but maybe that's not enough.

Sorry none of you will see this.

[AJ Johnson @8BitHorse]

I've owned Final Fantasy 6 since it first came out, and I got pretty far in the game, but I never actually finished it.

Today that changed as I replayed via the Pixel Remaster version and finally managed to take down Kefka!

It's a total classic and the remaster is gorgeous!!

[AJ Johnson @8BitHorse]

For those in the mood for an atmospheric point-and-click horror adventure, there's a new Midnight Scenes game from Octavi Navarro (@pixelshuh).

Battle your demons in Midnight Scenes: A Safe Place, released today on Itch: https://t.co/ENPPO24hWe

[AJ Johnson @8BitHorse]

OK this looks completely nuts...
Like Choro-Q meets Crazy Taxi

[Panik Arcade 🕹️ making CloverPit 🍒🎰 @PanikArcade]

BIG NEWS: Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom is coming to Steam on April 9th! 🚕💨

Take the nostalgic joyride back to the N64 collectathon era that true gamers will remember

🚖Wishlist now & get ready to crank up the chaos! https://t.co/tyNCyWbnR2

[AJ Johnson @8BitHorse]

I just played the Pepper Grinder demo and WOW!

Immediately fun gameplay, lots of clever uses for the drill, currency rewards and hidden pickups for advanced play, and it's very zippy!

I loved it (maybe more than Drill Dozer).👀 Grab it soon from @Ahr_Ech & @devolverdigital.

[AJ Johnson @8BitHorse]

I'm pretty excited that Ninja Five-O is getting a re-release. I own the cart on GBA and I've played through it multiple times.

I love grappling hook games, and this is one of the best!

Also, I wrote a huge article about it back when 8 Bit Horse was new: https://t.co/u62s3aKcZH

[AJ Johnson @8BitHorse]

I just played 20 Small Mazes from @FLEBpuzzles and this is by far the best maze-themed game I've played (honestly they're usually terrible).

The interface is a core part of the experience with its own clever surprises.

It's free on Steam if you have an hour and want to smile.

[AJ Johnson @8BitHorse]

Gotta admit, I bought Castlevania Anniversary Collection just so I could play Kid Dracula.

It's very charming, and you get lots of neat powers, but there aren't many excuses to put them to use. It plays a lot like a classic Mega Man game.

[AJ Johnson @8BitHorse]

Decided to play Journey to Silius via Switch Online. This one was pretty tough (and too many cheap hits), and that's coming from someone who beat Blaster Master on the NES...

Rewind feature turns this into a 30-minute romp. Good shooting, good music, dark tone, meh platforming.

[AJ Johnson @8BitHorse]

I just played through The Mysterious Murasame Castle via Switch Online. It's basically a super fast-paced Legend of Zelda (NES).

It minimizes exploration and puzzle-solving while maximizing the number and speed of enemies. You gotta run full speed most of the time to win!

[AJ Johnson @8BitHorse]

Buncha cool indie demos just dropped for projects from @BRAIN0S (BIOMASS dev).

BIOMASS: Growth: https://t.co/7SMFjxRD6n
Saving Princess 2: https://t.co/zg1KSu5q0g
VOTHES: https://t.co/jvVPG0qQWe

[Locomalito (mostly offline) @Locomalito]

#ToxicTomb is out! ☢️

Fight transdimensional ectoplasmatic slimes with sword and bullets in this action platformer with Sega Master System aesthetics.

- For Windows
- Compatible with XInput controllers
- Download for free at https://t.co/wHSbMtWXNB

Have a nice Blue Monday :_}

[AJ Johnson @8BitHorse]

After finishing Soulblazer and Illusion of Gaia, I decided to give Terranigma a go. I just finished it, and it's my favorite of this spiritual trilogy.

Solid story and combat, and gorgeous visuals. It's a shame this one never came out in the US. We missed out on a great game!!

[rdein @r_rdein]

Momodora: Moonlit Farewell🌙 is out!! Hope you all have a good time with it!!

Store page: https://t.co/w6BN7F4xW5