Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths

Indie game studio from a small Indiana town

Mariana: Into the Depths is currently in development!

[Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths @GameStudioNorse]

First game - Super Mario Bros
Last game - Valheim
Best game - Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
Worst game - Sonic 3D Blast

[Gaming In The Wild ➡️ Bluesky @gaminginthewild]

Got a couple questions for you all. What was your:

1. First game
2. Last game
3. Best game
4. Worst game
5. Next game

[Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths @GameStudioNorse]

@beebstv Sekiro probably - still haven’t beaten him!

[Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths @GameStudioNorse]

@replicantpinky The Moist Scrolls

[Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths @GameStudioNorse]

@AdamCYounis Higher production? People have made a lot of really great games with Godot. From what I understand it would be perfectly suitable for the types of 2D games you make.

[Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths @GameStudioNorse]

Taking a break from my game to improve some skills so I can be more efficient when I return to it. Here is my first ever walking animation! Improving my art and animation skills is one of my top priorities. #pixelart #indiedev #gamedev

[Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths @GameStudioNorse]

Retweeting this for #screenshotsaturday since I posted it super late the other day. I’m really happy with the progress I’m making!
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #IndieGameDev

[Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths @GameStudioNorse]

It's been awhile since I posted a gameplay video. I've made a ton of improvements since the last time I shared something! I hope you like it!
#gamedev #indiedev #shmup #marianaintothedepths

[Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths @GameStudioNorse]

@studioprmtv That looks great! Nicely done!

[Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths @GameStudioNorse]

@RLGL_Game Thank you!

[Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths @GameStudioNorse]

It's been awhile since I posted a gameplay video. I've made a ton of improvements since the last time I shared something! I hope you like it!
#gamedev #indiedev #shmup #marianaintothedepths

[Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths @GameStudioNorse]

There is a background sync issue at the end of the video, sorry about that! I forgot to update a property 🤣

[Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths @GameStudioNorse]

@cbonacheaiv @girlfromcanada @Jrawry To elaborate here, games need to have in game options to provide players with more direction and information if it’s needed but I like it when that is optional. I don’t want to have to rely on quest markers and such if I don’t want to.

[Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths @GameStudioNorse]

@cbonacheaiv @girlfromcanada @Jrawry This take is a good take. There is a place for all types of games and I believe every game should have as many accessibility options that the devs can fit in, but I love games that force me to think. I used a physical journal while playing Elden Ring and I love that.

[Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths @GameStudioNorse]

@girlfromcanada Final Fantasy 7 isn’t the best FF game or even in the top 5, and it certainly is not one of the best JRPGs.

[Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths @GameStudioNorse]

I’m learning just how hard sound design is. I’ve got a new found respect for those that do it. It’s not easy even if you are just making a bleep bloop noise 🤣
#indiedev #gamedev

[Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths @GameStudioNorse]

@therealcliffyb Well… my entire game takes place underwater so…. uh…. I hope so 🤣

[Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths @GameStudioNorse]

@smudgedhorizon @G4TV Well that’s a stellar list

[Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths @GameStudioNorse]

@G4TV Chrono Trigger! I’d love to see a remake or a sequel to Jade Empire as well but it’s hard to say how that would turn out. I’m very cautiously optimistic about the KOTOR remake.

[Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths @GameStudioNorse]

@NickRewind Gotta be Hey Arnold!, Rocket Power, Fairly Oddparents, Spongebob, and Doug. I feel really bad leaving Rugrats, Angry Beavers, Catdog, and Wild Thornberries out though.

[Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths @GameStudioNorse]

@NobleValerian @JoGribbin Similar to “roguelike/lite/whatever” games and “Metroidvanias” it has value in at least giving you an idea of what to expect (e.g dying a lot and trial and error). But games should be able to be described independently of comparisons.

[Studio Norse | Mariana: Into the Depths @GameStudioNorse]

@YTApps2 Stay safe my friend.