Ember Veil

Ember Veil - Tale in Cinders

A 2D Soulslike action game in development
Focused on Reactive combat inspired by Sekiro

[Ember Veil @LimeZero13]

Still early in development — working on a demo and Steam page 👀
Would love to hear your thoughts!

[Ember Veil @LimeZero13]

Ugh... Mixing SFX from random sound clips I've collected over time just isn't cutting it anymore. Everything feels tonally inconsistent. 😩
Guess it's finally time to invest in a proper sound library.

#indiedev #gamedev #metroidvania

[Ember Veil @LimeZero13]

@EvangelistNoire So beautiful... ✨

[Ember Veil @LimeZero13]

@Kohwme So, I plan to complete this game as a solo developer. I'm sorry I can't give you a more positive answer, and thank you so much for your kind offer!

[Ember Veil @LimeZero13]

The very first enemy you'll encounter!!

A small taste of the combat system—parry, break their guard, and strike back.

...I hope this isn't too much of a spoiler. 😅

#indiedev #gamedev #metroidvania

[Ember Veil @LimeZero13]

@Kohwme I'm really sorry. I've actually tried teaming up with people a few times in the past, but unfortunately none of those projects worked out. Because of that, I've decided to keep this project entirely under my own control and develop it solo from start to finish.

[Ember Veil @LimeZero13]

@Kohwme Thanks so much! I don't check X that often since I'm usually working on the game, but feel free to leave a reply anytime—I'll check it when I can and get back to you! 😊

[Ember Veil @LimeZero13]

@Flyway_Games Thank you so much!! I'm really happy because it finally feels like the demo is starting to come together! 😊

[Ember Veil @LimeZero13]

@WeVennStudios Thanks so much!! I'm really glad you think so. It makes all the time I spent on it feel worth it! 😊

[Ember Veil @LimeZero13]

@MetroidvaniaG Oh my God, I thought this project was dead! It's finally coming out!!!

[Ember Veil @LimeZero13]

It didn't seem that awkward when I compared the size with the protagonist in Aseprite, but once I put it in-game, it looked completely off! So I ended up having to remake it at a larger scale. 😭

Guess that's just part of the learning process.

#indiedev #gamedev #metroidvania

[Ember Veil @LimeZero13]

@notsotacet Hahaha, I really love that expression! Game development is a lot of fun!🤣

[Ember Veil @LimeZero13]

As a player, I hate traps.

As a developer, though, imagining all the ways players will fall for them is pretty fun. 😏

I think I'm finally starting to understand why so many games are full of traps.

#indiedev #gamedev #metroidvania

[Ember Veil @LimeZero13]

@notsotacet Exactly! Sometimes a single thoughtless jump is all it takes to lose a huge chunk of progress.😆

[Ember Veil @LimeZero13]

@Solestia_JRPG Wow, you're the developer of that game! I saw it on Reddit a while back and loved the art style so much that I saved the screenshots. Looking forward to the release—cheering you on! 😊

[Ember Veil @LimeZero13]

The 70/30 rule of game development is starting to make a lot of sense.

I finish something and think, "Nice, that's done."

Then somehow there's even more work waiting for me!

#indiedev #gamedev #metroidvania

[Ember Veil @LimeZero13]

Ember Veil - Hon Lantern

An Emberkin relic that burns Hon to spread warmth and restore nearby life.

“Hon, Soul, Seele… whatever the name, it is life itself. And the Emberkin chose to burn it for fire. Hardly sane, are they?” — Scholar of Fire
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[Ember Veil @LimeZero13]

Audio is finally starting to come to life in my game.
They’re still just temporary test files, but for the first time, it really feels like the demo is nearing completion. I’m genuinely excited!!

#indiedev #gamedev #metroidvania

[Ember Veil @LimeZero13]

Ember Veil - Common Monster "Cinders"

The hollow shell left behind after burning every last Hon for a purpose.

"Despise them not overmuch, for they too may once have been souls who sought to protect something." -The Burned Man
#indiedev #gamedev #metroidvania

[Ember Veil @LimeZero13]

Ember Veil - Common Monster "Pojol"

A low-ranking soldier of the kingdom. Though still lacking in skill, they are the foundation of the realm.
#indiedev #gamedev #metroidvania

[Ember Veil @LimeZero13]

Level design is so much fun, but it can be such a headache 😢

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