Robin | Pinnacle Point, Solo GameDev

From enterprise software developer, turned full indie game dev. 🕹️ Working on Pinnacle Point, a horror-mystery in PS1/PS2 era style. 🩻🩻🩻

[Robin | Pinnacle Point, Solo GameDev @Ready2RunGames]

Pinnacle Point is a dark, psychological / cosmic horror set on a remote island. You play as Aron, returning years after an ill-fated expedition, haunted over abandoning his brother. Confront the horrors awakened, and face those who seek to control its power.

[16 Bit Nights @16bitnights]

Twilight Zone vibes.

Have you had this feeling that someone is watching you?
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As beautiful and exotic as this alien dimension is, something dark is lurking in the shadows.
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Let's bring that "in space no one can hear you scream" to another level
#indiegame #scifi #lovecraft

[Robin | Pinnacle Point, Solo GameDev @Ready2RunGames]

Pinnacle Point is a 90s inspired cosmic horror / mystery "Wakelike".

- LoFi PS1 / PS2 style aesthetics
- You get to search an island for your missing brother
- Moody, creepy worldbuilding

Would you play it?

[Lost_Bullet - The Evil's Nest @bullet_lost]

Trying new techniques of optimization for my game.

#Indiedev #indiegame #survivalhorror #gamedev

[babadokia @babadokia]

the world is broken☢️

scavenge the city for the scraps of food left...if you can

#indiegame #gamedev #unrealengine #screenshotsaturday

[ゲム之助はインディーゲーム大好き @dotpixel3d]

あまりにも 3D版『MOTHER2』

エンタメ業界が支配するアメリカで、俳優として成り上がれ
才能で市民がランク付けされる世界を旅し、仲間を集め、史上最高のセレブを目指せ

名声と才能格差を笑い飛ばす風刺RPG『You're Gonna Be Famous!』
https://t.co/nfJvl2aVSG

[DollsMadeHereDev @DollsMadeHere]

This indie dev is making an isometric post-apocalyptic adventure inspired by Metro/Stalker.

- Survive a bleak nuclear wasteland
- Explore a moody, atmospheric world
- Scavenge through a slow, bleak collapse not just another power fantasy

Would you play it?

It's called RadCity

[Robin | Pinnacle Point, Solo GameDev @Ready2RunGames]

Share, Wishlist, Play the Demo: https://t.co/Pqy8GMyVpH

[Robin | Pinnacle Point, Solo GameDev @Ready2RunGames]

My head is constantly playing reruns of the X-Files, Twin Peaks, Alan Wake, Resident Evil, Silent Hill, Lost, Donnie Darko. Mindfucked by all these, keeping the vibe alive.

[Samurai Unicorn | Wishlist on Steam @SamUni_PS1]

Took another run at the lighting and I think we might have finally nailed the style we were always aiming for. Here's a little bit of combat in the Goliath Basements to show off how it looks in motion.

[aleha_84 @84Aleha]

Entrance #pixelart

[Robin | Pinnacle Point, Solo GameDev @Ready2RunGames]

@EarlyModBlood Yessir, I'm on it! :D

[Robin | Pinnacle Point, Solo GameDev @Ready2RunGames]

Pinnacle Point is a 90s inspired cosmic horror / mystery "Wakelike".

- LoFi PS1 / PS2 style aesthetics
- You get to search an island for your missing brother
- Moody, creepy worldbuilding

Would you play it?

[Robin | Pinnacle Point, Solo GameDev @Ready2RunGames]

Part 3: The balloon finally pops.

Players get scared.

They knew it was coming from the first moment you showed them the balloon.

That is the point!!! Unless they know it's coming it won't work.

[Robin | Pinnacle Point, Solo GameDev @Ready2RunGames]

This is how you make an EFFECTIVE jumpscare in a HORROR game.
I put it in the comments since it's longer.
(WARNING: please don't overuse jumpscares!)

[Robin | Pinnacle Point, Solo GameDev @Ready2RunGames]

Part 2: The player needs to see the "balloon".

They need to understand what is being inflated.
They need to feel each breath adding pressure.
The scare must not come from nowhere. It cannot be a surprise.

Show them the balloon. They need to know it will soon pop.

[Robin | Pinnacle Point, Solo GameDev @Ready2RunGames]

Part 1: Suspense is like blowing up a balloon.

You keep blowing.
The tension grows.
You keep going.
The tension grows.
Everyone knows it will pop sooner or later.
Now every breath makes us squint.
Every breath makes us tense up.
You keep blowing.

[Robin | Pinnacle Point, Solo GameDev @Ready2RunGames]

Try the demo here and share your thoughts: https://t.co/KmNoOiZG1G

[Robin | Pinnacle Point, Solo GameDev @Ready2RunGames]

I know some people like world-building / lore and maps. This is the map on the first zone in Pinnacle Point (a survival horror "wakelike" I am working on).

[Robin | Pinnacle Point, Solo GameDev @Ready2RunGames]

@IndieGameJoe Nice :D

[Robin | Pinnacle Point, Solo GameDev @Ready2RunGames]

Play the demo here and let me know what u guys 'n gals think: https://t.co/KmNoOiZG1G