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🏛️🔱Solo Dev
☀️Golden Self (Playtests are now open !)

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To all solo Devs: Keep building. The breakthrough is closer than you think. #solodevsurvivor

This is the Alpha Trailer for my
action #roguelike Golden Self ⚡️

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Item variety is always hailed as what makes or breaks a #roguelike.
From Isaac's flies to EtG's Ser Junkan, Companion type items have always been some of my favs.

What's the one Companion you have to pick up every time you see it ?
#indiegame

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@CalryaStudio Doing inner Dev work adjusting the new gameplay system that I'm implementing for Golden Self.

https://t.co/fpULzJ5LDE

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Team quick spam abilities ⚡
or team long flashy spells? 🔥

Which one feels better in a roguelike?

#indiegame #roguelike

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@2_left_thumbs Well deserved !!

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Team quick spam abilities ⚡
or team long flashy spells? 🔥

Which one feels better in a roguelike?

#indiegame #roguelike

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@BeanJuiceStudio Try to progress your game even a little bit every single day. That way the game's energy is always present in your thoughts.

Every 6-8 weeks you should allow yourself to take a small break to avoid burnout.

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@KryyssX This is why I love roguelikes.
Possibilities are endless

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One of the most disappointing things in a #roguelike game is finding the same weapon… just recolored.
From spatulas to actual swords to fish clubs, every weapon should be unique. 🔥⚡️

What are some weird weapons/swords you'd like to see in a roguelike?

#indiegame

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@KryyssX Meant to say 27* weapons

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@KryyssX Hmm can definitely work for gun/rifle weapons for example.
Body, scope, ammo
3 bodies, 3 scopes and 3 ammo variations can lead to 9 different weapons.

Or the Hero could have separated body parts (hair, body, eyes) and have items activate them. 🤔🤔

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@fixGameing He is definitely an OG

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@KryyssX I see the vision here, but also the work required for a system like this.😅

Also… "Data-Oriented Item" will have to become an actual item now.

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@GameOpentech Hahaha I like these ideas.
Rubber stamp could be of Occult type 🌑
Stapler could be lightning ⚡️

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Weapons will now belong to Elemental Families with their own evolution paths.

Which element are you maining: Fire 🔥, Ice 🧊, Lightning ⚡️or Occult 🌑?

#roguelike #indiegame

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Quick before/after on a few fire-type weapons. 🔥

Gamedevs/artists, how often do you get the urge to redesign your entire game as your understanding evolves? 😅

#roguelike #pixelart

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I hope no one accidentally walks into a Boss fight after this 💀
Going down the list of fixes.

#indiegame #roguelike

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@BeanJuiceStudio Kingdom Hearts II 🗝️
Dragon Quest VIII 🐉
Binding of Isaac 😭
Enter the Gungeon 🕐
Wizard of Legend 🧙‍♂️

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@gamedrops_ Hello !! Nice to meet you guys !!
Here's the Alpha trailer of my game ⚡️

Currently working on the next big Playtest patch.

https://t.co/H9Yvn1V0UD

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To all solo Devs: Keep building. The breakthrough is closer than you think. #solodevsurvivor

This is the Alpha Trailer for my
action #roguelike Golden Self ⚡️

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@BeanJuiceStudio 1 second later 😂😂

Never reached this phase btw (currently in this phase)

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Making a roguelike "readable" is harder than it looks!

I've added simpler enemies like the Bat and tightened the Epoch system to make the opening levels much smoother for new players.

The goal: less confusion, more action. 🔥

#roguelike #indiegame

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@BeanJuiceStudio After playing hundreds of PS2 and PC games, I developed a very vivid imagination and I wanted to tell a story while combining elements of my favourite games of all-time.

I think that if I didn't start making a game, I would write a book. 😅