Michael Hicks

Independent game designer and musician. Currently making Dissent on Mars || Project feed: @MichaelArtsGame

[Michael Hicks @michaelartsxm]

The Path of Motus is now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam!! It's a mind-bending puzzle platformer where your words have the power to destroy. 10% of sales will be donated to @CybersmileHQ, a non-profit that helps bullying victims. Learn more: https://t.co/24oC8Z4x2z

[Michael Hicks @MichaelArtsGame]

Dissent on Mars is now available on Steam! You can also pick up a Deluxe Edition that includes the soundtracks. Thanks to everyone for the support, and I hope you enjoy the game! https://t.co/4YAPw0XMho #ColonySim #Steam #IndieGames

[Michael Hicks @MichaelArtsGame]

I’m excited to announce that the soundtracks I made for Dissent on Mars are now available! In this post, I talk about the creative process behind them. https://t.co/6XI3WI5PEP #Steam #ColonySim #gamedev

[Michael Hicks @MichaelArtsGame]

Finally, after 5+ years of development, Dissent on Mars is coming to Steam on April 7th! This wouldn’t be happening without the help of many people, so I’d like to take the time to thank some of them in this post. https://t.co/5Cw0ftVqmB #Steam #gamedev #indiegames #ColonySim

[Michael Hicks @MichaelArtsGame]

Different types of random events can occur in Dissent on Mars. In this post, I talk about random events that may require some detective work to address. https://t.co/DIujiwwZZd #Steam #gamedev #indiegames #ColonySim

[Michael Hicks @MichaelArtsGame]

Different types of random events can occur in Dissent on Mars. In this post, I talk about news stories, which can be used to influence people’s behavior in the colony. https://t.co/jo5PKftadM #Steam #gamedev #indiegames #ColonySim

[Michael Hicks @MichaelArtsGame]

There are different types of goals you can achieve in Dissent on Mars. In this post, I talk about short-term goals, which are randomly generated based on colonist requests. https://t.co/Qsrq9JF54g #Steam #gamedev #indiegames #ColonySim

[Michael Hicks @MichaelArtsGame]

There are different types of goals you can achieve in Dissent on Mars. In this post, I talk about global goals and long-term goals, which are used together to compare the performance of different societies. https://t.co/7rG7szdkM2 #Steam #gamedev #indiegames #ColonySim

[Michael Hicks @MichaelArtsGame]

Each colony in Dissent on Mars has laws that provide additional rules based on the constitution. In this post, I talk about some of the laws your colony can have. #Steam #gamedev #indiegames #ColonySim https://t.co/6wTiuqT1u8

[Michael Hicks @MichaelArtsGame]

Each colony in Dissent on Mars has a constitution that determines the rules for how the colony operates. In this post, I talk about laws, which provide additional rules based on the constitution. #ColonySim #Steam #IndieGames #gamedev https://t.co/fk7IZSlcdC

[Michael Hicks @MichaelArtsGame]

Each colonist in Dissent on Mars has a unique personality that determines how they behave. In this post, I talk about some of the traits colonists can have and how they impact the game! #gamedev #colonysim #indiegames https://t.co/az0L8OjZ3P

[Michael Hicks @MichaelArtsGame]

Over the last year, we’ve dived into the different choices you have for designing a society in Dissent on Mars. In this final post in the series, I talk about the different ways people can make decisions inside of a workplace. #IndieGame #gamedev #Steam https://t.co/KqvSNIps5l

[Michael Hicks @MichaelArtsGame]

Dissent on Mars is now one of the top wishlisted upcoming games on Steam! Thanks to everyone who wishlisted it or helped spread the word, we couldn’t have done it without you. #indiegame #gamedev

[Michael Hicks @MichaelArtsGame]

We finished overhauling the buildings in Dissent on Mars last week! Let’s dive into how it works. #ColonySim #Steam #gamedev https://t.co/x69FjTm6FO

[Michael Hicks @MichaelArtsGame]

The Steam #EndlessReplayabilityFest starts tomorrow, and Dissent on Mars is included! If you haven’t played the demo yet, now is the perfect time since we’ll be taking it down after the fest ends.

[Michael Hicks @MichaelArtsGame]

Here's a little update on what we've been doing lately. https://t.co/oRUZp5Jsjc #gamedev #indiegames #steam

[Michael Hicks @MichaelArtsGame]

We just released a new trailer for Dissent on Mars! This one shows how you can create an economy that encourages cooperation instead of competition.

Hope you enjoy it, and don’t forget to wishlist and follow the game on Steam! Check the replies for a link. #Steam #IndieGames

[Michael Hicks @MichaelArtsGame]

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Steam Next Fest livestream! I had a great time hanging out with everyone, and I hope you did too. If you missed it, here's a recording: https://t.co/Bazn2UkMpK #Steam #IndieGames

[Michael Hicks @MichaelArtsGame]

Excited to announce that Dissent on Mars is a part of #SteamNextFest! We’ll be running a livestream throughout the entire festival where you can enter to win free copies of our previous games.

Check the replies for a link, and don’t forget to wishlist and follow the game! ;)

[Michael Hicks @MichaelArtsGame]

We just launched a free demo for Dissent on Mars on Steam! Check the replies for a link. Hope you enjoy it, and don’t forget to add it to your wishlist so you’ll know when the full version is out! #Steam #IndieGames #FreeDemo

[Michael Hicks @MichaelArtsGame]

Having an income lets people buy products, but which principles should determine how we receive income? In this post, I talk about the different ways people can receive income in Dissent on Mars. #Steam #IndieGames #GameDev https://t.co/Iy7f4nnSb0