qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent

First-time dev working on: Lunar Abyss, precision platformer metroidvania bullet hell Solar Descent, action-adventure game for the Playdate handheld console

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

Hi! #pitchyagame

Navigate the challenges of the Lunar Abyss, a precision platformer #metroidvania.

Or follow my journey as a beginner gamedev to see if you can teach an old dog new tricks.

Steam page coming soon

#gamedev #game #indiedev #indiegame #pixelart #1bit #godotengine

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

Released a new demo of SOLAR DESCENT for the Playdate console. Adds a new starting area and dungeon along with some polish. Please try it out.

Demo available at: https://t.co/WfWKFSk1rU

#playdate #gamedev #Indiegamedev #indiegames #1bit #pixelartwork #screenshotsaturday

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

Hello #screenshotsaturday!

SOLAR DESCENT is an upcoming game for the Playdate handheld console. It’s a combat and exploration oriented game, but also contains light puzzle and challenge rooms.

Demo available at: https://t.co/WfWKFSk1rU

#playdate #gamedev #indiedev #1bit

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

@TheWaveBloke @debugmagazine @playdate I'm working on an action-adventure game called SOLAR DESCENT. A demo is available on itch if you follow the url in this tweet.

https://t.co/Eq815Is7M5

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

Hi #screenshotsaturday!

SOLAR DESCENT is an action-adventure game for the Playdate handheld console. FREE DEMO at:
https://t.co/RDwkFd5KgH

It features real-time combat, on the fly switching of abilities and clever uses of the crank.

#playdate #gamedev #indiedev #1bit @playdate

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

Hi #screenshotsaturday!

SOLAR DESCENT is an action-adventure game for the Playdate handheld console. FREE DEMO at:
https://t.co/RDwkFd5KgH

It features real-time combat, on the fly switching of abilities and clever uses of the crank.

#playdate #gamedev #indiedev #1bit @playdate

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

@YabroskiG Definitely Steam! Would love to release on consoles too, but that process is a bit more involving and something I don’t want to start before I feel I can deliver a fun experience.

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

Hi! #pitchyagame

Navigate the challenges of the Lunar Abyss, a precision platformer #metroidvania.

Or follow my journey as a beginner gamedev to see if you can teach an old dog new tricks.

Steam page coming soon

#gamedev #game #indiedev #indiegame #pixelart #1bit #godotengine

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

@EnderLiliesGame Thanks for the shoutout! 😁

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

@Joel_PSSverige Got you covered, mate. Need to dial in the right color tones, but the functionality is there.
https://t.co/N5iDNYMaTQ

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

Hi! #indiedevhour

Implemented a color palette switch system for #LunarAbyss. Dunno if I'm imagining or if the Virtual Boy eye strain is real. Does anyone actually use anything but the default B&W?

#metroidvania #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #pixelart #godotengine

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

After a long holiday break of taking it easy, it's time to get back on the gamedev grind. Stay tuned for more updates on #LunarAbyss!

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

Hi! #indiedevhour #indieworldorder

Rounding off the year by testing orbiter controllers and shortcut triggers. Learned lots during my first year of gamedev. Hope to do the same next one!

#metroidvania #gamedev #game #indiedev #indiegame #pixelart #1bit #godotengine #retrogaming

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

Evening! #screenshotsaturday

Originally didn't think I could create even basic enemies, but it's coming along nicely. Experimenting with hitstun, hitflash, pushback.

#metroidvania #gamedev #game #indiedev #indiegame #pixelart #1bit #godotengine #retrogaming #indieworldorder

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

Good day! #screenshotsaturday

Creating a boss is next on my to-do list. When it's done, I feel I have enough to put together a small demo. Hope someone looks forward to trying it out!

#metroidvania #gamedev #game #indiedev #indiegame #pixelart #1bit #godotengine #retrogaming

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

Greetings! #indieworldorder #indiedevhour

Tried to create non-gameplay art for #LunarAbyss. Could perhaps be used for a cutscene. What do you think?

#metroidvania #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #pixelart #1bit #godotengine #retrogamer #aseprite

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

Hi! #screenshotsaturday

Created a logo and incorporated it into the start menu. Probably broke every cardinal rule of design one way or another, but I'm happy with the results.

#metroidvania #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #indieworldorder #pixelart #1bit #godotengine #retrogamer

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

Hello!

Minor update to the teleporting enemy. Decided to not be lazy and add a separate a frame or two of animation for when the enemy moves sideways

#metroidvania #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #pixelart #1bit #godotengine #retrogamer #indieworldorder

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

Evening! #indiedevhour #indieworldorder

Worked on a teleporting enemy. Got the animation and code up and running in two evenings. Will shuffle things, but happy with the turnaround time.

#metroidvania #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #pixelart #1bit #godotengine #retrogamer

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

@NotAB0t_ I’m working on making it wishlist-able. 😁

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

Hello! #screenshotsaturday

Got the jump particles to emit as intended. Also got rid of the black outlines on the particle effects. Think I'm keeping effects outline-less from now on.

#metroidvania #gamedev #game #indiedev #indiegame #pixelart #1bit #godotengine #retrogaming

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

@oussamakhazri1 I mainly think of enemies from classic 8-bit games and try to figure out how to implement their mechanics with the things I’ve learned so far.

[qhoang | Lunar Abyss | Solar Descent @qhoang]

Good afternoon! #screenshotsaturday

Creating enemy "AI" is a puzzle in itself. This might not be particularly exiting, but as a beginner gamdev, I'm happy nonetheless.

#metroidvania #gamedev #game #indiedev #indiegame #pixelart #1bit #godotengine #retrogaming