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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 27d

Stage 4 is taking shape #ScreenshotSaturday

fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · Aug 11

Just posted a quick update to our alpha demo that should hopefully fix issues with certain controllers (especially PS4+PS5). See the demo Itch link pinned on my profile

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · Aug 9

Prismidia is still in development, so this alpha demo is to get feedback. Let us know what you think!

Eventually, we'll do a second demo on Steam when things are more polished - and the game will be released there.

(The Steam page is already up if anyone wants to wishlist)

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · Aug 9

We're excited to announce the first playable demo of Prismidia! Check out the trailer below and download the alpha demo on Itch!

▶️ Demo on Itch: chaindamagegames.itch.io/prismidia-sp...

#gamedev #indiegame #shmup #ScreenshotSaturday

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · Aug 6

We'll be sharing a playable alpha demo of Prismidia this weekend! This first demo will be on Itch, but you can wishlist on Steam

▶️ Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3595820

#gamedev #indiegame #shmup #wishlistwednesday

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Sunny Tam @sunnysytam.bsky.social · Aug 4

Presenting Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA, a classic shoot'em up inspired by legends past, in glorious 4K/120FPS. Wishlist now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3575710/Da…

RT and spread the word :#shmupu#indiegamem#SteamGameses

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · Jul 19

Hey, it's #ScreenshotSaturday

I haven't posted much lately, but we're making progress on our game!

#gamedev #indiegame #shmup #bullethell

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Rumbleminze @rumbleminze.bsky.social · Jun 21

Excited to release version 1.0 of my SNES port of the NES game Life Force!

A classic Konami Shoot-em-up, now with no sprite flicker, no slowdown, FIVE sick CD Quality soundtracks (courtesy of @goddamnbathead.bsky.social and Relikk), 8 palettes, difficulty selection, and optional lives adjustment!

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · Jun 9

Thanks to the wonderful @popplars.bsky.social for the surprise visit and letting me play with her Steam Deck!

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · Jun 8

We got to test our game on Steam Deck this weekend, and it works! There were a few minor issues, but now I know what to fix.

▶️ Steam link: store.steampowered.com/app/3595820

#gamedev #indiegame #shmup #bullethell

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · Jun 7

Why does your worst day sound like my best day

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · May 19

I've been checking out Stellavanity and just cleared Arcade difficulty. Really fun game youtu.be/YfdUiqSx2W8

Stellavanity (PC) Arcade 1CC - Strict Rule - Type S - Rank 0

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · May 10

This is looking really good! Looking forward to playing it on Switch

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · May 4

Looks great. I especially like how the parallax foreground adds to the scene

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · May 4

Alternating backgrounds is a fun idea - thanks! It would be nice to have one per stage if we have time for it.

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · May 4

Thanks! 😍

fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · May 3

Happy #ScreenshotSaturday!

Here's a preview of the stage 1 miniboss and the side panels we're working on. There will be a variety of info panels you can choose from

#gamedev #indiegame #shmup

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · May 3

This game looks cool, and that's a great trailer! I dig the music and the overall vibe

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · Apr 25

The last 4 games I played. One from the 80s, two from the 90s, and one from the 00s. Rayforce is definitely my favorite from this group!

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · Apr 9

Thanks! Yeah, I tried the arcade version first, and that's what made me want to try the easier Saturn port. But I might go back to the arcade version eventually. I guess Easy was a good introduction to the game

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · Apr 9

I've been checking out Gun Frontier, a pretty cool shmup for 1990. The Saturn port has an Easy difficulty, which made it a fun way to grab a casual 1CC youtu.be/ihGxqEa-3rs

Gun Frontier (Saturn) Easy 1CC playthrough

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · Apr 6

ooh - what's the kitty one? Am I seeing correctly that every dial says MEOW next to it??

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · Apr 6

Cool stuff. I especially like The Monitor Puzzle: Kineko. It's a fun little puzzle game. Definitely try that one if you haven't already

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · Apr 3

Ah, that makes sense. Here's another thought - if you ever wanted to add MSU music, maybe you could pull from the arcade version 🙂

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · Apr 2

Cool choice! Any chance of bringing over features from the Famicom version? It lets you have 3 options instead of 2. Also the ending is more involved - it shows credits and has multiple ending images depending on how many times you continued. The best ending is a Samus-style reveal of the pilot

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