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Hafiz Azman

@fizzd.bsky.social

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🇲🇾 I used to be @7thbeat on twitter. Making rhythm games like Rhythm Doctor and A Dance of Fire and Ice at 7th Beat Games. Games and posts and stuff: https://fizzd.me/

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Hafiz Azman @fizzd.bsky.social · Jan 27

I wrote this rhythm game tutorial 10 years ago but it still helps people the most out of everything I've done. So I finally set up my own website to store it!
fizzd.me/posts/how-to...

Excerpt of the linked blog post about making rhythm games.

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Hafiz Azman @fizzd.bsky.social · 5h

just in case anyone still hasn't heard of the MILLION-download 4.8⭐ FREE NO ADS only 100MB very charming endless runner Chiki's Chase!!!!
Also I get entertainment every time i look at the reviews!

Great game, but it could use a TWIST:
what I mean by twist is that I have a few ideas that you will either live or hate: one, maybe add a few bosses to each biome! And if you beat all bosses then it gives you a mysterious hint of some other world and as soon as I you enter another run, the entire screen shakes VIOLENTLY, as chiki looks confused and worried. After getting to the third shop and leave the ground shakes again and a roar is heard, suddenly the ground opens beneath chiki! Then the screen turns black, then chiki wakes up in a dimly lit area and hears another roar. Chiki continues on as more roars are heard more and more frequently as they get louder. Then chiki runs to a stop, as something GODLIKE falls from the sky, roars and the fight begins. You can decide the things attacks, when the thing is almost dead it refills it's HP. Try as you might, you can't leave a scratch on it. Then when you are almost dead, something falls from the sky! It's chikis friends! Together, they fuse all their attacks into one and destroy the thing! Then everything goes back to normal and chiki continues on fighting the normal bosses and getting home. When you open the main menu, a new thing pops up! And when used, it blasts the whole screen in a rainbow color but has a long cooldown. That about wraps up my idea and let me know what you think!

Developer Response
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Cool idea, wish I had lots more money and time to do something like that!

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Full Combo @full-combo-max.bsky.social · 10d

‼️RHYTHM GAME WEEKLY SUMMARY 🧵(Sep 21-27th)‼️

TOKYO GAMESHOW! SO MANY ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THERE! Beatblock is OUT! Rhythm Doctor full release confirmed!

Let's take a look at what happened this week in rhythm games! 🧵

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Hafiz Azman @fizzd.bsky.social · 13d

(un)(beat)(b)(lock)(able)
there are two 2025 indie rhythm games you can make from these blocks!

bable

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Hafiz Azman @fizzd.bsky.social · 13d

Congrats!! So so excited for you all

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DPS @dps2004.bsky.social · 14d

Beatblock is now out! I'm so proud of the whole team for getting this shipped, and I'm honored to have this as my first commercially released game. Please give it a try ❤️

Beatblock - wishlist on Steam! @beatblock.bsky.social · 14d

BEATBLOCK IN EARLY ACCESS NOW! (=( ^^ )
27 songs with more to come, costumes, a new note type, revamped progression, and more!
find us on steam and take it for a spin!!

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Beatblock - wishlist on Steam! @beatblock.bsky.social · 14d

BEATBLOCK IN EARLY ACCESS.
so many songs. new note type. bespoke visuals.
maybe it's easier if we just show you....

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rj @rj.dcellgames.com · 15d

i directed this 1.0 announcement trailer for rhythm doctor; you will notice the word i did not use is "edit," and the reason for that is that the thing i say at the start of this trailer is 100% true (i mean. of course it is, imagine how brazen it would be if it wasn't)

Rhythm Doctor @rd.7thbe.at · 15d

You hit the button. That's it.

Rhythm Doctor is leaving Early Access on DECEMBER 6TH, 2025!

Save patients with your rhythm mastery, all the way through the final Act and our big finale.

🎵 Trailer directed by @rj.dcellgames.com with VFX by thefinals

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Hafiz Azman @fizzd.bsky.social · 14d

thank you!! you are a real one Luke from preorder to today!

Hafiz Azman @fizzd.bsky.social · 14d

thank you enoch! always appreciate the kind words from yahooeny all the way back then

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Hafiz Azman @fizzd.bsky.social · 14d

hahaha yes, someone ('squidgd') made this yesterday and i have never felt older

Hafiz Azman @fizzd.bsky.social · 15d

All of 7BG are working hard. See you again on 6th December! Play Beatblock coming out in 2 days in the meantime, its made by many Rhythm Doctor community people and its very very good!
store.steampowered.com/app/3045200/...

Beatblock on Steam

SPIN TO WIN! Move your paddle and block to the beat in a simple but stylish rhythm-arcade experience!

store.steampowered.com

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Hafiz Azman @fizzd.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks @junchgaming.bsky.social from Xbox for patiently working with us all the while. and @rj.dcellgames.com for the trailer direction with the VFX by thefinals!

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Hafiz Azman @fizzd.bsky.social · 15d

It's announced! See you again on 6th December for the final act of Rhythm Doctor @rd.7thbe.at !!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q98t...

Rhythm Doctor - Official Release Date Trailer

YouTube video by 7th Beat Games

www.youtube.com

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Hafiz Azman @fizzd.bsky.social · 18d

happy birthday Tanat!!

Hafiz Azman @fizzd.bsky.social · 18d

one last boost, 24 hours till the end, so happy its reached its $100k goal!! thank you to everyone who donated 🙏

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SE Asian Games for Good @seagamesforgood.bsky.social · 18d

As we reach the last 24 hours of the charity, we have many people to thank, from all the devs, to the volunteers, organizations and groups that have supported us. This would not have been possible without all of your help.

Let's push hard till the very end, thank you.

Junch @junchgaming.bsky.social · 18d

LAST 24 HOURS TO SUPPORT THE CHARITY

As we approach the last 24 hours of the Play for Peace: Games for Palestine Charity, I want to share a few thoughts, learnings and thanks for everything these past 10+ months.

Charity bundle link: itch.io/b/2979/play-...

Thread below⬇️

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SE Asian Games for Good @seagamesforgood.bsky.social · 23d

Everyday we are emboldened by the unbreakable spirit of the people of Gaza. We must help them. With 6 days to go, we are pushing hard to reach $100,000.

Please RT and support our charity games bundle itch.io/b/2979/play-...

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Creta Park @cretapark.me · 25d

Our game just release, go play Little Witch in the Woods!

store.steampowered.com/app/1594940

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Hafiz Azman @fizzd.bsky.social · 24d

wow, congratulations!!!

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Hafiz Azman @fizzd.bsky.social · Sep 9

LOL

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · Sep 4

10 months in the making, Play for Peace bundle launches to raise money for Palestinian Aid: aftermath.site/play-for-peace...

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Hafiz Azman @fizzd.bsky.social · Sep 9

yes i bought this one already actually! haha its next on my queue after NetDive, i have heard good things about it

Hafiz Azman @fizzd.bsky.social · Sep 9

this screenshot from the article...

screenshot of the linked game, showing some choices UI over a princess about to stab the player from a first person POV

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Hafiz Azman @fizzd.bsky.social · Sep 8

Öoo is now an example of all of this at once.... you dont need flashy visuals to sell, pixel art [OR PUZZLE PLATFORMERS] is not outdated, and you dont have to explore a concept to its fullest

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Hafiz Azman @fizzd.bsky.social · Sep 8

I think Mario games etc still do that, so its really refreshing to experience games that move away from it like Öoo! It's like playfulness in a new dimension. I'm vague here to not spoil it but I really recommend it. when you play you will be like 'oooooooooooo
store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...

Öoo on Steam

A Bomb Caterpillar's Big Adventure! "Öoo" is a charming yet mysterious exploration puzzle platformer where you discover creative ways to use bombs!

store.steampowered.com

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