ppowersteef 🌳
@ppowersteef.bsky.social
Dutch, Christian, enthusiast artist and gamedev
https://ppowersteef.carrd.co/
Check out my game #HertenHeld !
https://ppowersteef.carrd.co/
Check out my game #HertenHeld !
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HertenHeld 2.0: Overgrowth is now released!
Featuring several visual enhancements, Settings and FullScreen support, many gameplay tweaks a new extra gamemode!
You can download the game here:
ppowersteef.itch.io/hertenheld
#Gamedev #indiedev #ScreenShotSaturday #HertenHeld
Featuring several visual enhancements, Settings and FullScreen support, many gameplay tweaks a new extra gamemode!
You can download the game here:
ppowersteef.itch.io/hertenheld
#Gamedev #indiedev #ScreenShotSaturday #HertenHeld
There were ideas of having an NPC to tell you where you need to go, but I left it out as I feel that lose sense of exploration and self-discovery
If signs told you to go down platforms, then there was no curiousity, but without, players could get lost too. It's a tough balance
#HertenHeld #gamedev
If signs told you to go down platforms, then there was no curiousity, but without, players could get lost too. It's a tough balance
#HertenHeld #gamedev
November 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
There were ideas of having an NPC to tell you where you need to go, but I left it out as I feel that lose sense of exploration and self-discovery
If signs told you to go down platforms, then there was no curiousity, but without, players could get lost too. It's a tough balance
#HertenHeld #gamedev
If signs told you to go down platforms, then there was no curiousity, but without, players could get lost too. It's a tough balance
#HertenHeld #gamedev
The Wolf enemies in HertenHeld were intended to be the most prominent ones. I had ideas to make them very smart and require combat skills to beat
In practise they ended up been so aggressive that you're better off avoiding them, I guess that's another way to make them notable
#HertenHeld #Gamedev
In practise they ended up been so aggressive that you're better off avoiding them, I guess that's another way to make them notable
#HertenHeld #Gamedev
November 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The Wolf enemies in HertenHeld were intended to be the most prominent ones. I had ideas to make them very smart and require combat skills to beat
In practise they ended up been so aggressive that you're better off avoiding them, I guess that's another way to make them notable
#HertenHeld #Gamedev
In practise they ended up been so aggressive that you're better off avoiding them, I guess that's another way to make them notable
#HertenHeld #Gamedev
I like this hub area I made, it's the first save point you visit, and it's located at a pretty central spot.
Whenever you come back here, you're stronger than you were before, and from here, you also access a new path you couldn't reach earlier.
#HertenHeld #gamedev #indiedev
Whenever you come back here, you're stronger than you were before, and from here, you also access a new path you couldn't reach earlier.
#HertenHeld #gamedev #indiedev
November 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I like this hub area I made, it's the first save point you visit, and it's located at a pretty central spot.
Whenever you come back here, you're stronger than you were before, and from here, you also access a new path you couldn't reach earlier.
#HertenHeld #gamedev #indiedev
Whenever you come back here, you're stronger than you were before, and from here, you also access a new path you couldn't reach earlier.
#HertenHeld #gamedev #indiedev
When you reach an item room, I like it that you get stuck in that room until you figured out how to use the item and found at least one use-case out of them.
#Gamedev #HertenHeld
#Gamedev #HertenHeld
November 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
When you reach an item room, I like it that you get stuck in that room until you figured out how to use the item and found at least one use-case out of them.
#Gamedev #HertenHeld
#Gamedev #HertenHeld
More #HertenHeld fun facts
Similair how Metroid does the "Go Left first" trope, I tried doing something similar on my own way.
The game starts out linear, but after the bridge, you reach a dead end. Once you try falling through the bridge, the game opens up with more paths to explore.
#gamedev
Similair how Metroid does the "Go Left first" trope, I tried doing something similar on my own way.
The game starts out linear, but after the bridge, you reach a dead end. Once you try falling through the bridge, the game opens up with more paths to explore.
#gamedev
November 13, 2025 at 7:29 PM
More #HertenHeld fun facts
Similair how Metroid does the "Go Left first" trope, I tried doing something similar on my own way.
The game starts out linear, but after the bridge, you reach a dead end. Once you try falling through the bridge, the game opens up with more paths to explore.
#gamedev
Similair how Metroid does the "Go Left first" trope, I tried doing something similar on my own way.
The game starts out linear, but after the bridge, you reach a dead end. Once you try falling through the bridge, the game opens up with more paths to explore.
#gamedev
Fall is probably my favorite season, as I love watching the leaves falling from the trees.
The falling leaves effect in HertenHeld were also inspired by observing the falling leaves on a walk to home.
#HertenHeld #Gamedev
The falling leaves effect in HertenHeld were also inspired by observing the falling leaves on a walk to home.
#HertenHeld #Gamedev
November 12, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Fall is probably my favorite season, as I love watching the leaves falling from the trees.
The falling leaves effect in HertenHeld were also inspired by observing the falling leaves on a walk to home.
#HertenHeld #Gamedev
The falling leaves effect in HertenHeld were also inspired by observing the falling leaves on a walk to home.
#HertenHeld #Gamedev
November 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Cyan woman.
Haqu belongs to @suweeka.bsky.social
Haqu belongs to @suweeka.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Cyan woman.
Haqu belongs to @suweeka.bsky.social
Haqu belongs to @suweeka.bsky.social
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October 31, 2025 at 10:23 AM
I went from no news in weeks to suddenly:
- Age of Empires 4 patch notes
- Animal Crossing New Horizons Update shadowdrop
- REPO Halloween update
- And Terraria announcement on the release of the next update.
Today's a content field trip
- Age of Empires 4 patch notes
- Animal Crossing New Horizons Update shadowdrop
- REPO Halloween update
- And Terraria announcement on the release of the next update.
Today's a content field trip
October 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I went from no news in weeks to suddenly:
- Age of Empires 4 patch notes
- Animal Crossing New Horizons Update shadowdrop
- REPO Halloween update
- And Terraria announcement on the release of the next update.
Today's a content field trip
- Age of Empires 4 patch notes
- Animal Crossing New Horizons Update shadowdrop
- REPO Halloween update
- And Terraria announcement on the release of the next update.
Today's a content field trip
Reposted by ppowersteef 🌳
birthday haqu for @suweeka.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 11:40 PM
birthday haqu for @suweeka.bsky.social
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Haqu but Host for Halloween?
October 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Haqu but Host for Halloween?
October 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I think we take a lot of game updates, even patches/balancing, for granted, maintaining such a thing also takes several dev's time and salary, for content that's basically for free.
This goes for many indie games, but also games that don't support live service. It really makes me value them more.
This goes for many indie games, but also games that don't support live service. It really makes me value them more.
October 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I think we take a lot of game updates, even patches/balancing, for granted, maintaining such a thing also takes several dev's time and salary, for content that's basically for free.
This goes for many indie games, but also games that don't support live service. It really makes me value them more.
This goes for many indie games, but also games that don't support live service. It really makes me value them more.
October 20, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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We’re the featured article on the Wikipedia today!
Mom’s gonna be so proud 🥲
Mom’s gonna be so proud 🥲
October 8, 2025 at 11:55 PM
We’re the featured article on the Wikipedia today!
Mom’s gonna be so proud 🥲
Mom’s gonna be so proud 🥲