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DADZINGO
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Indie game dev and creator of Contra Spem Spero the text-based horror adventure.
ㅤAvailable now on Steam! ✦ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3294020/Contra_Spem_Spero/
ㅤDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/aDYgYq2YN9
ㅤYoutube: DADZINGO
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Perhaps the most mysterious inhabitant of the forest of them all.
Why is he hidden in such a secluded place? What knowledge lies behind the constellation of his unblinking eyes? If only he could tell us..

#characterdesign #indiehorror #horrorgame #interactivefiction #visualnovel #conceptart
October 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
Since it’s the spooky season, I thought I’d start sharing the remaining concept art for some of the most exclusive characters from our cozy little forest.
If you haven’t met them yet.. what are you waiting for?🎃

#characterdesign #indiehorror #horrorgame #interactivefiction #visualnovel #conceptart
October 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
🍂 Steam Autumn Sale is live!
Grab Contra Spem Spero at 20% off until the sale ends — don’t miss it!

🎮 Store page ✦ bit.ly/4hQDyFb

#autumnsale #steamsale #steamautumnsale
#indiegames #indiehorror #interactivefiction
September 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
There are never too many festivals.
Join the fun at #TheHungryGhostFestival, featuring Contra Spem Spero and many other wonderful titles.

Live now! ✧ store.steampowered.com/curator/4502...

#indiegames #indiehorror #gamedev #gamefestival #textbased #interactivefiction #visualnovel #games
September 6, 2025 at 10:51 AM
dadzingo.bsky.social
CONTRA SPEM SPERO — OUT NOW!

My first game is finally out after 2.5 years of development.
To everyone who wishlisted, shared, or rooted for it — thank you!
I hope you enjoy the journey!

Store page ✦ bit.ly/4hQDyFb

#indiegames #indiehorror #horrorgame #interactivefiction #visualnovel #games
August 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
While we count down the final week until the full release of CSS, I’m thrilled to announce that it's been accepted into another amazing digital showcase - the Debut Festival, designed to support the first-ever titles of indie devs!

Check it out!👻 bit.ly/3J5ILwz

#indiegames #indiehorror #gamedev
August 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
Contra Spem Spero releases August 14!

Who will help you escape the forest? Or better yet — is escape even possible? It won’t be long before the answer becomes clear.

Stay tuned for more on the road to release!

#indiegames #indiehorror #horrorgame #interactivefiction #visualnovel #gamedev #games
August 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
At the beginning of next month the wait will finally end!

✦The launch date for Contra Spem Spero will be announced August 1st.
✧Consider wishlisting it if you haven’t already - it helps more than you might think!

#indiegames #indiehorror #horrorgame #interactivefiction #visualnovel #gamedev #games
July 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
Not the best time to be a perfectionist, must say. But I'm glad this stage is over 😅

#indiegames #indiehorror #horrorgame #indiedev #visualnovel #games #interactivefiction #gamedev
July 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
A glimpse into the design process behind one of my achievement icons. One of the toughest to get right, honestly!
Getting all of them ready for the full release - which, I hope you remember, is very soon 👀✨

#visualnovel #indiegames #indiehorror #horrorgame #indiedev #games #indiegamedev #gamedev
July 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
I still wonder why it's him who gets all the attention 🤨

#visualnovel #indiegames #indiehorror #horrorgame #indiedev #games #indiegamedev
July 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
Full release is just around the corner!
In the meantime, check out CSS featured in another amazing celebration of indie games - Indie Assemble 🎮
ㅤ❗️Live now❗️: bit.ly/IndieAssemble

#indieassemble #indiegames #indiehorror #visualnovel #horrorgame #textbased
Hosted by Excaliber: excaliber.it/en/
May 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
I couldn't resist. He's innocent, just gets a bit silly at times 👹

#indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #indiehorror #visualnovel #horrorgame #games #digitalart
April 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
We don't talk enough about story-rich games. Actually, we don't talk enough in general. I don't mind. I have these poor unfortunate souls to turn to for that. You should go speak with them too 👻

#indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #indiehorror #indieverse #visualnovel #horrorgame #games #textbased #demo
March 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
On popular demand, I improved the readability of the in-game text even more. Now, the old paragraphs appear fainter than the new ones on the current page.

Don't forget to check out the demo during the ongoing #SteamNextFest!

#gamedev #indiegames #indiehorror #visualnovel #horrorgame #games #demo
February 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
The last character concept art before the full release. Three other monstrosities are gonna have to wait just a bit 👻

#games #gamedev #indiegames #indiedev #indiehorror #visualnovel #horrorgame #horror #textbased #interactivefiction #art #illustration #digitalart #conceptart #characterdesign
February 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
Big news! Contra Spem Spero is part of #TheStorytellersFestival this year, celebrating the art of storytelling alongside other wonderful games.
Check out the demo - the Festival starts today!

Thank you for hosting it, @twoandahalfstudios.com 🌟

#indiegames #visualnovel #horrorgame #games #demo
February 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
Gotta start sharing these here, too ☔️
(Another announcement's planned for tomorrow, stay tuned!)

#gamedev #indiegames #indiehorror #visualnovel #horrorgame #games #gaming #demo #indiegamedev #indiedev
February 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
This time I bring you the concept art of a classic old-timer. About as classic as it gets

#games #gamedev #gamedevelopers #characterdesign #indiegames #indiedev #indiehorror #visualnovel #horrorgame #textbased #interactivefiction #gamedesign #art #illustration #digitalart #conceptart #gaming
February 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
I'm thrilled to announce that my game will be featured in #SteamNextFest ! Are you ready to experience a story-rich horror like no other?
Don't forget to wishlist it - your support means the world!✍🏻

#gamedev #indiegames #indiehorror #indieverse #visualnovel #horrorgame #games #demo #indiegamedev
February 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
Evolution of the travel animation over time. Now it's nice and smooth 🚶🏻

#games #gamedev #gamedevelopers #indiegames #indiedev #indiehorror #indie #visualnovel #horrorgame #horror #interactivefiction #gaming #demo #comingsoon #indiegamedev
February 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
Thinking about all the puzzle types I am to code for the full release.. Their demo preview was just the tip of the iceberg

#games #gamedev #gamedevelopers #indiegames #indiedev #indiehorror #indie #visualnovel #horrorgame #horror #interactivefiction #gaming #demo #comingsoon #indiegamedev
January 31, 2025 at 4:56 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
Another creature from my horror game! Talkative fella

#games #gamedev #gamedevelopers #gamedeveloping #indiegames #indiedev #indiehorror #indie #visualnovel #horrorgame #horror #textbased #interactivefiction #gamedesign #art #illustration #digitalart #conceptart #gaming #wishlist #demo #comingsoon
January 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
dadzingo.bsky.social
I've been awakened from my solely-development-focused slumber (for I have no other) and am here to inform you that the demo is in its final stages.
It now includes three languages and only needs a few final touches before being sent for review!
January 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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