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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · 7d

You might've noticed, but we have a new arena! The Outgoer Training Center is a basic arena meant for newcomers. Symmetrical and focusing on teamwork, it's still getting some finishing touches, but when it's live, don't take it lightly! #gamedev #indiedev #anime #unity3d

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · 10d

Following up with Claudia, here's a demonstration of our leading lady's skills- along with a bit of a showcase of a new arena! Check this one out over on Youtube! #indiedev #gamedev #magicalgirl #fightinggame www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY93...

Magical Showdown- Miranda Showcase

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · 11d

Not quite a screenshot for #screenshotsaturday, but we're gonna do you one better! Here's a (silent) showcase of Claudia's moveset! She's charming, vicious... and MORE than happy to play with and break her toys- meaning you.

Wishlist here: buff.ly/8pH5Gq6

#gamedev #indiedev #madeinunity #anime

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · 13d

Here's an example of the types of combos we intend possible in Magical Showdown! We'll be putting more up as time goes on. #madeinunity #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #magicalgirls

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · 14d

Remember, if you're liking what you're seeing, do please wishlist! We're right on Steam and every single wishlist is important as we keep marching down the path of development! store.steampowered.com/app/3995980

#gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #wishlistwednesday #steam #videogame

Magical Showdown on Steam

Magical Showdown is an arena brawler all about Magical Girls! With a colorful team of three, fight against three other teams and unruly enemies in order to accomplish the given objective, win the Show...

store.steampowered.com

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · 14d

Character update: We're working on Claudia, the vampiric magical girl (technically) heiress. She's proving quite the menace, and she's not even showing her full strength yet...keep an eye out, she's going to be one to watch! #gamedev #indiedev #madewithunity #MagicalShowdown

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · 15d

We were at Seattle Loves Indie Creators Expo (SLICE) recently! Check out the video, and keep your eyes peeled for Magical Showdown during it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ9y... #SeattleIndies #gamedev #indiedev

SLICE 2025 Highlight Reel

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · 15d

New blogpost! Nothing major, but with our shift in combat system comes new opportunities! #gamedev #indiedev www.magicalshowdown.com/post/the-way...

The Ways of Combat Always Change

So, if you've been keeping up with our social media (at least on Bluesky and Youtube) you might've noticed that our combat system has changed.This was, admittedly, by a bit of serendipity, but we welc...

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · 16d

*How the Mondays can feel* #indiegame
#gamedev #funny

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · 17d

A bit of a bigger look at some WIP combat so you can see more on how combos and the system in general works! Still missing a lot of VFX, mind... #gamedev #indiedev #madewithunity #anime

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · 18d

A bit late of a #screenshotsaturday post, but we're hard at work revising the combat. We think the results are quite enjoyable. Have a look at some early work! #gamedev #indiedev #madewithunity #arenafighter #magicalgirls

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · 19d

Here's a question- what type of Magical Girls or Magical Girl shows are YOUR favorite? What types do you think might show up in the game? #magicalgirls #question #indiedev

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · 23d

A new blog post, explaining the basics of some of the modes we intend to develop and bring to Magical Showdown! www.magicalshowdown.com/post/modes-o...

#gamedev #indiedev #madeinunity #gamedesign

Modes of Magical Showdown

Well, you know the basics of how to fight, let's get into some detail on how to use that beatdown knowledge! So, what is this game about? Well, putting it plainly, these:These are 'Motes'. As in 'mote...

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · 25d

Hey all! New blog on www.magicalshowdown.com! This time going over combat mechanics! Check it out! Relatedly, for #screenshotsaturday- few combat tests! This particular Magical Girl, Miranda, is always ready to throw hands, and her style is fast and fierce! #gamedev #indiedev #madewithunity #

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · Sep 9

Our Steam page is up! Everyone go wishlist it and keep abreast as we keep improving the product! Maybe join the Discord, too! www.magicalshowdown.com #gamedev #indiedev #Steam store.steampowered.com/app/3995980/...

Magical Showdown on Steam

Magical Showdown is an arena brawler all about Magical Girls! With a colorful team of three, fight against three other teams and unruly enemies in order to accomplish the given objective, win the Show...

store.steampowered.com

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · Sep 7

Here's some further examples of attacks! (works in progress, we're gonna make these look and feel MEATY.) Aerial attacks are very much a thing here, so don't think you're safe up there! These girls can and WILL find you! #indiedev #gamedev #magicalgirl #madewithunity #ShowMeSunday

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · Sep 6

For today's #screenshotsaturday: Miranda, performing the mid-air version of one of her special attacks- the Sonic Haymaker! Watch out below for anyone even near it... Keep on the lookout for more examples of combat! #gamedev #indiedev #unity3d #madewithunity #arenafighter #MagicalShowdown

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · Sep 3

Hope everyone enjoyed #PAXWest, and for those that went, Seattle Indies Expo! Maybe we'll be there next year ourselves! In the meantime, we'll keep on working at making Magical Showdown the best it can be! #indiedev #gamedev #unity3d

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · Aug 29

It's #PAXWest! Hope everyone has a fantastic time checking out all the cool games on offer over the weekend. Magical Showdown won't be there, but maybe next year...

Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · Aug 28

New news! We're going to be trying to do a blog. Ideally, once a week about various and sundry topics about Magical Showdown's development. Keep an eye out! www.magicalshowdown.com/blog #blog #gamedev #indiegame

Blog | Magical Showdown

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · Aug 27

Currently at #SLICE in Seattle showcasing Magical Showdown! If you're here, stop by the Playtest area! #SeattleIndies #gamedev #indiegame

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · Aug 11

A brief look at our current melee system. It's very incomplete- we've had to rework a lot from initial attempts, which is why we were radio silent. But we're getting into a much better position much faster than v1- here's what we have so far. #indiegame #gamedev #unity3d
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Magical Showdown- Basic Combat Test

YouTube video by MG Showdown

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · Oct 30

We're excited to give a first look at our UI in its earliest stages. Sparse, but we want to hear from the community about general layout and style. Left is teammate info (health and stamina), right is equipment you can bring into battle. What do you think? Let us know! #gamedev #UI #unity #indiedev

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · Oct 19

This is a test of the game's final art style, featuring two fierce rivals battling it out for a high-worth target. We think the high contrast, cel-shaded style will allow moves and landmarks to be easily noticeable! What do you think? #gamedev #art #indiedev #screenshotsaturday

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Magical Showdown @mgshowdown.bsky.social · Oct 13

We are excited to show off our exclusive first look at a battle theme for Magical Showdown! We took inspiration from other games such as Blazblue and old school beat 'em ups for this electric techno beat! #IndieDev #GameDev #Music

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