Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev)
@mhughson.bsky.social
Game developer making new games for old systems, such as the NES and Game Boy! #nesdev #gbdev
• From Below (NES | 2020)
• Witch n' Wiz (NES | 2021)
• From Below Pocket (GB | 2023)
• Super Sunny World (NES | TBD)
MORE: https://linktr.ee/matthughson
• From Below (NES | 2020)
• Witch n' Wiz (NES | 2021)
• From Below Pocket (GB | 2023)
• Super Sunny World (NES | TBD)
MORE: https://linktr.ee/matthughson
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HI! I'm Matt!
I'm coding a brand new platformer for the NES, inspired by Super Mario Bros 1 + 3. It's called...
Super Sunny World 🌞
Follow me to get updates as it approaches alpha, and please repost to let other folks know about it! 📷
#nesdev #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
I'm coding a brand new platformer for the NES, inspired by Super Mario Bros 1 + 3. It's called...
Super Sunny World 🌞
Follow me to get updates as it approaches alpha, and please repost to let other folks know about it! 📷
#nesdev #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
🎉Wow! Just hit 10k followers on Twitter!
I'm so thankful to be part of this enthusiastic and engaged community around the NES and Homebrew!
I spent years making Indie Games without finding an audience, but that completely changed with #nesdev!
Thank YOU so much!💖 #screenshotsaturday
I'm so thankful to be part of this enthusiastic and engaged community around the NES and Homebrew!
I spent years making Indie Games without finding an audience, but that completely changed with #nesdev!
Thank YOU so much!💖 #screenshotsaturday
November 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
🎉Wow! Just hit 10k followers on Twitter!
I'm so thankful to be part of this enthusiastic and engaged community around the NES and Homebrew!
I spent years making Indie Games without finding an audience, but that completely changed with #nesdev!
Thank YOU so much!💖 #screenshotsaturday
I'm so thankful to be part of this enthusiastic and engaged community around the NES and Homebrew!
I spent years making Indie Games without finding an audience, but that completely changed with #nesdev!
Thank YOU so much!💖 #screenshotsaturday
Super fun game! It's got a great "pick up and play" style that is fun even for 5-10 minute bursts of play. Highly recommend.
A game that made it's debut on the NES after nearly 40 years after its original release...
Montezuma's Revenge is back and getting the LRG physical treatment with a striking orange NES cartridge!
Available to preorder from Dec 2!
Montezuma's Revenge is back and getting the LRG physical treatment with a striking orange NES cartridge!
Available to preorder from Dec 2!
November 22, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Super fun game! It's got a great "pick up and play" style that is fun even for 5-10 minute bursts of play. Highly recommend.
A big change I'm working on is allowing BOSSES to be shot with the PEARL POWER. I think it's the right thing to do, since it make the power-up feel more meaningful.
But each of the 8 unique bosses need to be re-coded a bit to support this. Should be worth it I hope!
#nesdev
But each of the 8 unique bosses need to be re-coded a bit to support this. Should be worth it I hope!
#nesdev
November 20, 2025 at 4:50 AM
A big change I'm working on is allowing BOSSES to be shot with the PEARL POWER. I think it's the right thing to do, since it make the power-up feel more meaningful.
But each of the 8 unique bosses need to be re-coded a bit to support this. Should be worth it I hope!
#nesdev
But each of the 8 unique bosses need to be re-coded a bit to support this. Should be worth it I hope!
#nesdev
November 17, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Doing some live streaming of Super Sunny World development for about an hour, starting now!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8V2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8V2...
NES Game Programming - Super Sunny World
YouTube video by Matt Hughson
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Doing some live streaming of Super Sunny World development for about an hour, starting now!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8V2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8V2...
Players using Emulators shouldn't have a better experience that players on a physical NES! 💢
For example, Super Sunny World will feature a QUICK SAVE, similar to "SLEEP MODE" found on some GBA games, to allow you to take a break without losing all your progress.
#nesdev
For example, Super Sunny World will feature a QUICK SAVE, similar to "SLEEP MODE" found on some GBA games, to allow you to take a break without losing all your progress.
#nesdev
November 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Players using Emulators shouldn't have a better experience that players on a physical NES! 💢
For example, Super Sunny World will feature a QUICK SAVE, similar to "SLEEP MODE" found on some GBA games, to allow you to take a break without losing all your progress.
#nesdev
For example, Super Sunny World will feature a QUICK SAVE, similar to "SLEEP MODE" found on some GBA games, to allow you to take a break without losing all your progress.
#nesdev
Believe it or not, Super Sunny World has never had a Pause Menu until now! A new feature is finally pushing me to create one.
Currently, I’m sketching out the layout in NEXXT. #nesdev
Currently, I’m sketching out the layout in NEXXT. #nesdev
November 13, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Believe it or not, Super Sunny World has never had a Pause Menu until now! A new feature is finally pushing me to create one.
Currently, I’m sketching out the layout in NEXXT. #nesdev
Currently, I’m sketching out the layout in NEXXT. #nesdev
Going LIVE in a few minutes with a casual "off-camera" stream. I'll be coding the "save system" for Super Sunny World, and happy to show of the game a bit and answer questions.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIT8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIT8...
NES Game Programming - Super Sunny World
YouTube video by Matt Hughson
www.youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Going LIVE in a few minutes with a casual "off-camera" stream. I'll be coding the "save system" for Super Sunny World, and happy to show of the game a bit and answer questions.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIT8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIT8...
How I squeezed the ATTRACT MODE of Super Sunny World (NES) into 10 lines of code!
_________________________
"Attract Mode" stems from the arcade. Looping gameplay would entice viewers to try the game. It helps avoid burn-in on CRT displays.
Later this would come to home consoles as well!
#nesdev
_________________________
"Attract Mode" stems from the arcade. Looping gameplay would entice viewers to try the game. It helps avoid burn-in on CRT displays.
Later this would come to home consoles as well!
#nesdev
November 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
How I squeezed the ATTRACT MODE of Super Sunny World (NES) into 10 lines of code!
_________________________
"Attract Mode" stems from the arcade. Looping gameplay would entice viewers to try the game. It helps avoid burn-in on CRT displays.
Later this would come to home consoles as well!
#nesdev
_________________________
"Attract Mode" stems from the arcade. Looping gameplay would entice viewers to try the game. It helps avoid burn-in on CRT displays.
Later this would come to home consoles as well!
#nesdev
Ever wonder how graphics are made for the NES?
Here's how I get full screen graphics, like this, from my PC into my NES game, Super Sunny World🌞! I'll try to keep it high level, and avoid anything super technical.
Details below in thread! 🧵
#nesdev
Here's how I get full screen graphics, like this, from my PC into my NES game, Super Sunny World🌞! I'll try to keep it high level, and avoid anything super technical.
Details below in thread! 🧵
#nesdev
November 8, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Ever wonder how graphics are made for the NES?
Here's how I get full screen graphics, like this, from my PC into my NES game, Super Sunny World🌞! I'll try to keep it high level, and avoid anything super technical.
Details below in thread! 🧵
#nesdev
Here's how I get full screen graphics, like this, from my PC into my NES game, Super Sunny World🌞! I'll try to keep it high level, and avoid anything super technical.
Details below in thread! 🧵
#nesdev
yes please.
November 8, 2025 at 12:18 AM
yes please.
I'm happy to reveal that WARP ZONES will be in Super Sunny World 🌞 (my upcoming NES platformer).
They are hard to find, but easy to reach again once you know where they are (similar to Mario Bros). This should make the limited-lives style of gameplay more enjoyable.
#nesdev
They are hard to find, but easy to reach again once you know where they are (similar to Mario Bros). This should make the limited-lives style of gameplay more enjoyable.
#nesdev
November 7, 2025 at 5:48 AM
I'm happy to reveal that WARP ZONES will be in Super Sunny World 🌞 (my upcoming NES platformer).
They are hard to find, but easy to reach again once you know where they are (similar to Mario Bros). This should make the limited-lives style of gameplay more enjoyable.
#nesdev
They are hard to find, but easy to reach again once you know where they are (similar to Mario Bros). This should make the limited-lives style of gameplay more enjoyable.
#nesdev
The new game from @sinclairstrange.bsky.social looks fantastic! Giving Wonderboy vibes for sure!
store.steampowered.com/app/628360/S...
store.steampowered.com/app/628360/S...
Save 25% on Sir Noggin on Steam
Sir Noggin is a platformer inspired by the glorious 8-bit days and in the style of the Master System. Relive the days where the controllers only had a couple of buttons and you'd have to re-tune in yo...
store.steampowered.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:12 AM
The new game from @sinclairstrange.bsky.social looks fantastic! Giving Wonderboy vibes for sure!
store.steampowered.com/app/628360/S...
store.steampowered.com/app/628360/S...
Super Sunny World (my upcoming NES platformer) will have a number of hidden items required to reach 100% completion.
To make this more manageable, I've included a stats page with a breakdown per level of what you are missing!
#nesdev
To make this more manageable, I've included a stats page with a breakdown per level of what you are missing!
#nesdev
November 5, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Super Sunny World (my upcoming NES platformer) will have a number of hidden items required to reach 100% completion.
To make this more manageable, I've included a stats page with a breakdown per level of what you are missing!
#nesdev
To make this more manageable, I've included a stats page with a breakdown per level of what you are missing!
#nesdev
Reposted by Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev)
🚨KICKSTARTER🚨
[ #Homebrew #NES #Famicom ]
The Legend of Poo Panties the Cat is a new platforming game for the NES and Famicom, by Pine Forest Games.
Cartridges available here:
➡️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/900...
➡️ #hbconnexion
[ #Homebrew #NES #Famicom ]
The Legend of Poo Panties the Cat is a new platforming game for the NES and Famicom, by Pine Forest Games.
Cartridges available here:
➡️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/900...
➡️ #hbconnexion
November 2, 2025 at 11:24 PM
🚨KICKSTARTER🚨
[ #Homebrew #NES #Famicom ]
The Legend of Poo Panties the Cat is a new platforming game for the NES and Famicom, by Pine Forest Games.
Cartridges available here:
➡️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/900...
➡️ #hbconnexion
[ #Homebrew #NES #Famicom ]
The Legend of Poo Panties the Cat is a new platforming game for the NES and Famicom, by Pine Forest Games.
Cartridges available here:
➡️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/900...
➡️ #hbconnexion
Reposted by Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev)
🚨KICKSTARTER🚨
[ #Homebrew #NES ]
Necro Nancy is an all-new horror arcade shooter by Grimware Games. Blast through 25 escalating stages of ghouls, ghosts, gore and boss fights with Nancy Graves, a girl gifted with necromantic powers.
➡️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/gri...
➡️ #hbconnexion
[ #Homebrew #NES ]
Necro Nancy is an all-new horror arcade shooter by Grimware Games. Blast through 25 escalating stages of ghouls, ghosts, gore and boss fights with Nancy Graves, a girl gifted with necromantic powers.
➡️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/gri...
➡️ #hbconnexion
November 2, 2025 at 11:29 PM
🚨KICKSTARTER🚨
[ #Homebrew #NES ]
Necro Nancy is an all-new horror arcade shooter by Grimware Games. Blast through 25 escalating stages of ghouls, ghosts, gore and boss fights with Nancy Graves, a girl gifted with necromantic powers.
➡️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/gri...
➡️ #hbconnexion
[ #Homebrew #NES ]
Necro Nancy is an all-new horror arcade shooter by Grimware Games. Blast through 25 escalating stages of ghouls, ghosts, gore and boss fights with Nancy Graves, a girl gifted with necromantic powers.
➡️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/gri...
➡️ #hbconnexion
Homebrew #MailCall!
Haunted Halloween '87 (NES) by @retrotainmentgames.bsky.social has arrived just in time for Halloween 🎃!
#nesdev
Haunted Halloween '87 (NES) by @retrotainmentgames.bsky.social has arrived just in time for Halloween 🎃!
#nesdev
October 31, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Homebrew #MailCall!
Haunted Halloween '87 (NES) by @retrotainmentgames.bsky.social has arrived just in time for Halloween 🎃!
#nesdev
Haunted Halloween '87 (NES) by @retrotainmentgames.bsky.social has arrived just in time for Halloween 🎃!
#nesdev
Reposted by Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev)
I love how this is slowly becoming a full game! We now have the framework for simple quests! Here's an example where our hero goes out to fetch the Red Orb for this villager! #nesdev #jrpg #thebookofrynn
October 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I love how this is slowly becoming a full game! We now have the framework for simple quests! Here's an example where our hero goes out to fetch the Red Orb for this villager! #nesdev #jrpg #thebookofrynn
A new @sinclairstrange.bsky.social game just dropped, so you know it's going to rock!
store.steampowered.com/app/533610/J...
store.steampowered.com/app/533610/J...
Save 25% on Jet Gunner: Refueled on Steam
Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to ge...
store.steampowered.com
October 13, 2025 at 9:21 PM
A new @sinclairstrange.bsky.social game just dropped, so you know it's going to rock!
store.steampowered.com/app/533610/J...
store.steampowered.com/app/533610/J...
This game is super fun. Highly recommend it if you're looking for a quick, pick-up-n-play puzzle platformer. The ROM is included.
TIP: Press select on level intro to pick a level (there is no SAVE functionality)
TIP: Press select on level intro to pick a level (there is no SAVE functionality)
🟥🟦 Use red & blue tricks to clear each stage!
✨Completely new 8-bit puzzle action game
Midnight Yammy: 8-Bit Trickster Show
Steam version launching on September 17, 2025!
Includes .nes ROM NES-compatible systems
🔽 Check out the Steam store page
store.steampowered.com/app/3807470/
✨Completely new 8-bit puzzle action game
Midnight Yammy: 8-Bit Trickster Show
Steam version launching on September 17, 2025!
Includes .nes ROM NES-compatible systems
🔽 Check out the Steam store page
store.steampowered.com/app/3807470/
Midnight Yammy | 8-Bit Trickster Show on Steam
The elusive bunny thief, Midnight Yammy, is here to steal the show on a stage full of magic tricks! Erase blocks, slip through ceilings, switch platforms — and let your wits guide you through this sim...
store.steampowered.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
This game is super fun. Highly recommend it if you're looking for a quick, pick-up-n-play puzzle platformer. The ROM is included.
TIP: Press select on level intro to pick a level (there is no SAVE functionality)
TIP: Press select on level intro to pick a level (there is no SAVE functionality)
Great video showing off the homebrew section of Gamescom 2025! Apparently, Witch n' Wiz for the Genesis was there and I didn't even know, haha!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_dt...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_dt...
retrospiel.com @ retro gaming area // Gamescom 2025
YouTube video by retrospiel
www.youtube.com
September 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Great video showing off the homebrew section of Gamescom 2025! Apparently, Witch n' Wiz for the Genesis was there and I didn't even know, haha!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_dt...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_dt...
Air Hockey on the NES and it feels *really* good. Kind of blown away by this one. Check it out!
bthacker.itch.io/air-hockey-n...
bthacker.itch.io/air-hockey-n...
Air Hockey - NES Black Box by bthacker
Air Hockey for the NES!
bthacker.itch.io
September 20, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Air Hockey on the NES and it feels *really* good. Kind of blown away by this one. Check it out!
bthacker.itch.io/air-hockey-n...
bthacker.itch.io/air-hockey-n...
These guys are always pushing the limits of #NESDev! Looks amazing!
And I'm told you can export a working NES ROM!
And I'm told you can export a working NES ROM!
Coming soon: Micro Mages MAKER! 🧙♀️🔨
Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/3907760/...
Wishlist if you'd like to support us and not miss the release <3 Thanks! #NES #NESdev
Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/3907760/...
Wishlist if you'd like to support us and not miss the release <3 Thanks! #NES #NESdev
September 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
These guys are always pushing the limits of #NESDev! Looks amazing!
And I'm told you can export a working NES ROM!
And I'm told you can export a working NES ROM!
Are there any NES games with visual effects, or hardware quirks, you'd like me to break down in detail next?
Drop a comment or screenshot below! Extra points if it’s something accessible without me spending hours in the game. 😉 #nesdev
Drop a comment or screenshot below! Extra points if it’s something accessible without me spending hours in the game. 😉 #nesdev
September 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Are there any NES games with visual effects, or hardware quirks, you'd like me to break down in detail next?
Drop a comment or screenshot below! Extra points if it’s something accessible without me spending hours in the game. 😉 #nesdev
Drop a comment or screenshot below! Extra points if it’s something accessible without me spending hours in the game. 😉 #nesdev
Check out this great new Retro PRINT magazine: Retronomicon Quarterly, by @readrq.bsky.social !
It's got a huge focus on homebrew games, so it's worth a look! #nesdev
It's got a huge focus on homebrew games, so it's worth a look! #nesdev
September 12, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Check out this great new Retro PRINT magazine: Retronomicon Quarterly, by @readrq.bsky.social !
It's got a huge focus on homebrew games, so it's worth a look! #nesdev
It's got a huge focus on homebrew games, so it's worth a look! #nesdev