Had the time to make a little bonus art. No references, just the ol' imagination and design basics. Always good to know I can put the methods to practice with some freestyle pixels. It's the most enjoyable approach for me. Results may vary, but it...
2025-02-28 01:23:28 +0000 UTC View Post
I've been working on the important details as we begin implementation of the first boss. Of course, that includes one of the most prevalent shmup tropes- the heads up warning. Knowing you're about to fight something big always gets the blood pumpi...
2025-02-27 23:48:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Nimble and deadly sharp
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Steady development continues with Death Vapor. We're about finished implementing the 1st mission, except for the boss. Up until the boss the duration is just under 2 minutes, which is exactly the target for the 1st mission. Because of the intensit...
2025-02-12 23:11:18 +0000 UTC View Post
One heavy hitter coming through.
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I've neatly packaged my Mini Tutorials into archive volumes that can be purchased from the shop. These include gif and mp4 files of the animated tutorials, a...
2025-02-03 16:38:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Already one month in the bag for 2025. Time seems as fleeting as ever, yet 2024 feels ages ago. It's the dead of winter, where a pivotal period of death and survival occurs. The growing light tempts to deceive the weak, but a frozen promise temper...
2025-02-01 17:23:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Nothing hits quite like a cozy cottage in the isometric projection.
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Ball o' leaves variants, isometric style. Learn more in the full Pixelblog.
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Vroom vroom!
Explanation and more isometric tutorials in the full Pixelblog.
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The sources files of all the tutorials featured in Pixelblog 54. Includes 3 Aseprite files.
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Readymade isometric assets for your projects, and pleasures.
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Create a cozy domestic setting with this fun series of step by step isometric tutorials.
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Finally getting into the heart of the gameplay, and having a blast. It's exciting to see all the mechanics and design elements coming together into cohesive level design. We're already on the fifth version of the first minute of gameplay, with eac...
2025-01-16 15:40:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Four-legged creep, packing heat
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Spider type- looks jumpy.
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Welcome to 2025! Congratulate yourself for surviving another year in this wacky timeline. That said, I must acknowledge the blessings of this past year. Overall, it was a solid year of growth in mind and spirit, while maintaining sound health of t...
2025-01-01 17:49:47 +0000 UTC View Post
I made a little shmup mockup in December 2023, just for fun. One year later, an unreasonable passion has cultivated that seed into a handsome game. While still early, the distinct art style, and foundational design has great potential to bring joy...
2024-12-31 17:25:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Since it's the giving season, have a bonus Micro Tutorial! How to make Death Vapor cliffs.
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Fully fleshed out the canyon environment concept. Mining operations scar the desolate land below, as towering cliff formations sweep by near your ship. The second image shows the base background layer. Started working on a new city environment as ...
2024-12-18 16:22:29 +0000 UTC View Post
New product update! The Minimal Scenes Wallpaper Pack is now available in the shop. Exhibiting the best examples of my simple 2D style, this pack includes 15 classic designs, spanning from 2015 to 2021. While I've expanded upon my skills over the ...
2024-12-12 15:45:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Handsome chonk of metal
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The first main boss of the game starts as an elegant ship, and ends as a grotesque husk, lashing out in final desperation. There are three main phases marked by the destruction of its sections. Much of the fire power comes from the pods that glide...
2024-12-06 16:03:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Includes Aseprite source files of all 8 tutorials featured in Pixelblog 53, and one extra file that includes all animations in one project for easy editing, and reformatting.
2024-12-03 14:48:27 +0000 UTC
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Includes all dummy, and clothed animation frames from Pixelblog 53.
2024-12-03 14:48:00 +0000 UTC
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Ready to step into some real action with flying fists and feet?
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The schedule is looking appropriately festive for the final month of 2024. First, I'll put a ribbon on the latest Pixelblog, with a comprehensive article, and supplemental downloads. Then it's back to consistent gamedev throughout the month. Look ...
2024-12-02 15:20:18 +0000 UTC View Post
