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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

10 days

Announcing our game, Crimson Capes #soulslike

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

1 month

Sword & Sorcery #soulslike

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Dimitris Locke

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1 month

Raging Tempest #gamemaker

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Dimitris Locke

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9 months

Now that I am wrapping up the combat, I can finally start working on the environments. #indiegames #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

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9 months

Still needs a lot of work but this is a concept of what a level would look like. What do you think? Is the actors' contrast a bit too high? #indiegamedev #pixelart #GameMaker #soulslike

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Dimitris Locke

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7 months

Before and after #IndieGameDev #pixelart #GameMaker #soulslike

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Dimitris Locke

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6 months

The wandering knight challenged me to a duel. #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike

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Dimitris Locke

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9 months

I'm working on a night filter, after that I will have to work on the lighting. #screenshotsaturday #indiegamedev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

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3 months

Cut off the head and the body will follow! #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

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4 months

You've been thunderstruck! #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

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4 months

"Ah, that's hot." #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

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4 months

Keep your distance. #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

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4 months

Cursed Knight in the swamps. #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

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2 months

Fair fight? Nothing is fair. #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

9 months

When the player performs well in combat, the character automatically taunts his opponents! #indiegamedev #pixelart #videogames #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

9 months

Packing magic and taking heads! #indiegamedev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

3 months

Bandits in the ruins. #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

9 months

~Thunder's Call~ Reach to the skies to receive the blessing of the thunder! #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike

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Dimitris Locke

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3 months

Fly away #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

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3 months

Crossing the bridge #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

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2 months

The Lantern Knights used the flames on their helms to keep the darkness away. When the flames went out, they were taken by the corruption. #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

5 months

You should always deliver on your promises #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

2 years

A public beta is now live for Windmills! Get it here: #metroidvania #IndieGameDev #pixelart #GameMakerStudio2 #soulslike

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Dimitris Locke

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8 months

Added more enemies, enriched the environments, ⛈️ water reacts to the rain. Also, ⚡! #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #gamemaker

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Dimitris Locke

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5 months

Possessed #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

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5 months

Taunt your enemies to make them more aggressive and more likely to make a mistake. #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

9 months

"Get rekt scrub" #indiegamedev #pixelart #soulslike

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Dimitris Locke

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3 months

Castle raid concept #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

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3 years

Depending on your actions, the hero will recall past events differently, changing the way you experience the game. #GameMakerStudio2 #IndieGameDev

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

7 days

Failed ambush #gamemaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

4 months

Through the art of Quickening, take their heads! #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

5 months

You can cast a magical mirror image and trick your opponents. AI test, visual effect not final. #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

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5 months

Working on some small details, falling leaves, grass sway.

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Dimitris Locke

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2 years

Did you know this fact about foxes? #IndieGameDev #metroidvania #GameMakerStudio2

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Dimitris Locke

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7 months

Did you see? #IndieGameDev #pixelart #GameMaker #soulslike

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Dimitris Locke

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8 months

Taking a breath this weekend #screenshotsaturday #pixelart #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

2 years

I just wanted to show off this challenging foe tbh #IndieGameDev #metroidvania #windmills

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Dimitris Locke

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2 months

Tracking down a Gnoll encampment #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

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5 months

Behind the scenes: Enemy aggression and how player behavior changes it. #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

5 months

Behind the scenes: In order to make the combat as interesting as possible, enemy behavior has a weighted chance that depends on many variables. Here are the basic ones: #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

4 months

Do you want some more? #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

7 months

Long gameplay demo for those interested.

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

5 months

Everything you do affects the world around you #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #indiegame #videogames #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

5 months

Verticality! #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

9 months

Down by the swamp, raiding a bandit settlement. #indiegamedev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

8 months

Night raid at the fortress. #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

9 months

The basic buffs are all set up! #indiegamedev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

7 months

Stop and smell the flowers #IndieGameDev #pixelart #GameMaker #soulslike

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

7 months

I've been working on the lighting system. Also combat music plays in the background while the player is in an encounter. #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

7 months

My goal with #projectTempest is to make the player feel like he is the baddest mofo in the battlefield. The combat is designed to serve that purpose. While you feint and taunt your opponent you build up "Conviction"(mana) in order to cast spells. 1/2

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

8 months

Ambushed! #indiegames #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

6 months

Wishing you all happy holidays! I'll be returning with awesome updates in 2024! #IndieGameDev #pixelart #soulslike

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

9 months

Buff up! Sword enhancements and effects are on their way! #indiegamedev #pixelart #GameMaker #soulslike

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

2 years

Blocking projectile spells grants you their magic properties for a short time #GameMaker #IndieGameDev #metroidvania

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

9 months

Sound ON! Added sound effects, post-processing, improved camera work, the player character reacts automatically to enemies with gestures. #indiegamedev #pixelart #GameMaker #soulslike

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

10 months

-Action buffering integrated -Cloth physics complete It's taking shape! #pixelart #gamedev #gamemaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

3 years

Adding weather effects to your game can make a huge impact on the atmosphere! ᵖᵘⁿ ᶦⁿᵗᵉⁿᵈᵉᵈ #GameMakerStudio2 #IndieGameDev

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

6 months

Would you help a wounded scarecrow? #IndieGameDev #pixelart #GameMaker #soulslike

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

8 months

CLANG #indiegames #pixelart #soulslike

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

9 months

Added some post-processing effects thanks to @foxyofjungle and I'm experimenting with group AI to make fair ganks. #indiegamedev #pixelart #GameMaker #soulslike

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

6 months

Project Tempest was rewarded the Visual Award at GDS Prague!!! #indiegamedev #soulslike #gds

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

8 months

Besides the standard moveset, the player can perform a variety of strikes like oberhau, feint with a mulinet, thrust and kick their opponent. #indiegames #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

1 year

Was it a dream or a memory? #IndieGameDev #gamedev #indiedev #indiegaming

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

9 months

Combat is fully working! #indiegamedev #GameMaker (Please disregard the horrible background and decor, they are placeholders :D )

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

3 years

@zozuar Cat <3

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

8 months

Aim for the head! #indiegames #pixelart #GameMaker #soulslike

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

2 years

Some packs of enemies have an "alpha". If he is killed their morale will be broken and they will flee. #GameMakerStudio2 #metroidvania #pixelart #IndieGameDev

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

1 year

Save 50% off Windmills on this Steam Summer Sale! #indiegamedev #pixelart #metroidvania #soulslike

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

1 year

The tale begins. Windmills will launch on steam in a week! #Windmills #IndieGameDev #metroidvania #soulslike #pixelart

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

2 years

While in Wind Form, normal enemies can't detect you. Canines however, are a different deal! #metroidvania #IndieGameDev #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

8 months

NOPE

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

1 year

Added some lightshafts, also here's a better look on how the grappling hook works in battle. #indiegamedev #pixelart #gamemaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

8 months

You can summon a murder of crows to disorient your opponents. You can also use dark magic to blink behind them for a surprise attack. #IndieGameDev #soulslike #pixelart #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

3 years

Verticality in combat is one of my main goals #indiegamedev #metroidvania

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

2 years

I finally have a working map! #GameMakerStudio2 #IndieGameDev

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

2 years

Pause Menu animation. I think it's pretty much done. #GameMaker #IndieGameDev

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

2 years

Experimenting with new map layouts! #metroidvania #IndieGameDev #GameMakerStudio2

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

2 years

I wrote my design process behind Windmills if you care to know what I did

Creating Windmills

I had been making small games since I was 14 years old, using GameMaker. Due to work obligations I had been taking long breaks at that. I had made many projects that used to serve as proof of conce…

poorlocke.com

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

1 year

I'm experimenting with forest maps and horizontal level layout. More platformer mechanics will be added as the player progresses. #indiegamedev #pixelart #gamemaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

1 year

Windmills is live on Steam! Join the hunt! #IndieGameDev #metroidvania #soulslike #pixelart

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

9 months

@GameMakerEngine Daring adventuring and swashbuckling!

Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

9 months

Now that I am wrapping up the combat, I can finally start working on the environments. #indiegames #pixelart #soulslike #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

2 years

I'm having way too much fun with these powers #metroidvania #GameMaker #IndieGameDev

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

2 years

OK hear me out: What if I put invasions in the game? Old Monk style? #windmills #indiegamedev #metroidvania #soulslike

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

1 year

Here's a sneak peek of my next project. It's a bit barebones as I'm still working on the core loop. #indiegamedev #pixelart #gamemaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

2 years

This is what combat in Windmills looks like #metroidvania #GameMaker #IndieGameDev #pixelart

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

1 year

I'm making a new game, working on the general vibe. Disregard the awful cloth physics :) #IndieGameDev #indiedev

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

1 year

Testing stuff with @realkoyima

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

6 months

It's great to be a part of @GameDevSession this year! #gds #indiegame #prague #soulslike

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

9 months

A closer look

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

1 month

@MadridOld We will announce the game pretty soon!

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

9 months

Added some camera work, improved the AI to predict player movement, experimenting with different mapping (still feels a bit flat) #indiegamedev #GameMaker #pixelart

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

2 years

Windmills will be a timed FREE exclusive on at launch! You can play the longest demo available on @operagxofficial #GameMaker #indiegamedev #metroidvania #soulslike

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

2 years

Things are happening! #GameMakerStudio2 #IndieGameDev #metroidvania

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

10 days

Crimson Capes on Steam

Crimson Capes is a soulslike Action-RPG taking place in a Sword & Sorcery setting. Engage in fluid 2D pixel art swordplay, hunt witches, track monsters and experience the age of high adventure.

store.steampowered.com

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

1 month

@PatrickurbanoR Thank you! It will be announced soon!

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

1 month

@tobiassolem Moonstone and Barbarian were my main inspirations!

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

2 years

Windmills just launched exclusively on @operagxofficial for free! #metroidvania #IndieGameDev #Soulstober #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

2 years

XP and Level Up System implemented! #metroidvania #gamemakerstudio2

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

1 year

Sometimes the real treasures are the scars you collect along the way #Windmills #indiegamedev #pixelart #GameMaker

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Dimitris Locke

@poorlocke

2 years

Hive mind: some enemies have the ability to "communicate" with each other and coordinate their attacks. I'll explain how it works in the comments. #AI #GameMaker #indiegamedev #gamedevelopment

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