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joelj.bsky.social
Solo dev making new Gameboy games. Epic Sci-fi RPG 'Fall from Space' in progress. Try the demo – https://joelj.itch.io/fall-from-space Order a boxed Tales of Monsterland DX now! http://www.talesofmonsterland.com UK, Manchester http://www.joeljgames.co.uk
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With the majority of the Fall from Space RPG, story and various endings in place now I'm currently working on action levels. Here's a preview of the new 'look ahead' camera which should help with some of the trickier jumps. #GameBoy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev

submitted 49 days ago • 2 comments

I can now tick off 'add bouncy mushrooms' from the list. #GameBoy #GBStudio #retrogaming #indiedev

submitted 39 days ago • 0 comments

Preview of another track from FFS, really love how the OST adds to the atmosphere of this gorgeous game

submitted 39 days ago • 0 comments

I can now tick off 'add bouncy mushrooms' from the list. #GameBoy #GBStudio #retrogaming #indiedev

submitted 39 days ago • 0 comments

I managed to shave 40k off the Fall from Space ROM size by rewriting a single custom script (responsible for displaying location names), that’s a good amount of additional content that can be fit in. A reminder of just how much space code takes up! #GameBoy #GBStudio #IndieDev

submitted 41 days ago • 0 comments

With the majority of the Fall from Space RPG, story and various endings in place now I'm currently working on action levels. Here's a preview of the new 'look ahead' camera which should help with some of the trickier jumps. #GameBoy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev

submitted 49 days ago • 2 comments

Currently working on a village on the planet of Urthona, to house the tiny, chasable locals (which also required a mini font creating for them to speak in). #GameBoy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev

submitted 243 days ago • 0 comments

It's not exactly Starfield... However space travel is implemented in Fall from Space (needs a little polish). Visit strange new worlds, seek out new life and civilisations! or just try and land on the sun, it's your call. #Gameboy #gbstudio #IndieDev #retrogaming #indiegame

submitted 208 days ago • 3 comments

Some WIP. Also, why do boss patterns take so long to make? #Gameboy #gbstudio #indiedev #retrogaming

submitted 80 days ago • 1 comment

Stumbled on this, thanks @johnbunday.bsky.social for recording a play through of the (now out of date) Fall from Space demo on a #Gameboy. 



It shows a couple pain points where I could better sign post what to do. This is so valuable, particularly as a solo dev! www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4eD...

submitted 74 days ago • 1 comment

Some WIP. Also, why do boss patterns take so long to make? #Gameboy #gbstudio #indiedev #retrogaming

submitted 80 days ago • 1 comment

I’m pleased to confirm—despite no one enquiring—yes, Fall from Space may work surprisingly well on your E-Ink device! (I actually like how it handles the palette, it’s how I remember my #GameBoy Pocket looking). Download the demo for your E-Reader today! joelj.itch.io #gbstudio

submitted 218 days ago • 1 comment

👀 Fall from Space update. #Gameboy

submitted 92 days ago • 3 comments

Visit strange worlds in Fall from Space for your #Gameboy! WIP market on the ocean planet of Los, making liberal use of the scanline fx plugin and a few other tricks to hopefully give a 'you're underwater' impression. #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev

submitted 171 days ago • 5 comments

Working on a new enemy/platform for some Fall from Space action areas. Hit it on the underside take damage, destroy it and miss a potentially useful bouncy platform (tiles and sprites WIP). #Gameboy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming

submitted 130 days ago • 0 comments