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SWORDMONKEY is an Edmonton-based codev/exdev studio for the interactive media industry. - "White-glove" Service - We commit % of profits towards building our local development scene and tackling environmental issues - Carbon Neutral swordmonkey.com
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Second Next Fest video is finally ready, this playing Quartet by @somethingclassic.bsky.social! I only meant to play an hour with each demo, then I thought this demo wouldn't be more than an hour-and-a-half, so, uh... Here's a two-hour video of the whole thing :') youtu.be/gVtM_M57Lbs

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✌️🎃📢 Yo! Come check out #MyFamiliarRPG on #RPGdirect alongside a ton of other great games! Gonna be dope!

submitted 3 days ago • 1 comment

We are heading to Game Con Canada! Find us at booth #382 at the Edmonton Expo Centre - June 13 to 15 and get hands-on with FOUR different turn-based role playing games and 1 language learning VR setup. Come say hi and get free swag! #GameConCanada #YEG

submitted 23 days ago • 1 comment

Juna holding on by a thread. This one of many exciting turn based battles you'd fight in "Quartet" - coming to stores this year! #QuartetRPG #pixelart

submitted 77 days ago • 2 comments

Into the Ghost Sector in #QuartetRPG

submitted 104 days ago • 4 comments

Sewer side ceviche 💪🦐💪 #pixelart #gamedev

submitted 131 days ago • 6 comments

We are now on the final day of Global Game Jam at the Walkthrough Collaborative Centre and have been thrilled to welcome so many folks to our jam site! Tonight, we'll be seeing some of the incredible work that went into these games and celebrating what can happen over a weekend.

submitted 136 days ago • 1 comment

A collection of screenshots from Eternal Remnant: The First Chapter! 🥳 #EternalRemnant #pixelart

submitted 144 days ago • 1 comment

We are seeking a part-time Environment Concept Artist/Illustrator for an exciting unannounced project! Details: swordmonkey.com/contract-env... - Fully Remote within Canada - Must be Canadian Citizen or permanent resident - Part-time Contract with an estimated commitment of 15 to 20-hours/week.

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Fiora and gang running through the woods at sunset! #gamedev #pixelart

submitted 205 days ago • 2 comments

Forge of the Fae on Bluesky! 😍 #pixelart #gamedev #JRPG

submitted 205 days ago • 3 comments

Exploring the Grasslands in “Quartet”. #jrpg #pixelart

submitted 205 days ago • 3 comments

sewerside ✌️💀🍹✨️ #MyFamiliarRPG #pixelart

submitted 208 days ago • 1 comment

“Breath of Death VII: The Beginning - Reanimated” The supernatural RPG returns in vibrant 16-bit style with new music, modes, & QOL upgrades! Join our undead heroes on a charming post-apocalyptic quest. Battle foes in a fast-paced, streamlined combat system! store.steampowered.com/app/3184210/...

submitted 208 days ago • 11 comments

Making progress on this Quartet late game boss theme. #gameaudio #QuartetRPG

submitted 213 days ago • 1 comment

I finished this, you can hear the entire track here: on.soundcloud.com/UyGU4T8qCJEt...

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Over the weekend, My brother and I participated in our 9th annual Extra Life Charity Stream where we fundraised a grand total of $1,434.22 USD! Thank you for everyone that stopped by, cheered us on, and made donations to the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation. You're all amazing folks. <3

submitted 209 days ago • 0 comments

We are so proud to be at City of Edmonton City Hall today to present on the Game Discovery Exhibition’s 2024 inaugural Indigeneity and Diaspora in Games Summit that took place in Edmonton this past July.

submitted 209 days ago • 1 comment

The main cast of "Quartet". What team of 4 are you rocking? #QuartetRPG #jrpg #pixelart

submitted 210 days ago • 1 comment

An epic scene from "Quartet". #quartetRPG #pixelart #jrpg

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Hi new followers! We are an indie studio focused on making compelling turn based jrpgs! Our current project, Quartet is nearing alpha and you can see some shots below!

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So how does combat actually work in Geo Mythica? You control your lead character in real time like Zelda or Secret of Mana, but can use party member skills at any point via a menu or hotkeys! (There is no party AI, except auto-attack) Combat can be as fast or slow-paced as you like! #jrpg

submitted 211 days ago • 1 comment

The Diacon, an important setpiece in "Quartet". #QuartetRPG #jrpg #pixelart

submitted 212 days ago • 2 comments

The night vibes are real #velanaadventures #indiedev #atmosphere #rpg #jrpg

submitted 211 days ago • 1 comment

Velana Adventures: Chapter I has almost 100 wishlists! Who will get us to triple digits? #velanaadventures

submitted 211 days ago • 2 comments

You know, just taking a stroll. Reyvasoft's "Dormant Sky" in development. #JRPG #Retro #SNES #pixelart #IndieGame #IndieDev

submitted 211 days ago • 0 comments

If you're a bluesky user and want to follow some indie jrpg creators, we've made a starter pack for you! bsky.app/starter-pac...

submitted 211 days ago • 6 comments

The chapter select screen in "Quartet" Choose from four stories, in any order, and discover how they intertwine in this turn-based RPG! #screenshotsaturday #quartetRPG #jrpg

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Which #RPG stat would you boost the most? 🧐 #IndieGames #16bit #PixelArt

submitted 214 days ago • 3 comments

First post on Bsky! Better make it a good one... Cue Bufo!!

submitted 219 days ago • 6 comments

It’s always fun when simple real-world locations can inspire level design. 🌊 #IndieDev #ドット絵 #pixelart

submitted 220 days ago • 2 comments

Hi #screenshotsaturday! This is Quartet, a retro turn based RPG that features four stories, playable in any order. See how the plots intertwine into one epic tale! If you love classic rpgs like FF6 please check out our humble game which is tentatively scheduled for early 2025 release! #pixelart

submitted 222 days ago • 5 comments

I will be streaming on the @rpgamer.bsky.social twitch for #ExtraLife on Saturday 2pm EST and Sunday 11am EST. Watch me fail at Dark Souls for a good cause and maybe even donate. We are also raffling away some games: www.twitch.tv/rpgamer

submitted 222 days ago • 1 comment

Earlier this year we released Maker's Mark Legacy, a chaingame I took part in along with members of Gaming World, a RPG Maker community that's been around for quite some time. It's been real fun!

submitted 235 days ago • 2 comments

Littleroot Town and Route 101 repost ( I'll make more of these any day now ) #pixelart #BRart

submitted 228 days ago • 17 comments

8-Bit Bestiary: The MERMAID and the FISH-FELLA

submitted 226 days ago • 1 comment

'tis the season #halloween #pixelart

submitted 225 days ago • 27 comments

I had this piece laying around for a good while. Always wanted to add more to it but never did, so I decided to just throw some fog in there and call it done #pixelart #ドット絵

submitted 226 days ago • 5 comments

Yo, Bluesky plz check out my buddy-cop RPG 'My Familiar' It's a turn-based, indie game inspired by substance abuse and poor dietary choices... thanks! 🙏🎃💋✨️ #MyFamiliarRPG #pixelart

submitted 232 days ago • 18 comments

Some new in progress music from #QuartetRPG

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I also do game assets #pixelart #gamedev #art

submitted 235 days ago • 164 comments

Promised I would share some games that are my taste and don't wanna break the promise so: Game 5: - Septerra Core I feel like too many people sleep on this JRPG. To be fair it didn't come out on console but on pc and was a western production. Still a great jrpg people really are missing out on.

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First and foremost, @loreweavercw.bsky.social has been working on a smaller side story to War of Velana! Velana Adventures: Chapter I is the first of many little adventures in the world of Velana, but telling different stories with different characters. Wishlist here: bit.ly/va1-steam

submitted 238 days ago • 4 comments

As an #introduction post, we're a small indie studio currently working on a big Tactical JRPG called War of Velana, and a series of smaller stories in the same world as the Velana Adventures series. You can wishlist both on Steam! bit.ly/wov-steam bit.ly/va1-steam #srpg #indiedev #indiegame #rpg

submitted 237 days ago • 3 comments

When you traverse the spooky woods with your Postcat... 😬🙀🎃 #gamedev #JRPG 🌟📝Wishlist Shrine's Legacy on Steam! Link in reply tweet and bio.

submitted 235 days ago • 2 comments

A bit late to the BlueSky fun 😁 Some screens from 3 chapters of Beloved Rapture. #IndieGame #PixelArt #JRPG

submitted 233 days ago • 7 comments

¡Buenas Nachos! 🙏🧀✨️ #MyFamiliarRPG #pixelart

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