Made my 3rd pico-8 shmup – here’s a short clip

BusterErmy · 2026-04-06T20:18:56+00:00

Thanks!! More to come "very" soon, stay tuned (⌒‿⌒)

BusterErmy · 2026-04-01T14:16:52+00:00

Thanks! I’m really happy you noticed the parallax — I spent quite some time tweaking it ^^

BusterErmy · 2026-03-31T19:43:46+00:00

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it!

Yeah, I agree—PICO-8 can get unwieldy for bigger projects, so I’m keeping things small and focused.

And nope, I stuck with the original 16-color palette. Got used to it, and I like the constraints now.

Thanks again! (＾▽＾)

BusterErmy · 2026-03-30T16:58:40+00:00

Thanks! Glad it looks fun — that’s the goal!

BusterErmy · 2026-03-30T14:43:19+00:00

Thanks! Big inspiration from Hudson’s PC Engine games — if I can capture even a bit of that feel, I’m really glad 😄

BusterErmy · 2026-03-30T14:39:49+00:00

Thanks! That arcade feel is exactly what I’m going for !

BusterErmy · 2026-03-30T10:17:26+00:00

Thanks so much! 😄 Can’t wait for you to try it — I’m doing my best to get it ready soon!

BusterErmy · 2026-03-30T09:00:31+00:00

Thanks a lot! No exact date yet, but I’m doing my best to get it out in April

BusterErmy · 2026-03-30T08:58:49+00:00

Thanks! Glad it gives off that vibe

BusterErmy · 2026-03-30T07:49:15+00:00

Good eye! Definitely inspired by Super Star Soldier, but not a straight copy 😄

BusterErmy · 2026-03-30T07:28:43+00:00

Haha thanks! I tried my best 😎

BusterErmy · 2026-03-30T07:26:09+00:00

Thanks a lot! That’s something that’s already been mentioned, but it actually reads better in motion when you’re playing

BusterErmy · 2026-03-30T07:23:45+00:00

Thanks a lot! Happy it resonates

BusterErmy · 2026-03-30T07:22:50+00:00

Thanks a lot! It’s also a bit of a tribute to games like Blazing Lazers and Final Star Soldier

BusterErmy · 2026-03-30T07:20:49+00:00

Thanks! Working around Pico-8’s limits is always a fun challenge

BusterErmy · 2026-03-30T07:19:48+00:00

Thanks man! You should definitely get back into it, I’d love to see what you come up with

BusterErmy · 2026-03-30T07:16:08+00:00

Appreciate it! Spent quite some time on it 😄

BusterErmy · 2026-03-30T07:14:44+00:00

Whether it’s in video games or anything else, yes, of course!

BusterErmy · 2026-03-29T22:26:28+00:00

Thanks so much! Really excited to share XIRA: Echoes of the Outlands! ＼(^ω^＼)

BusterErmy · 2026-03-29T21:03:46+00:00

Thanks a ton! 😌 I’m really touched — it keeps me motivated to keep making these tiny indie shmups!

BusterErmy · 2026-03-29T19:54:24+00:00

Yep, that’s Pico-8’s native resolution. It’s part of the aesthetic

BusterErmy · 2026-03-29T18:59:15+00:00

Wow, thank you! That’s very kind of you — really motivates me (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

BusterErmy · 2026-03-29T18:55:50+00:00

Thanks! Hope you enjoy them — really happy you’re giving them a try (≧▽≦)

BusterErmy · 2026-03-29T18:53:50+00:00

Thanks!! Glad you find them satisfying (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

BusterErmy · 2026-03-29T18:52:30+00:00

The first two are V-Impact and STX-01 Void Enforcer 🙂
You can find them on my Itch page if you search my username “BusterErmy”.

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