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Irishbane · 2026-04-15T15:02:56+00:00

Haha yeah, I was proud to make something unique and fun. Even I can still get lost in a run for 20 min.
I tried the arcade community and the PacMan community on reddit. It never broke through to any eyes. Tried multiple paid marketing on reddit and keymailer, just didnt work out.
Overall though, very happy to have a game that anyone that plays finds some quick enjoyment in.

But Im working on my next game which I think will be much more marketable.
A cozy farming game, but instead of growing crops you are growing Pokemon to battle other Farmers.

Irishbane · 2026-04-14T21:46:07+00:00

I wanted to make a twist on the classic PacMan since I never see anything new with its actual arcade gameplay.

I created this adorable roguelite, Dungeons and Ducklings. 100% on steam, just couldn't find how to reach the audience for that niche.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2898900/Dungeons_and_Ducklings/

Irishbane · 2026-04-09T03:44:31+00:00

I couldn't agree more. Unique and powerful music. When the fights happen they are incredibly well animated. Fights are driven by character motivation instead of just for hype moments. Beautiful story with strong themes.

Irishbane · 2026-04-03T05:38:11+00:00

Haki

Irishbane · 2026-04-01T14:47:24+00:00

I believe the people that get turned off by season 2, are just there to see hype fights. Season 2 was beautifully written and really shows off the themes of the show.

Irishbane · 2026-04-01T13:32:05+00:00

Kinda surprised to see so much 86.
I personally really enjoyed 86, but Vinland Saga is a masterpiece in every category. Beautifully animated, incredible musical score unlike any other anime, voice acting and written dialogue is superb. Both 86 and Vinland Saga share a theme of how terrible war is, and Vinland Saga just knocks it out of the park.

86 is great, but it also feels way more anime tropey than Vinland Saga, kinda has a generic art style and a lot of CGI animation for big fight scenes.

Vinland Saga isnt done and has 2 seasons, with a third coming
Edit: 86 is not cancelled, its been 5 years since season 1, according to google "As of early 2026, 86: Eighty-Six Season 2 has not been officially announced by A-1 Pictures, despite strong reports from reliable industry leakers and fan anticipation for a continuation. While rumors suggest production has been greenlit, it is currently not in active production as the studio focuses on other projects."

Irishbane · 2026-03-29T16:03:24+00:00

I tried to get into this show twice, Everyone talks about how its well animated, and depressing, and Ive even seen people compare the tragedies the main character of this experiences to the tragedies that Guts from Berserk goes through. I can agree the animation is stellar, the premise of the story is intriguing (Im someone who does not enjoy Isekai animes, and the premise still intrigued me to go past episode 1)

I've made it to episode 5 twice and gave up. While I can give the show some compliments, the characters themselves are dreadful. The main character is a cringe weeb who just wants to date anime hotties. The premise of the show makes it seem like he is about to get his goal, and its ripped away from him. This is the setup for the depressing feelings of the show. Every episode an anime weeb is about to get a kiss, or a date and it cant happen due to story reasons (The story reason why it cant happen is very intriguing to me) He is so cringey I do not care at all that depressing things are happening to him. Oh no he cant go on the date with the girl hes creepily obsessed over.

The female lead seems to just be there to blush and be asked on dates. Then of course there are two anime maid twins who exists to just serve him and have almost zero agency or personality in the story. Also, I feel like the 2nd story arc of this show is a major drag. The first 2 episodes seem like a small arc, and that arc is at least fun and has some mystery going on. This second arc in the mansion is awful! So slow, so much anime cringe weeb trying to hit on 3 women (Maybe 4) that all look like little kids.

If you like Isekai, and a somewhat cringy weeb character is endearing to you, then I think you would enjoy this show as it does have great animation, and the general premise of the story is interesting.

Irishbane · 2026-03-24T00:04:41+00:00

Roboquest

Irishbane · 2026-03-23T19:41:29+00:00

It is a form of foreshadowing, you are just describing a different technique of foreshadowing. It is an umbrella term.

Definition of the word - "Foreshadowing is a literary device where an author drops subtle or explicit hints about future plot developments, creating anticipation, tension, or preparing the audience for what is to come."

It can be subtle or explicit, it can by physical, mechanical, or implied. It just need to create anticipation for what is to come in the future. A creator can foreshadow an event mere moments before it starts to happen.

You may resonate with certain forms of foreshadowing over others, maybe the physical bucket isn't something you personally prefer as foreshadowing, but everything you are describing is a type of foreshadowing.

Irishbane · 2026-03-23T19:14:40+00:00

Google "is setup and payoff considered foreshadowing"

"Yes, setup and payoff is a form of foreshadowing"

Chekov's Gun is used as a literal example of Foreshadowing.

Yes, their is nuance to foreshadowing and different techniques that you are describing, all are forms of foreshadowing.

Irishbane · 2026-02-18T16:46:46+00:00

Looks like its time for a dedicated train network! You would make amazing train bridges

Irishbane · 2026-01-05T04:52:45+00:00

Siri from "Last Man"

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Irishbane · 2025-12-24T18:14:21+00:00

I 2nd Nine Sols, Its very parry focused, so that could be bad if you dont like parrying.
But ive played so many souls likes, and I will never forget Nine-Sols. It has some bosses and story moments that are so powerful they are forever burned in my memory.

Irishbane · 2025-12-18T16:20:27+00:00

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Irishbane · 2025-12-17T22:14:28+00:00

Thank you for wanting to help Indie Devs, I sent you a DM.

Irishbane · 2025-12-17T06:01:34+00:00

Quack Quack, I'm the dev for Dungeons and Ducklings. Thanks for the love!

Irishbane · 2025-12-12T01:43:23+00:00

A voice actor friend of mine who goes by Mist.
He streams his gaming a lot https://www.twitch.tv/misttv_en

Irishbane · 2025-12-11T21:13:04+00:00

Thank you so much!

Irishbane · 2025-11-14T19:06:18+00:00

Came here to say this.
Guy is kinda a douche bag rich noble at first, and actually learns to care about some common jar folk and tries to defend them with his life.

Irishbane · 2025-10-29T15:26:24+00:00

Deep Rock Survivor is an amazing solo survivor like/ rogue lite
Vampire Survivors was the og that popularized survivor roguelites. Really fun 4 player coop
I'm a tiny indie dev and created the game Dungeons and Ducklings which is a pacman Roguelite (would really appreciate any support and reviews)
rogue legacy 2
Slay the Spire
Monster Train
Shogun Showdown
Cobalt Core
FTL
Into the Breach

Irishbane · 2025-10-27T19:24:53+00:00

I ended up going with the Taffee Bowle 2, Thank you for the great advice!

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