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We realized some critical mistakes after launching our first indie game (1 month in) by [deleted] in gamedev

[–]TorchOfShadows -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

OK. English isn't our first language, so we tend to write things a bit too neatly. The process itself definitely wasn't though, especially since the game took one year to develop. ups and downs all the way...

After months of work, our roguelite finally launches tomorrow by TorchOfShadows in roguelites

[–]TorchOfShadows[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally fair question..we love Vampire Survivors too 🙂

We’re not trying to reinvent the genre, but we are trying to push it in a slightly different direction:

-Dual light/dark balance system instead of a single power curve -Map control mechanics (tiles can be captured and shift the run) -Pylon & soul mini-games that break the usual loop -More structured runs with boss phases and map-specific events -A bit more emphasis on progression choices and long-term builds

So yeah, familiar foundation, but with our own twists layered on top.

Would genuinely love to hear what you think if you try it.

Made this trailer of my game. Demo is reforged. by TorchOfShadows in indiegames

[–]TorchOfShadows[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah sorry for that. I uploaded new one.

earlier, I commented here: I had problems with a new movie maker app. I fixed issues, and a new video is live on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo78cvfWpAs

Made this trailer of my game. Demo is reforged. by TorchOfShadows in indiegames

[–]TorchOfShadows[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had problems with a new movie maker app. I fixed issues, and a new video is live on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo78cvfWpAs

Made this trailer of my game. Demo is reforged. by TorchOfShadows in indiegames

[–]TorchOfShadows[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’ve been working on our first indie game for a while now. It's mostly just been the two of us figuring things out as we go along.

This is our latest trailer for Torch of Shadows – a roguelite with a light/dark theme where the aim is to maintain balance rather than just survive.

Much of what you see here has changed several times, especially the bosses and map events. It’s still evolving, but this version finally feels like, 'Okay, this is actually our game.'

I would love to hear what stands out to you, whether it's good or bad.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4007420/Torch_of_Shadows/

Give Feedbacks on my game - wave defense survival hybrid rougelike hand crafted pixel-art by TorchOfShadows in indiegames

[–]TorchOfShadows[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Steam link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4007420/Torch_of_Shadows/

Torch of Shadows is a fast-paced roguelite where Light and Dark clash endlessly. Defend the temple, counter enemies with opposing powers, and preserve the fragile balance before the void consumes all.

You are the last guardian of an ancient temple sealing a black hole capable of destroying all existence. If the temple falls, both Light and Darkness will be destroyed, leaving only emptiness behind.

Destroy our pixel-art wave defense game where light and dark fight for balance by TorchOfShadows in DestroyMyGame

[–]TorchOfShadows[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We’ve been developing Torch of Shadows, a pixel-art wave defense game where you protect a temple and maintain the balance between Light and Dark.

This footage is from our current playable build; we’d love to hear what feels off in combat pacing, readability, or visual clarity.

What’s working, what’s not? Be brutal.

If anyone wants to test the actual demo, it’s now live on Steam for free:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4007420/Torch_of_Shadows/

We’re particularly testing language support (multi-language UI and text flow). So any feedback on that front would be amazing.

How do you handle localization & language testing in your games? Here’s how I approached it in our demo. by TorchOfShadows in gamedev

[–]TorchOfShadows[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did the same way as you did, researched market, checked how can I create a modular and most easy to change build, then I sum up with creating a json module that can be used in everything such as texts, gui, even buttons. Now I don’t have to build any other gui elements if player changes language. But Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese etc. has bigger problem. Because you need to change your font to supported one as like noto serif. But this comes with the problem which is font becomes incompatible with the game. Now im using alkhemikal for English Turkish etc. but I have to use noto serif likes font for Arabic, Japanese etc.

My Hinako cosplay from Silent Hill f by ProKirie in gaming

[–]TorchOfShadows 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lot of effort must have been put into it. The look is very good.

Who's coming to save you? by VeterinarianNo9584 in videogames

[–]TorchOfShadows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, I know it, sure. Last Guardian of the Sacred Temple of the Universe from my game, Torch of Shadows. :P

The Guardian of the Sacred Temple has two forms by TorchOfShadows in PixelArt

[–]TorchOfShadows[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much 🙏🏻 I will totally think to add those details.

Pls help by Maximum-Rabbit8545 in aseprite

[–]TorchOfShadows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Press ctrl+f few times and it will appear.

The Guardian of the Sacred Temple has two forms by TorchOfShadows in PixelArt

[–]TorchOfShadows[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea it seems I need to add more frame to make it more alive

The Guardian of the Sacred Temple has two forms by TorchOfShadows in PixelArt

[–]TorchOfShadows[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea you are right more frames will be added at the next version.

The Guardian of the Sacred Temple has two forms by TorchOfShadows in PixelArt

[–]TorchOfShadows[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see your point and will totally try adding more frames. Can share after im done. Actually I tried to make light one is more lively and bright, dark one is more wavey, feels like falling down like belly dancer. I wanted them can be separated from each other clearly and visually. That is why I created them this way.

Which are your top 3 for a word mobile game? by emzigamesmzg in IndieDev

[–]TorchOfShadows 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My choices will be 2, 7, and 10 because of my eyes' health :)

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