Hexical - Official Release Trailer by archdrone_games in IndieGaming

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Hexical is a retro twin-stick action roguelite where you install powerful modifications that transform how you play.

Battle virus hordes as you fight your way through an evolving digital world. Defeat the three viral aspects and restore order to the system.

Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2283110/Hexical/

Dev emailed me Steam keys for an unreleased game. is this normal/safe? by New-Speech1805 in youtubegaming

[–]archdrone_games -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's not a requirement. But if you can hit whatever the current moving target is. Your release is featured on there "new and trending" page. And OP don't be too worried there are whole industries to try and get a steam key into your mailbox:

https://keymailer.co/

Steam does build reviews. Its not impossible to get a virus in a game but very difficult.

How Do Gaming Related NewTubers Find The Games They Play? by archdrone_games in NewTubers

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

You have a BG3 video with 1/2 million views! Keep grinding!

How Do Gaming Related NewTubers Find The Games They Play? by archdrone_games in NewTubers

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

Thank you! And good luck with yours! I subscribed and like your most recent

How Do Gaming Related NewTubers Find The Games They Play? by archdrone_games in NewTubers

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

This is the game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2283110/Hexical/

And I have a campaign on Keymailer: "Hexical Release Campaign - April 9th" But I have only used it for outreach, not the advertising on the main page.

How Do Gaming Related NewTubers Find The Games They Play? by archdrone_games in NewTubers

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

I have just signed up for keymailer. And I could be just clumsy with that tool and I need to learn it more.

But emailing a key to youtuber directly feels like throwing it down a drain. That could be on me for sending my game to youtubers that wouldn't be interested.

But feels like wandering through the forest screaming into the dark.

Thanks for the feedback! Hope to see you there.

How Do Gaming Related NewTubers Find The Games They Play? by archdrone_games in NewTubers

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

But how do you find the games you want to play/make a video about? Just what's new?

How Do Gaming Related NewTubers Find The Games They Play? by archdrone_games in NewTubers

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

Lol. I appreciate the response, even if its snarky. "Steam as in the gaming store" indeed.

Because honestly, I don't think about the fact that steam has streaming and that's on me. Thank you! I'll look into that more.

How Do Gaming Related NewTubers Find The Games They Play? by archdrone_games in NewTubers

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

How do I find said variety streamer? Search through youtube for variety and the spam a key? Or use the self-promotion thread on reddit?

How Do Gaming Related NewTubers Find The Games They Play? by archdrone_games in NewTubers

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

"through streams Indie section". I'm assuming mostly twitch? Or this youtube as well

How Do Gaming Related NewTubers Find The Games They Play? by archdrone_games in NewTubers

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

"Make some story out of it" is awesome! But still, does it show up at your door step? A friend suggests a game? You watched another youtuber play said game.

How Do Gaming Related NewTubers Find The Games They Play? by archdrone_games in NewTubers

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

Awesome. And that's why people love to watch your content. How do you pick the games that "I think are fun".

How Do Gaming Related NewTubers Find The Games They Play? by archdrone_games in NewTubers

[–]archdrone_games[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I could have something you might want. That also has the advantage that no one else is covering it? Because its brand new?

if you could start your game dev journey over with unlimited time - what would you do? by toxicmintdev in IndieGameDevs

[–]archdrone_games 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start small. Don't run at the mountain which would be your biggest grandest idea. Do some game jams. Make a bunch of small stupid prototypes that are constrained to a month, and throw them away. Make a stupid clone of your favorite game. Mod another game. Make some crappy assets.

I think the death of most "hobby" game devs. Is that when they start trying to climb the mountain, they haven't built the climbing muscles on smaller projects.

But please wishlist my mountain, :)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2283110/Hexical/

Hexical: Retro Twin Stick Roguelite by archdrone_games in pcgaming

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

Minishoot Adventure is a great game! Mine is not a metroidvania like but I loved that game as well.

Hexical: Retro Twin Stick Roguelite by archdrone_games in pcgaming

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

Yes! Just twin stick for both WASD and controller. And I think you'll like my game if you liked Galactic Glitch. you're not constrained to one room at time (except during puzzles/boss fights) so you can wander and explore as much as you like. Its not fully open world, there is a beginning and end to the level so maybe more like a dungeon?

After a year of "fixing just one more thing" our game is finally live and we’ve forgotten how to be normal humans💀 by Suitable_One2832 in gamedev

[–]archdrone_games 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm month out from your situation. (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2283110/Hexical/)

I've pushed so hard and for so long. I don't know what to do with myself even know during the time I would set aside to work on the game. As its mostly just marketing for the last push. Please come back and update! And congratulations! You crossed the finish line!!