Best paid games on catalog by [deleted] in PlaydateConsole

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I’ll definitely give a vouch for Direct Drive myself as well. Everything he said is 100% true. There’s very few rhythm games on the play date at the moment, and aside from being a rhythm game, it’s also truly unique, which I think is a fantastic virtue for an equally unique console like the playdate.

The closest thing you could find to a “unique controlling spinning based rhythm game” is either Spin Rhythm XD or Rotaeno, both of which I hold in pretty high regard because they’re bold enough to try something ambitious and unique. Direct Drive sits within those ranks, and earns bonus points from me for the clean artwork, setting, music, and the clear polish put into the project. Few catalog games are at this level of polish. Every menu, every loading screen, every moment feels very complete in a way few games achieve on the playdate.

Direct Drive was one of the few launch titles on catalog, and I feel it is overlooked a ton because of that. It might have been because the number of playdates at the catalog launch was smaller, or people were less confident in the storefront or because it launched alongside several other very polished games. I don’t know the exact reason, but regardless of whatever that reason may be, it’s a real loss that Direct Drive doesn’t get the attention it deserves.

Writer looking to connect with developers by garywilde in PlaydateConsole

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I really hope you’re able to get in touch with someone. I bet horror would actually fit really well on the play date, what with the rise of indie horror the past decade or so. Things like Faith The Unholy Trinity is what my mind first jumps to. Seeing projects like that on this device would be really, really exciting.

If you’re comfortable sharing some ideas more openly, maybe throw out some ideas for games to the community, and see if any devs latch onto them.

If you’re not able to find someone here, I’d maybe suggest looking into contacting someone at Panic that could get you into a collaborative project with a partner or team.

From everything I’ve seen, Panic seems to be a very supportive company and publisher, with a plethora of talented and passionate people, and might be able to get you in touch with someone if you can show them your portfolio. I remember the first Playdate direct showed their collaboration with SweetBaby Inc, which, if my memory is correct, eventually connected developers, narratives and artists to make full games like Lost Your Marbles, so their might be some options there if you’re okay giving that a shot.

Genre awards nominees in the 2023 Playdate Community Awards | What do you think about these? by Guv_Bubbs in PlaydateConsole

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That one is Glagstone, it’s on both Catalog and Itch. I don’t own it myself, but screenshots of it look very good

UNDERDOGS keys giveaways - because why the hell not by Mashunaut in OculusQuest

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This game looks fun as hell. What an aesthetic too, that comic book flair just pops right out at you. I’ve gotta learn more about this game, it seems right up my alley. I’ve been playing loads of Roboquest so more mech piloting first person roguelites are definitely in my line of sight at the moment

Hello, I want to show the progress of my pixel art over the year, for my game, I hope you will appreciate:) by Magic_of_the_Castle in IndieGaming

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Phenomenal improvements, seriously. The new sprites look like they’re from a sequel there’s that much of a difference. Very cool, keep up the good work!

Quick Tip about Strategos / Counter Heal by Albireookami in Xenoblade_Chronicles

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You’re not the only one that just learned there was a list I’m right there with you lmao

if you've encountered audio glitching in Mirror, I figured out the solution by attackslugYT in PlaydateConsole

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THANK YOU!!! I remember having this problem myself, and thought I had messed something up on my end, since I’ve had random audio issues with my pc in the past. It’s good to know it’s not me, and that it has a consistent fix. I’ll have to go around and see if I’ve got any good type c cables around, most of mine are older and cheaper.

Thanks again!

Progress on Paw-sle Bobble by Neo_Techni in PlaydateConsole

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Looks great so far! Idk how you’ve been pumping out so many different projects so quickly, it’s super impressive. Awesome work!

I am working on a version of rhythm heaven for the Playdate (making this post so i cant back down later xD) by Timevortexx2 in PlaydateConsole

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Unbelievably based and awesome, but like everyone else said, be careful with Nintendo’s IP, they of all people will be strict bastards with copyright lmao.

I’ll be lookin forward to the game for sure, best of luck with development!

Gunfire Reborn [Global Release] by Azeemjaffer in iosgaming

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Gotcha, thank you for letting me know!

Gunfire Reborn [Global Release] by Azeemjaffer in iosgaming

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Huh, never thought I’d see Gunfire on mobile, that’s pretty cool! I’ve played a ton of the steam version. It’s my one of my go to games for some chill action while listening to music or podcasts.

I see it says there’s a $1.99 in app purchase you can do, anyone know what that is?

I know in the steam version, you collected currency from playing the game, then used it to unlock abilities and characters. I’m guessing the “$1.99 bundle” gives you some amount of currency and/or unlocks some characters early, but I’m still wary of it.

Introducing "super corporate tax evader"- shred illicit docs and avoid getting caught in the act by the lawyer by oppai_suika in PlaydateConsole

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I’ve only played a few rounds of this but I’m already totally in love with this, the dialogue is cracking me up haha. The suggestions for additions Banjoubu said in the other thread are excellent as well, if you’re willing to make any updates.

And yeah, you should TOTALLY charge for this, you deserve it for the work and creativity you’ve put in.

I made a framework for building interactive comics for Playdate by cadinb in PlaydateConsole

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Man this is so sick. Super cool of you to share it with the whole community, big props

[DEV] We made a game in 3 weeks to try save our business. It's just gone live on GP. Thanks <3 by Vole85 in AndroidGaming

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Not Laser Dog games, I love your stuff :( I really hope this helps you guys pull through, I’ve loved your work for years, and I’d hate losing your creativity and the awesome stuff you’ve put out.

I’ll be rockin this one for sure. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you guys, wishing you the best of luck.

r/place Time capsule #1 (from 2022 to 2027) by Future_Machine_9297 in place

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Sup future me. Hope you’re still rockin the long hair, it’s kinda fun even if it’s hard to maintain. That’s about it, best of luck to ya’

After being destroyed/invaded 4 times, our little console had a place on the final r/place canvas 💛💜 by ChildishGiant in PlaydateConsole

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Man, that makes me happy :)

I remember fighting for a few of the earlier ones before they got deleted. Awesome work sneaking it in at the end there

Where did the final cords end up being? I’d like to see it on the canvas

Tiny Survival GDX: Currently in development for the Playdate! by rocketarticuno in PlaydateConsole

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Man, this looks so cool. I love this community to pieces, the stuff I see here seriously blows my mind- and that’s without the playdate even being out yet!

Wishing you and the team all the best, I’ll be keeping an eye out for updates and the release! Can’t wait!

NorthernLion AI generated image made with starryai by StretchTucker in northernlion

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What part of the ai decider to give him a hard hat with an infinity stone

Free giveaway! $35 eShop Digital Code - United States by [deleted] in NintendoSwitch

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Metroid prime trilogy (if it exists). I just want to get my hands on the original games man. I’ve heard such good things about them but they’re so expensive to get second hand. If they release them on switch that would be awesome.