James – working on Star Heretic
Game/web developer for @cultofgalaxy.com and amateur bassist living in Brum and working on Star Heretic. Visit https://www.cultofgalaxy.com! 🎸🇬🇧
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticIt's officially official: 'Untitled Kinoko game' is now 'Star Heretic'! 💫 Don't worry, our team is still Cult of Galaxy, and Kinoko is still Kinoko. It's the game that got a name, and now that it has one, we can begin thinking about things like our Steam page. More details soon...
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Introducing Debug++ The free games industry magazine from the Debug team. Out now! 🎮 Dev deep-dives 🧠 Industry insight 👀 Stories behind the screens Subscribe now and read today: debug.plus #gamedev Updates: @debug.plus - Reposted by James – working on Star Hereticvideo on how some old-school #gamedev tricks were used to make cool effects. I love this kind of stuff www.youtube.com/watc...
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticThe game development process is full of before-and-afters like these. I can't wait to see our game with some proper environment art. 🥺 #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
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- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticMore progress in the dungeon. Added buttons for control the water level. (Their design is a placeholder). I think I'm getting better at doing diorama style areas #gamedev #indiegame #gamemaker #crocotile3d
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- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticI wasn't happy with the way Hover Mode felt in #NovaSquadron 's city missions, so I made some quick changes that made it feel like a whole other game: - Movement is now camera-relative - R3 to lock on - Right stick switches targets while locked on #gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticDevelopment has begun on the starsprites' abilities. Unlike their passive effects, abilities can be cast at any time in exchange for starlight. Use them to navigate the worlds, solve puzzles and defeat enemies! Side note: Game title reveal soon... #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
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- If you see this, quote this post with a video game that transports you back to your childhood!
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- Reposted by James – working on Star Hereticpermadeath gamedev where you cancel the game if it ever crashes during development
- So we MIGHT have thought of a title for our game... We're gonna sit on it until at least Monday before doing anything with it, to make sure we both like it before committing to it, but right now we both feel like we're onto something. 👀
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticHymble Ventures is a cute & quirky, level-based adventure game where you relive 3D collectathon platformers with a modern twist. - Non-Violent & Progressive Combat - Exploration - Abundant Collectables - Hero Customisation - Charming Characters & Humour - Compelling Narrative
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticStarsprite Attack (WIP) The red objects represent unleashing their cosmic powers, firing shooting stars at the target. While their individual attacks don't hit hard, having more starsprites in your party can speed up takedowns! (This is specifically for red starsprites)✨
- Kinoko has an ability bar now! This lets the player switch between all the abilities of their selected starsprite, with each starsprite type/colour offering a different set.
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticWhat a headline.
- Working starsprite commands have finally been added to our game! This is so incredibly central to the game, impacting everything from combat, upgrades and puzzles to checkpoints and fast travel and ofc story... I haven't posted much since our first demo, but things are about to get very exciting. 👀
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticGragypt summons an overwhelmingly powerful cloud (Character by @newhatesinstagram.bsky.social ) #alightmotion
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticOur office is getting redecorated! c:
- Such a perfect day!
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticThis week I plan on hitting the GDD, but I've managed to sneak in a quick game implementation 😈 Throughout Kalia's journey in #KatFS, she may find vitality and mana shards, which permanently increase her HP/MP cap (with extending bars and everything!) 💠 #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticIt has been getting so hot lately... but at least the sunset on the beach is nice to look at. ✨☀️
- Six weeks ago I stepped on the scales to learn that I was overweight for the first time in my life, which obviously I put down to the loss of my brother and the things I was doing to cope, but as of today I'm 18 pounds lighter and feeling good! 🌞
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticIt's been a while since we posted! Our demo has been out for over a month now and we're doing some rework on the starsprites. Mostly with their coding/behaviour and some cleaner animations. Starsprites are mandatory in our game and its important we get them right. What do you think of the new look?
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- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticTwo experiments✨
- #GameDev tutorial: Compositing sprite sheets for your indie video game the easy way, with the magic of ImageMagick! 🪄 www.cultofgalaxy.com/blog/2025/02...
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticCalling all adventurers, the Smitty 2 Emerald Plains demo update is finally here! Highlights including new and returning assists and an opening story! Sonic Fan Games HQ: sonicfangameshq.com/forums/showc... Game Jolt: gamejolt.com/games/smitty... @itchio.bsky.social: sonargames.itch.io/smitty-2
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticSend this to people who claim AI isn't taking artists' jobs. There is no amount of 'adapting' that will spontaneously generate more work if companies decide they don't want to pay you anymore. www.ft.com/content/185e...
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticPlaying a prank. 👽🛸
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticI love how James spends all day adding new coding/mechanics to the game and I just come along and break it.
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticExcited about this new codex feature! 👀
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticBuying items test. You can make Hymble wear a mask! #ScreenshotSaturday #HymbleVentures #3DPlatformer #gamedev #indiedev
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticI'm selling MAGICAL EGGS! ✨🥚✨ Each egg that you purchase contains some artwork that you can request from me! Once it's done, the egg will hatch with your art inside! There are 3 egg tiers to choose from! ⚠️RULES listed in the replies of this post! DM on any of my socials if you're interested!
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticThanks a bunch for the logo @poppunkgametime.bsky.social , it looks fantastic! We can't wait to start using it. 😊✨
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticSwimming.
- Mental health check in with a gif... Today 18th December marks one year exactly. 😔
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticSome of the progress we've made so far! We hope to release a short demo later this winter. Our game is planned to be a 2D metroidvania inspired by Kirby & the Amazing Mirror, in which you'll explore multiple planets and befriend starsprites, who will protect you on your galactic adventures. ✨🪐
- Reposted by James – working on Star Heretic🐮🎁Moo-rry Christmas🎁🐮
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticI’ve had enough of woke ugly men in our games, so I’ve improved Geralt
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticI drew Moonie in a space ship. Moonie belongs to @chel.cultofgalaxy.com
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticOur working skill tree prototype. In this game, you don't upgrade Kinoko himself. Instead, you befriend his starsprite companions, and gain their trust to unlock powerful new commands!
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticOur boy had a revelation.
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticSilly little #Zelda enemy fan arts.
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticKinoko still hasn't given up trying to win that Moonie plush. 😅 #IndieAnimationDay #animation
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticMoonie Lore
- "People of Bluesky! Let's get to know each other better. What is your favourite movie?" As a combined trilogy I would say Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings, but my favourite singular film is Casino Royale.
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticDo you wanna know more about the world/lore of Kinoko and the Cult of Galaxy? Our 'explore the galaxy' directory is constantly updating with new/revised information. Check it out! 👀 www.cultofgalaxy.com/explore
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticHappy Halloween from the Cult of Galaxy team. 🎃
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticThis #WishlistWednesday, enjoy a little quirky humour and a catchy tune! #HymbleVentures #gamedev #indiegame #3DPlatformer
- Starting work on the new sleeping cap enemy. #indiegamedev #godotengine
- Reposted by James – working on Star Heretic-copied from twitter XD- It’s Kombu! He is a Kuparkuke BG Character from @cultofgalaxy.com (Made it on ibispaint to look like flipnote3d!) #fanart #digitalart #ibispaint #ibispaintX #flipnote
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticKINOKO MERCHANDISE! 🚨 Did you know we have a shop? All our products are shipped direct from our home - no Redbubble, no Fourthwall - meaning *every penny* raised goes straight back into the game's development. Get your swag here! 👉 shop.cultofgalaxy.com
- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticMoonie 64
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- Reposted by James – working on Star HereticNo new material, but you will see what I been cooking next month. It's going to be a feast!!! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiedeveloper #gamedeveloper
- You can kick the snail now! The next thing to do will be allowing Kinoko to pick it up and put it somewhere else. 🏈 #gamedev
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