Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2
@criticalgamesau.bsky.social
Australian indie behind 8-Bit Adventures 2 - a turn-based JRPG focused on story + characters! #indiegame
Buy or Wishlist here: https://linktr.ee/8bitadventures2
Buy or Wishlist here: https://linktr.ee/8bitadventures2
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An adventure 9 years in the making...
8-Bit Adventures 2 is OUT NOW on #NintendoSwitch, #PS4, #PS5, #Xbox Series X|S, & Xbox One!
❤️Switch: bit.ly/8-Bit-Advent...
💙PS: bit.ly/8-Bit-Advent...
💚Xbox: bit.ly/8-Bit-Advent...
#indiedev #RPG #JRPG #pixelart #PlayStation #Switch
8-Bit Adventures 2 is OUT NOW on #NintendoSwitch, #PS4, #PS5, #Xbox Series X|S, & Xbox One!
❤️Switch: bit.ly/8-Bit-Advent...
💙PS: bit.ly/8-Bit-Advent...
💚Xbox: bit.ly/8-Bit-Advent...
#indiedev #RPG #JRPG #pixelart #PlayStation #Switch
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⚠ The #PitchYaGame Sheet just dropped!
▶ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🤗 Share to boost #indiegame visibility!
💗 Incredible indie gems waiting for you.
🔀 #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday #gaming
▶ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🤗 Share to boost #indiegame visibility!
💗 Incredible indie gems waiting for you.
🔀 #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday #gaming
November 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
⚠ The #PitchYaGame Sheet just dropped!
▶ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🤗 Share to boost #indiegame visibility!
💗 Incredible indie gems waiting for you.
🔀 #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday #gaming
▶ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🤗 Share to boost #indiegame visibility!
💗 Incredible indie gems waiting for you.
🔀 #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday #gaming
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🏆 #PitchYaGame is live!
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⤵ Share #indiegame PYG post below
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#GodotEngine #UnrealEngine #MadeWithUnity #PixelArt #IndieGames #GameDev #ScreenshotSaturday
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November 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🏆 #PitchYaGame is live!
📑Bookmark Sheet bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🦋Cross-post Twitter/X for Vis
⤵ Share #indiegame PYG post below
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-4am-4pm PST +1hr grace
-Dont quote old
-Dont spam
#GodotEngine #UnrealEngine #MadeWithUnity #PixelArt #IndieGames #GameDev #ScreenshotSaturday
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🦋Cross-post Twitter/X for Vis
⤵ Share #indiegame PYG post below
-Make NEW post
-4am-4pm PST +1hr grace
-Dont quote old
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#GodotEngine #UnrealEngine #MadeWithUnity #PixelArt #IndieGames #GameDev #ScreenshotSaturday
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We wanted to show our progress pics of the first village in our action RPG - Godshard Chronicles.
2025 vs Then
In addition to the main story quest, the first village will come with a few side quests, Knight quests, and a skill quest.
#Pixelart #Indiegame #JRPG #IndieDev
2025 vs Then
In addition to the main story quest, the first village will come with a few side quests, Knight quests, and a skill quest.
#Pixelart #Indiegame #JRPG #IndieDev
November 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
We wanted to show our progress pics of the first village in our action RPG - Godshard Chronicles.
2025 vs Then
In addition to the main story quest, the first village will come with a few side quests, Knight quests, and a skill quest.
#Pixelart #Indiegame #JRPG #IndieDev
2025 vs Then
In addition to the main story quest, the first village will come with a few side quests, Knight quests, and a skill quest.
#Pixelart #Indiegame #JRPG #IndieDev
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God bless everyone who does content on niche indie games like “Quartet”. I know all of y’all would get better numbers covering the big triple A hits. We appreciate y’all
November 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
God bless everyone who does content on niche indie games like “Quartet”. I know all of y’all would get better numbers covering the big triple A hits. We appreciate y’all
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Molly the Werezompire is dear to my heart as one of my very first games. It's a text-based interactive comedy story about a grad student who is simultaneously killed by a werewolf, zombie, and vampire and becomes a heroic werezompire! I know times are tough for everyone, but it's only $1 USD.
Molly the Werezompire on Steam
Interactive fiction starring Molly the Werezompire - a grad student who jumped into a portal, was killed by a werewolf, a zombie, and a vampire, and became a heroic werezompire! Also includes the sci-...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Molly the Werezompire is dear to my heart as one of my very first games. It's a text-based interactive comedy story about a grad student who is simultaneously killed by a werewolf, zombie, and vampire and becomes a heroic werezompire! I know times are tough for everyone, but it's only $1 USD.
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Happy Monday everyone!
Here's a short look at the dance sequence for Pyra's backstory.
#gamedev #indiegame #jrpg
Here's a short look at the dance sequence for Pyra's backstory.
#gamedev #indiegame #jrpg
November 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Happy Monday everyone!
Here's a short look at the dance sequence for Pyra's backstory.
#gamedev #indiegame #jrpg
Here's a short look at the dance sequence for Pyra's backstory.
#gamedev #indiegame #jrpg
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Star Ocean: The Second Story R OST by Motoi Sakuraba released in Japan 2 years ago today. Sakuraba-san is available for your #gamedev at www.scarletmoonartists.com #gamemusic #vgm #StarOcean #JRPG
November 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Star Ocean: The Second Story R OST by Motoi Sakuraba released in Japan 2 years ago today. Sakuraba-san is available for your #gamedev at www.scarletmoonartists.com #gamemusic #vgm #StarOcean #JRPG
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November 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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It's like a cartoony metroid fusion with a 'mech suit building + breaking' mechanic! plus puzzles 🐀
#PitchYaGame
#PitchYaGame
Hi BlueSky I'm Beau 👋
An Aussie developer on 'Rat Trap' ; a game abouts rats n' robots!
Worked quite hard on the teaser trailer below and would love to hear what you think 💭
#indiegamedev #gamedev #metroidvania #mech #rats
An Aussie developer on 'Rat Trap' ; a game abouts rats n' robots!
Worked quite hard on the teaser trailer below and would love to hear what you think 💭
#indiegamedev #gamedev #metroidvania #mech #rats
November 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
It's like a cartoony metroid fusion with a 'mech suit building + breaking' mechanic! plus puzzles 🐀
#PitchYaGame
#PitchYaGame
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It's #pitchyagame day, so long story short.
Away From Home is a pixel rhythm RPG, where the world can only exist with you in it.
#pixelart #animation #indiegame #gamedev
Away From Home is a pixel rhythm RPG, where the world can only exist with you in it.
#pixelart #animation #indiegame #gamedev
November 8, 2025 at 1:25 AM
It's #pitchyagame day, so long story short.
Away From Home is a pixel rhythm RPG, where the world can only exist with you in it.
#pixelart #animation #indiegame #gamedev
Away From Home is a pixel rhythm RPG, where the world can only exist with you in it.
#pixelart #animation #indiegame #gamedev
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It's been a month since launch, fall is in full swing... Have you played some couch co-op with a friend yet? 🍂🎮🎮 #screenshotsaturday #RPG #pixelart
Shrine's Legacy is out now! Links below! 👇
Shrine's Legacy is out now! Links below! 👇
November 8, 2025 at 6:35 AM
It's been a month since launch, fall is in full swing... Have you played some couch co-op with a friend yet? 🍂🎮🎮 #screenshotsaturday #RPG #pixelart
Shrine's Legacy is out now! Links below! 👇
Shrine's Legacy is out now! Links below! 👇
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8-Bit Adventures 2 was a delightful experience! A very complete, fulfilling adventure!
8-Bit Adventures 2 is like a long-lost Final Fantasy from the early 90s!
❤️Character-driven Story
⚔️ Turn-based Battles
🌎World Map + Airship Exploration
🙋 Pixels with Personality
🎵Unforgettable 8-Bit Music!
Available NOW on PC + Consoles #PitchYaGame!
linktr.ee/8bitadventures2
❤️Character-driven Story
⚔️ Turn-based Battles
🌎World Map + Airship Exploration
🙋 Pixels with Personality
🎵Unforgettable 8-Bit Music!
Available NOW on PC + Consoles #PitchYaGame!
linktr.ee/8bitadventures2
November 7, 2025 at 1:06 PM
8-Bit Adventures 2 was a delightful experience! A very complete, fulfilling adventure!
Infinite Alliance is an epic crossover coming to PC & Console!
🥰Unites 13+ Indie JRPGs like Chained Echoes, Quartet, & Kingdoms of the Dump!
⚔️ FFX-style Turn-Based Combat
🤩 Lets you discover great new games
🆓 Totally FREE!
Wishlist here #PitchYaGame:
store.steampowered.com/app/3720330/...
🥰Unites 13+ Indie JRPGs like Chained Echoes, Quartet, & Kingdoms of the Dump!
⚔️ FFX-style Turn-Based Combat
🤩 Lets you discover great new games
🆓 Totally FREE!
Wishlist here #PitchYaGame:
store.steampowered.com/app/3720330/...
November 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Infinite Alliance is an epic crossover coming to PC & Console!
🥰Unites 13+ Indie JRPGs like Chained Echoes, Quartet, & Kingdoms of the Dump!
⚔️ FFX-style Turn-Based Combat
🤩 Lets you discover great new games
🆓 Totally FREE!
Wishlist here #PitchYaGame:
store.steampowered.com/app/3720330/...
🥰Unites 13+ Indie JRPGs like Chained Echoes, Quartet, & Kingdoms of the Dump!
⚔️ FFX-style Turn-Based Combat
🤩 Lets you discover great new games
🆓 Totally FREE!
Wishlist here #PitchYaGame:
store.steampowered.com/app/3720330/...
8-Bit Adventures 2 is like a long-lost Final Fantasy from the early 90s!
❤️Character-driven Story
⚔️ Turn-based Battles
🌎World Map + Airship Exploration
🙋 Pixels with Personality
🎵Unforgettable 8-Bit Music!
Available NOW on PC + Consoles #PitchYaGame!
linktr.ee/8bitadventures2
❤️Character-driven Story
⚔️ Turn-based Battles
🌎World Map + Airship Exploration
🙋 Pixels with Personality
🎵Unforgettable 8-Bit Music!
Available NOW on PC + Consoles #PitchYaGame!
linktr.ee/8bitadventures2
November 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
8-Bit Adventures 2 is like a long-lost Final Fantasy from the early 90s!
❤️Character-driven Story
⚔️ Turn-based Battles
🌎World Map + Airship Exploration
🙋 Pixels with Personality
🎵Unforgettable 8-Bit Music!
Available NOW on PC + Consoles #PitchYaGame!
linktr.ee/8bitadventures2
❤️Character-driven Story
⚔️ Turn-based Battles
🌎World Map + Airship Exploration
🙋 Pixels with Personality
🎵Unforgettable 8-Bit Music!
Available NOW on PC + Consoles #PitchYaGame!
linktr.ee/8bitadventures2
Not my home but I know my way around 😉
(Check bio for source game!)
(Check bio for source game!)
November 3, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Not my home but I know my way around 😉
(Check bio for source game!)
(Check bio for source game!)
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Old commission of Super Smash Bros. characters reimagined in an NES-inspired artstyle.
#pixelart #supersmashbros
#pixelart #supersmashbros
October 30, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Old commission of Super Smash Bros. characters reimagined in an NES-inspired artstyle.
#pixelart #supersmashbros
#pixelart #supersmashbros
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New commission post! Currently doing character sprites for $50. Reposts and Likes are appreciated! For inquiries or any other services please DM/Email me!
October 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
New commission post! Currently doing character sprites for $50. Reposts and Likes are appreciated! For inquiries or any other services please DM/Email me!
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Lots of big sales on our games for the Steam Scream! Get Cosmic Star Heroine, This Way Madness Lies, Cthulhu Saves the World/Christmas off at very heavy discounts! Please spread the word.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Lots of big sales on our games for the Steam Scream! Get Cosmic Star Heroine, This Way Madness Lies, Cthulhu Saves the World/Christmas off at very heavy discounts! Please spread the word.
store.steampowered.com/search?term=...
store.steampowered.com/search?term=...
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What’s better than one JRPG? 13+ indie JRPGs smashing together in a Free game. Beautiful Pixel Art, Epic Storytelling, and combat that will make any gamer Turn Based. Infinite Alliance, coming 2026 :)
#RPG #FreeGame #jRPG #IndieGame
#RPG #FreeGame #jRPG #IndieGame
October 28, 2025 at 2:36 AM
What’s better than one JRPG? 13+ indie JRPGs smashing together in a Free game. Beautiful Pixel Art, Epic Storytelling, and combat that will make any gamer Turn Based. Infinite Alliance, coming 2026 :)
#RPG #FreeGame #jRPG #IndieGame
#RPG #FreeGame #jRPG #IndieGame
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Our #indiegame:
⚔️ Classic turn-based #RPG combat.
🎵 PlayStation 1-inspired soundtrack.
🌱 A futuristic, open-ended world.
🤖 Hack + recruit robot allies.
🤘 Art drawn only by humans.
⚙️ Story themes concerning AI, futurism, & consciousness.
#ScreenshotSunday #pixelart #indiedev #JRPG
⚔️ Classic turn-based #RPG combat.
🎵 PlayStation 1-inspired soundtrack.
🌱 A futuristic, open-ended world.
🤖 Hack + recruit robot allies.
🤘 Art drawn only by humans.
⚙️ Story themes concerning AI, futurism, & consciousness.
#ScreenshotSunday #pixelart #indiedev #JRPG
October 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Our #indiegame:
⚔️ Classic turn-based #RPG combat.
🎵 PlayStation 1-inspired soundtrack.
🌱 A futuristic, open-ended world.
🤖 Hack + recruit robot allies.
🤘 Art drawn only by humans.
⚙️ Story themes concerning AI, futurism, & consciousness.
#ScreenshotSunday #pixelart #indiedev #JRPG
⚔️ Classic turn-based #RPG combat.
🎵 PlayStation 1-inspired soundtrack.
🌱 A futuristic, open-ended world.
🤖 Hack + recruit robot allies.
🤘 Art drawn only by humans.
⚙️ Story themes concerning AI, futurism, & consciousness.
#ScreenshotSunday #pixelart #indiedev #JRPG
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📢ANNOUNCEMENT📢
Dreamed Away is ✨OUT NOW✨ at 15% OFF!
Join Théo and Louise in this mysterious narrative-driven RPG adventure in a dark & enigmatic world, and try not to lose yourself along the way!
Steam, Switch & Xbox links below! 👇
Dreamed Away is ✨OUT NOW✨ at 15% OFF!
Join Théo and Louise in this mysterious narrative-driven RPG adventure in a dark & enigmatic world, and try not to lose yourself along the way!
Steam, Switch & Xbox links below! 👇
October 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
📢ANNOUNCEMENT📢
Dreamed Away is ✨OUT NOW✨ at 15% OFF!
Join Théo and Louise in this mysterious narrative-driven RPG adventure in a dark & enigmatic world, and try not to lose yourself along the way!
Steam, Switch & Xbox links below! 👇
Dreamed Away is ✨OUT NOW✨ at 15% OFF!
Join Théo and Louise in this mysterious narrative-driven RPG adventure in a dark & enigmatic world, and try not to lose yourself along the way!
Steam, Switch & Xbox links below! 👇
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Reposted by Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2
This Way Madness Lies (PS5) on sale on PSN. 75% off or 80% off with PS+.
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This Way Madness Lies Full Game
Let us begin our tale, in the quiet city of Verona, Italy. A town for lovers... and giant, mutant flower attacks. As the leader of the Stratford-Upon-Avon High Drama Society, Imogen is no ordinary gi...
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October 23, 2025 at 8:49 AM
This Way Madness Lies (PS5) on sale on PSN. 75% off or 80% off with PS+.
store.playstation.com/en-us/produc...
store.playstation.com/en-us/produc...