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joh | Developing HYPERFIGHT 2!
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game dev. working on HYPERFIGHT 2!

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/studiojoh
Discord: https://discord.gg/7bkz8j8
Wishlist HYPERFIGHT 2 on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3032970/HYPERFIGHT_2
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This is HYPERFIGHT 2 - a fast-paced fighter with a wager-based meter system.

Win condition, specials and supers - they're all tied together.

And of course, online with rollback netcode.

Wishlist on Steam below!
HF2 just passed 5000 wishlists...! Can't thank everyone enough for supporting me throughout development.

Going to post a few early gameplay clips to celebrate. I was still finalizing mechanics here, and thought about only certain moves knocking down.
November 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Hmm...too cluttered, or just fine?
I want easy access to all the modes from the main menu without it getting too messy...

#gamedev #indiedev #GodotEngine
October 31, 2025 at 9:24 PM
October update is up for Patreon subscribers!

(Reminder that if you contribute the price of the game, you'll get a copy on release and your name in the credits - pretty good deal I think!)

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October 2025 Development Update | studio joh
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October 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Chainsaw Man movie was so so so so so sooooo good
October 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
A small preview

#gamedev #pixelart #fgc
October 22, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I wish there was more readily available info on combo theory for FG characters...I don't want the first thing I see when I click "Combos" to be a long messy list! I learn much better once I know a character's building blocks and when to use them.
October 16, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Exploding Judo Federation is taking part in #SteamNextFest! If you fancy playing/streaming 3D fighting games, why not check the demo out? 😈🥋💣
store.steampowered.com/app/3806150/...
Exploding Judo Federation on Steam
It's judo on a minefield! Tech the grab or die, in this fast-paced 3D fighting game where every! single! throw! is lethal!
store.steampowered.com
October 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Fuck man...I feel like I'm FINALLY getting close to making many parts of the game as good as I imagined. Was a long road to get here but it's all coming together...the game already looks and feels miles better than the first playtest!
October 3, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Near-final main menu! Really happy with how this is shaping up, not too minimal or too busy

#gamedev #indiedev
October 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
some funny main menu background tests

#gamedev #indiedev
September 30, 2025 at 10:58 PM
More lighting tests! Trying to use as little lights as possible vs just gradient textures for optimization purposes. The signs are finally glowing!

#gamedev #indiedev #pixelart
September 29, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Ahhh!!...I've been wanting to do this lighting effect since conceiving this stage and I finally got around to doing it! Not perfect, but so far pretty efficient!

#gamedev #indiedev #pixelart
September 26, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Also, September update is up for Patreon subscribers!

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September 2025 Development Update | studio joh
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September 24, 2025 at 6:24 AM
First thing getting the final UI design, the popups. Here's an in progress draft. I can't help but stylize the UI in my games even if it takes a while...

#gamedev #indiedev
September 24, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Ugh...I could go forever adding QOL features but I know the game's never going to come out if I keep doing that 😓

Though in my mind, these are features every fighting game should have...
September 18, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Preview of the new movelists in HYPERFIGHT 2! Like the original, you can pause and immediately press left/right to see your moves. This time there's animated visuals!

#gamedev #indiedev #fgc
September 16, 2025 at 10:09 PM
August Patreon post is live for subscribers! (sorry this one's pretty late)

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August 2025 Development Update | studio joh
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September 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Get a look at all the great games that were in the Evo Indie Dev Gallery this year!

Shout out to @diaphone.bsky.social for coming through

youtu.be/QFRrFZmJvV4?...
Testing Every New Indie Fighting Game At EVO
YouTube video by Diaphone
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August 21, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Finally uploaded!
HYPERFIGHT 2: Evo 2025 Booth Bracket Top 4

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwr5...
HYPERFIGHT 2 Tournament - Evo 2025 Booth Bracket Top 4
YouTube video by studio joh
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August 20, 2025 at 12:24 AM
The accessibility trend in indie fighting games is an interesting topic. I can see why people are averse to it, but let me offer my perspective.
August 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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The summer of fighting game events have almost wrapped, but not without the world’s ultimate fighting game tournament, @evo.gg. Read our newest blog to hear about the experience from our Lead Combat Designer, Adam @keits.bsky.social Heart.

www.irongalaxystudios.com/blog-posts/i...
#PlayKI #Evo2025
August 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO

I played this indie game called Hyperfight and probably fought the only person online who probably was the best in the world in this game lmao

Check it out: youtu.be/abm0CGsY6wk

LIKE | SHARE | SUBSCRIBE | INDIE FIGHTING GAMES
I PROBABLY FOUGHT THE BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD IN HYPERFIGHT
YouTube video by Justin Wong
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August 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Finally got back and had some time to rest! Evo was one of the most stressful yet fun weekends of my life. Big thanks to everyone that stopped by the booth to try the game! And sorry if I seemed out of it, I was pretty exhausted leading up to and during the event.
August 5, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Thanks for the shoutout!!
I didnt get to try everything in the Evo indie section, and everything i tried was definitely cool, but these three sre my favorites;

Scramble Heart City, a 3v3 tag game with a classic feel.

Hyper Fight 2, a game that caries the spirit of divekick.

Pip Puzzle, a puzzle-fighter like.
August 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Played Hyper Fight 2 's 3rd character wand WOW these devs are creative. Day 1 purchase for me.
August 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM