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Back in the prototyping lab for IS0L8T3D after the SENTINEL INVADERS launch!

My design goal is simple: Replace "Fast and floaty" with "Heavy and visceral".

Here is a test of a 7-hit combo chain. I want the player to feel the inertia of the weapon dragging the character forward.

#indiegamedev
December 7, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Did you know the new free content includes 2 new Achievements? 🏆

Simple: Complete the mini game!
Superhuman skill: Survive the mode without taking a single hit.

Current Completion Rate for 2nd achievement: ~0%.

Who is going to be the ONE to conquer that achievement? 🐻

#sentinel519 #indiegamedev
December 5, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I’m leveraging Pricing Psychology (or at least my understanding of it). 📉

After analysing the Black Friday data, I had to decide: Was the sales spike due to the "Sale Badge" (Anchoring) or the lower price point (Threshold)?

I’m leaning towards the Threshold.

#indiegamedev #pricing
December 4, 2025 at 2:32 AM
The SENTINEL INVADERS update is now LIVE!

So, let's have a look at the chaos.

* Shields up.
* Hydro-Cannons loaded.
* Leaderboards open.

This is a Free Content Update available now for owners of the game on Android (iOS version TBD).

📲 Play here: play.google.com/store/apps/d...

#indiegamedev
December 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
What can I say? I pressed the launch button early! 🚀

SENTINEL INVADERS update is NOW LIVE.

Update now to gain access to the new Mini-game (Wave + Boss Battle), Leaderboards, in this FREE new content!

Get the update NOW!👇

play.google.com/store/apps/d...

#indiegamedev #solodev #androidgaming
SENTINEL 519: SAGA - GENESIS - Apps on Google Play
Intense offline sci-fi shooter with a unique, cel-shaded art style and story!
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December 1, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Onboarding is always a tricky balance. 🤷‍♂️

Since SENTINEL INVADERS is much faster than the main story, I added a tutorial to highlight the new HUD, weapon decay, and Dashing logic.

Hopefully, this helps players master the mechanics before hitting the Leaderboards! 🚀

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November 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I have a massive soft spot for the coined "impossible ports", seeing AAA titles running on lower-powered hardware is pure optimisation magic.

Looking forward to diving into @ubisoft.com's AC Shadows on Switch 2.

This should be a technical treat!

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​#indiegamedev #gamer
Assassin's Creed Shadows – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2
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November 29, 2025 at 7:11 AM
3 DAYS TO GO!!!! 🚨

The SENTINEL INVADERS update is almost here.

Get ready for a new mini-game, new weapons, and leaderboards, as a free update for all players.

Set a reminder on Google Play so you don't miss the drop!

play.google.com/store/apps/e...

#indiedgamedev #solodev #androidgaming
Survive the wave, defeat the Boss, and claim the High Score.
A new challenge has arrived! Jump into SENTINEL INVADERS, a dedicated arcade mini-game added free to SENTINEL 519. The Mission: Survive a relentless invasion wave and face off against a massive final...
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November 29, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Let's talk Sales Transparency. 📉

Reality of the App Store for SENTINEL 519:

❌ Total Sales: 10.

The Ad Math: • Price: $2.99 • Requested Cost Per Download: $2.53

After Store Tax, I am essentially paying for people to play. Definitely rethinking the iOS strategy.

#indiegamedev #realitycheck
November 26, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Might be late to the Black Friday party, but I brought gifts. 🎁

For the next 3 days, SENTINEL 519 is down to AUD $1.99 on Google Play!

🌌 Story-Driven Sci-Fi
🚫 No Ads / No IAP
📴 100% Offline

Waiting for a sign (or a sale), this is it. play.google.com/store/apps/d...

#blackfriday #indiegamedev
November 26, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Development, testing, iteration... it never sleeps.

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November 25, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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It’s here! 

Explore the Unity Engine roadmap and the latest in Unity 6. Watch our #Unite2025 session on graphics upgrades, expanded platform support, and tools that empower creators like you.

🎥 Watch now: on.unity.com/EngineRoadmap

#Unity6 #gamedev #gamedevelopment
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Stumbled upon SENTINEL 519 listed as one of the "Top 50 Hidden Offline Games" for 2025! 😲

One of my main goals was to create a true offline, premium experience for mobile, so seeing it being recognised is 🤯!

Check out the full video by Mobile Techz!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4a_...

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TOP 50 HIDDEN OFFLINE ANDROID GAMES 2025!
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November 24, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Current status: Heavy Iteration 🛠️

This includes adding visual timers to pickups and tweaking UI.

It’s the kind of work I could get hooked on indefinitely (the trap of endless polish), but I know I have to stop and ship eventually.

The game is getting better, one step at a time. 🐻

#indiegamedev
November 24, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Update on the new "SENTINEL INVADERS" mini-game mode. 🛠️

Today's focus: The Hydro-Cannon

Wanted an ice weapon that respected physics (mostly). It ejects water which violently boils in the vacuum of space, freezing and condensing into a devastating ice projectile.

See it in action. 👇

#indiegamedev
November 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Always cool to see SENTINEL 519 getting mentioned in the wild. 🐻

Found this over on r/AndroidGaming last night, the game made their "Top 23 Games of September" list. A little late seeing this one, but grateful for the mention!

www.reddit.com/r/AndroidGam...

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From the AndroidGaming community on Reddit: Top 23 Android Games - September 2025
Explore this post and more from the AndroidGaming community
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November 20, 2025 at 11:17 PM
If anyone is interested in a compact story-driven SciFi shooter on Android, give SENTINEL 519: SAGA a try.

play.google.com/store/apps/d...

Leave your feedback in the comments or chuck a review on Google Play! Every bit of insight makes the game better.

#indiegamedev #android #googleplay
November 20, 2025 at 4:44 AM
A shameless plug, but if you haven't played SENTINEL 519: SAGA - GENESIS on iOS yet, here is a QR code to the App Store!

#iosgaming #sentinel519 #offline #compactstory #scifi #indiegamedev #mobilegaming
November 17, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Jumping back to prototyping! Space is fun... really fun! But what about when a character needs to move on land?

Here we've plucked the protagonist from the void of space and onto solid ground. It's a more low-key update, but progress is progress!

#indiegamedev #wip #movement #madewithunity
November 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Though it would have been awesome to wait to build a whole game around this mechanic, it was too fun to keep locked away for a long period of time.

To that end, look forward to this mechanic making its way in a NEW shooter mini-game update for SENTINEL 519: SAGA - GENESIS instead!

#indiegamedev
November 11, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Soooo, a random thought occurred to me. What if I ran a bit with this concept, added some indestructible drones, and let the player swing that sword in space?

...Well, here is that random thought come to life on an iPhone 12 mini!

#newconcept #indiegamedev #wip #madewithunity #appybearstudio #ios
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 AM
What a nice surprise to find a deep-dive review of SENTINEL 519: SAGA - GENESIS!

Always awesome to read such a detailed breakdown. Check it out here:

grand-screen.com/games/sentin...

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November 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
A quick "work-in-progress" update. Here's an early look at some new gameplay mechanics being prototyped for the next concept.

It's always a great feeling when an idea starts to take shape.

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November 7, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Humbled that SENTINEL 519: SAGA - GENESIS was featured on a "Top 80 Offline Android/iOS Games of 2025" list!

It's awesome to be included among so many incredible games. A huge thank you to the AstaBoi YouTube channel for the shout-out!

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Top 80 Best OFFLINE GAMES for Android & iOS You Must Play 2025 | New Offline Mobile Games of 2025
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November 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Using some much-needed downtime to go through at least one game from my back catalogue this Halloween season!

The Halloween pick for 2025: Alan Wake II

So far, it is amazing!
November 1, 2025 at 8:20 AM