GrantTheNa
@grantthena.bsky.social
Game Dev wannabe
Check out my game nerds: @projectstartail.bsky.social
Check out my game nerds: @projectstartail.bsky.social
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GrantTheNa
@grantthena.bsky.social
· Oct 17
Starlight River - Alpha Teaser
In development for 17 months, an action-platformer journey.
I'm happy to say that we've officially joined Bluesky!
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev
In development for 17 months, an action-platformer journey.
I'm happy to say that we've officially joined Bluesky!
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev
Retreading a bit, but YES this is the game I've been working on this past year and so! Everything is still early, hence the lack of graphics, but I am very happy with the progress and feel of the game!
I can not wait till you all can play the demo!
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame
I can not wait till you all can play the demo!
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame
March 8, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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February 9, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Fuck it, my cope prediction for the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct:
- Zelda Ocarina of Time remake (modernized gameplay / redone visuals)
- Xenoblade Chronicles X2
- New 3D Mario
- Super Smash Bros 6 being a soft reboot
- Gamecube for NSO
- Monolith Soft's new IP
- New Fire Emblem
- F-Zero returns
- Zelda Ocarina of Time remake (modernized gameplay / redone visuals)
- Xenoblade Chronicles X2
- New 3D Mario
- Super Smash Bros 6 being a soft reboot
- Gamecube for NSO
- Monolith Soft's new IP
- New Fire Emblem
- F-Zero returns
February 9, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Fuck it, my cope prediction for the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct:
- Zelda Ocarina of Time remake (modernized gameplay / redone visuals)
- Xenoblade Chronicles X2
- New 3D Mario
- Super Smash Bros 6 being a soft reboot
- Gamecube for NSO
- Monolith Soft's new IP
- New Fire Emblem
- F-Zero returns
- Zelda Ocarina of Time remake (modernized gameplay / redone visuals)
- Xenoblade Chronicles X2
- New 3D Mario
- Super Smash Bros 6 being a soft reboot
- Gamecube for NSO
- Monolith Soft's new IP
- New Fire Emblem
- F-Zero returns
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Test UFO and 240p Test Suite are two applications I use most often. 😅
Did you know?
Our famous TestUFO display tests now has a black levels / PLUGE test, too!
TestUFO: TestUFO Black Level (PLUGE) Test
TestUFO: TestUFO Black Level (PLUGE) Test
testufo.com
February 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Test UFO and 240p Test Suite are two applications I use most often. 😅
Unironically, when I originally thought of Project Startail, it was during 2022 at my first year of my game design academy!
It was a very different game back then, being a single hub world collectathon. Taking place entirely around what I'd call the Starlight River.
1/3
It was a very different game back then, being a single hub world collectathon. Taking place entirely around what I'd call the Starlight River.
1/3
Moving forward, I will change Starlight River's name to Project Startail for the foreseeable future!
After looking into the name, I realised Starlight River was already being used by a Terraria mod and I want to respect that.
This game no longer has a set name, until I can decide on one later!
After looking into the name, I realised Starlight River was already being used by a Terraria mod and I want to respect that.
This game no longer has a set name, until I can decide on one later!
February 5, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Unironically, when I originally thought of Project Startail, it was during 2022 at my first year of my game design academy!
It was a very different game back then, being a single hub world collectathon. Taking place entirely around what I'd call the Starlight River.
1/3
It was a very different game back then, being a single hub world collectathon. Taking place entirely around what I'd call the Starlight River.
1/3
Growing up is realising that Xenoblade 1 was the worst Xenoblade game in the franchise.
(3 > X > 2 > 1) IMO
Still a 7.5/10 though
(3 > X > 2 > 1) IMO
Still a 7.5/10 though
January 26, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Growing up is realising that Xenoblade 1 was the worst Xenoblade game in the franchise.
(3 > X > 2 > 1) IMO
Still a 7.5/10 though
(3 > X > 2 > 1) IMO
Still a 7.5/10 though
NEW UPDATE VIDEO!!!!11!!11!
I love this site, but they do love their compressed vids ahaha
I even specifically optimised the video on handbrake thinking that would be good enough :,)
Regardless, I am very happy with my progress on this game. 1 year and 5 months in and I am still pushing forward!
I love this site, but they do love their compressed vids ahaha
I even specifically optimised the video on handbrake thinking that would be good enough :,)
Regardless, I am very happy with my progress on this game. 1 year and 5 months in and I am still pushing forward!
Starlight River is a 3D Action-Platformer currently in active development. Here in this new devlog of January's progress, you get a tease of what's to come!
The Steam page will be up in a few months, if you're interested, follow this account for updates in the future!
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
The Steam page will be up in a few months, if you're interested, follow this account for updates in the future!
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
January 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
NEW UPDATE VIDEO!!!!11!!11!
I love this site, but they do love their compressed vids ahaha
I even specifically optimised the video on handbrake thinking that would be good enough :,)
Regardless, I am very happy with my progress on this game. 1 year and 5 months in and I am still pushing forward!
I love this site, but they do love their compressed vids ahaha
I even specifically optimised the video on handbrake thinking that would be good enough :,)
Regardless, I am very happy with my progress on this game. 1 year and 5 months in and I am still pushing forward!
I think just the idea that we might be getting a PS5 in just 2 years scares me.
This is going to be the weakest jump in generations ever. And if so, would easily make the PS5 Sony's worst console to date.
I think the PS5 should last at least 8-10 years. Redeem the PS5 please!
This is going to be the weakest jump in generations ever. And if so, would easily make the PS5 Sony's worst console to date.
I think the PS5 should last at least 8-10 years. Redeem the PS5 please!
January 24, 2025 at 11:22 AM
I think just the idea that we might be getting a PS5 in just 2 years scares me.
This is going to be the weakest jump in generations ever. And if so, would easily make the PS5 Sony's worst console to date.
I think the PS5 should last at least 8-10 years. Redeem the PS5 please!
This is going to be the weakest jump in generations ever. And if so, would easily make the PS5 Sony's worst console to date.
I think the PS5 should last at least 8-10 years. Redeem the PS5 please!
Being real with this gen of gaming.
Nintendo is the clear winner in terms of having the best console and games with the Switch.
Xbox honestly despite not having any console exclusives, has actually made tons of banger games this gen!
Sony was easily the most disappointing. Easily their worst gen
Nintendo is the clear winner in terms of having the best console and games with the Switch.
Xbox honestly despite not having any console exclusives, has actually made tons of banger games this gen!
Sony was easily the most disappointing. Easily their worst gen
January 24, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Being real with this gen of gaming.
Nintendo is the clear winner in terms of having the best console and games with the Switch.
Xbox honestly despite not having any console exclusives, has actually made tons of banger games this gen!
Sony was easily the most disappointing. Easily their worst gen
Nintendo is the clear winner in terms of having the best console and games with the Switch.
Xbox honestly despite not having any console exclusives, has actually made tons of banger games this gen!
Sony was easily the most disappointing. Easily their worst gen
A thing I noticed with the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal of Mario Kart 9, is that the tracks look to be MUCH bigger to accommodate for 24 players.
I'm super excited for this, literally no one hates Mario Kart so its the perfect Switch 2 game to announce.
#Nintendo #MarioKart
I'm super excited for this, literally no one hates Mario Kart so its the perfect Switch 2 game to announce.
#Nintendo #MarioKart
January 17, 2025 at 2:30 AM
A thing I noticed with the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal of Mario Kart 9, is that the tracks look to be MUCH bigger to accommodate for 24 players.
I'm super excited for this, literally no one hates Mario Kart so its the perfect Switch 2 game to announce.
#Nintendo #MarioKart
I'm super excited for this, literally no one hates Mario Kart so its the perfect Switch 2 game to announce.
#Nintendo #MarioKart
January 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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✅Powerful, life-like weapon recoil?
✅3x exclusive weapons?
✅Full integration across the whole game?
Oh yeah, this is it. The StrikerVR Mavrik Pro haptic blaster has been added to TritonXR!
✅3x exclusive weapons?
✅Full integration across the whole game?
Oh yeah, this is it. The StrikerVR Mavrik Pro haptic blaster has been added to TritonXR!
December 20, 2024 at 2:43 PM
✅Powerful, life-like weapon recoil?
✅3x exclusive weapons?
✅Full integration across the whole game?
Oh yeah, this is it. The StrikerVR Mavrik Pro haptic blaster has been added to TritonXR!
✅3x exclusive weapons?
✅Full integration across the whole game?
Oh yeah, this is it. The StrikerVR Mavrik Pro haptic blaster has been added to TritonXR!
Uh oh, getting botted accounts following me now
I will block all botted accounts that follow me
I will block all botted accounts that follow me
January 11, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Uh oh, getting botted accounts following me now
I will block all botted accounts that follow me
I will block all botted accounts that follow me
I was thinking if I should work on smaller game projects that'll take no longer than two weeks to make?
I'm in a mood for something a bit different but not for long term.
I'm in a mood for something a bit different but not for long term.
January 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I was thinking if I should work on smaller game projects that'll take no longer than two weeks to make?
I'm in a mood for something a bit different but not for long term.
I'm in a mood for something a bit different but not for long term.
December 21, 2024 at 3:30 PM
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December 13, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Sometimes it can be hard to keep confidence in your work.
What helps me with that is to sometimes take a break, write down ideas & plan until you have that confidence back.
When something overtakes your life, sometimes it can be difficult to have confidence in an unfinished project
What helps me with that is to sometimes take a break, write down ideas & plan until you have that confidence back.
When something overtakes your life, sometimes it can be difficult to have confidence in an unfinished project
December 14, 2024 at 12:53 AM
Sometimes it can be hard to keep confidence in your work.
What helps me with that is to sometimes take a break, write down ideas & plan until you have that confidence back.
When something overtakes your life, sometimes it can be difficult to have confidence in an unfinished project
What helps me with that is to sometimes take a break, write down ideas & plan until you have that confidence back.
When something overtakes your life, sometimes it can be difficult to have confidence in an unfinished project
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Had a full day to work on the graphics of my #indiegame Starlight River, changed the lighting & fixed a ton of graphical bugs. Really happy with these areas!
Here's the progress!
#gameDev #indieDev
Here's the progress!
#gameDev #indieDev
December 9, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Had a full day to work on the graphics of my #indiegame Starlight River, changed the lighting & fixed a ton of graphical bugs. Really happy with these areas!
Here's the progress!
#gameDev #indieDev
Here's the progress!
#gameDev #indieDev
I think the only unfortunate part of learning more about game design is learning how to make compromises. Not all of your ideas can fit into a realistic scope with limited time & manpower
I have huge plans for Starlight River, but I have made failsafe plans just in case I need to shorten the scope.
I have huge plans for Starlight River, but I have made failsafe plans just in case I need to shorten the scope.
December 9, 2024 at 12:17 PM
I think the only unfortunate part of learning more about game design is learning how to make compromises. Not all of your ideas can fit into a realistic scope with limited time & manpower
I have huge plans for Starlight River, but I have made failsafe plans just in case I need to shorten the scope.
I have huge plans for Starlight River, but I have made failsafe plans just in case I need to shorten the scope.
Had a full day to work on the graphics of my #indiegame Starlight River, changed the lighting & fixed a ton of graphical bugs. Really happy with these areas!
Here's the progress!
#gameDev #indieDev
Here's the progress!
#gameDev #indieDev
December 9, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Had a full day to work on the graphics of my #indiegame Starlight River, changed the lighting & fixed a ton of graphical bugs. Really happy with these areas!
Here's the progress!
#gameDev #indieDev
Here's the progress!
#gameDev #indieDev
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Minions... Check
A full boss fight check...
Playtesting and Polish? Negative.
Its a very rough first draft of the boss fight, but I think its bones are solid! A few more days of playing around with the feel and mechanics, and I think I created a decent first boss fight for my game!
A full boss fight check...
Playtesting and Polish? Negative.
Its a very rough first draft of the boss fight, but I think its bones are solid! A few more days of playing around with the feel and mechanics, and I think I created a decent first boss fight for my game!
November 20, 2024 at 12:35 PM
Minions... Check
A full boss fight check...
Playtesting and Polish? Negative.
Its a very rough first draft of the boss fight, but I think its bones are solid! A few more days of playing around with the feel and mechanics, and I think I created a decent first boss fight for my game!
A full boss fight check...
Playtesting and Polish? Negative.
Its a very rough first draft of the boss fight, but I think its bones are solid! A few more days of playing around with the feel and mechanics, and I think I created a decent first boss fight for my game!