Merlin
@merlinthewizard.bsky.social
He/him. Pixel artist, game developer, ballet dancer, QA tester.
Currently developing Crimson Core, a co-op action platformer.
Some of my past projects: Star Rift Saga, Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore.
Currently developing Crimson Core, a co-op action platformer.
Some of my past projects: Star Rift Saga, Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore.
Taking a break from making my game to work on a little fan project. Any theories as to what it might be?
November 16, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Taking a break from making my game to work on a little fan project. Any theories as to what it might be?
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Last chance for you to get your Cubepig Castle shirt, designed by @marlowedobbe.com and printed locally! Sales end next week Tuesday and we're shipping first week of December.
Pick it up before it's gone and support the PIGSquad nonprofit 🏰⚡😍
pigsquad.com/store/cubepi...
Pick it up before it's gone and support the PIGSquad nonprofit 🏰⚡😍
pigsquad.com/store/cubepi...
November 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Last chance for you to get your Cubepig Castle shirt, designed by @marlowedobbe.com and printed locally! Sales end next week Tuesday and we're shipping first week of December.
Pick it up before it's gone and support the PIGSquad nonprofit 🏰⚡😍
pigsquad.com/store/cubepi...
Pick it up before it's gone and support the PIGSquad nonprofit 🏰⚡😍
pigsquad.com/store/cubepi...
They announced DLC for a game before it even came out
September 12, 2025 at 10:41 PM
They announced DLC for a game before it even came out
Why don't laser tag places go harder. I want character classes, changeable weapons, and environmental hazards. We can add RPG mechanics like levels, quests, and status effects too. The framework is all there guys
September 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Why don't laser tag places go harder. I want character classes, changeable weapons, and environmental hazards. We can add RPG mechanics like levels, quests, and status effects too. The framework is all there guys
Star Rift Saga, the metroidvania I've been making art for released today! Go check it out!
Star Rift Saga is now available on Steam! You can get it with a 20% launch discount for the first two weeks.
store.steampowered.com/app/2158690/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2158690/...
Save 20% on Star Rift Saga on Steam
Embark on a Metroidvanian journey across a mysterious alien world where every ability unlocks new secrets and every corner hides danger or discovery. Fight enemies and bosses across multiple biomes, c...
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July 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Star Rift Saga, the metroidvania I've been making art for released today! Go check it out!
Been getting back into digital painting a bit so I did some (unofficial) key art for Arc, the main character of Star Rift Saga!
June 24, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Been getting back into digital painting a bit so I did some (unofficial) key art for Arc, the main character of Star Rift Saga!
Some fantasy clothing designs
June 23, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Some fantasy clothing designs
I've been doing threads on all of the RPGs I complete, and I completed the last of the extra content over the weekend, so I think it's finally time for a Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 post. As usual, spoilers ahead, so read on with caution.
June 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I've been doing threads on all of the RPGs I complete, and I completed the last of the extra content over the weekend, so I think it's finally time for a Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 post. As usual, spoilers ahead, so read on with caution.
If you like Metroidvanias, I highly suggest checking this game out. And not just because I made artwork for it 😉
Star Rift Saga is part of Steam Next Fest, and the demo is playable now! I've been working on this for a long time, so it's something of a relief to be so close to the finish line. Go check it out now!
June 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
If you like Metroidvanias, I highly suggest checking this game out. And not just because I made artwork for it 😉
Reposted by Merlin
Star Rift Saga is part of Steam Next Fest, and the demo is playable now! I've been working on this for a long time, so it's something of a relief to be so close to the finish line. Go check it out now!
June 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Star Rift Saga is part of Steam Next Fest, and the demo is playable now! I've been working on this for a long time, so it's something of a relief to be so close to the finish line. Go check it out now!
I rolled credits on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 a few days ago. I'm probably going to do a thread on it soon but I'm still processing it, so in the meantime here's some fanart. The Chromatic Abbest!
June 8, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I rolled credits on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 a few days ago. I'm probably going to do a thread on it soon but I'm still processing it, so in the meantime here's some fanart. The Chromatic Abbest!
Reposted by Merlin
Announcement!
Our friend Davis will be joining the orgteam as a Lead Volunteer, and Merlin is becoming an Officer with the nonprofit after being a Lead Volunteer for many years. Join us in celebrating them & reach out if you have questions or ideas that can help the community make games together!
Our friend Davis will be joining the orgteam as a Lead Volunteer, and Merlin is becoming an Officer with the nonprofit after being a Lead Volunteer for many years. Join us in celebrating them & reach out if you have questions or ideas that can help the community make games together!
June 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Announcement!
Our friend Davis will be joining the orgteam as a Lead Volunteer, and Merlin is becoming an Officer with the nonprofit after being a Lead Volunteer for many years. Join us in celebrating them & reach out if you have questions or ideas that can help the community make games together!
Our friend Davis will be joining the orgteam as a Lead Volunteer, and Merlin is becoming an Officer with the nonprofit after being a Lead Volunteer for many years. Join us in celebrating them & reach out if you have questions or ideas that can help the community make games together!
Popeye the Sailor Man series revival that's set in the same continuity but aged up for its audience so it addresses mature concepts like trauma and prejudice and also Popeye is allowed to say Fuck
May 15, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Popeye the Sailor Man series revival that's set in the same continuity but aged up for its audience so it addresses mature concepts like trauma and prejudice and also Popeye is allowed to say Fuck
It's been years since the last time I finished a book. Last night I finished Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Since this has become my review platform I figure I might as well talk about it. Obligatory, "Spoilers ahead," but I'm going to try to avoid them as much as possible.
May 1, 2025 at 11:32 PM
It's been years since the last time I finished a book. Last night I finished Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Since this has become my review platform I figure I might as well talk about it. Obligatory, "Spoilers ahead," but I'm going to try to avoid them as much as possible.
The game I made art for has a demo! Go play it!
I have posted the trailer and release date for Star Rift Saga. Check it out! (Featuring music by @vincentcolavita.bsky.social) The game will be releasing on July 15.
There is also a demo available now on the Steam page, because I've waited long enough and won't wait for the Steam Next Fest in June.
There is also a demo available now on the Steam page, because I've waited long enough and won't wait for the Steam Next Fest in June.
Star Rift Saga Gameplay Trailer | Release Date and Demo
YouTube video by Studio Vela
youtu.be
April 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The game I made art for has a demo! Go play it!
Okay, I have to come clean. I did not play Call Of Duty this month. I don't think I've played more than 2 hours of Call Of Duty total in my life. I am sorry for my deceit and will accept whatever punishment the community deems worthy of me.
April 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Okay, I have to come clean. I did not play Call Of Duty this month. I don't think I've played more than 2 hours of Call Of Duty total in my life. I am sorry for my deceit and will accept whatever punishment the community deems worthy of me.
Crushing heads with bare hands seems to be the theme of the decade for superhero media.
April 17, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Crushing heads with bare hands seems to be the theme of the decade for superhero media.
Okay the Call Of Duty franchise REALLY nosedived at Call Of Duty: Fuck. Like what were they even thinking with this game. This is dogshit.
April 16, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Okay the Call Of Duty franchise REALLY nosedived at Call Of Duty: Fuck. Like what were they even thinking with this game. This is dogshit.
Got my desk cleaned up, rate my little buddies setup
April 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Got my desk cleaned up, rate my little buddies setup
You can tell they kind of lost the plot when they made Call of Duty: Bombalicious. I won't deny that all of the explosions are fun but why even make it a Call of Duty game if it's not about guns?
April 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
You can tell they kind of lost the plot when they made Call of Duty: Bombalicious. I won't deny that all of the explosions are fun but why even make it a Call of Duty game if it's not about guns?
Call of Duty: Shoot Gun seems to bring the series back to its roots by returning the game to its core value of shooting a gun
April 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Call of Duty: Shoot Gun seems to bring the series back to its roots by returning the game to its core value of shooting a gun
Just started Call of Duty: Gaiden and I'm kind of surprised at the sharp turn in the series' game mechanics. I'm going to reserve judgement until I've finished the tutorial because I've heard it's fun once you've figured things out, just wish it wasn't locked behind 20 hours of content.
April 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Just started Call of Duty: Gaiden and I'm kind of surprised at the sharp turn in the series' game mechanics. I'm going to reserve judgement until I've finished the tutorial because I've heard it's fun once you've figured things out, just wish it wasn't locked behind 20 hours of content.
I have to say I did not expect the world-building in Call of Duty 2 to have so much depth. You can tell they spent a lot of time thinking up back stories for each of the nations in the World War. Props to whoever came up with this stuff, feels very realistic.
April 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I have to say I did not expect the world-building in Call of Duty 2 to have so much depth. You can tell they spent a lot of time thinking up back stories for each of the nations in the World War. Props to whoever came up with this stuff, feels very realistic.
Call of Duty 1 is more fun than I expected. It makes you feel like you're shooting people. I love shooting people!
April 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Call of Duty 1 is more fun than I expected. It makes you feel like you're shooting people. I love shooting people!
I think we can all agree that my Final Fantasy franchise marathon is a lost cause at this point, so instead, starting today I will be playing through every entry in the Call Of Duty franchise.
April 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I think we can all agree that my Final Fantasy franchise marathon is a lost cause at this point, so instead, starting today I will be playing through every entry in the Call Of Duty franchise.