Shugo Tanaka
@shugotanaka-en.bsky.social
Game Designer / Composer. Developing "MeloMisterio -play your melody-" (@melomisterio-en.bsky.social), a musical action game where every action you take creates melodies. So-fu. JP: @shugotanaka.bsky.social
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Shugo Tanaka
@shugotanaka-en.bsky.social
· Sep 23
By having mechanics partially dictate the melody’s direction, they also influence improvisation in parts that aren’t directly tied to those mechanics.
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December 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
By having mechanics partially dictate the melody’s direction, they also influence improvisation in parts that aren’t directly tied to those mechanics.
#indiedev #gamemusic
#indiedev #gamemusic
I’m working on MeloMisterio!
I’ve been polishing older stages to match the direction I set with the newer ones.
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev
I’ve been polishing older stages to match the direction I set with the newer ones.
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev
Currently developing "MeloMisterio -play your melody-", a musical action game where your every action creates melodies!
This week, I’ve been polishing the stages I’ve made so far!
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev
This week, I’ve been polishing the stages I’ve made so far!
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev
December 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I’m working on MeloMisterio!
I’ve been polishing older stages to match the direction I set with the newer ones.
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev
I’ve been polishing older stages to match the direction I set with the newer ones.
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev
I wanted to reduce the number of buttons used, so I chose to separate the actions based on whether you tilt the left stick or not.
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Melody-playing action part 3 — Attack
It’s assigned to the top and left ABXY buttons.
Pressing the top button raises the melody, and pressing the left button lowers it.
The buttons are the same as for Dash, but you don’t tilt the left stick when attacking.
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It’s assigned to the top and left ABXY buttons.
Pressing the top button raises the melody, and pressing the left button lowers it.
The buttons are the same as for Dash, but you don’t tilt the left stick when attacking.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:03 AM
It’s fun to keep playing syncopation, but it’s a bit tricky unless the area is clear.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:30 AM
It’s fun to keep playing syncopation, but it’s a bit tricky unless the area is clear.
#gamedev #indiegame
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Also with the dash, the higher button raises the melody note, and the lower button lowers it.
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Melody-playing action part 2 — Jump
It’s assigned to the right and bottom ABXY buttons.
Pressing the right button makes the melody go up, and pressing the bottom button makes the melody go down.
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It’s assigned to the right and bottom ABXY buttons.
Pressing the right button makes the melody go up, and pressing the bottom button makes the melody go down.
#gamedev #indiegame
December 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Also with the dash, the higher button raises the melody note, and the lower button lowers it.
#indiedev
#indiedev
Melody-playing action part 1 (belatedly) — Dash
It’s assigned to the top and left ABXY buttons.
Pressing the top button makes the melody go up, and pressing the left button makes the melody go down.
#gamedev #indiegame
It’s assigned to the top and left ABXY buttons.
Pressing the top button makes the melody go up, and pressing the left button makes the melody go down.
#gamedev #indiegame
December 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
December 8, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I’m working on MeloMisterio!
Because I want to make sure it runs at 30 fps on Steam Deck.
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Because I want to make sure it runs at 30 fps on Steam Deck.
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #UE5
Currently developing "MeloMisterio -play your melody-", a musical action game where your every action creates melodies!
I'm making new stages while optimizing parts that look like they can be improved!
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev
I'm making new stages while optimizing parts that look like they can be improved!
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev
December 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
I’m working on MeloMisterio!
Because I want to make sure it runs at 30 fps on Steam Deck.
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #UE5
Because I want to make sure it runs at 30 fps on Steam Deck.
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #UE5
You need to think about how you’re going to control it before you jump, since you have to operate it before you fall.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:19 PM
You need to think about how you’re going to control it before you jump, since you have to operate it before you fall.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:45 PM
December 4, 2025 at 1:24 AM
December 1, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Improvised performance part 23 — With a sense of anticipation for the start of the stage.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I’m working on MeloMisterio!
After upgrading to UE 5.7, I ran into an issue where the BGM stopped playing, but I managed to fix it (probably).
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame
After upgrading to UE 5.7, I ran into an issue where the BGM stopped playing, but I managed to fix it (probably).
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame
Currently developing "MeloMisterio -play your melody-", a musical action game where your every action creates melodies!
As I build more stages, I’m also steadily adding new mechanics! (Also upgraded to UE 5.7.)
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #UE5
As I build more stages, I’m also steadily adding new mechanics! (Also upgraded to UE 5.7.)
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #UE5
November 29, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I’m working on MeloMisterio!
After upgrading to UE 5.7, I ran into an issue where the BGM stopped playing, but I managed to fix it (probably).
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame
After upgrading to UE 5.7, I ran into an issue where the BGM stopped playing, but I managed to fix it (probably).
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame
I used to show it as “Goal,” but I switched to a musical expression since it fits the theme better.
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#indiedev #UE5
Goal — You clear the stage when you reach this point. I used Fine and a final barline to indicate it.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:23 PM
When the checkpoint sound plays, the rhythm part drops out, so you match your timing to it.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:58 PM
When the checkpoint sound plays, the rhythm part drops out, so you match your timing to it.
#gamedev #indiegame
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November 27, 2025 at 1:03 AM
The note sounds are a counter-melody, so they first try to move opposite to your melody.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The note sounds are a counter-melody, so they first try to move opposite to your melody.
#gamedev #indiegame
#gamedev #indiegame
Improvised performance part 20 — Practicing turns (like Czerny’s Op. 299 No. 4, with no BGM).
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November 23, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I’m working on MeloMisterio!
I was working on improvements today.
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame
I was working on improvements today.
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame
Currently developing "MeloMisterio -play your melody-", a musical action game where your every action creates melodies!
I’m building stages while steadily making improvements along the way!
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame
I’m building stages while steadily making improvements along the way!
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame
November 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I’m working on MeloMisterio!
I was working on improvements today.
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame
I was working on improvements today.
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame
November 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM