Something Nerdy Studios
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Something Nerdy Studios
@somethinnerdy.bsky.social
Introducing robust dynamic lighting in Former Dawn, a new Action #RPG for the NES and PC!

This is just 1 part of a fairly big update (21 pages) that we just posted on our Kickstarter page:

kickstarter.com/projects/som...

New art, music, features...check it out!

#nesdev #indiegame
May 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
What vibes do you get from this? It's the central hub of Outpost_37's main floor in Former Dawn, an upcoming sci-fi #RPG for the #NES and PC.

Last day for late pledges on the Kickstarter campaign!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/som...

#pixelart #indiegame
February 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Last 4 days for late Kickstarter pledges on Former Dawn, a new action RPG for the #NES and PC!

Project Update:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/som...

Here, check out the new "taking damage" animation for the first boss in the game.

#indiegame #pixelart
February 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
One month left for late pledges on the Kickstarter campaign for Former Dawn, and new Action #RPG for the #NES and PC!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/som...

Cartridge preorders available until February 14th, 2025.

Click URL to see the full trailer! Bluesky limits to 60s...

#indiegame #pixelart
January 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Former Dawn's Kickstarter campaign is over, and it was the most successful one ever for an NES game!

BUT IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO PLEDGE.

That's right, Late Pledges have been enabled on almost everything!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/som...

Available until 2025-02-14.

#NES #indiegame
November 15, 2024 at 7:35 PM
FORMER DAWN IS FULLY FUNDED!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/som...

It's not too late to pledge. 41 hours to go!
Late pledges will be enabled on *some* tiers/items. Final decisions pending.

Thank you for your encouragement and support. It means everything to us.

#nes #indiegame
November 12, 2024 at 10:31 PM
Less than 3 days left to help make NES game history!

Former Dawn, an Action #RPG for the #NES, is live on Kickstarter at 91% funding:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/som...

With one final push, we can get over the finish line!

Cartridges, swag, and digital all available!

#pixelart #retro
November 11, 2024 at 8:24 PM
The playable demo for Former Dawn is *OUT* for the general public!

somethingnerdy.com/downloads/

We'll update this page several times over the last week of our Kickstarter campaign:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/som...

We'll also be posting the URL for tomorrow's livestream soon.

#NES #indiegame
November 5, 2024 at 9:38 PM
-ANNOUNCEMENT-

1) The playable demo for Former Dawn goes out tomorrow morning to the general public.

2) Wednesday evening (Nov. 6th) at 9:30PM EST, we (the SNS core crew) will be hosting a livestream on YouTube and Discord! We'll demo the game and hold Q&A.

#nes #pixelart
November 4, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Think this #RPG is just another modern indie game? Perhaps a Genesis game you'd never seen before?

Think again. This is an NES game, and cartridges are available on our Kickstarter!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/som...

Former Dawn, a new RPG for the #NES / PC!

#indiegame #pixelart
October 29, 2024 at 5:33 PM
New features in Former Dawn, a new Action RPG for the #NES / PC! (Unmute!)

* Bow & arrow usable in real time combat.
* Hit select to switch weapon.
* Give and take knock-back damage.

Kickstarter campaign is LIVE: www.kickstarter.com/projects/som...

Cartridges available!
#retrogames #8bit
October 28, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Introducing Former Dawn, an upcoming #RPG for the
#NES and PC!

Kickstarter campaign is LIVE: www.kickstarter.com/projects/som...

#indiegame #8bit

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVnN...
Former Dawn Kickstarter Trailer v2
YouTube video by Something Nerdy Studios
www.youtube.com
October 26, 2024 at 8:42 PM