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Alan - Fool’s Metal

@alanpickled.bsky.social
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New Zealand indie game dev. Making the game Fool’s Metal, a cartoony platformer where you smash your way through destructible levels. store.steampowered.com/app/4523390/…

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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 3h
Don't wanna promise too much modesty, that may need to be limited to the sequel
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 4h
Feedback heard. I've redesigned the main character's clothing to be more modest.
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
What…really
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
It's becoming a game about kicking things, isn't it... #gamemaker #gamedev #indiegames
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Totally didn’t even know that existed until right now
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Yea I don't mind scrapping things. it's part of the process, despite it feeling wasteful
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I threw away last week's biome and replaced it with a new palette and new sprites. Honestly, it seems throwing away things I've made is like half the process... #gamemaker #gamedev #indiegames
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Something about great bulk brings great responsibility
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Could there be a way to bounce the block upwards temporarily if there’s nothing on top of it?
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
If you can see it, you can very much destroy it #gamemaker #gamedev #indiegames
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
dropped a new funky Fool's Metal trailer (the game with the big guy destroying entire levels with his overwhelming presence) #gamemaker #gamedev #indiegames
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Playing around with a new biome with a new palette. Keeping all the same destruction of course. #gamemaker #gamedev #indiegames
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Don’t tempt Tim Sweeney, he’ll do it
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Keep it ofc. And you've got 2 projects going, so can always switch to the other for a bit.
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Time for some new explosions art #gamemaker #gamedev #indiegames #pixelart
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Those VFX are beautiful
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Absolute semi-controlled chaos
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Thanks, that’s the goal at least
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Been working to make sure everything interacts with absolutely everything. #gamemaker #gamedev #indiegames
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Making games is all about combining one stupid idea that shouldn't work with another stupid idea that shouldn't work. Point in case. #screenshotsaturday #indiegame #gamedev
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Incredible
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
What about not customisable, but chubby nonetheless…
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
That would meaning making Nazis exist in the game’s canon.
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Any more mechanics I should steal from Raiders of the Lost Ark? #gamemaker #gamedev #indiegames
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Yep, the lava in my game is exactly that edge case. Framerate is flawless until the level is covered with lava, then I may as well be playing Skyrim on PS3.
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Those fire visuals are amazing....damn
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Thanks, I really appreciate that. Development progress can feel slow on my end, so it’s really cool to hear that.
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
I’d been trying to make them seem really heavy, but I think you’re right. They’re a fairly new addition to the game so I’ll keep tinkering around with them for a while / will give your height based topple-speed suggestion a try.
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Definitely an inspo for me. I kinda think of it as Broforce meets Spelunky meets Crash Bandicoot
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
I’ve been working on Fool’s Metal for nearly a year. More info and more destruction on the Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/4523390/...
store.steampowered.com
Fool's Metal on Steam
Fool's Metal is a destruction-driven 2D platformer where every jump breaks the ground beneath you. Dig and slam your way through volatile hand-crafted levels. Mine, kick and destroy everything in your...
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
It's a lot of fun to play with/design with, but it opens up just as many design challenges too.
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Experimented with new attack animations this week. #gamemaker #gamedev #indiegames
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
I can't even wrap my head around how this works.
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Enough destruction for one week. #gamemaker #indiegame #gamedev
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Hey thanks. The game is called Fool’s Metal. More info is on the Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/4523390/...
store.steampowered.com
Fool's Metal on Steam
Fool's Metal is a destruction-driven 2D platformer where every jump breaks the ground beneath you. Dig and slam your way through volatile hand-crafted levels, with multiple ways to complete each level...
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
This whole "domino" mechanic thing has really made making levels fun again. #gamemaker #indiegame #gamedev
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
That’s like, the perfect description of it.
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
What if I told you that dirt blocks are that item?
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Maybe something I should add as an accessibility feature.
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
I didn’t expect this clip to take off 😬. If the game looks cool to you please check it out and wishlist Fool’s Metal on Steam. It means the world to me. store.steampowered.com/app/4523390/...
store.steampowered.com
Fool's Metal on Steam
Fool's Metal is a destruction-driven 2D platformer where every jump breaks the ground beneath you. Dig and slam your way through volatile hand-crafted levels, with multiple ways to complete each level...
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
GameMaker
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Been toying with a new “domino” mechanic. At least that’s what I’m calling it for now. #gamemaker #gamedev #indiegames
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Imagine this …but like with Crash Bandicoot music. That’s the vibe I’m going for. #gamedev #gamemaker
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
A humble first attempt at a trailer for my big fella break things game Fool’s Metal. Will keep iterating constantly over time and always in search of feedback. #gamedev #gamemaker #screenshotsaturday
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Toying with unconventional environment manipulation stuff in Fool’s Metal. Players always understand they can break/explode anything, harder to wrap head around hooking and moving things around. #GameMaker #GameDev
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Saved this image for reference when I attempt it
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
I’m trying to even imagine how diagonal tiles would be drawn in this pseudo 3d perspective and it’s hurting my head already (and this is well before any math)
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
At this point all blocks, but now you’ve given me something to think about
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Was starting to feel a bit creatively tired working on Fool's Metal so I decided to try make things that are just silly and fun for a bit. So now, you can turn into boulder. #GameMaker #GameDev
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Alan - Fool’s Metal @alanpickled.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Lots of incremental games driving it I’d hazard to guess?
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