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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD

@alexod.bsky.social
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Creator of Austerity X • Game Developer • Software Engineer in video streaming • Horror fanatic • Wolves fan • Business Inquiries: formidogames@gmail.com store.steampowered.com/app/4397240/… alexodonnell.co.uk

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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
There's an AI pixel art tool for Aseprite going round and it's made me rather sad. For the record I won't be using it, making the maps as well as the environments for the maps is one of my favourite parts of gamedev. Also I will continue using Blender for my sprites. 🙏
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
They also hit you if you get knocked down so stay on your feet! 🏃‍♀️🧟🧟‍♀️
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Been working on new grab attacks for the enemies. Like any survival horror they can grab and bite you, mash gauge appears, hit buttons to escape before you take too much damage. #gamedev #pixelart #indiegames
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Wishlist on Steam here! store.steampowered.com/app/4397240/...
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Austerity X on Steam
It's election season in the UK. Justine visits Barmford to ask the cross-obsessed locals who they're voting for in this classic survival horror. Find rabbit holes and uncover scandals as you unveil th...
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
A small town where something ain't right (UK edition 🇬🇧). Featuring new spooks, new menus, new dialogue UI and an entirely new combat system. 🧟 #screenshotsaturday #gaming #horrorgaming #gamedev
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I went to York. 🏰
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Gave @Talegamesnews 's Faeland a go last week and it's pretty good so far. Keep up the good work!
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
You can tell when you've really enjoyed something when it's popping into your head randomly long after finishing it. It's been bits and pieces from Hollow Knight and Nirvana the Movie lately.
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Into the Flatrooms... #ScreenshotSaturday #survivalhorror #gamedev
Gameplay screenshot of Austerity X. Showing a female character standing in a messy corridor, with a man hiding in the shadows.
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
I like how the Switzerland manager is every Hideo Kojima character at once.
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Forgive me if productivity on the game is slow this week, 29.8c + 64% humidity last night. This is what I am sleeping through. 🙃
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
From Blender to Aseprite to in game sprites. 🔨 Completed a big overhaul of my main character model recently, all new animations that go in 8 directions. With unique animation sets per weapon. Will be upgrading the enemies soon! 👻 #ScreenshotSaturday #gamedev
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Also shoutout to this tutorial as well. Hip / Pelvis movement is a pain in the arse and this video was a god send. God bless this man. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx2L...
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The QUICKEST way to RIG your Characters! Blender 3D Tutorial
YouTube video by Lewis Animation
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Quick #gamedev update, had some issues surrounding my armature and meshes and I'm having to redo them again + over 2000 frames of animation. The woes of being a Blender rookie. It's annoying how a slight armature change can break every animation. Snippet of the new mesh:
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Has an indie game done "Death Stranding but it's Uber Eats" yet.
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Fun weekend and I met Agent Scully. 🛸👽
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Question regarding vertical video marketing. I want to show off my new inventory / dialogue menus at some point, but they're built for widescreen and look ass in vertical video format. Any workarounds or suggestions? #gamedev
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
In Austerity X, explore a UK town's decline during the day. And witness an even uglier side to it at night. #screenshotsaturday #indiehorror
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Strokes tickets, comebacks for Boards of Canada and Massive Attack. Huge day for music. 🔥
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
One issue I've been plagued with is that the rate of ideas I come up with for games greatly outweighs how fast I can work. Its fine for the most part as I look back on most ideas after a month and they look like shit but occasionally I fixate on one idea and its agonizing...
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Morning! Quick #gamedev update! Past month I've: -Done a huge refactoring job of 5+ year old code, improved render speed + memory usage massively -Scrapped my homemade menu code for @MonoGameTeam Gum API Getting my house in order to prepare the demo! #solodevsurvivor #indiegame
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
I beat the Resident Evil 3 remake and it made me sad. (Derogatory).
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
So whose gonna be the first to make an ARG / Creepypasta about Metaverse worlds shutting down. bsky.app/profile/more...
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Petition for Capcom to start adding Night Springs style DLC to Resident Evil. 📺
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Finished Alan Wake 2. Phenomenal game overall. The environments and exploring the Dark Place as Alan Wake is where the game is at its best. Every bit of graffiti or sign having something to say. It's a bit spectacle over substance at times but the spectacle is insanely peak. Stellar writing as well.
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
We've hit 200 wishlists on #AusterityX ! Thank you all for your support! 🫡 #screenshotsaturday #indiegame #gamedev
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Makes me feel old. Still got my original copies. 😭 bsky.app/profile/sere...
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Wishlist on Steam : store.steampowered.com/app/4397240/...
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Austerity X on Steam
It's election season in the UK. Justine visits Barmford to ask the cross-obsessed locals who they're voting for in this classic survival horror. Find rabbit holes and uncover scandals as you unveil th...
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Thank you to: @leafcuts for the trailer music @_hollowmoon_ logos and branding Follow for more updates! #BuiltWithMonoGame #horror #indiedev #indiehorror
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Austerity X is a solo developer self funded project, and has been in part time development for about 5 years now. Although I will have future announcements regarding the soundtrack soon!
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Plan ahead and fast forward time using your notebook calendar. Pick when to explore, meet up with contacts or begin an investigation. Strange horrors and monsters lurk the streets at night, so be sure to lock your door...
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Like most traditional survival horrors, the UI is kept to a minimum. With your health bar represented by your battery life. Nothing worse than running out of phone charge in the UK....
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Save the game by making a brew. That's right any kettle you find in the game acts as a save point.
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Featuring an open world to explore with a day night cycle + calendar system, build social connections with locals who turn into contacts that aid your journey, find clues that lead to rabbit holes, which are large scale investigations which act as horrific dungeon crawls.
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
It's election season in the UK. Justine visits Barmford to ask the cross-obsessed locals who they're voting for in this classic survival horror. Find rabbit holes and uncover scandals as you unveil the gruesome reality behind Michael Hallow's 30 year reign as mayor, before the calendar runs out.
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Full Trailer : www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oepq...
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Austerity X – Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Formido Games (AlexOD)
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
GAME ANNOUNCEMENT! Austerity X is an indie survival horror set in Barmford, a rough British town obsessed with crosses which is under the thumb of a corrupt mayor 30 years into his reign. Full trailer and Steam links below, shares appreciated! #gamedev #screenshotsaturday #indiegame
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Iron Lung was decent 👍 kinda wish the FNAF movie was paced like this (more focus on dramatising the gameplay over the hidden lore).
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
The search functionality is infinitely better, give backloggd a few letters and it has the general gist of the game you're looking for. Meanwhile Letterboxd requires a full name and sometimes year, even then it will still give you some random internet series from the 2000s.
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
One of the reasons AI humour is so cringe is that it gives off the same energy as your friend doing the whole "I had a crazy dream last night" shtick.
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Clocking off work/social media for the remainder of 2025. Thank you to friends & family for being awesome. Exciting #gamedev announcements coming in January. Stay tuned.🫡
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
TL:DR: There's a fine line between doom scrolling endlessly and being ignorant. It's important to accurately curate your feeds and what is being served up to you but it is indeed exhausting.
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
I have made an attempt to stay "in-the-loop" with important news by downloading a few apps (Reuters, FT, AJ) even some local papers. And while it's been ok so far I really don't need to be pinged at 7am about some fella being stabbed from round the corner from me.
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Trouble with YouTube is most of the slop doesn't have a defined genre to combat. It really is an influx of "the X situation is crazy", "video essay that is just plot summary" , "misinformed person reacts to" tubers. There are good content creators out there who drown amidst these
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Past few weeks I've began actively trying to combat slop social media feeds. I've noticed: -Following tab is way more peaceful than For You -Instagram is purely Ads these days -Youtube algo is screwed -Most news is news not worth knowing -Anger is the driving force of engagement
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Had a Fire Emblem itch so attempted Awakening on lunatic and I couldn't even get passed Chapter 1. 😭 Wdym the "ruffians" have two mages with Elwind and Elthunder and every axe fella two shots Chrom.
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
#ForTheLoveOfHorror was very fun 🎃👻
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
For the rest of my #gamedev endeavors i'm gonna need Blender to never make me Weight Paint ever again.
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(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
A few horror/spooky movie recommendations for ol' spooky month. 🫡👻
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