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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

As an indie dev, I've decided that it's okay to show a clip where I die playing my own game - especially when it's this sort of game

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Espgaluda for PS2 came with this ad for Cave's mobile games. It's a fun artifact that I haven't seen online, so I just scanned it. I see flip phone versions of their shmups Progear, ESP Ra.De., Dangun Feveron, Guwange, etc... and is that an ESP Ra.De. pinball game???

Japanese advertisement showing Cave's game Progear running on a flip phone

Japanese advertisement showing screenshots of 9 Cave games running on mobile phones

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

I played this Steam demo today and really enjoyed it. Shmup fans should check it out

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I posted an updated trailer for the game we're making, because today is Steam's bullet fest

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

I think this is the first time we've shown off this stage. The 7th planet you'll visit is... space

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Time-lapse of creating pixel art for a lava planet. Next step: animating it 😀 Art by @ronniebmemys.bsky.social for our game Prismidia #ScreenshotSaturday #gamedev #indiegame

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Here's another clip of the game we're making, Prismidia. This is stage 4 on the hardest difficulty #ScreenshotSaturday #gamedev #indiegame #shmup

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

I've decided that spring starts today. I'm not waiting until March 20. Spring is a state of mind.

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Got my third 1CC of the year - Progear (Japanese version)! I cleared the US version back in 2024, but I wanted to clear the slightly harder Japanese version. It's really not that different, but a 1CC is a 1CC youtu.be/i6tQu5j7gxs

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Progear (Arcade, JP) 1CC playthrough - Bolt/Nail

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I finally played Astro Ninja Man DX this week - cool game! I got the Switch version on sale for $2.99 (US eshop) as part of the Riki 8Bit Collection. Music by Nob Shioda (Recca), Manabu Namiki (Garegga + all the best Cave soundtracks), and more youtu.be/Rvo9FTDy4a4

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Astro Ninja Man DX (Switch) 1CC playthrough ~ 94720

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Hey, it's #ScreenshotSaturday I haven't posted one of these in a while, but here's a sneak peek at stage 5 in our bullet hell game! #gamedev #indiegame #shmup #pixelart

Screenshot of a 2D pixel art game where a spaceship is shooting at enemies over an alien landscape. The left and right sides of the image have side panels with info about score, etc.

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

This weekend we're celebrating 10 years since we adopted our little Binx! She's the boss of our household. A few months ago, she started developing neurological issues and isn't getting around as well. She's on meds, but mostly we're just keeping her happy and enjoying what time we have left 🐰

An adorable white and brown rabbit standing on a carpet

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

I haven't posted about Prismidia lately, so I just wanted to say it's going well. My day job has been busy, and this is going to be a long project for us. But we're making progress every week!

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Rumbleminze @rumbleminze.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Nintendo acknowledging that Kid Icarus exists?! it's a Thanksgiving Miracle! Now remake Uprising with modern controls!

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Rumbleminze @rumbleminze.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Here it is! Castlevania II: Enhanced Edition on the SNES! Huge shoutouts to Bizqwit for original NES hack, it make this game so much more polished and approachable. I'll drop some details in replies here; the hack is available here: mega.nz/folder/g5Jl1... or archive.org/details/cast...

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Just posted a quick update to our alpha demo that should hopefully fix issues with certain controllers (especially PS4+PS5). See the demo Itch link pinned on my profile

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

We're excited to announce the first playable demo of Prismidia! Check out the trailer below and download the alpha demo on Itch! ▶️ Demo on Itch: chaindamagegames.itch.io/prismidia-sp... #gamedev #indiegame #shmup #ScreenshotSaturday

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

We'll be sharing a playable alpha demo of Prismidia this weekend! This first demo will be on Itch, but you can wishlist on Steam ▶️ Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3595820 #gamedev #indiegame #shmup #wishlistwednesday

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Sunny @sunnysytam.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Presenting Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA, a classic shoot'em up inspired by legends past, in glorious 4K/120FPS. Wishlist now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3575710/Da… RT and spread the word :) #shmup #indiegame #SteamGames

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Hey, it's #ScreenshotSaturday I haven't posted much lately, but we're making progress on our game! #gamedev #indiegame #shmup #bullethell

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Rumbleminze @rumbleminze.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Excited to release version 1.0 of my SNES port of the NES game Life Force! A classic Konami Shoot-em-up, now with no sprite flicker, no slowdown, FIVE sick CD Quality soundtracks (courtesy of @goddamnbathead.bsky.social and Relikk), 8 palettes, difficulty selection, and optional lives adjustment!

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

We got to test our game on Steam Deck this weekend, and it works! There were a few minor issues, but now I know what to fix. ▶️ Steam link: store.steampowered.com/app/3595820 #gamedev #indiegame #shmup #bullethell

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

I've been checking out Stellavanity and just cleared Arcade difficulty. Really fun game youtu.be/YfdUiqSx2W8

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Stellavanity (PC) Arcade 1CC - Strict Rule - Type S - Rank 0

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Happy #ScreenshotSaturday! Here's a preview of the stage 1 miniboss and the side panels we're working on. There will be a variety of info panels you can choose from #gamedev #indiegame #shmup

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

The last 4 games I played. One from the 80s, two from the 90s, and one from the 00s. Rayforce is definitely my favorite from this group!

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I've been checking out Gun Frontier, a pretty cool shmup for 1990. The Saturn port has an Easy difficulty, which made it a fun way to grab a casual 1CC youtu.be/ihGxqEa-3rs

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Gun Frontier (Saturn) Easy 1CC playthrough

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

We announced our game last week, and I just wanted to say thanks for all the love! 💙 Also, I promise this account won't be 100% self promotion. I'll share what we're working on, but also other geeky things I'm into. Our 2nd account, @chaindamagegames.bsky.social will just be for promoting the game

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Here it is - the first trailer for our game! We're excited to finally show off what we've made so far. And we have a Steam page now! ▶️ Steam link: store.steampowered.com/app/3595820 #gamedev #indiegame #indiegames #shmup #ScreenshotSaturday

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

We're getting ready to post a trailer and Steam page for the shmup we're making! I think tomorrow is the big day. We also made a separate account for our business name - @chaindamagegames.bsky.social - so I'll share some stuff over there, too

Screenshot of a vertical shoot 'em up game with 2D pixel art. The player spaceship shoots upward at enemies over an alien landscape

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

I've been trying to learn Mushihimesama Futari 1.5 Maniac, but I wasn't prepared for how hard this mode is! I cleared Black Label Maniac a couple of years ago, and I thought 1.5 Maniac would be a little harder. But it's a dramatic difference! I'm having fun, but holy moly

Screenshot from the game Mushihimesama Futari. Dragons guard a castle courtyard while the player is prompted to continue after a game over

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Hey, it's #ScreenshotSaturday! Over this past week, we've been refining the scoring system and working on graphics for the second boss. There's a lot to do, but we're having fun 😊 #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #shmup

Screenshot of a vertical shoot 'em up video game. The player ship at the bottom of the image is shooting at enemies over an alien landscape.

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

What's up #ScreenshotSaturday folks? We're making progress on our shoot 'em up. Looking forward to revealing the title, trailer, and Steam page soon(ish)! #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #shmup

Video game screenshot of a vertical shoot 'em up style arcade game with 2D pixel art. The player ship is shooting at aliens over a desert landscape.

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Happy #ScreenshotSaturday! Here's a miniboss from the bullet hell shmup we're making. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to post these clips without Bluesky blurring the pixel art too much #gamedev #indiegame

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Another Cave shmup conquered - Espgaluda 2. With this, I've met my goal of 10 Cave 1CCs!

Screenshot of score ranking. The top score is 162699888 by FBS.

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

The latest additions to our collection!

Three video games on a desk: Balloon Fight (NES), Gradius 3 (SNES), and Ketsui (PS4)

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Happy #ScreenshotSaturday! I've never posted one of these before, but here's a preview of the game we're making. It's a bullet hell style shoot 'em up. More details coming soon #gamedev #indiegame #shmup

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I did the thing! 1CC in DoDonPachi DaiOuJou BL. I'll post the video later 🐝

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

So, this happened tonight. I'll get it next time.

Screenshot of the game DoDonPachi DaiOujou where the player has just died at the final boss. The word "Continue?" is on top of the final boss - a giant robotic bee. The boss's health bar at the top of the image shows about 15% health remaining.

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

I finished customizing my arcade stick today. It's a Mayflash F700 with Seimitsu parts and art from Gradius. It's really fun to play on this!

Arcade stick with a red joystick and 8 red buttons - on a black desk

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Got a new personal best in DoDonPachi DaiOuJou. I can see a pixel of the final boss at the top of the screen! Does that mean I made it to the final boss? The main problem is that I didn't get 50m to get another life. I'll have to work on that. #shmup

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

I've been playing DoDonPachi DaiOuJou lately, and I'm down to a 2CC so far. Progress!

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Kevin Minh || making vidya 🔮 @kevinmonitor.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

📢📢📢 IT'S OUT!!! 📢📢📢 STARLIT REVERIE'S DEMO IS LIVE! After a bit of delay, the game is now yours to enjoy!!! Play, dodge, lose, win, and score in (the first half/chapter? of) this score attack bullet hell #STG! Available NOW for itch dot io on Windows!!! kevinmonitor.itch.io/starlit-reve...

Demo announcement key art for TERRENUS -starlit reverie-!!!

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

I heard there's a thing where you post a random game from your collection on Saturday. So, here's Druid for the Famicom Disk System. It's a fun little adventure reminiscent of Gauntlet.

Boxed copy of the Famicom Disk System game Druid: Kyofu no Tobira

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Sorry to hear this news. I only knew about Miho Nakayama from the FDS game, but I know she had a lot of fans. And only 54! RIP

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Happy 40th birthday to Marble Madness! 🎉 I keep noticing that games I grew up with are turning 40. This year also included Pac-Land, Kung Fu, and Excitebike. Next year will be a big one with Super Mario Bros.

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fruitbatsalad @fruitbatsalad.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Today's the last day to grab Espgaluda II and DoDoPachi Resurrection on Switch before they're removed from the eshop. I recommend both! It's a shame when games like this get removed. Links: www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro... and www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...

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Espgaluda II for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site

Buy Espgaluda II and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

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