iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Drew Harley Quinn on a burst of inspiration. I absolutely love Margot Robbie’s Harley. #HarleyQuinn

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Drawing of Kōmokuten (Virūpākṣa) at Kōfuku-ji Temple. #digitalart #photoshop

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Expanded the field! Some areas are still just placeholder floors, but the overall scale is finally visible. As a small puzzle space, I’m building it with a focus on density and detail. #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Drew a fan art of Claire & Chris Redfield during a short break from game dev. Hopefully Resident Evil CODE:Veronica gets a remake one day. #digitalart #fanart #photoshop

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

It's been 100 days since I started learning Unreal Engine! It's finally starting to feel like a game. Solve puzzles by rewinding time and try to escape the mysterious back alley. #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Thank you! I'm really glad you feel that way — I put a lot of care into the atmosphere and environment.

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

I'm developing a first-person puzzle escape game, Back Alley. Implemented an early event scene! Syncing animation, sound, and UI was tough—but seeing it all come together is incredibly fun. Still a long way to go, but I'll keep going! #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

English subtitles are now supported alongside Japanese! Always fun to see how a single line changes its tone across languages. #gamedev #indiegame

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Refined the time-rewind effects. They express subtle unease when something feels off, and the release as supernatural power awakens. With light and distortion, I aimed to show reality unraveling. Visualizing abstract emotions is never easy. #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Thanks! I put a lot of effort into the environment, so I'm really glad you noticed it!

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Still a work in progress, but the time-rewind effects are finally taking shape. VFX is tough to get right, but it's so much fun! #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Thanks for noticing the details! Glad to hear that!

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

🎬 NG Scene: The locker opened... even though it was still rusted! #gamedev #indiegame

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

The full game will support English subtitles — so don't worry!

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

I implemented the "Inspect" feature! Combined with time-rewind, it finally feels like a real game. These two mechanics will be the core of the puzzle-solving experience. #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

The icon is barely visible on the timeline, haha. It should be a bit clearer in the actual game, but I'm still tweaking the visibility.

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Still working on the UI. Added a tiny micro-interaction that probably no one will notice. Don't see it? Perfect. 😏 #gamedev #indiegame

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Made a small locker-opening mechanic today. The UI is designed for immersion. Nothing fancy, but moments like this remind me why I love making games. #gamedev #indiegame

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Implemented a time-rewind mechanic to restore a broken sign. Added sparks and lighting effects — my first post showing real gameplay! #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame #ue5 #unrealengine

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Thanks! Your comments motivate me to keep going!

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Thank you for noticing the small details! I hope so too. As you said, this city is built from countless little details. I'll keep doing my best!

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Two months into learning Unreal Engine, I’m building a puzzle game set in a Japanese back alley. What once was an empty space has now grown into a small city! #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame #ue5 #unrealengine

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

I worked hard on this utility pole, but in-game it’s lost in the shadows. At least the darkness covers up my questionable wiring skills. #gamedev #indiegame #ue5 #unrealengine

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

This week I focused on props and details — here’s a small alley where key events will unfold. #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame #ue5 #unrealengine

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Getting some Yakuza-style vibes from that second floor… maybe I’ve played too much Like a Dragon. #gamedev #indiegame #ue5 #unrealengine

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Dynamic lantern glow and flicker using emissive lighting with UE5's Lumen. #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame #ue5 #unrealengine

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Developing a first-person puzzle game set in the back alleys of Japan, where you solve mysteries by rewinding time. This week I added more props and a custom LUT to boost the mood. #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame #ue5 #unrealengine

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Made my own Japanese lantern material. Created PBR textures in Substance Designer and used Dot Product in Unreal Engine for wrap-around lighting. Love those moments when tech turns into art. #gamedev #indiegame #ue5 #unrealengine

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Yep, it’s using BP Construction Script. I implemented “Add Spline Mesh Component” dynamically, based on segment count and sag variables.

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Yeah, I love that game—this project is heavily inspired by it! Thanks!

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Exactly! I panicked too, but fixed it by deleting the BP and recreating it 😅

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Made power lines with Spline today. At one point I accidentally created an infinite loop in Blueprint and thought UE would never boot again… 😅 But now with vertical and horizontal accents, the alley finally feels more alive. #gamedev #indiegame #ue5

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Hiroyuki Tanjo @htanjo.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

One month into my first Unreal Engine project. Still a long way to go, but creating a world from scratch is incredibly fun! Developing a first-person puzzle game set in a looping Japanese back alley, with time-rewind mechanics. #indiegame #gamedev #ue5