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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer

@ishmaru.bsky.social
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Currently working on: Debriz - Retro Homebrew Shooter Ruby: Huntress of Vale - RWBY Fangame Synthetic Onslaught - 2D RTS/RPG linktr.ee/ishmaru

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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Adding a new large scale enemy to my Gameboy Color Homebrew Beat-em-Up! It's interesting making a complete set of animations, somehow fit within sprite limits for such a large enemy. I think it came out well! #GBStudio #Homebrew #retrogame #Gameboy
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Progress, added a new enemy type, and a dynamic HUD. Not sure how far I'm going to take this prototype, but Its shaping up real nice. :) #GBStudio #Homebrew #Gameboy #Retrogame
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I'm experimenting with a Beat-Em-Up homebrew prototype for Gameboy Color. Added various types of attack, and 3 Lanes of combat you can jump between. Still WIP Made with #GBStudio #retrogame
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Want fast paced #RWBY combat? Check out 'Ruby: Huntress of Vale' a free fanmade game! There is tons of battles to experience between 3 story chapters, arcade, and arena modes, lots of grimm, mechs, and villains to fight against! ishmaru.itch.io/rwby
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Based on some feedback for my gameboy homebrew Debriz, I added an alternate control scheme, you can select at the start. ishmaru.itch.io/debriz/devlo... #gbstudio #gameboy #retrogame #homebrew
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Added an Alternative Control Scheme
Thank you everyone for the early feedback! I know some have had difficulty with the original control scheme, so I'm experimenting with an alternative control scheme. You can select which control schem...
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Be sure to check out the public demo of my homebrew Debriz! ishmaru.itch.io/debriz #homebrew #Gameboy #gbstudio #retrogame
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Porecomesis🍉 @porecomesis.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Y'all should give this demo a go. I think it has really promising and unique ideas.
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Public demo for my homebrew RPG/Gallery Shooter game "Debriz" is released! Find it here: ishmaru.itch.io/debriz #gbstudio #gameboy #retrogame #homebrew
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Debriz by Ishmaru
Fight legions of rogue war bots, as you piece together who you are and what happened to this world.
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Animated intro for my Gameboy color homebrew "Debriz". I'm really excited about this game! :) Coming soon! #GBStudio #homebrew #Gameboy
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Dotaku -Comms Open!- @dotaku.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
An updated version of the design I had for Ruby in my old RWBY fanfic, Shadow of Remnant. It's been cancelled, restarted and put on hiatus for awhile now. Been considering reviving the idea for a bit though. What with Vol. 10 actually confirmed I have been getting the RWBY itch again. #RWBY #Art
Ruby Rose from the western anime slash web series R W B Y, pronounced Ruby. Specifically a fan redesign of the character for a fanfic series.
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
There is something beautiful about how #Bryce3D renders look inside of a Gameboy Color! From my homebrew project "Debriz" made with #GBStudio
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
I may not be anywhere close to the talent and skill of Monty Oum, but his passion into his work certainly inspired me to do something new, and I grew so much as an animator from it! Monty greatest legacy will always be all the people he inspired. Happy Birthday Monty Oum! #RWBY #MontyOum
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
I'm working on a gallery shooter / RPG hybrid for the Gameboy Color. Play as a mysterious girl who wakes up in the remains of a once vibrant city swarming with hostile robots. What happened to the city, who is she, and why are these robots out to get her? #homebrew #gameboycolor #gbstudio
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
After seeing some Gameboy cart shaped pin merch for Glitch's new show #Gameoverse by @rubberross.bsky.social I was inspired to prototype what an actual Gameboy Color game could look like. Built in #GBStudio, this short ~10 min proof of concept plays on emulators and can even actual hardware!
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Working on adding another 'Retro' game to the old arcade. This time a Psudo 3D racer. #gameboy #gbstudio
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
New antagonist reveal? Also new enemy robot :) From Debriz a #gameboy #homebrew being made with #GBStudio
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Working on adding another 'Retro' game to the old arcade. This time a Psudo 3D racer. #gameboy #gbstudio
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Remember this? I just found out by accident yesterday that it won 3rd place at that Jam. Back in December... A little more direct heads up, like a DM would have been nice, instead of an unpinned forum post after months of inactivity. I'm guessing it's far too late to claim my prize now...
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
I heard you like classic arcade games, so I put an inspired arcade game inside my homebrew GBC game! From "Debriz" Coming soon! #GBStudio #retrogame
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
I've been making a few stills for key moments in DEBRIZ a Gameboy homebrew I'm working on. These were all made using my 3D models as always, but rendered out and optimized specifically for a GBC screen. #GBStudio #GameDev
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Thank you Monty Oum for, all the epic fights, aura farming, and fun characters! Just as important is to say thank you for all the inspiration you shared with the world! Keep Moving Forward! #RWBY
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Even at 32x48 with only 4 color palate she's does her best to still look cute! There's something endearing about the tiny resolution of a gameboy screen :) #gamedev #gbstudio #retrogame
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
I'm really happy with this new mech enemy :) Sprite is pretty, and the rocket homing movement and impact feels so nice! #gbstudio #retrogames #gamedev
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Aside from being very busy with some personal stuff, I've also fallen in love with GB Studio and making gameboy roms. Even with the hardware limitations, I still sticking to my 3d rendered models as a 2D retro style. :) #gamedev #retrogames #gameboy #gbstudio
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RWBY Survivors @rwbysurvivors.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
⚔️RWBY SURVIVORS "WEAPON UPGRADE" UPDATE⚔️ This update includes permanent weapon upgrades, Neo's Roulette and new designs and animations for the UI and characters. 🧵All Details below! #RWBY #fangame #gamedev
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
If today's #Deathbattle leaves you an itch for more Ruby Rose, Why not give my free #RWBY fangame "Ruby: Huntress of Vale" a try? Play as Ruby and her closest friends in an alternate story!
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
"Ruby: Huntress of Vale" v 2.1.4 released! You can now purchase Penny as a playable character in Arcade & Vs Arena and new Wither Schnee as a combatant from the new "Extras Shop"! #RWBY #madewithfusion
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Pumpkinated-Jem @carbonated-jem.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Getting Hospitalized wasn't gonna stop me. Ruby vs Maka, my third and final pic for the fight. This art would not exist without @sunmellows.bsky.social who did the coloring on everything except the main fighters. Hope to see ya'll tomorrow. #rwby #deathbattle #souleater #crossover #vs #db #fanart
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John @meganintenbro.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
#RubyRose 's Fourth #RivalsofAether is here! Check out everything new in this Summer Update, available now!! #RWBY youtu.be/lhTHEKvZP9Y
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Ruby Rose X Rivals of Aether | Summer Update! (Fan Mod)
YouTube video by MegaNintenBro
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Play Vanguard, a psudo 3D, retro themed Mech arcade/simulator on itch! made for the #PixelCRAM game jam! Can you survive 7 minutes behind enemy lines? #MadeWithFusion Link in replies!
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Play Vanguard, a psudo 3D, retro themed Mech arcade/simulator on itch! made for the #PixelCRAM game jam! Can you survive 7 minutes behind enemy lines? #MadeWithFusion Link in replies!
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
With the exciting #RWBY v10 news! I hope that the many fan projects that were on hiatus will also spring back! Just a reminder that I'm working on a fan game / AU, will be running a new beta test (2.1.0) for a new game mode, "VS Arena", on my discord server today!
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AliAvian @aliavian.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
RWBY Volume 10 confirmed in early development by Kerry!! Yayyyy! ❤️🤍🖤💛 FNDM forever!! #RWBY
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xelwriter.bsky.social @xelwriter.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
#RWBY #GreenlightVolume10 Meet Inoko, a BG character from V3, I think #CRWBY invited people to design a fit for her & I finally have the skills. I gave her a Semblance, Aura Army & Dust weapons! She can make Aura constructs & mix them with Dust. Inspo Marshal Tianpeng/Zhu Bajie & the Zodiac Ram.
Inoko has purple dreadlocks in a bowl cut, dark skin, tusks/horns curling around from the back of her head, a puffy long sleeved jacket, armored chest plate, scarf, gauntlets, thick baggy pants and boots with Dust cannisters on her hips. Her Soul Soldiers is a sharp looking metal construct in the vague shape of a biped, with shoulder pads, battle kilt and a flate helm & it glows subtly. While Lightning, earth, metal, water, Burn and Ice Dust Swords are on the other side the picture. Inoko has purple dreadlocks in a bowl cut, dark skin, tusks/horns curling around from the back of her head, a puffy long sleeved jacket, armored chest plate, scarf, gauntlets, thick baggy pants and boots with Dust cannisters on her hips. She is bowing cockily. 

Her Soul Soldiers is a sharp looking metal construct in the vague shape of a biped, with shoulder pads, battle kilt and a flat helm & it glows subtly & each are holding Dust Swords & standing at attention. The Dust Swords are Metals, Ice, Earth, Lightning, Water & Burn, all pointed at the ground.
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Working on a new game mode for my #RWBY Fangame! Vs Arena where you can just jump straight into a fight with any combo of the game's villains. (Up to 3) Coming soon to "Ruby: Huntress of Vale"
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Happy Birthday to Monty Oum! I want to thank you for the inspiration you gave me and all the other talented creators in our fandom. You will always be missed. #RWBY
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Metroidhunter @metroidhunter.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Ruby RWBY
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Hannah Gable @itshannahgable.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Excited to announce that I got to write the opening theme for volume 7 of 'Fixing RWBY'! Huge thank you to Raymond, mixedcoffee, and Jayjaybase for bringing me on, and the biggest of shout outs to NOL for absolutely crushing the vocals (again)!! #RWBY #FixingRWBY #FRWBY youtu.be/69Peye69iDA?...
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Fixing RWBY | Volume 7 [Episode 1: Press '1' for Help]
YouTube video by Celtic Phoenix
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Released a major bug fix for my #RWBY fangame. Ruby: Huntress of Vale (v2.0.14) fixes a save/load issue causing new players to be forced to start a new game every time they returned to the main menu. You can find it on ITCH and GAMEJOLT. (Itch link below) ishmaru.itch.io/rwby
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Ruby: Huntress of Vale by Ishmaru
A 2D Beat-Em-Up game built on Clickteam Fusion 2.5.
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Miles Luna (he/him) @milesluna.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Want to take a moment to sing the praises of the fan made RWBY spinoff Dust Queen. Watched the first episode today and it completely blew me away. Such a phenomenal accomplishment. Every single aspect of this episode - writing, art, animation, camera, choreo - FANTASTIC ❤️ youtu.be/cuCHFi81UQ4?...
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Dust Queen | Chapter 1 - Growing Pains
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
NGL Its kinda fun to randomly throw characters together in a fight. :) From "Ruby: Huntress of Vale" #RWBY
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
I'm having a lot of fun making these quick Victory/Defeat animations. Reminds me of PS2/GameCube cutscenes I enjoyed so much when I was younger. It's almost making me wish I had the time to animate full episodes... #RetroGame #GameDev
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Thanks to either OBS or YT the stream ended up on a completely different link, and I had no idea. I apologize. Below is the stream. I made a very simple 'fighting' game in Fusion and talked through the code. AU talk will be another video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Vqy...
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Ruby: Huntress of Vale Behind the Scenes Live Stream (kinda)
YouTube video by DelphaDesign
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Today is the big day! In about 5 hours will stream about making a basic fangame like "Ruby: Huntress of Vale" in about an hour with Clickteam Fusion. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vihc... #RWBY #madewithfusion #gamedev
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Ruby: Huntress of Vale - Behind the Scenes Live Talk
YouTube video by DelphaDesign
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Shannon McCormick @shannonmccormick.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Hey gang! Just a little reminder that this Saturday I'll be joining a bunch of my pals for the RWBY cast livestream Q&A. It's gonna be a blast. And then right after there will be autograph signings. streamily.com/ShannonMcCor...
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Ok, the event is scheduled! Come chat about #RWBY AU's or #GameDev, while I walk through making a little fangame like Ruby: Huntress of Vale! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vihc...
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Ruby: Huntress of Vale - Behind the Scenes Live Talk
YouTube video by DelphaDesign
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
It's finally working! SynthOn going to be getting some short pre-rendered animated cut scenes that play when you win/loose a battle! Clickteam Fusion is a bit limited with traditional movie formats, so had to improv using active objects. Here are some teaser screens! #GameDev #MadeWithFusion
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Ok, the event is scheduled! Come chat about #RWBY AU's or #GameDev, while I walk through making a little fangame like Ruby: Huntress of Vale! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vihc...
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Ruby: Huntress of Vale - Behind the Scenes Live Talk
YouTube video by DelphaDesign
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Some more models I haven't shown just yet for Synthetic Onslaught. Not Sure if the Deputy will actually make it into the game, however... I was so concerned on how she looked, but didn't actually come up with a plan for how her role worked mechanically. #GameDev
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Ishmaru - Retro Game Developer @ishmaru.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Happy Weiss Schnee day! Here is some Whiterose for your TL :) #weissschnee #RWBY #whiterose
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