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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 1h

Released my first game today. Came home to a cake with The Blessed Fool logo, made by my wife. Should ship games more often. #pixelart #gamedev #gaming #indiegame

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 5h

My wife played The Blessed Fool yesterday. When she finished, she said only one thing: "It felt like lancing an abscess." In a good way. The game is out now on Steam. I hope this story stays with you🎉 store.steampowered.com/app/3396560?... #indiegame #pixelart #pointandclick #horrorgame

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

One week left until The Blessed Fool is released. I'm so glad I finally finished this project — it took me 2 years. Two feelings are boiling inside me: joy and shame. Below is a short story of how these two years went, and why shame outweighs joy in me🧵 #pixelart #gamedev #gaming #indiegame

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who played The Blessed Fool demo during Steam Next Fest🎉 Your feedback, bug reports, and comments helped a lot. I’ve already fixed several reported issues and will keep improving the game before release. The Blessed Fool releases September 30, 2026. #pixelart #indiegame

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The Blessed Fool is participating in Steam Next Fest (June 15–22). If you enjoy atmospheric games and pixel art, give the demo a try. Found a bug or have feedback? Feel free to message me. If you enjoy the demo, please Wishlist the game! store.steampowered.com/app/3396560/...

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The demo version of The Blessed Fool is finally out🥳 Don’t forget to add the game to your wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3396560/... And please, if you want to share your thoughts or report a bug, feel free to message me. #pixel #pixelart #gamedev #GodotEngine #gaming #indiegame

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The Blessed Fool on Steam

The blessed fool arrives in a strange city consumed by fear and violence to save its people from a new regime. But do they even want to be saved? Immerse yourself in a world where every step is a chal...

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Over the past two weeks, I’ve been polishing the demo for my main game while also continuing work on my card game. And today, my project officially passed Steam moderation — which means I’m now confirmed to take part in the June 2026 Steam Next Fest🎉 #gamedev #GodotEngine #gaming #indiegame

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

This May Saturday, I felt a strong urge to sit down and write about the work I’ve done this week. I dedicated the entire week to my second game — Aces Up Magic. I added background music, fixed bugs, and, most importantly, implemented two animations🧵 #SaturdayDevlog #indiegame

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Hello everyone! A quick reminder — I’ve started a new series: #SaturdayDevlog. Every Saturday I share what I’ve been working on throughout the week🔽 #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #GameDesign #indiegame

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

This week, I returned to working on my game Aces Up Magic, as my artist is creating new assets. What remains now is to refine the sound design and polish the UI elements. #SaturdayDevlog #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #GameDesign #indiegame

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

My Saturday morning doesn’t start with coffee, but with writing a post for my regular #SaturdayDevlog series🔽 #pixel #pixelartist #pixelart #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #GameDesign #indiegame #pointandclick

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Today, as usual, it’s time for #SaturdayDevlog. But this week I don’t have much to show—just two completed locations—because on April 1st I celebrated my 30th birthday.

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

It’s been over a month since I started a new series — #SaturdayDevlog — where I post every Saturday about the progress of my game🔽 #pixel #pixelartist #pixelart #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #GameDesign #indiegame #pointandclick

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Hello, Saturday. And with it — our regular segment: #SaturdayDevlog This week I’ve almost finished working on the pause menu. I added language switching, volume control, and screen mode settings🔽 #pixel #pixelartist #pixelart #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #GameDesign #indiegame #pointandclick

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Hello everyone! Another Saturday is at my doorstep, which means it’s time for a new #SaturdayDevlog 🔽 #pixelart #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #indiegame

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Saturday, friends — time for #SaturdayDevlog This week was quite productive. I assembled almost three more locations. Now comes the hardest part: polishing. In my experience, fixing small, subtle bugs is the most exhausting kind of work🔽 #pixelart #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #indiegame

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Saturday again. Ever since I started my #SaturdayDevlog, Saturdays somehow feel more frequent🔽 #pixelart #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #indiegame

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Saturday returns! I take a moment to account for the week’s small but stubborn work. #SaturdayDevlog The next cutscene now stands close to completion. Only a few frailties remain — minor bugs and sprites awaiting their proper form. #pixelart #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #indiegame

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Hello everyone! It’s time to continue the #SaturdayDevlog. This week I implemented two core systems: the Event System and the Cutscene System🔽 #pixelart #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #indiegame

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

I recently learned that the developers of Factorio used to publish a post every Friday about the work they had done during the week. I really loved this idea — it creates an extra layer of responsibility, both to other people and to yourself. #pixelart #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #indiegame

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

I’m ready to share the main menu image of the game. At first glance, it’s just a background for the main menu — but the artist worked on it for almost a month. What do you think? #pixel #pixelartist #pixelart #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #GameDesign #indiegame #pointandclick #VideoGames

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

I've been learning Godot for over a year, and my most productive period was from September to November. On my mentor’s advice, I switched from GDScript to C#. Here is my learning project: a simple Aces Up solitaire. #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #GameDesign #indiegame

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

I've been making a game for over a year and have gone through six programmers. The last one did most of the work, then left. I've had enough. From now on, I'm coding it myself. I'll share my progress and setbacks here🔽

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

The trailer has finally been released. The next step is the game's launch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z29N... Add the game to your Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3396560/... #pixel #pixelartist #pixelart #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #GameDesign #indiegame #pointandclick #VideoGames

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The Blessed Fool - Trailerr

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

I want to share album that forever changed my life. This music taught me to look at things and life from an entirely different perspective. I recommend it to everyone who seeks in art not just entertainment, but unvarnished truth, even if it’s bitter at times. open.spotify.com/album/6nIafA...

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Sofia Gubaidulina: Seven Words, Rubaiyat, Vivente - Non Vivente

Sofia Gubaidulina · Compilation · 2016 · 9 songs

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Every person has music that profoundly shaped their worldview, nurtured them, and brought clarity to their life. There are many such artists, of course, but I’ll start with Yegor Letov: open.spotify.com/track/3DM3hu... What music has influenced you the most?

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Простор открыт

Егор и Опизденевшие · Сто лет одиночества · Song · 1992

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Ready to show the new reworked location. On the left is the old location, on the right is the new location. Which one do you prefer? #pixel #pixelart #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #GameDesign #indiegame #pointandclick #VideoGames

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

I watched Sergei Parajanov’s "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors" for the first time and am utterly stunned, above all by how deeply he delved into Ukrainian folklore. Every frame radiates his effort to grasp the essence of the Ukrainian people, weaving a magnificent synergy between visuals and music.

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Here’s another part of the location we’ve redesigned. Which one do you prefer? This is the new version, below you are the old one. (1/2) #pixel #pixelart #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #GameDesign #indiegame #pointandclick #VideoGames

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

My favorite way to relax is a walk. I cross the whole city to reach what I believe is “the best place on earth.” I can sit there for hours, listening to music, sorting out my thoughts, and simply enjoying life. Everyone should have a place where they can feel at one with nature.

This is a very old abandoned fountain. The photo was taken in September 2024.

A magical forest. I always have the feeling that if you go in there, you will find yourself in a fairyland.

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

We have reworked the characters of "The Three Volkhvs". What do you think? This is the new version, below you are the old one. (1/2) #pixel #pixelart #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #GameDesign #indiegame #pointandclick #VideoGames

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

We’ve reworked the character Bell-ringer. Which version do you like better? This is the new version, below you are the old one. (1/2) #pixel #pixelartist #pixelart #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #GameDesign #indiegame #pointandclick #VideoGames

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

The new right side of the location is almost ready. Which option do you think is better: the old one or the new one? #pixel #pixelartist #pixelart #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #GameDesign #indiegame #pointandclick #VideoGames

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

We have started reworking the first location. The new version is not yet finished. What do you think, which one is better—the old version or the new one? #pixel #pixelartist #pixelart #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #GameDesign #indiegame #pointandclick #VideoGames

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I’m amazed at how David Lynch conveyed human loneliness in S3E13. The final shot—Ed standing alone at his gas station—is pure genius. Such simple imagery, yet so powerful. In that moment, I felt completely connected to him. #davidlynch #twinpeaks #movie

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Due to the passing of David Lynch, I decided to rewatch Twin Peaks. I am still fascinated by the character Albert Rosenfield and his great words, which embody the power of love:🔽 #davidlynch #twinpeaks

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Started drawing a logo for my game. I’m working out the composition. What do you think? #pixel #pixelartist #pixelart #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #GameDesign #indiegame #pointandclick

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

It seems to me that game developers don’t talk much about movies. Yet, they are a fantastic source of inspiration for creating games. Do you have any movies that inspired you to make a game? I’ll start🔽 #IndieGames #IndieGamesDev

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

I choose music for this place. What do you think of the atmosphere this song creates? #pixel #pixelartist #pixelart #gamedev #2D #GodotEngine #gaming #GameDesign #indiegame #pointandclick

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

I decided to study Python to tighten up my basic programming knowledge. Because it can be hard for me to work in the Godot. I chose an interesting course from MOOC: programming-23.mooc.fi Do you think it's the right decision? #python #GodotEngine #indiegame

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

I've been hearing about the amazing soundtrack in Tarantino's movies my whole life. And it's true. But have you ever heard the music from "Only Lovers Left Alive"? It's amazing. open.spotify.com/album/4zPFzm...

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Only Lovers Left Alive (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

SQÜRL · Album · 2021 · 14 songs

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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

In July, I started making a new game. Before the new year, I decided to do a small project called "The Blessed Fool". The ideological instigator is the wonderful "The Last Door", which I love first of all for its amazing direction👁️ #pixel #indiegame #gamedev #2D #gaming #GameDesign #pointandclick

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