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When you only have 6x6/7x7 pixels and 3 frames for each wheel, it actually took me quite some time to figure out how to make a conveyor belt look right. Really got a taste of the presure NES artist had back then

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

My game is made for retro ninja game lovers. Algorithm, please find them. #retrogaming

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Weekend is the perfect ninja time. Try the DEMO. BLADE or NINJUTSU Which one? #retrogaming

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

2 DAYS! Eclipse Blade Demo coming in 2 days! Check out the first look at the trailer — it shows a lot of things I haven’t revealed before! Wishlist it on Steam, play it this weekend! :)

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: Eclipse Blade demo coming Sep. 4 on Steam and itchio

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Today, I added a new city background to make it feel more urban. It's only used in a very short section, but I still think it's worth it. #indiegame #retrogaming

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

For the upcoming Eclipse Blade demo, I am looking for 10–20 players to join a gameplay playtest. You’ll play a short Windows build and fill out a 2–3 minute feedback form with questions such as how long it took you to finish. Interested? Please DM me or email tintgamedev@gmail.com. Thank you! 🥷❣️

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Substitution Jutsu has been implemented in game. Feels pretty good so far 🥷💥🪵

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Testing a new ninja technique... Substitution Jutsu 👇

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Portal animation. Every pixel in Eclipse Blade is handcrafted ✍️

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Working on a new ninja technique... 👇

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Do you think this could work as a boss fight?

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

When you're entering the trap section with only one hit left... deep breath :(

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Today is a great day to add my retro ninja action-platformer to your steam wishlist.

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The updraft mechanic is integrated into an actual stage. It always feels good once a mechanic leaves the test room and become part of an actual level. Noice :)

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

I’ve decided (at least for now) to make the tutorial a separate scene. After a short and straightforward basic controls tutorial, players can jump straight into the actual game with the basics already in mind.

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Repost: a quiet clip from the stage Harbor. No enemies yet 👇

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Strong updrafts keep the player airborne, making it impossible to land. Jumping into one gives you extra height. It wasn't planned, but it's a fun little mechanic. Happy accidents sometimes turn into fun mechanics. It kind of reminds me of rocket jumping from Quake XD

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

I've decided to create a dedicated tutorial stage before the game begins. It'll look like this 👇 #retrogaming #pixelart

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

[Full Dialog + Intro/Outro Sys Test] After adding the dialog system, the in-game cutscene framework is now fully working. Camera movement/effects, dialog, multiple animations, timeline... a nice little tool for creating cutscenes and adding a bit of in-game storytelling. Neat.

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

[WIP] Working on the Intro/Outro cutscene framework for encounters: camera movement, multiple animations, and other little tools for in-game storytelling. Eclipse Blade won't be a story-heavy game, but having a cutscene system is a "why not?" feature. #retrogaming #gamedev

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Repost: this is how I improved the enemy's visuals from the prototype #pixelart

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Three words for my indie game: JUMP KATANA NINJUTSU

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

In Eclipse Blade, every ninjutsu is built for a reason #retrogaming

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Eclipse Blade A retro ninja action-platformer inspired by the NES era. ⚔️ Katana 🥷 Ninjutsu 🕹️ Challenging action-platforming Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4567120/...

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Clip of testing the new enemy. This spiked shield enemy blocks almost all damage from the front, but can be easily killed from behind. #retrogaming

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Working on a new Spiked Shield Trooper enemy under orders to block the ninja’s path #pixelart #retrogaming

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

The port stage is slowly coming together. Cargo cranes, shipping containers, industrial platforms, and heavy machinery are helping bring the harbor to life. WIP #retrogaming #pixelart

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Eclipse Blade - PLAY THE DEMO @tztzdev.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

I am making a retro ninja game. Here's how it looks: #retrogaming

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