Under the Island is a 2D action RPG. Explore the vast world, solve tricky puzzles and fight terrible monsters.
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Our first major trailer just premiered at the Guerrilla Collective! We've poured so much work into our little Alundra & Gravity Falls inspired game over the past 6 years.
If you like what you see, it'd mean the world to us if you wishlisted the game! Find it linked below!
The indie game I'm making and 3 of the inspirations behind it.
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It's tough to narrow it down outside of Tactics Ogre & Final Fantasy Tactics.
It's tied with Shining Force, Vandal Hearts, Disgaea, Makai Kingdom, Jeanne D'arc, Fire Emblem, FFTA, FFTA2, TO:KoL etc.
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Hello, friends! Today, I'm excited to share a video update of the town area I've been working on. 🏙️✨ Based on your valuable feedback, I've added some fantastic new details (little chics e.g.). Let me know your thoughts!
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Hey friends! Just wanted to share that I've updated my Steam page with some new screenshots. I'm really excited about how they turned out and would love to hear your thoughts. Check them out and let me know what you think! 🎮
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We're excited to announce that our first major content reveal and trailer for Under The Island will be at the Top Hat Studios showcase, part of the Guerrilla Collective, on June 6th at 10 AM Pacific Time. Don't miss it!
Check out this gameplay snippet of the swamp area nestled in the heart of the forest! While I'm happy with the progress so far, I'd love to add some more enemy variety. Any suggestions for swamp-dwelling foes?
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A while ago, I got some feedback on the town hall🏦.
One person was afraid of it because it had no door, just a dark, shadowy entrance🙀.
So, I fixed that.
Now the dark shadows are hidden behind a door.
How do you like it?
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Hi Friends,
you may already know this section from one of my last posts but here you can see again how much has really changed there. Everything a bit more organic. But I think the wall tileset can still be improved a bit.
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This week, I added some new NPCs, including a young guy who devours ramen and a farmer with her watering can. The entire area now feels much livelier. What do you think?
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Last time, it was noted that the Townhall looked a bit empty from the outside. That's why my task this week was to spruce it up. What do you think of the result? still any ideas on how to improve it even further? 🌟
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After 5 or 6 years of development, I'm thrilled to finally have integrated analog acceleration and movement! Now you can move in all directions, making movement much more precise. Do you prefer playing with the D-pad or analog sticks?
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I recently programmed a cool grass shader and added some flowers too 🌾
I'm pretty happy with how it turned out!
Do you like these kinds of details? Do you think they help you to enjoy the game world more?
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A long time ago, I shared a glimpse of the Pause Menu of Under the Island. Since then, I’ve refined it a lot, and now I want to show you the latest version.
Do you like it? Whats your Favorite RPG Menu?
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I have decided to schedule one day per week for polishing. I will revise old areas or animations that I don't quite like yet. This time the forest, in the new version it looks much deeper and more atmospheric (old version 2020)
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Don't miss the Guerrilla Collective showcase today! Join us to watch the premiere of our first trailer. The Top Hat section starts at 12 PM Pacific Time. Tune in!
🌿 This week's polishing time was dedicated to perfecting the first room of my debut dungeon (depends on your chosen path). Any creative suggestions for a greenhouse dungeon theme? Share your ideas! 🌱
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I've been able to polish a few things over the past few days, including the combat effects. I might post a little before-and-after video soon.
Do you have any ideas on how to make the combat even juicier? ⚔️
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Thank you for all the constructive feedback on the combat effects over the past few days! I'm already testing some of your suggestions.
In the meantime, here's a comparison video of the battles. What do you think of the differences?
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Hi Friends! Recently, I teased the day and night feature, now I have a little video to share with you. There is an item that you can use to pass the time - can you guess what it is (look close)?
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Thank you everybody for your kind & enthusiastic posts about Under The Island! It was great to finally officially reveal it to all of you in our publisher's showcase.
We'll have much more to share of the game in the coming months, so stay tuned and give it a wishlist!
Remember that cave I shared with you? I think with sound and motion it's a lot cooler, so here is a little video snippet of it. What do you think? I'm curious to know your thoughts! The chest content stays secret🤐
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I received great feedback on the latest battle videos here. I was able to incorporate some of it, but other suggestions didn't fit as well after trying them out. How do you like the battles?
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In the past few days, I've added this sweet little wooden house to the village. Access is still not granted at the beginning.
If you could open the door to this wooden house, what surprise would you expect behind it? Share your imagination! 🚪
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Can't have a good RPG without a trip to the sewer! 🐀 But fear not, no rat-slaying required here! What mysteries lie beneath Koala Village? Share your sewer exploration predictions below 😁!
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Hey friends! 👋 I've made some major improvements to a part of 🐨 Koala Village recently, and I'm very happy with the results. What are your thoughts on the changes? Any suggestions or ideas to further enhance it? I'm all ears! 🙏
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Do you prefer forest or desert areas in games? And why do you prefer forest areas :D?
Under the Island has has quite a variance in vegetation in the different desert regions, which makes it less dreary (here it's cacti).
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In Under the Island, there are many diverse biomes, including the frosty mountains. Here, dangers range from icy waters to sneaky Ice Squirrels hurling pine cones. Do you have any cool ideas for snow areas in a game like this?
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I just wanted to show off my new polished bomb spin animation, but rest assured:
No animals were harmed during the development of Under the Island!!! 🐾💣
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Since the shrine of the wind god has an important role at the beginning of the game, I revised it. The islanders bring him the most beautiful shells as an offering. Once the god is appeased, the storms around the island subside.
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🌴 Experience the tranquil beauty of the beach in motion, complete with soothing palm animations and a delightful soundtrack. I've also made some subtle enhancements like varying palm trees. Dreaming of a vacation here? Share your thoughts! 🌴
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Hi Friends!
Here is a battle comparison old vs new.
The basic attack has improved from a direct approach to a fluid chain attack that propels you forward while attacking. It feels much better now. What do you think?
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🌟Time for a progress update! The first dungeon I crafted for the game is a few years old. Check out the transformation – it's like a whole new world! What do you think of the evolution?
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In the world of Under the Islands, the key design principle is "Explore and Discover". Recently, I learned a valuable lesson.
I had planned to create a small side task where players would collect trash on the beach. (1/5)
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I record my pixel process and create a speed painting. It turned out to be more challenging than expected (capturing and editing). Watch until the end to see it in the game. The area is called Moray Cliffs - what can players expect there?
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, right? Here's a progress comparison of the lovely wooden house I shared last week. I'm quite happy how the village is evolving. what do you think of the changes?
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Here is how I reworked that simple treasure cave (It's essentially a new room 😁).
Took your feedback to heart and even added transparency to the waterfalls. Still working on some minor tweaks based on your suggestions. Hope you enjoy the changes!?
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Hi friends 👋, Last week I made a little vacation in the countryside, so now there is a screenshot in the post. I have reworked Nia's room. Do you like it? What kind of person do you think Nia is when you only see her room?
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Did you know that the music of Under the Island is composed by Miyoko Takaoka (Terranigma), Edward Marianukroh (Chained Echoes), and Robert Kilpatrick (Born of Bread)? Our illustrations/concepts are done by Simone Grünewald (Art Director Deponia series).
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Here are the progress screenis from one of my last posts.
+new room tileset,
+added more assets
+the letter logo above the counter has more flavor.
+windows draw lights and particles
Do you have any ideas for what players could do here?
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I love these landscape snapshots. I just hope Twitter won't destroy them with it's compression. This area is west of Koala Village and leads to the island's harbor.
Do you like it?
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Previously, the Post Office and Mayor's Office shared a room, which appeared quite cluttered. Now, each has their own space, allowing for more attention to detail. What do you think of the Mayor's Office?
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The tree house was also a result of my weekly polishing day and here is the comparison ✨. Did the touch-up make a difference, or was it fine as it was? Share your thoughts!
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The game I make and its best summer vacation spots. Would you come for a holiday? 🌴 Remember to be good tourists and keep the beaches clean! 🏖️✨
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Hey friends! Check out the transformation of this interior. This is where the Heartcoin dude resides, a true fitness guru obsessed with collecting Heartcoins. Bring him some for an empowering workout. Whats your favorite change?
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Exciting update on our game's beach area 🏖️! Spent time enhancing the scenery with new assets, refining existing ones, and giving the layout a solid upgrade. Loving the transformation - what's your take on these changes?
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Finally got a moment to share again! This farm lake has transformed over 4-5 years with upgrades here and there (Click image for full screen). What are your thoughts on the transformation? Drop your comments below!
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Three days ago, we reached 5,000 followers! Before I could post about it, we lost a few... then we hit 5,000 again. Now, before this changes again (don't unfollow 😉), I can share this beautiful artwork
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prepared for you. Thank you all for being part of this journey!
Hey there, fellow raccoon fans🦝! I used this weeks polish time to improve this little home.
Can you guess what the job of this cute raccoon NPC is? Wrong answers only!
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This week I made some significant changes to this old cave room. The new version turned out to be too big for a single screenshot, so I've shared it across 3. What do you think of it? Any suggestions to make it even better?
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Remember that straw house I posted a while back? Here's a sneak peek inside one of its cozy rooms! I'm very happy with the progress, what do you think about it? 🌿
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A while ago
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began crafting a series of action scenes for 'Under the Island,' and this one is really great! 🎨💥 What are your thoughts? Where do you imagine this epic scene taking place? Share your ideas!
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I can also recommend Game Maker Studio. For 2D games it's fantastic. easy to learn and comes with a lot of handy functionality out of the box :). There are also tons of successful games which are made with GMS. Some examples: Undertale, Chicory, Hyper Light Drifter, Hotline Miami
We finally have a Trailer and a Steampage!
It's been a while since we posted the last time, we've been hard at work.
Take a look and add it to your wishlist :)
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Today, I found these three almost perfect issues in my mailbox. For my international followers: This is the European counterpart to Nintendo Power. It's simply delightful to indulge in nostalgia through these magazines.
Do you have beautiful memories of old video game magazines?
If you like 3D platformer just a little bit, you should check out Frogun Encore. You can feel the love Molegato put into this in every scene of this trailer :).
Frogun Encore is finally out on PC! 🐸2⃣
It'll be out on consoles in about an hour, too! ⏰
Hope you enjoy this sequel full of new moves and challenges!
Make sure to leave a positive review to help the game's launch if you like it! 💚