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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 1d

That makes sense! Come to think of it, I don’t believe I saw the bug report popup that time. :)

Norwigi @abrevik.net · 1d

Played around a bit! Rymdkapsel got stuck on this screen on first launch, but worked when relaunching. Couldn’t reproduce, so might just be testflight doing testflight things?

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 1d

I did actually set up a #Discord for Confoxing and Soulfused a little while back. I just... never told anyone 😬

I'm really not that good at this "Sell your game!" thing 😅

But if you want to join here it is: discord.gg/aYmNGbUjUT
Oh, and go play the demo: s.team/a/3919240/

#GameDev #IndieGame

Soulfused on Steam

Soulfused is a modern take on the classic text adventures from the early days of computer gaming. Dive into a dystopian future ruled by an empire focused on conquest and control. Take on the role of a...

s.team

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 1d

I might already own a few of them on Android 😅

Norwigi @abrevik.net · 1d

I'd be up for a bit of testing :)
Any preference on which device? I have both iOS and Android available.

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 3d

Where did all the time go? 🙀😵‍💫
Theres a few minor wrinkles I'd still like to iron out, but I suppose I could polish forever...
Calling the #NextFest demo officially done!

Now I gotta print another calendar for the full release!

Play the demo: s.team/a/3919240/

#GameDev #IndieGame #Steam

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 5d

Testing, testing and more testing! Loads of good feedback, two minor new bugs found today, but zero crashes! 🎉
This weekend is the last chance to polish up issues for #NextFest...

Check out the demo: s.team/a/3919240/

#GameDev #IndieGame #MadeWithUnity #SteamNextFest #Steam

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 5d

Which reminds me, I need to update the trailer! Some of the visuals have changed 😅

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 5d

Soulfused just reached triple digit wishlists! 🎉
It might not be a big thing for many of you, but for this little hobby project of mine it still feels worthy of a small celebration ☺️

Demo is live: s.team/a/3919240/

#GameDev #IndieGame #MadeWithUnity #SteamNextFest #Steam

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 7d

A common feedback is that players want to be able see previous messages in dialog.
Tested a "chat"-based layout with players yesterday. It seems to work better!

Check out the demo store.steampowered.com/app/3919240/...
#WishlistWednesday

#GameDev #IndieGame #MadeWithUnity #SteamNextFest #Steam

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 11d

Really happy to hear it ☺️
It's been my creative outlet for the last 2+ years and its exciting to finally have it all come together!

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 11d

Just set the demo for my little hobby project live on Steam this week! Aiming for a Q1 26 release of the full game. ☺️

s.team/a/3919240/

Soulfused on Steam

Soulfused is a modern take on the classic text adventures from the early days of computer gaming. Dive into a dystopian future ruled by an empire focused on conquest and control. Take on the role of a...

s.team

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 11d

True, and it also need a consistent internet connection, and will completely freeze up randomly at the slightest loss of connection.
But I still havent found an alternative that works better for me yet 🫤

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 11d

Yesterday was Krumkake day! ☺️

#baking

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 12d

Youtrack for bugs and task, Sentry for errors and crashes. Youtrack is a bit over the top, but the API was simple enough that I could build a feedback form into the game that sent it straight to the board.
Sentry is a lifesaver and has helped me track down issues I didn't even know existed.

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 13d

Demo is live on #Steam! 🎉

Its taken me 2 years to get this far. Its been a long journey with a lot of learnings and now I'm finally ready for #NextFest

What are you waiting for? Go play!

s.team/a/3919240/

#GameDev #IndieGame #MadeWithUnity #SteamNextFest

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 14d

What helped me this time was keeping a separate changelog. It sounds super basic, but it really helped me get that "I'm making progress!"-feeling back! It helped me visualize just how much has changed in the project over time.
I'd be lost without it.

Norwigi @abrevik.net · 14d

Dragging cards into done is a satisfying part of my process. But as the project gets bigger, the build-to-build differences tend to get smaller and harder to see. That's usually when I start to struggle with motivation. I don't feel like I'm "seeing" the outcome of my work anymore.

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 14d

There's a lot happening in that screenshot! Looks cool!

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 14d

Getting ready to push that shiny green button! Just one last test...

Speaking of buttons, maybe you want to join celebrating #wishlistwednesday by jumping onto #steam (s.team/a/3919240/) and pressing the wishlist button for Soulfused? 😉

#GameDev #IndieGame #madewithunity #nextfest #steamnextfest

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 16d

@joonturbo.bsky.social aww, and I was just about to catch up to you on the high score list... 🥺

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 17d

Will do!
Also, had no idea s.team links were a thing! Ive always just shared the long version... 😅

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 17d

Today we're building tiny trees! Or potentially broccoli...

Norwigi @abrevik.net · 17d

And with that, the second final test build for the Soulfused Demo for #Steam next fest is uploaded!

I'm expecting a third final build within the next couple of days, and hopefully that's gonna be the final-final version 😅

store.steampowered.com/app/3919240/...

#GameDev #IndieGame #MadeWithUnity

Soulfused on Steam

Soulfused is a modern take on the classic text adventures from the early days of computer gaming. It is set in a dystopian future ruled by an empire focused on conquest and control. The player takes t...

store.steampowered.com

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 17d

As the #steam next fest draws closer I printed out the calendar with the various important dates and hung it on the wall of my little home office. It feels kinda motivating to actually cross out day by day!

And I'm writing this as I'm making a new test build 😉

#gamedev #indiegame

A cork board with a bunch of different things on it. In the centre is a calendar counting down the days to Next Fest.

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