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Studio Hip Sword

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Devs of HipWitch - https://studiohipsword.carrd.co/ Currently developing The Siege of Jeomdo. Wishlist now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2417710/The_Siege_of_Jeomdo/

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Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · Jul 10

You will love our indie game if you enjoyed:

- Citizen Sleeper
- Roadwarden
- Yes, Your Grace
- The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante

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Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · 3d

Working on illustration slides for our WIP indie visual novel The Siege of Jeomdo!

#indiegamedev

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Lunchbillion @lunchbillion.bsky.social · 9d

Sonic gets the zoomies 🦔

#sonicfanart #animation

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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 9d

Hii hiiiiii, new prop update for my fantasy scene rework, a tankard! Also realising I need to take a step back and create a proper game-plan for this project, development has been directed on a whim so far.
#Art #3D #UE5 #Stylised #Fantasy

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Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · 10d

Wasn't happy with this artwork, so I tried pushing the composition and perspective a little further.

Did I do good? Which version do you like better?

#indiegamedev #wipart

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Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · 12d

We've been going back and revamping old artwork now that the art style of our #indiegame is locked in.

These young men are also specific characters now rather than nameless mooks!

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Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · 13d

Give our entry a spin if you like! You can play it in the browser or download it for better performance

studiohipsword.itch.io/statenominal

state;NOMINAL by Studio Hip Sword

Systems... state;NOMINAL

studiohipsword.itch.io

Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · 13d

Brackeys Game Jam 2025 was really cool this year!
Check out this showcase of some of the best entries!

(not counting OUR epic entry state;NOMINAL obviously)

www.youtube.com/watch?si=uAR...

Best Games from the Brackeys Game Jam 2025!

YouTube video by Brackeys

www.youtube.com

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Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · 20d

Ashvinder is upset with you... WHAT DID YOU DO??

#indiegamedev

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Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · 24d

store.steampowered.com/sale/NZGames...

Made in New Zealand 2025

Games from NZ 2025. Featuring 100+ games made by developers all over Aotearoa! Come on in, have a look around - then Wishlist, try and buy some Kiwi made games.

store.steampowered.com

Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · 24d

trying to avoid sony showcase spoilers until we have time to watch it 💀

also go check out the #MadeInNZ steam event
it has lots of cool games on it.
such as ours

homer simpson is standing in a grassy field

ALT: homer simpson is standing in a grassy field

media.tenor.com

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Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · 25d

For our second #MadeInNZ spotlight of the day, check out How Was Your Day? by Mad Carnival!

This one really feels authentically kiwi. Just watching the trailer makes me want to go to the dairy for a pie, and maybe solve a mystery while I'm at it...

store.steampowered.com/app/3235570/...

How Was Your Day? on Steam

After her beloved dog Beans vanishes and 13-year-old Diya finds herself trapped in a nightmarish time loop, each day reveals darker secrets in the sleepy town of Lakeview. Nothing, and no one, is what...

store.steampowered.com

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Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · 25d

Heck yea, let us know what you think!! 🙏

Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · 25d

Seriously go wishlist their game
store.steampowered.com/app/2537020/...

ShelfLife: Art School Detective on Steam

ShelfLife: Art School Detective is a Mystery Adventure featuring a cast of romanceable weirdos! Befriend and investi-DATE 7 potential suspects. Use psychic powers to astral project into their artwork ...

store.steampowered.com

Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · 25d

We'll be highlighting some of our favourite games in the #MadeInNZ Steam event.

Go check out ShelfLife: Art School Detective by @fnifegames.bsky.social 👏

Between you and me, I'm very jealous of their awesome sprite + 3D art style 👀😤

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Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · 26d

Check out the Made In NZ Steam Event!

Try our The Siege of Jeomdo demo
or download HipWitch! 🎮

#IndieGameDev

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Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · 26d

Here's the link! Happy perusing!
store.steampowered.com/sale/NZGames...

Made in New Zealand 2025

Games from NZ 2025. Featuring 100+ games made by developers all over Aotearoa! Come on in, have a look around - then Wishlist, try and buy some Kiwi made games.

store.steampowered.com

Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · 26d

The MADE IN NEW ZEALAND Steam Event is live! 🇳🇿

Try the demo for our upcoming VN The Siege of Jeomdo and wishlist the full game! ⚔

For a cute narrative adventure, try HipWitch! You can own it now completely free 🧙‍♀️

And check out all the other NZ games while you're at it ❤️
#indiedevs

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Lunchbillion @lunchbillion.bsky.social · 28d

Sonic when he has to go through Green Hill Zone AGAIN

#SonicTheHedgehog

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Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · Sep 16

Back on the writing horse.
... The horse that writes scripts

(can someone pls lend me some better idioms)🐴✍️

#IndieGameDev

Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · Sep 14

This guy's looking for work btw!
Hire this crafter of fish NOW 🐟

RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · Sep 9

Last barrel post since I uploaded some pretty renders and added a sketchfab 3D view for anyone that wants to have a gander! 🐟
www.therookies.co/projects/88069

The Rookies - Barrel of Fish, by RJducats

A stylized barrel of fish created with the intent to be used for user generated content on platforms like Roblox.

www.therookies.co

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Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · Sep 11

YOOOO #NintendoDirect news is actually real
What are we thinking boys
New Mario? Fire Emblem??

Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · Sep 10

store.steampowered.com/app/2417710/...

The Siege of Jeomdo on Steam

Hope flickers against impossible odds. In this narrative RPG, step into the shoes of a retired soldier, thrust into a desperate last stand to save Jeomdo Village. With supplies dwindling and time runn...

store.steampowered.com

Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · Sep 10

Today's spotlight is on your scouting squad! To defend a territory, you need to know the lay of the land.

Wishlist on Steam! (link in replies!)
#IndieDev #indiegame #TheSiegeOfJeomdo

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Lunchbillion @lunchbillion.bsky.social · Sep 4

Obviously, it was goated...

Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · Sep 4

What did you guys think of the #SonicRacingCrossWorlds beta?

Our team is battling internally - Sonic fanatics VS Sonic haters... ⚔️

a cartoon drawing of sonic the hedgehog driving a race car

ALT: a cartoon drawing of sonic the hedgehog driving a race car

media.tenor.com

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Studio Hip Sword @studiohipsword.bsky.social · Sep 9

I promise this chicken-scratch will look like a proper piece of art at some point 😅

#IndieGameDevs

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