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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · 2d

Automon Arena demo for Next Fest is now OUT! Like, for real, you can click on download and play it and stuff. You should prioritize it this Next Fest because it's the best game this time around
store.steampowered.com/app/3879790/...

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · 5d

Made a new trailer for Automon Arena's entry into Next Fest (starting this Monday!)
Hope to see you all committing violence against virtual ugly animals then
#indiegame #gamedev #automon

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · 16d

Adding that thingamajig I was talking about - the game will only show relevant types by default, but you can see all types for reference if you wish. There will be a button to lock this view as well, if you prefer it
#automon #indiegame #gamedev

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · 23d

UI rework, clearly WIP. Major changes here: choosing Automons now looks cooler on both sides, and the type table doesn't show up unless you have an active bonus. There will be a way to expand it to always show all types, in case you want to preview bonuses you don't have
#automon #indiegame #gamedev

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · 28d

Revolutionary UI technology, gonna patent this bad boy
#automon #indiegame #gamedev

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · Sep 15

Time for the roughly quarterly Steam post about how Automon Arena is going
store.steampowered.com/news/app/381...
#automon #indiegame #gamedev

Automon Arena - Automon Arena - progress update #3 - Steam News

I forgor to updat

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · Sep 12

Focusing on some important features for Automon Arena (I've done nothing but draw shiny sprites for 3 days)
#automon #indiegame #gamedev

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · Aug 20

MASSIVE changes to the Automon Arena experience: buttons are now pretty and clicky AND there's a quit button instead of pressing R like you're debugging your first project. If that doesn't get you to wishlist, I don't know what will
store.steampowered.com/app/3810160/...
#indiegame #gamedev

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · Aug 11

Added map scrolling through mouse dragging, which pushes Automon Arena into Game of the Year territory.
Oh also added more holes to the map, it's a bit more patchy with players having more room to dick around before getting kicked out to harder areas
#automon #indiegame #gamedev

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · Aug 6

Little update to the evolution animation to make it clear where the second Automon went... #automon #indiegame #gamedev #roguelike

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · Jul 25

Messing around with world generation, here's a few examples.
It's quite chaotic and absolutely not even in terms of accessible areas and gyms around each player, but that's ok. As a wise man once said, "balance is for wieners"
#indiegame #gamedev #automon

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · Jul 18

Spent some time redoing the map generation to be less... circular. Here's the outcome and old map example for comparison.
Looks less neat, but more natural
#indiegame #gamedev #automon

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · Jul 8

Got the attention span of a child with ADHD using TikTok after drinking 5 coffees and snorting cocaine? You can speed up the battles and spend more time staring at the map screen instead! Or just press skip and miss the whole thing if you like
#indiegame #automon #gamedev

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · Jul 7

Reminder that Automon Arena is publicly playable, with online multiplayer!
automondev.itch.io/automon-arena
#automon #gamedev #indiegame

Automon Arena by AutomonDev

It's goddamn Automon again

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · Jul 2

Though items are not yet implemented in Automon Arena, I added Stranglie and Boulken anyway, with temporary replacement abilities. Swole type just wasn't the same without them
(No idea what I'll do with Adyel & Nodyel though)
#automon #indiegame #gamedev

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · Jun 30

Joyful new victory screen!
#automon #indiegame #gamedev

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · Jun 24

Made a game over screen for Automon Arena
#automon #roguelike #gamedev #indiegame

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · Jun 17

Steam page for Automon Arena is live! Wishlist it now! Or within 5 business days! Or at your next available time! I don't mind either way
store.steampowered.com/app/3810160/...
#automon #indiegame #gamedev

Automon Arena on Steam

Fast-paced monster catching auto-battler! Capture wild Automons in your trusty trash bags, build your team and battle other players until you're the only child alive!

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · Jun 17

Steam page for Automon Arena is live! Wishlist it now! Or within 5 business days! Or at your next available time! I don't mind either way
store.steampowered.com/app/3810160/...
#automon #indiegame #gamedev

Automon Arena on Steam

Fast-paced monster catching auto-battler! Capture wild Automons in your trusty trash bags, build your team and battle other players until you're the only child alive!

store.steampowered.com

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · Jun 16

Oops, I accidentally uploaded the newest build of Automon Arena onto itch. Check it out! You can experience Automon abuse first-hand!
automondev.itch.io/automon-arena
#automon #indiegame #gamedev

Automon Arena by AutomonDev

It's goddamn Automon again

automondev.itch.io

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · Jun 16

Beautiful new animation for upgrading Automons. The game is getting juicier every day
#indiegame #gamedev #automon

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · Jun 15

The sprite artist for Automon Arena, @retronc.bsky.social has published a video documenting his experience working on the game. Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af_X...
#automon #indiegame #gamedev

Can I make a Pokemon-like Game in a Month?

YouTube video by RetroNC

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · Jun 13

Steam splash art for Automon Arena, by qcmai
www.artstation.com/qcmai
#automon #indiegame #gamedev

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · Jun 12

Working for the animation for releasing your Automons into the wild so they can leave their peaceful, unbothered life
#automon #indiegame #gamedev

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Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · Jun 4

Got another set of 3 sprites from the artist! Floatox, Pelifin and (not pictured here) Meishowl now look handsome
#indiegame #gamedev #automon

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