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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · 4d

The very first thing I made for this game was the player's roommate. "Ratthew the rat that knows how to use the internet". He's an important part of game as he will act as your guide.
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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · 10d

A big core feature of the game is working with some needed adjustments. House expansions are how you grow your haunted inn, fill the newly added abandoned rooms with amenities and inn rooms. #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #gaming #videogames #halloweengames

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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · 18d

Sorry for the long gap in post! I develop in my spare time which means that life can cause some short delays now and then. But I wanted to show one of the new amenities in the game, a haunted library! #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #gaming #videogames #halloweengames #spookylibrary

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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Aug 29

Ice Cream, you scream, you all scream, why are you all screaming? Why is everyone screaming?!

The Eyes Cream (Eye Scream?) Parlor. The first of many Amenities that you can purchase and install in your Haunted House!

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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Aug 24

This could be one of those features that I regret making. I'm can't think of any item shops that give you a basket and let you consider putting some things back before checkout. I'm sure it has to be in someone's game, do you know of one?

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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Aug 16

First attempt at a character portrait for text boxes too. I might be happy with it? Might be staring at it too much and want to redo it. She still needs a name. Ideas? Feel free to share!
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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Aug 16

The shop was a good call because it opens the world up and allows me to make some more characters. This is a shopkeeper who is lacking a name. She's a witch who specializes in restorations and antiques. All things are treasures! #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #gaming #videogames

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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Aug 11

I'm too much of a fan of color to not have colorful ticket artwork.

Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Aug 9

Right?! Nobody likes seeing a train they can't ride on in a video game. Hopefully more areas to come and tickets to get to each.

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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Aug 9

What lies in the Swamp Zone? I try to post weekly but last week took my time putting this together. Making assets and trying out more dynamic lighting. Hoping to add some to the house as well! #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #gaming #videogames

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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Jul 27

Making another mistake in redoing something that is technically working. Item purchases were always going to be through online ordering. Knowing I needed a destination for the player to go to, I opted to have a flea-market like shop. #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #gaming #videogames #items

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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Jul 20

Hello! I'm afraid not yet. However, that time is quickly approaching. I have a few primary features to build so that the game can be fully demo'd. We would appreciate a follow though! Latest features and concepts are posted here.

Currently a shop is being sketched out and designed!

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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Jul 15

I was never happy with the original Vacuum attachment. It was sorta a digdug kinda method of catching and bottling ghost. It just didn't feel snappy or fun, might just be me. So I changed it! Took my weekend, learned a lot.

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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Jul 3

A stroll in the moonlight. Plenty of room to expand your haunted house. It made me think about progression in the game and had what I hope is a good idea for this that ties into the story.

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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Jun 27

How do new guest arrive? By train of course! My preferred mode of travel. I realize now that if anyone puts a train in a game, they should let them ride it. So that's on my todo list and making a new place to go and explore.

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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Jun 24

I've been collecting for over a year now. It's a great hobby with no chance of scalpers ruining it.

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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Jun 23

This is a repost BUT I wanted to give these two sprites some exposure now I remember to use hashtags. I tried to hit a subtle Halloween pallet with the player character.

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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Jun 20

This game is essentially selling ghost on the internet. A look at inventory interface that includes the ghost caught and the jars with their "Candy Humors". Real people was too grotesque for me so the guest are made of candy instead.

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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Jun 18

Pretty sure one of my rooms is haunted and that my friends means profit. So lets see about making all the rooms haunted by making more ghost.
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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Jun 17

I kinda need this room to be vacant sooooooo....
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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Jun 12

When the animation turns out better than you expected.

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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Jun 12

GAME

I'd love to hear your stuff!

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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Jun 11

It was originally just another shop menu but my love of vending machines (I don't understand it either) inspired me to use a Gashapon machine instead.

I wanted it to look like it was a restored antique and I feel like I achieved that.

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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Jun 11

Providing a terrible experience with room service is one of many ways to improve the quality of ghost in your haunted house. I designed it if you have extra food you can just toss it on the ground. The problem solves itself.

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Haunted Arcade Games @hauntedarcade.bsky.social · Jun 10

I know I'm probably posting too much today but I've been sitting on this stuff for over a year so I got a lot of content to post.

Anyway it's not an inn without room service. I think? What makes an inn an inn?

Either way, your kitchen will come stocked with a soup maker to make gross soup.

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