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Joby Otero

@jobyotero.bsky.social

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Probably made games you played (Skylanders, Call of Duty, Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, Sacrifice…), now solo dev. Creative, code, biz, in a handmade tortilla. #art #gamedesign #code #music

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Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · Jul 9

Ordered custom shirts for my new game, starring my art. The game is called BANK. Hamstapus is just me. I do all the design, code, art, music, etc. (Great how fast, cheap, and easy it is to get custom shirts now.)
#games #indiegames #solodev

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Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 1d

Day 17, creature a day til Halloween, from my solo dev game BANK. WIP, finished, whatev.

Here’s SPIDERTANK Yak Fortress 5 Edition

#indiegames #solodev #creaturedesign #blender3d

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Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 1d

Day 16, creature a day til Halloween, from my solo dev game BANK. WIP, finished, whatev.

Here’s PSYPHON (with her test rig)

#indiegames #solodev #gameart

Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 2d

Day 15, creature a day til Halloween, from my solo dev game BANK. WIP, finished, whatev.

Here’s HAMSTAPUS Stolen Identity Edition (Fake Hamstapus)

#indiegames #solodev

Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 4d

Day 14, creature a day til Halloween, from my solo dev game BANK. WIP, finished, whatev.

Here’s SR CANNOPHANT. A specifies with a biz-like hierarchy and competitive benefits package, suitable for candidates who thrive in fast-paced, ultra-stabby environments.

#indiegames #solodev #monsterdesign

Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 4d

Couldn't resist animating this guy from yesterday (Shoot Dagnubbit) before working on today's new creature.

#characterdesign #artdirection #animation #indiegames #solodev #characterdesign #blender3d #bigbanktheory

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Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 4d

Building one of those cute neighborhood sidewalk libraries but it’s just my junk mail.

Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 4d

Day 13, creature a day til Halloween, from my solo dev game BANK. WIP, finished, whatev.

Here’s SHOOT DAGNABBIT. He drank so much moonshine it sent him to a universe of pure alcohol. They taught him their ways, they learned his, and you’ll find out if you step on his lawn.

#indiegames #solodev

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Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 5d

Day 12, creature a day til Halloween, from my solo dev game BANK. WIP, finished, whatev.

Here’s BABY DAMON

#indiegames #solodev #monsterdesign

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Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 6d

EEK concept art.

Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 6d

Day 11, creature a day til Halloween, from my solo dev game BANK. WIP, finished, whatev.

Here’s EEK. Super WIP, but at least you get the concept art in the replies.

#indiegames #solodev #artdirection #design #monsterdesign #creaturedesign #blender3d

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Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 7d

I misspelled. It should be Ms Skeeto. Maybe that’s why she looks upset.

Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 8d

Here's that GUYDER jump kick...

Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 8d

Day 10, creature a day til Halloween, from my solo dev game BANK. WIP, finished, whatev.

Here’s MRS SKEETO. Plus bonus jump kick animation of GUYDER.

#artdirection #design #monsterdesign #indiegames #solodev #creaturedesign

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Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 8d

Day 9, creature a day til Halloween, from my solo dev game BANK. WIP, finished, whatev.

Here’s BUCKMINSTER

#artdirection #design #monsterdesign #indiegames #solodev #creaturedesign

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Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 9d

Same reason I fear rabbis, but also want to give them wheatgrass.

Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 9d

Psychonauts seemed cool. Friends kept telling me the art reminded them of my earlier game Sacrifice. I tried it briefly and could kind of see the resemblance. Later, friends said parts of Brütal Legend were even more like Sacrifice. I heard folks on Shafer’s team were fans.

Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 9d

Day 8, creature a day til Halloween, from my solo dev game BANK. WIP, finished, whatev. Animation is VERY WIP in this case, just rig testing.

Here’s ROOTMASTER

#indiegames #solodev #creaturedesign #animation

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Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 10d

Day 7, creature a day til Halloween, from my solo dev game BANK. WIP, finished, whatev. Cute, badass, hideous, or combo. Monsters & heroes. Some species, others specific. Styles vary WILDLY. All handmade by me.

Here’s GUYDER
#indiegames #solodev #creaturedesign #animation

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Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 11d

Day 6, creature a day til Halloween, from my solo dev game BANK. Some more WIP than others. Cute, badass, hideous, or combo. Monsters & heroes. Some species, others specific. Styles vary WILDLY, 2D, 3D… all hand made by me.

Here’s RINGMASTER

#indiegames #solodev #creaturedesign #animation

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Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 12d

Vividly.

Jade Helm was always an obvious bit of projection. But also instantly forgotten by many that evangelized it and then readily bought the next conspiracy theory.

Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 12d

She’s still learning to fly. Only recently got her wings.

Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 13d

Day 5, creature a day til Halloween, from my solo dev game BANK. Some more WIP than others. Cute, badass, hideous, or combo. Monsters & heroes. Some species, others specific. Styles vary WILDLY, 2D, 3D… all hand made by me.

Here’s FLYBALL

#indiegames #solodev #creaturedesign #animation

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Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 13d

A walk always does it for me too. Especially if making art or music after.

Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 14d

He's very proud of his sweater. The fur/material is interactive in-game, so you can rub it for prizes. 🎁 Extra fun on touch screens.

Joby Otero @jobyotero.bsky.social · 14d

Day 4, sharing a creature a day til Halloween, from my solo dev game BANK. Some more WIP than others. Cute, badass, hideous, or combo. Monsters & heroes. Some species, others specific. Styles vary WILDLY, 2D, 3D… all hand made by me.

Here’s HOSER

#indiegames #solodev #creaturedesign

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