mattrified
@mattrified.bsky.social
Pittburgh-based Indie Dev, Creator of MerFight and soon-to-be 3D fighter, CupKick, Lead Dev of Battle High series, former Lead Technical Design of Drag Her! the Game
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(Views my own and not that of any current or former employers/clients. Do I need this?)
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I was talking about this with some colleagues and my observation was that we have designed things ( in general, not just games) to be so friction-less that we have out-trained ourselves to find interest in anything that can mildly annoy us or challenge us.
We have overoptimized our experiences.
We have overoptimized our experiences.
Maybe it's just me but players don't seem to handle losing very well these days when rewind is just a thing at times, or when I see games like Silksong being criticized for being hard, or for Air Riders' City Trial to be unfair because you chose the wrong setup for the stadium
November 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I was talking about this with some colleagues and my observation was that we have designed things ( in general, not just games) to be so friction-less that we have out-trained ourselves to find interest in anything that can mildly annoy us or challenge us.
We have overoptimized our experiences.
We have overoptimized our experiences.
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james cameron every couple of years for some reason:
December 2, 2025 at 7:05 AM
james cameron every couple of years for some reason:
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This one went kinda dummy. Uh if you want other super cool Indie FG projects to check out
Battle Craze by @drkelexo.bsky.social
Merfight by @mattrified.bsky.social
Outer Dimension outer-dimension.jimdofree.com/download/
Heatwave by @monochromesoft.bsky.social
Also check @thediepod.bsky.social
Battle Craze by @drkelexo.bsky.social
Merfight by @mattrified.bsky.social
Outer Dimension outer-dimension.jimdofree.com/download/
Heatwave by @monochromesoft.bsky.social
Also check @thediepod.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This one went kinda dummy. Uh if you want other super cool Indie FG projects to check out
Battle Craze by @drkelexo.bsky.social
Merfight by @mattrified.bsky.social
Outer Dimension outer-dimension.jimdofree.com/download/
Heatwave by @monochromesoft.bsky.social
Also check @thediepod.bsky.social
Battle Craze by @drkelexo.bsky.social
Merfight by @mattrified.bsky.social
Outer Dimension outer-dimension.jimdofree.com/download/
Heatwave by @monochromesoft.bsky.social
Also check @thediepod.bsky.social
like my hands will be able to work a controller; I"ll be watching vinegar syndrome movies like Nightbeast like it's the first time I've ever seen them.
what's the game that you're going to replay endlessly when you're living in an elder care facility? and you'll be insisting to everyone that it's still the greatest game ever?
December 2, 2025 at 4:20 AM
like my hands will be able to work a controller; I"ll be watching vinegar syndrome movies like Nightbeast like it's the first time I've ever seen them.
I am not doin' 12 for 12 game challenge cause I know you'll give me some dumb ass shit I can't find anywhere or will absolutely despise.
December 1, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I am not doin' 12 for 12 game challenge cause I know you'll give me some dumb ass shit I can't find anywhere or will absolutely despise.
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dude the automaton media virtua fighter interviews are like a fucking pure cortisol shot of hopium. every single answer he gives is The Right One
automaton-media.com/en/interview...
automaton-media.com/en/interview...
December 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
dude the automaton media virtua fighter interviews are like a fucking pure cortisol shot of hopium. every single answer he gives is The Right One
automaton-media.com/en/interview...
automaton-media.com/en/interview...
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Story of my life.
November 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Story of my life.
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Weretober2024 Day 20! Hammerhead 🦈
October 20, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Weretober2024 Day 20! Hammerhead 🦈
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Discovery on Steam, especially for fighting games, is kind of in shambles.
I'm gonna do my part and use the tools we do have to break through some of the noise.
Give my Curator page a follow if you want to get notified about niche and indie fighters on Steam
store.steampowered.com/curator/4224...
I'm gonna do my part and use the tools we do have to break through some of the noise.
Give my Curator page a follow if you want to get notified about niche and indie fighters on Steam
store.steampowered.com/curator/4224...
Steam Curator: Niche Fighting Games
Niche and Indie Fighting Games for every type of player.
Also exploring indie, retro and more.
store.steampowered.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Discovery on Steam, especially for fighting games, is kind of in shambles.
I'm gonna do my part and use the tools we do have to break through some of the noise.
Give my Curator page a follow if you want to get notified about niche and indie fighters on Steam
store.steampowered.com/curator/4224...
I'm gonna do my part and use the tools we do have to break through some of the noise.
Give my Curator page a follow if you want to get notified about niche and indie fighters on Steam
store.steampowered.com/curator/4224...
I feel people encourage this...but then others treat you like shit about it at the same time when trying to improve...
November 30, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I feel people encourage this...but then others treat you like shit about it at the same time when trying to improve...
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Hi GameDevs please share to help your friends get hired. We are opening more roles: www.absurdventures.com/careers
November 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Hi GameDevs please share to help your friends get hired. We are opening more roles: www.absurdventures.com/careers
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Shareholders.
November 29, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Shareholders.
Post your favorite "Lord of the Rings" character. Wrong answers only.
November 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Post your favorite "Lord of the Rings" character. Wrong answers only.
...the footage of Kirby Air Riders definitely makes it feel like something I'm not gonna like...not bad...just...not for me...
November 29, 2025 at 5:02 AM
...the footage of Kirby Air Riders definitely makes it feel like something I'm not gonna like...not bad...just...not for me...
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This meta of "ITS BAD" videos about games blows man. As a lifelong hater, this deep level of hating is exhausting mainly because I know it's not from a place of genuine critique, it's never a discussion for wanting things to be better, it's just being negative to generate clicks. Absolute shite
November 29, 2025 at 2:50 AM
This meta of "ITS BAD" videos about games blows man. As a lifelong hater, this deep level of hating is exhausting mainly because I know it's not from a place of genuine critique, it's never a discussion for wanting things to be better, it's just being negative to generate clicks. Absolute shite
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Mp1st Report: New Dead Rising Game in Development, Now Set In Hollywood
-In dev since at least 2023 under codename "Rec"
-Frank West returns
-May be a direct sequel to the first game (not confirmed)
-Setting in massive enclosed movie studio lot
-Time limit mechanic returns + Frank's camera/photos
-In dev since at least 2023 under codename "Rec"
-Frank West returns
-May be a direct sequel to the first game (not confirmed)
-Setting in massive enclosed movie studio lot
-Time limit mechanic returns + Frank's camera/photos
November 29, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Mp1st Report: New Dead Rising Game in Development, Now Set In Hollywood
-In dev since at least 2023 under codename "Rec"
-Frank West returns
-May be a direct sequel to the first game (not confirmed)
-Setting in massive enclosed movie studio lot
-Time limit mechanic returns + Frank's camera/photos
-In dev since at least 2023 under codename "Rec"
-Frank West returns
-May be a direct sequel to the first game (not confirmed)
-Setting in massive enclosed movie studio lot
-Time limit mechanic returns + Frank's camera/photos
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We don't use "AI" in our games. That includes programming - every bug you run into was hand-crafted by me.
store.steampowered.com/search?term=...
store.steampowered.com/search?term=...
Steam Search
store.steampowered.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:42 PM
We don't use "AI" in our games. That includes programming - every bug you run into was hand-crafted by me.
store.steampowered.com/search?term=...
store.steampowered.com/search?term=...
November (and quite frankly 2025) was a very challenging month for me. I fell down some rabbit holes I'm not sure proud of, but felt it was important to write about them since they relate to my recent indie gamedev hiatus: www.patreon.com/posts/revers...
The Reversion of Neighvember & My Mid L(AI)fe Crisis | Mattrified
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November 29, 2025 at 12:08 AM
November (and quite frankly 2025) was a very challenging month for me. I fell down some rabbit holes I'm not sure proud of, but felt it was important to write about them since they relate to my recent indie gamedev hiatus: www.patreon.com/posts/revers...
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I think people really don't appreciate how remarkable it is that the games industry releases hundreds of video games every year when you consider that not one person on earth knows how to make a video game
November 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I think people really don't appreciate how remarkable it is that the games industry releases hundreds of video games every year when you consider that not one person on earth knows how to make a video game
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Our Black Friday Sale is LIVE, now through 11:59 PM ET on Tuesday, Dec 2 💿 Save 50%+ off on close to 1,000 VS, VS Sub-Label, and OCN Partner Label releases. There’s no better time to pick up an old favorite, make a new discovery, and generally blow your cinematic mind—only at VinegarSyndrome.com 🧠
November 28, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Our Black Friday Sale is LIVE, now through 11:59 PM ET on Tuesday, Dec 2 💿 Save 50%+ off on close to 1,000 VS, VS Sub-Label, and OCN Partner Label releases. There’s no better time to pick up an old favorite, make a new discovery, and generally blow your cinematic mind—only at VinegarSyndrome.com 🧠
Great movie.
November 28, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Great movie.
Happy Thanksgiving again.
Thanks to everyone who has supported my work throughout the years.
It's been a tough year both personally and professionally, and it's been a struggle to navigate it at times, especially this month.
Hopefully, I can find joy in my personal work again and resume it.
Thanks to everyone who has supported my work throughout the years.
It's been a tough year both personally and professionally, and it's been a struggle to navigate it at times, especially this month.
Hopefully, I can find joy in my personal work again and resume it.
November 27, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Happy Thanksgiving again.
Thanks to everyone who has supported my work throughout the years.
It's been a tough year both personally and professionally, and it's been a struggle to navigate it at times, especially this month.
Hopefully, I can find joy in my personal work again and resume it.
Thanks to everyone who has supported my work throughout the years.
It's been a tough year both personally and professionally, and it's been a struggle to navigate it at times, especially this month.
Hopefully, I can find joy in my personal work again and resume it.
I don't love Thanksgiving tbh. The traditional menu and the proximity to Christmas made it a holiday I could never get into. This year I'm solo and more than okay with that.
Here's my simple meal, green bean casserole, stuffing (boxed cause lazy), and a ribeye steak.
Here's my simple meal, green bean casserole, stuffing (boxed cause lazy), and a ribeye steak.
November 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I don't love Thanksgiving tbh. The traditional menu and the proximity to Christmas made it a holiday I could never get into. This year I'm solo and more than okay with that.
Here's my simple meal, green bean casserole, stuffing (boxed cause lazy), and a ribeye steak.
Here's my simple meal, green bean casserole, stuffing (boxed cause lazy), and a ribeye steak.
New bundt pan - apple spice cake. (Probably too much flour to prevent sticking but it didn't stick!)
November 27, 2025 at 10:17 PM
New bundt pan - apple spice cake. (Probably too much flour to prevent sticking but it didn't stick!)