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Alan McMillian (Commissions Open) @alanmcmillian.bsky.social · 1d

More @megaknockdown.com #animation going in and I'm on my Darkstalkers kick for this one (animations is a little jankier than I tended, maybe because of the conversion to .mov file.)

#indiegamedev #gamedev #FGC #gameart #indiefightinggames

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RyyBOOdo @ Vacation Oct 8-22 @ryyudo.bsky.social · 1d

This game is a LOT of fun. Especially if the execution of fighters keeps you, or friends, away from embracing the brainiac parts of them.

Please take the time to showcase this, y'all!

Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 2d

Trying some outreach to streamers using a new alternative to Keymailer (which is kind of useless these days). I'll let you know how it goes.

If YOU'RE a streamer or creator and wanna try out the game, cut out the middleman and shoot me a dm! I have plenty of review keys. #fgc #indiegames #fgcsky 💪🕹️

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Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 2d

Not bad for like 3 new frames of animation (and.. a lot of bespoke reaction posing)

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Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 2d

Trying some outreach to streamers using a new alternative to Keymailer (which is kind of useless these days). I'll let you know how it goes.

If YOU'RE a streamer or creator and wanna try out the game, cut out the middleman and shoot me a dm! I have plenty of review keys. #fgc #indiegames #fgcsky 💪🕹️

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Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 3d

The demo for Mega Knockdown just needs 5 more reviews before Steam will give it a score. Give it a try and let me know what you think. It includes the full tutorial and a sampling of other modes. You can even download the demo if you own the base game.

store.steampowered.com/app/1996120/...

Mega Knockdown Demo on Steam

Try Mega Knockdown, the turn-based 2D fighting game! Demo includes a full tutorial, two playable characters, and a sampling of game modes.

store.steampowered.com

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Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 4d

1,000 copies sold!

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J.Comet Bravo - Hero VTuber @jcometbravo.bsky.social · 4d

Absolutely deserved, this game has gone so far from using the green screen and it's absolutely wonderful.

Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 4d

Three years ago Mega Knockdown was in early access with placeholder art and no plans (or money) to add proper character sprites. Then @mrmkl.bsky.social , @flynnjeux.bsky.social and @thatpunk.bsky.social organized an event called the "Niche Fighter Fete" to raise some money for new art..

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MrMKL➡️📖 Okizine Gaiden launches in August @mrmkl.bsky.social · 4d

Support👏Your👏Indies👏

Every contribution, no matter how big or small, is another step on the path.

Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 4d

Three years ago Mega Knockdown was in early access with placeholder art and no plans (or money) to add proper character sprites. Then @mrmkl.bsky.social , @flynnjeux.bsky.social and @thatpunk.bsky.social organized an event called the "Niche Fighter Fete" to raise some money for new art..

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Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 4d

We're continually getting closer to our goals for full release, but we still have some work to before that. If you want to lend us some support, pledging to our Patreon is a great way to do it. Or just play the game and get your friends into it!

www.patreon.com/c/MegaKnockd...

Get more from Mega Knockdown on Patreon

Creating a turn-based 2D fighting game

www.patreon.com

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Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 4d

And then we began the long process of making, implementing and revising character sprites. This led to a little bit of an awkward adolescent period where the game had rough, unfinished sprites for awhile. The end result was worth it though!

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Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 4d

Over the next few weeks Alan started rapidly revising the character designs in his own style..

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Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 4d

It wasn't a ton of money, but it was a start. Around the same time artist @alanmcmillian.bsky.social was looking for a developer to collaborate with, and I liked his art style a lot. Talking to him, I was immediately impressed by his enthusiasm and work ethic.

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Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 4d

Three years ago Mega Knockdown was in early access with placeholder art and no plans (or money) to add proper character sprites. Then @mrmkl.bsky.social , @flynnjeux.bsky.social and @thatpunk.bsky.social organized an event called the "Niche Fighter Fete" to raise some money for new art..

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Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 5d

Congrats to MegaS for winning League 35! This is their first league win!
Runner up: @nathanmpaul.bsky.social

Our next online league starts in just 2 weeks! Sign up here: challonge.com/MegaKnockdow.... All regions welcome. Free to enter with a small cash prize.

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Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 5d

Thug finals VOD with salty commentary by MyAxlLowest:
youtu.be/57EnLxkemSc?...

Tension x Shift 25 Mega Knockdown Casuals - Sente (Nick) vs GalaxyBrAn (Paul)

YouTube video by Game Arena

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Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 5d

Full VOD of the finals with Sente on commentary: youtu.be/c2LDc_IFAkk?...

Tension x Shift 25 Mega Knockdown Final - KOTSqueaks (Marv) vs GalaxyBrAn (Paul)

YouTube video by Game Arena

youtu.be

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Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 8d

We're extending our Steam sale by TWO WEEKS! Until October 20, turn-based fighter Mega Knockdown is 20% off!

Grab it here or check out the demo: store.steampowered.com/app/1492750/...

#fgc #indiegames #fgcsky 💪🕹️

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Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 8d

Yes.. this game is turn based. Other examples include Yomi Hustle and card game fighters like Yomi 2

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Hypergrav @nathanmpaul.bsky.social · 8d

#MKD has made many big steps forward, the amount of polish and little touches to the gameplay have really fleshed out what was already a strong base gameplay.

I highly recommend checking it out if you want to try a fighting game that does something different.

Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 8d

We're extending our Steam sale by TWO WEEKS! Until October 20, turn-based fighter Mega Knockdown is 20% off!

Grab it here or check out the demo: store.steampowered.com/app/1492750/...

#fgc #indiegames #fgcsky 💪🕹️

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The Boneless One @thebonelessone.bsky.social · 8d

If you play fighting games, this game is a fun way to break up your routine, and a hell of a love letter to the genre.
If you don't play fighting games, this game is a creative, beginner-friendly way to teach you about a lot of the fundamentals of the genre.
So, yeah, y'all should pick this up.

Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 8d

We're extending our Steam sale by TWO WEEKS! Until October 20, turn-based fighter Mega Knockdown is 20% off!

Grab it here or check out the demo: store.steampowered.com/app/1492750/...

#fgc #indiegames #fgcsky 💪🕹️

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Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 8d

We're extending our Steam sale by TWO WEEKS! Until October 20, turn-based fighter Mega Knockdown is 20% off!

Grab it here or check out the demo: store.steampowered.com/app/1492750/...

#fgc #indiegames #fgcsky 💪🕹️

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Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 8d

So maybe it's not a big surprise that fans of a "turn taking" game like VF might like a turn based fighter with similar RPS situations. If you're good at VF, you might also be good at this game.

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Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 8d

It's a bit of an oversimplification, but VF has a lot of strong "rock paper scissors" situations: attacks are throw immune, blocking ends the attacker's "turn", and throws will catch a blocking player. This "three structure" exists in all fighting games, but it's especially clear in VF.

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Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 8d

Something unintended but funny I'm noticing about Mega Knockdown is despite this game being like a turn based Street Fighter, many of the biggest fans are Virtua Fighter sickos

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Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 9d

And an even bigger congrats to Sente for winning the Thug Finals exhibition vs GalaxyBrAN! Get gud, Columbus FGC!

www.twitch.tv/gamearenaco/...

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