Aspeon
@anosep.bsky.social
Hobbyist gamedev, making (mostly) small puzzle games: aspeon.itch.io
I write about my gaming/gamedev/other experiences: aspeon.neocities.org/blog
he/him
I write about my gaming/gamedev/other experiences: aspeon.neocities.org/blog
he/him
Pinned
Aspeon
@anosep.bsky.social
· Sep 21
Check For Traps by aspeon
Small puzzle-platformer
aspeon.itch.io
New game- my entry for #PizzaJam, a puzzle platformer about avoiding hidden traps: aspeon.itch.io/check-for-tr...
Reposted by Aspeon
incredible sentence here
December 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
incredible sentence here
Reposted by Aspeon
"oh, don't forget to highlight, in bright red, the two-letter word in the tagline! the two letter word that's kind of the whole point of this clever ad campaign! the two letter word that links this show to the horror movie of the same name!"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
November 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
"oh, don't forget to highlight, in bright red, the two-letter word in the tagline! the two letter word that's kind of the whole point of this clever ad campaign! the two letter word that links this show to the horror movie of the same name!"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
Wild to talk about game of the year before [Metroid Prime 4|Angeline Era] has a chance to come out.
(Please only read the version of this post that matches your preferences)
(Please only read the version of this post that matches your preferences)
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Wild to talk about game of the year before [Metroid Prime 4|Angeline Era] has a chance to come out.
(Please only read the version of this post that matches your preferences)
(Please only read the version of this post that matches your preferences)
Reposted by Aspeon
We booted into City Trial and spent a good hour just putting Rick in situations.
November 23, 2025 at 12:28 AM
We booted into City Trial and spent a good hour just putting Rick in situations.
Reposted by Aspeon
and my apologies for obviously not using the superior version
November 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM
and my apologies for obviously not using the superior version
Reposted by Aspeon
With the collapse of AAA games on the horizon for is time for the Sorcerian-like to return. Give me four little guys to make stand in a tidy line and go on modular adventures to pulsing synth rock. Give me a thousand options for jobs they can take during down time. Don’t worry about if it’s “good”
November 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
With the collapse of AAA games on the horizon for is time for the Sorcerian-like to return. Give me four little guys to make stand in a tidy line and go on modular adventures to pulsing synth rock. Give me a thousand options for jobs they can take during down time. Don’t worry about if it’s “good”
Reposted by Aspeon
Since Tunic is more descended from Zelda than Castlevania or Metroid, it'd be more accurate to call it a "braction-adventure."
November 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Since Tunic is more descended from Zelda than Castlevania or Metroid, it'd be more accurate to call it a "braction-adventure."
Reposted by Aspeon
Puzzles made of puzzles! We love a good metapuzzle, and in this talk, Aspeon explores the concept through both puzzle hunts and video games.
Metapuzzles: From Puzzlehunts to Puzzle Games - Greg Filpus (ThinkyCon 2025)
Greg Filpus (Aspeon) joins us at ThinkyCon 2025 to present the talk: "Metapuzzles: From Puzzlehunts to Puzzle Games"
Talk description: Recent popular games like Animal Well and Tunic have featured metapuzzles: puzzles that bring together information or resources across more than just a single puzzl
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Puzzles made of puzzles! We love a good metapuzzle, and in this talk, Aspeon explores the concept through both puzzle hunts and video games.
Reposted by Aspeon
Reposted by Aspeon
Beano #2176, March 31, 1984
November 9, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Beano #2176, March 31, 1984
I'm always saying this about Super Mario Brothers.
Can't believe folks are experiencing dragon quest 1 and 2 for the first time through these modern remakes that completely change the pacing and play. I'm so glad I played the original, authentic releases on GameBoy Color
November 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I'm always saying this about Super Mario Brothers.
Reposted by Aspeon
this is beautiful but they also look like a touhou bullet pattern tarot deck
Illustrations from Japanese fireworks catalogues (ca. 1880s) — https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/japanese-fireworks-catalogues #newyearseve #fireworks
November 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
this is beautiful but they also look like a touhou bullet pattern tarot deck
I've been putting off posting about it because I've been a little nervous- but ThinkyCon starts tomorrow! And I'll be talking at it on Thursday! Last year was really interesting, so I hope people will find my stuff useful.
November 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I've been putting off posting about it because I've been a little nervous- but ThinkyCon starts tomorrow! And I'll be talking at it on Thursday! Last year was really interesting, so I hope people will find my stuff useful.
Reposted by Aspeon
the "leopards ate my face" tweet is a classic cautionary tale about how even the most grounded and reasonable expectations can backfire
November 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
the "leopards ate my face" tweet is a classic cautionary tale about how even the most grounded and reasonable expectations can backfire
Reposted by Aspeon
Announcing the line-up for ThinkyCon 2025! 🎉 Tune in for 3 days of amazing talks from the makers of your favorite puzzly games!
thinkygames.com/even...
thinkygames.com/even...
October 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Announcing the line-up for ThinkyCon 2025! 🎉 Tune in for 3 days of amazing talks from the makers of your favorite puzzly games!
thinkygames.com/even...
thinkygames.com/even...
Reposted by Aspeon
Announcing that Rhythm Doggo has a steam page now! It'd be super helpful if you wishlist it!
store.steampowered.com/app/4090240/...
Key art by @1neila1.bsky.social
store.steampowered.com/app/4090240/...
Key art by @1neila1.bsky.social
Rhythm Doggo on Steam
You wanted to play a video game and just got transformed into a dog! Rhythm Doggo is a classic platform adventure where you play as a dog and make music on the way. Can you go back to your human form?
store.steampowered.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Announcing that Rhythm Doggo has a steam page now! It'd be super helpful if you wishlist it!
store.steampowered.com/app/4090240/...
Key art by @1neila1.bsky.social
store.steampowered.com/app/4090240/...
Key art by @1neila1.bsky.social
Roguelike Celebration is going places I wasn't expecting.
![What is "karaoke"?
brooklyn interpretation:
[1] well-known songs
[2] lyrics on screen
[3] tech-assisted
[4] possible to practice](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:t62ntdox7ywthn5j2vidl4mx/bafkreidlgqjfbiwfgomckhhjg7ate4lggverzmzaeywembg7cyaci2vndu@jpeg)
October 25, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Roguelike Celebration is going places I wasn't expecting.
Reposted by Aspeon
A year and a half ago, I wrote a snarky post titled "Microsoft cancels next surprise hit game". (blog.zarfhome.com/2024/05/surp...)
> With its new focus on reliable, brand-tested IP and safe genres, the company can be certain that the only surprises in the next few years will be surprise failures.
> With its new focus on reliable, brand-tested IP and safe genres, the company can be certain that the only surprises in the next few years will be surprise failures.
Microsoft cancels next surprise hit game
Dateline May 7th (or May 2, or Apr 12, or Mar 28, or...) Microsoft shocked industry observers today by announcing the cancellation of its upcoming unexpected hit game. The title was still in productio...
blog.zarfhome.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
A year and a half ago, I wrote a snarky post titled "Microsoft cancels next surprise hit game". (blog.zarfhome.com/2024/05/surp...)
> With its new focus on reliable, brand-tested IP and safe genres, the company can be certain that the only surprises in the next few years will be surprise failures.
> With its new focus on reliable, brand-tested IP and safe genres, the company can be certain that the only surprises in the next few years will be surprise failures.
Reposted by Aspeon
Golvellius is the kind of game that unlocks a secret cave if you kill 34 enemies on a specific screen, only for the fairy in that cave to scold you for grinding
That's what I like to call "The Good Stuff"
That's what I like to call "The Good Stuff"
October 20, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Golvellius is the kind of game that unlocks a secret cave if you kill 34 enemies on a specific screen, only for the fairy in that cave to scold you for grinding
That's what I like to call "The Good Stuff"
That's what I like to call "The Good Stuff"
Here's my Annual Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival pumpkin (in the escape room mansion in the Mysterious World)
October 19, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Here's my Annual Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival pumpkin (in the escape room mansion in the Mysterious World)
Reposted by Aspeon
I just need everyone to experience this moment from Lux-Pain. It's very very important
October 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I just need everyone to experience this moment from Lux-Pain. It's very very important
Reposted by Aspeon
What I would like to see:
- bury Columbus Day
- celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day
- add a new, separate holiday: Columbo Day
- bury Columbus Day
- celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day
- add a new, separate holiday: Columbo Day
October 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
What I would like to see:
- bury Columbus Day
- celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day
- add a new, separate holiday: Columbo Day
- bury Columbus Day
- celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day
- add a new, separate holiday: Columbo Day
Reposted by Aspeon
“Bite-Sized Puzzle Exploration” is out now! 🎉
・Öoo
・Linelith
・Leap Year
A collection of approachable puzzle exploration games that share a strong focus on knowledge and discovery.
The perfect entry point for puzzle newcomers — the ultimate bundle awaits! 🧩✨
store.steampowered.com/bundle/59151...
・Öoo
・Linelith
・Leap Year
A collection of approachable puzzle exploration games that share a strong focus on knowledge and discovery.
The perfect entry point for puzzle newcomers — the ultimate bundle awaits! 🧩✨
store.steampowered.com/bundle/59151...
Save 11% on Bite-Sized Puzzle Exploration on Steam
store.steampowered.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:36 AM
“Bite-Sized Puzzle Exploration” is out now! 🎉
・Öoo
・Linelith
・Leap Year
A collection of approachable puzzle exploration games that share a strong focus on knowledge and discovery.
The perfect entry point for puzzle newcomers — the ultimate bundle awaits! 🧩✨
store.steampowered.com/bundle/59151...
・Öoo
・Linelith
・Leap Year
A collection of approachable puzzle exploration games that share a strong focus on knowledge and discovery.
The perfect entry point for puzzle newcomers — the ultimate bundle awaits! 🧩✨
store.steampowered.com/bundle/59151...
Reposted by Aspeon
Repeating this week's Myst news: a remaster of the “Making of Myst" video that was released (as a super-squished Quicktime file) on the 1993 Mac Myst CD-ROM.
blog.zarfhome.com/2025/10/maki...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBtL...
blog.zarfhome.com/2025/10/maki...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBtL...
The Making of Myst, remastered
Bit of news on the historic preservation front. Cyan has posted the
blog.zarfhome.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Repeating this week's Myst news: a remaster of the “Making of Myst" video that was released (as a super-squished Quicktime file) on the 1993 Mac Myst CD-ROM.
blog.zarfhome.com/2025/10/maki...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBtL...
blog.zarfhome.com/2025/10/maki...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBtL...