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Carmichael Gameworks
@phasenexusgame.bsky.social
Utilize super speed and warp speed in 2D action!

Email: [email protected]

Darius C Carmichael Game Designer
At this game's core it is a pure 2D action side-scroller with two distinct play styles, dropped "platformer" because it became less than that honestly.

Cyanser's implementation is finished!

Hopefully I can show off some things I have been working on by Saturday.

#indiegame #gamedev #godotengine
November 20, 2025 at 9:41 PM
"How much Ninja Gaiden 4 did you play?"

Me: "Yes."

(I have been implementing and testing out the wall run mechanic including updating the dash jump animation.)

P.S. GO PLAY NINJA GAIDEN 4!

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October 29, 2025 at 2:34 PM
One of the conceptual bosses in Phase Nexus, Ragnorak, has undergone an overall redesign!

This feral mechanical beast blends strength and speed to full savagery!

Ninja Gaiden 4 has truly gave me a second wind with my creativity.

#indiegame #videogame #ocart #pixelart #aseprite
October 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
*WIP video game boss design as I vibe to Kagachi's theme song from Ninja Gaiden 4 while pixel arting.

This is a rework of an old design I had in the vault for some time now.

(No seriously NG4 OST Izuna Drops!!!!!!)

#screenshotsaturday #wip #indiegame #videogames #pixelart #aseprite
October 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Action Zone WIP update for Phase Nexus as I am continuing to mold more of this level!

I have also been working on projectiles for Raviel, when it comes to both her and Cyanser, I want the gameplay to be very creative!

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October 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Aside from more development in Godot and refining animations for Raviel, I have also been busy pixel arting honestly one of my action stages conjured up.

Had nice break during SAGE playing Silent Hill f but back to the grind!

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October 1, 2025 at 3:56 AM
SAGE 2025 has passed with a couple of views and downloads.

I have been taking a break playing some Silent Hill f since then (I love it so far).

Now I am back to it with Raviel's now-animated, flowing hair.

#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #pixelart #aseprite #animation
September 27, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I am grateful for my stress test demo being submitted.

There was more that I wanted to do but unfortunately the woes of a full-time job got in the way so I had no choice but to scale down.

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September 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
A commissioned Cyanser/Sophie art in the style of
@saucekye.bsky.social (artist)!

Consider checking out more of his work, he is also working on a Sonic fan game project!

#pixelart #aseprite #ocart #commissionart
September 20, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Working on improving the HUD for Phase Nexus, fortunately I have a game state script that'll tell the difference which player character is current.

SAGE 2025 is next week so I am just taking the time to spiffy some things up.

#godotengine #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #SAGE2025
September 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Finally submitted the test demo, all I am looking for is honest constructive feedback on where to improve, bug reporting and any possible additions.

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September 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Although the demo will be short of course, it showcases the basics of Cyanser's gameplay and abilities.

Also since there are Viewtiful Joe elements, make good use of the slow motion mechanic.

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August 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I am keeping the scope of my submission as realistic as possible.

I am giving the usual, "the unfinished product does not reflect the final version" statement.

There are going to be glaring issues but feedback is valued.

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August 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Cyanser do be running!

I may or may not attempt to submit something for SAGE 2025 depending on hopefully finishing an action demo level.

Now since I am one person I will try to keep the scope realistic.

#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #pixelart #animation #SAGE2025 #SAGEEXPO2025
August 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I have also created an object called Beacon for Raviel, it functions similar to Vergil's (DMC4SE-5SE) and Kirin's (Gunvolt 3) teleporting mechanics.
July 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Closer look at Velocity Halo.
July 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This includes Dash Marker as well.
July 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I had recently updated sprite art for Velocity Halo.

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July 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Refined Cyanser's Drop Spin move, a pinch of Sonic's Drop Dash with a hint of Kirby's Wheel Copy Ability!

I am putting the three-day weekend to good use, it would be more beneficial to be able to have more time.

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July 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Another Action Zone tile set WIP for "P.N."!

Honestly this might be one of my favorite levels in concept to work on so far.

Down the line I hope to show more of it but for now I continue to work in the 36 Chambers!

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July 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
It is a bit unstable, trying to get the momentum steady for rebounding from surface to surface but it works! 😂

...... And yes I researched Copen from the Gunvolt games and Sparkster from the Rocket Knight games.

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June 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Working on tweaking Raviel's teleportation mechanic........ especially so that she doesn't wind up falling through or going outside of bounds.😂

Always remember that creativity is immortal!

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June 25, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Light and Dark clash!

Speedster X Teleporter

Super Speed Vs. Warp Speed

Superhero agent against Antihero vigilante!

Rivals on opposite sides with the same agenda but different methods!

#pixelart #pixelartist #aseprite #ocart #indiegame
June 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Unfinished WIP for Raviel's warp speed mechanic!

I am using Vergil, Shadow and Yasha for reference as Raviel will achieve high speeds in her own way different from Cyanser but the momentum remains the same.

"P.N."🎮

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June 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Dual protagonists Cyanser and Raviel just chilling "idly" by during some testing.

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June 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM