HF2 just passed 5000 wishlists...! Can't thank everyone enough for supporting me throughout development. Going to post a few early gameplay clips to celebrate. I was still finalizing mechanics here, and thought about only certain moves knocking down.

Hmm...too cluttered, or just fine? I want easy access to all the modes from the main menu without it getting too messy... #gamedev #indiedev #GodotEngine

October update is up for Patreon subscribers! (Reminder that if you contribute the price of the game, you'll get a copy on release and your name in the credits - pretty good deal I think!) www.patreon.com/posts/octobe...

Chainsaw Man movie was so so so so so sooooo good

A small preview #gamedev #pixelart #fgc

I wish there was more readily available info on combo theory for FG characters...I don't want the first thing I see when I click "Combos" to be a long messy list! I learn much better once I know a character's building blocks and when to use them.

Exploding Judo Federation is taking part in #SteamNextFest! If you fancy playing/streaming 3D fighting games, why not check the demo out? 😈🥋💣 store.steampowered.com/app/3806150/...

Fuck man...I feel like I'm FINALLY getting close to making many parts of the game as good as I imagined. Was a long road to get here but it's all coming together...the game already looks and feels miles better than the first playtest!

Near-final main menu! Really happy with how this is shaping up, not too minimal or too busy #gamedev #indiedev

some funny main menu background tests #gamedev #indiedev

More lighting tests! Trying to use as little lights as possible vs just gradient textures for optimization purposes. The signs are finally glowing! #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart

Ahhh!!...I've been wanting to do this lighting effect since conceiving this stage and I finally got around to doing it! Not perfect, but so far pretty efficient! #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart

Also, September update is up for Patreon subscribers! www.patreon.com/posts/septem...

First thing getting the final UI design, the popups. Here's an in progress draft. I can't help but stylize the UI in my games even if it takes a while... #gamedev #indiedev

Ugh...I could go forever adding QOL features but I know the game's never going to come out if I keep doing that 😓 Though in my mind, these are features every fighting game should have...

Preview of the new movelists in HYPERFIGHT 2! Like the original, you can pause and immediately press left/right to see your moves. This time there's animated visuals! #gamedev #indiedev #fgc

August Patreon post is live for subscribers! (sorry this one's pretty late) www.patreon.com/posts/august...

Get a look at all the great games that were in the Evo Indie Dev Gallery this year! Shout out to @diaphone.bsky.social for coming through youtu.be/QFRrFZmJvV4?...

Finally uploaded! HYPERFIGHT 2: Evo 2025 Booth Bracket Top 4 www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwr5...

The accessibility trend in indie fighting games is an interesting topic. I can see why people are averse to it, but let me offer my perspective.

The summer of fighting game events have almost wrapped, but not without the world’s ultimate fighting game tournament, @evo.gg. Read our newest blog to hear about the experience from our Lead Combat Designer, Adam @keits.bsky.social Heart. www.irongalaxystudios.com/blog-posts/i... #PlayKI #Evo2025

NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO I played this indie game called Hyperfight and probably fought the only person online who probably was the best in the world in this game lmao Check it out: youtu.be/abm0CGsY6wk LIKE | SHARE | SUBSCRIBE | INDIE FIGHTING GAMES

Finally got back and had some time to rest! Evo was one of the most stressful yet fun weekends of my life. Big thanks to everyone that stopped by the booth to try the game! And sorry if I seemed out of it, I was pretty exhausted leading up to and during the event.

Thanks for the shoutout!!

Played Hyper Fight 2 's 3rd character wand WOW these devs are creative. Day 1 purchase for me.

Thanks to everyone that joined the tournament yesterday! We capped out on entrants! Apologies for the messy bracket, but we managed to get through it somehow 😅 Top 3: 1. MLGPro (congrats!) 2. Oscar 3. KillrBladz

Your Hyperfight 2 top 3 @evo.gg (With a bonus @studiojoh.com )

Set up for #Evo2025!! Come stop by and give the game a try with a new build featuring Yo-Yona! Tentative booth bracket tomorrow (Saturday) at 12pm!

Yo-Yona Reveal Trailer - HYPERFIGHT 2 Happy #Evo2025! #fgcsky #gamedev

Getting kinda tired of the "micro challenge level in abstract space that doesn't even look cool" thing Nintendo is pulling...first Mario and Zelda, then Kirby and now Bananza...

Also, July Development Update up for Patreon subscribers! www.patreon.com/posts/july-2...

#HYPERFIGHT2 x @evo.gg I'm going to be at Evo from August 1-3 with a build of the latest character! Hope to see you there!

I bitch about this to my friends all the time It's fine to have references, but after a certain point it can just make your characters/game feel like a cheap copy...and the player should be EXCITED to play your game, not just want to just play the original instead

Nothing crazy but in the midst of having to create a presskit I've finally set up my own personal website, at studiojoh (dot) com! It might be crazy in the future though! (My Bluesky handle has changed appropriately, and I like how clean it looks)

Holy shit...I think I fixed the desyncs!!! Had to do with the system for automatically increasing delay with higher ping. Crying tears of joy

Tried a bunch of things today to track down desyncs but couldn't replicate them once, mysterious. Different devices/OS/packet drop/out of order/debug and release builds. On the one hand it means when it DOES work it's pretty solid...but I'm still lost!

www.patreon.com/posts/june-2... June Development Update up for Patreon subscribers! (Rumor has it there's a preview of the next character)

#PitchYaGame This is HYPERFIGHT 2 - a fast-paced fighter with a wager-based meter system. Win condition, specials and supers - they're all tied together. And of course, online with rollback netcode. Wishlist on Steam below!

THANK YOU so much to everyone that stopped by the booth and gave HF2 a try! Seeing new players learn the game, old fans who played the first game, other indie devs, and the super helpful event staff...it was all incredible.

As expected, the Vince pins are way more popular than the Goto ones LOL

Posted up for Day 2!

Hey. I played HyperFight2 today, and I think you should play it too at some point this weekend. It was a blast!

Live at @combobreaker.org ! Come get some free pins!

(...psst, HF2 will also be at EVO again, bigger and better official announcement coming soon!)

#HYPERFIGHT2 x @combobreaker.org Check out the booth and play the latest build of the game, May 23-25! See you there!

Vince's Forward Attack is a versatile, long-range melee attack that can even destroy normal projectiles. Cancel into Special for charges, or Super for max knockback! #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame #ゲーム制作

Vince's Down Attack is a multi-hit slice, but you can also drift in the air for repositioning and deadly corner carries! #HYPERFIGHT2 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #fgc

www.patreon.com/posts/may-20... May Development Update up for Patreon subscribers!

Vince's Neutral Attack can be charged for longer distance and knockback. You can also dash cancel the charge to fake out your opponent! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #fgc