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

The playtest has just about concluded (will be up for 30 more mins), thanks again for playing! If you have the time, please fill out this short anonymous survey: forms.gle/gf2vvpVtX5LH... Your honesty is appreciated and helps me make the game better!

Unfortunately network desyncs have been reported - please restart your game if you get stuck! (don't believe anyone if they say rollback is easy to implement. it's hell on multiple levels. i'm gonna go cry now)

Playtest is live! (Again, expect things to break, this really is the first time I'm testing everything!!)

Reminder - live in about 12 hours!

For anyone that wants to support development of the game, I've decided to start a Patreon! www.patreon.com/studiojoh

I'm excited to announce the first HYPERFIGHT 2 Playtest will begin next Wednesday, April 30 at 9pm PDT! Online and Local VS will be available with playable characters Shoto Goto and Vince Volt.

More character select progress! And a small preview of the theme...you'll have to wait until the playtest to hear the full version! #gamedev #indiedev #FGC #GodotEngine #screenshotsaturday

I'm confirmed to be tabling at Combo Breaker for HYPERFIGHT 2! I'll have more details closer to the event, but I'll have some goodies prepared for those that stop by!

HYPERFIGHT 2 [Vince Volt vs Shoto Goto] Match Gameplay www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjwr... #gamedev #indiedev #fightinggame #FGC #GodotEngine

HYPERFIGHT 2 [Vince Volt vs Shoto Goto] Match Gameplay www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjwr... #gamedev #indiedev #fightinggame #FGC #GodotEngine

I used to think Godot should strictly be used for 2D since its 3D wasn't mature enough, but a few releases this year have changed my perspective on that - not because Godot has gotten better (though it has), but because it is perfectly viable for certain types of games