youtu.be/SGkYXvRtWjA Pleasantly surprised by the quality of this week's episode of Iruma It's no sercet that the anime has a really low budget, but the direction and music are really exceptional here The music festival is my favorite arc of Iruma so I'm happy that it got the love it deserves

Rewatching let's plays of The Stanley Parable Honestly one of those games I never get tired of watching I love the Ultra Deluxe content of course, but even the base game has some truly fascinating moments. The countdown ending is very special to me, and I love seeing people react to it.

Btw I'll be going to Game Camp in Lille next month! I hope to meet some cool people and have some fun

It's gonna be interesting to play a new Jonathan Blow game, ten years after The Witness came out. Braid and The Witness were both hugely influencial over the current generation of puzzle games (Animal Well, Void Stranger, Tunic, Outer Wilds, Blue Prince) www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0OB... 1/4

I wanted to talk a little bit more about this level and my philosophy beind it. As a reminder, The Tides of Ys is a game about waiting for the tides in order to navigate your environment. This level is supposed to teach the player some new mechanics, here's how I designed it 🧵: #gamedev #devlog

The Tides of Ys continues to grow day after day. Today, our developper Betshet worked on a level showcasing the bells of Ys, described in legends as "the city of a hundred bell towers". Take a look! Read more about the game here : ombresvives.com #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #devlog

We start the week with a bang with this new level for The Tides of Ys. This time, I'm showcasing the phantom blocks and the bells! Tomorrow, I start working on a big level with all the mechanics combined. Read more here : ombresvives.com #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #MadeWithUnity #devlog

A new devlog is available on our website! ombresvives.com/2026/04/29/d... This week, you can read all about how we use music and sound in The Tides of Ys, from recording to integration. #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #devlog

Working on onboarding levels for The Tides of Ys. This should help us with user tests in the future. Read more about The Tides of Ys on our website : ombresvives.com #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #MadeWithUnity

After a few weeks of break, I'm resuming work on The Tides of Ys. Here's what I've been working on this week : (assets from kenney.nl) #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #MadeWithUnity

After a few weeks of break, I'm resuming work on The Tides of Ys. Here's what I've been working on this week : (assets from kenney.nl) #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #MadeWithUnity

could be nothing

On ~20 hours of Void Stranger I don't think I've ever played a game that tries this hard to mindfuck its player, aside from maybe Blue Prince. The game is IN MY HEAD, knows how players function, and gives just the right amount of hints to keep you interested

Currently 6 hours deep into Void Stranger It's always a good sign when a game makes you open up Paint within the first 30 minutes of gameplay

Played The Last Cat in the Universe store.steampowered.com/app/4197890 A cute little incremental game with a wholesome (if a bit corny) story. The gameplay is really fun, but feels disconnected from the narrative. I wish it focused more on the "taking care of cat" part of the game.

Finished Wall World 2 store.steampowered.com/app/3467710 I was a big fan of the first Wall World. Despite some flaws, my main criticism was that it felt too short, I really wanted to spend longer in this world. So I was really excited for this sequel, since it meant more of what I liked. 🧵

Hello #PortfolioDay ! I'm Betshet, a french programmer and game designer. I do game jams and mods in my free time. You can find all of my work here : romainbachelier.myportfolio.com

A new devlog is available on our website! Go read it here : ombresvives.com/2026/04/13/d... This week, we're talking about various prototypes, mechanics and early levels for the Tides of Ys. #devlog #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #madewithunity

Un nouveau devlog est disponible sur notre site! Lisez-le ici : ombresvives.com/fr/2026/04/1... Cette semaine, on parle de prototypes divers et variés, mécaniques de jeu, et des premiers tests de niveaux pour les Marées d'Ys. #devlog #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #madewithunity

Neverway's Prologue is OUT NOW on @steampowered.com. from the pixel artist behind Celeste + music by Disasterpeace it’s yours now.

A few weeks ago, we shared a poll to better understand the habits and desires of our public. Today, we've published a devlog talking about some of the data we've obtained, and what that means for the Tides of Ys. Read it here : ombresvives.com/2026/04/05/d... #indiedev #gamedev #devlog

It's hard not to have high expectations for the Backrooms movie The trailers make it look very good I gotta say, but also that's kind of what they are for Is this gonna hold up as a full movie? I really hope so www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hjd...

League of Legends lowkey kind of a good game

some screenshots of our indie game, Neverway

The Tides of Ys - Devlog 26/03 Moving boats now work on multiple sea levels. The code is absolutely horrendous, but it works, so whatever. As always, you can read more about the game here : ombresvives.com #gamedev #indiedev #MadeWithUnity #devlog

The Tides of Ys - 25/03 Devlog Started working on moving elements This will allow us to make the level design less cramped and more readable, especially when combined w/ the other mechanics (tides and anchors) Now I need to make them work with the tide... #gamedev #indiedev #devlog #madewithUnity

Playing Slay the Spire 2 has been so interesting as a designer I'm seeing the community and the content creators try out the new content and form opinions on things in real time, including me The Permafrost relic (6 block the 1st time each combat you play a power) seems so bad on first read,

Went to see Project Hail Mary - Lord and Miller's directorial style works really well in live-action. I love how objects and people move in and out of the frame, it almost reminds me of how Edgar Wright directs - Gosling is a godsend for this movie, he breathes so much life into it

I've updated my portfolio with a new page cataloguing every game review I've written on this account over the years. Take a look here! romainbachelier.myportfolio.com/game-reviews

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Test level done! I definitely learned a lot about the strengths and weaknesses of the game's design by making this and letting people play it. We'll have to rethink how we approach level design going forward. Read more about The Tides of Ys : ombresvives.com #gamedev #indiedev #devlog #Unity

Currently playing Wall World 2 I'm a big fan of the first game, which had its issues, but was ultimately a really great experience. My biggest problem with it was that it was honestly too short. There's a number of changes made in the sequel, some good, some meh, some bad. 🧵 1/7

Test level done! I definitely learned a lot about the strengths and weaknesses of the game's design by making this and letting people play it. We'll have to rethink how we approach level design going forward. Read more about The Tides of Ys : ombresvives.com #gamedev #indiedev #devlog #Unity

Our first game is named Teknopolis : Become an organizer of underground parties. Explore a dystopian megacity, recruit DJs, find venues, and gear up while challenging the system’s authority. Teknopolis is an immersion into the underground free-party scene and its culture. #indiedev #gamedev #tekno

Here's a look at what I've been working on for The Tides of Ys! The test level is growing, I've added more floating bridges, & colored each layer to improve readability. Next week, more features! Read more about the game here : ombresvives.com #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #unity #devlog

Ombres Vives a besoin de vous! Nous lançons un questionnaire pour mieux cerner vos goûts & attentes concernant les mythes et légendes de France. Vos réponses nous aideront à informer nos choix de design pour Les Marées d'Ys! Si vous avez quelques minutes : lnkd.in/e_U6nJyx #gamedev #indiedev

this is my favorite interview now

Here's a new devlog from our team at Ombres Vives, talking about our research trip to Saint-Malo! We took a lot of photos and audio recordings to use as references for the game, check it out!

Night in the Woods is the kind of game that forever sticks in your head if you connect with it Everytime I look at fanart of it, I'm gripped by a sense of melancholy and nostalgia that very few other games have managed to instill in me

Sometimes, research for a game means going on a beach and recording a rusted chain Getting some good sounds from the sea and the sand for The Tides of Ys, as well as plenty of visual references. #gamedev #indiedev #devlog

Ah, la Bretagne... Currently recording sounds for The Tides of Ys!

The Tides of Ys - Devlog #2 🧵 The game is taking shape as we continue talking about it. We 100% won't be able to implement *everything* we're discussing now, but we're still figuring out the scope. Meanwhile I worked on some puzzle mechanics. 1/7 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #devlog #Unity

As part of my interactive design course at Gobelins, I'm currently working on a game called The Tides of Ys, all about the legends of the Brittany region of France. Here's a thread of how the project came to be, and some of the work already accomplished. 🧵 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

slay the spire 1 is a really great video game but sts2 has the vibes of like, oh they really knew what they wanted to do this time from the start instead of figuring it out on the job

Quick review of Slay the Spire 2 after 20 hours A lot of people have said "it's like the first one but better" and that's very true, but I'd like to go deeper on *why* it's better. Because it's not just better animations and more content, there's better game design too.🧵 #SlayTheSpire2 #StS2

Finished Urban Myth Dissolution Center store.steampowered.com/app/2089600/... Very conflicted about this one. It possesses such a strong identity and personality that I can almost forgive it for its abysmal writing, which almost made me drop it. Yet, I can't deny that some of it was fascinating.

As part of my interactive design course at Gobelins, I'm currently working on a game called The Tides of Ys, all about the legends of the Brittany region of France. Here's a thread of how the project came to be, and some of the work already accomplished. 🧵 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

Happy to announce I am part of Ombres Vives, working on a new project! Follow the official page to get news about The Tides of Ys, and follow me to get info about the developpment!

🌲🏕️🌺💦 (drawn in Pixquare) #pixelart by @transientcode.bsky.social

It's time... Today is the initial release of the chapter 1 demo for #DioramaBreak! I'm the lead character artist, focusing mainly on the (pixel art) dialogue portraits and CGs, but I also helped with character designs and guided the overall art direction early on massimog.itch.io/dioramabreak