Stephen Smith

Every gothic horror:

Wandering around castle Knight Lore. #zxspectrum #retrogaming #retrogames #retrodev #madewithgodot #indiedev

I've mapped the whole of Ranarama, so just 95% of the work left to do before the game is finished! #zxspectrum #retro #indiedev

Alien Fiend - my latest project has just been released. Can you escape from the space station alive? stephensmith.itch.io/alien-fiend

I assume we all remember the classic Speccy game Alien Fiend, which is well overdue a modern remake: youtu.be/Gz_41UwrCNM

I've just tried Cursor for the very first time. Entered my first prompt and got: "Too many free trial accounts. Please upgrade to Pro." Maybe I chose the "Hard Upsell AI model"?

Undrium seems to be getting a bit of love at the moment, according to the download figures. Not sure why, but seems like an excuse for a shameless plug. #undrium #gamedev #monogame #indiedev #pixelart #zxspectrum www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJgG...

I think I'm having an existential crisis. AI can now be used port an old classic game to the web in just a few days. this.os.isfine.org/blog/posts/m...

Imagine Worms but set in Spectrum-themed levels with Spectrum-themed weapons, like Eric's bomb or a giant issue of Crash landing. stephensmith.itch.io/jetsetboom

I've tested all possible variations of the random map generator, so this can now be shipped! stephensmith.itch.io/load-runner

I'm in the process of recreating Lode Runner, but with randomly generated levels. Can you complete them all?

Atic Atac 3D now has a C64 mode! Download this abberation at stephensmith.itch.io/atic-atac-3d

Thanks to Steve Day's graphics, I'm currently working on a C64 -themed version of Atic Atac 3D.

Dear YouTube, I'm not remotely interested in any video with the word 'Reacts' in the title.

Development continues on Melkhior's Tower for Playdate. Here's a quick fire selection of clips. Pixels by @craigstevenson.bsky.social and music by @mcalby.bsky.social bitglint.itch.io/melkhiors-to... #melkhiorstower #playdate #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart

Very earlier test of Sabre Wulf 3D. And I'm lost already!

In my quest to find the nichest of the niche, I've created an online multiplayer version of Atari's Combat. stephensmith.itch.io/multiplayer-...

A new update of Atic Atac 3D, now with a direction indicator showing where the nearest part of the ACG key is. stephensmith.itch.io/atic-atac-3d

I'm thinking of starting Sabre Wulf 3D, but won't that just be lots of wandering around a large maze avoiding enemies? I'm not convinced it will make a good game.

I'm adding a "direction indicator" to the closest piece of the ACG key in Atic Atac 3D, but I don't know if it will make the game too easy?

I have it on good authority that the latest version of Atic Atac 3D works on a Mac! And also the new update has an ending arguably better than the original! stephensmith.itch.io/atic-atac-3d

Seeing if darkness and shadows in Atic Atac 3D makes it look even spookier.

Atic Atac 3D is now available for download: stephensmith.itch.io/atic-atac-3d

Added a bit of lever action to Melkhior's Tower. 😀 bitglint.itch.io/melkhiors-to... #melkhiorstower #playdate #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart

Atic Atac 3D: Items, more monsters, and sound effects. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EofG...

Finding Mummies and secret doors in Atic Atac 3D.

I can't be the first person to accidentally add a Node2D instead of a Node3D to a scene and then wonder why I can't see it? #godot

Atic Atac's non-euclidean map layout is giving me headaches. And there's trapdoors too.

Venturing into the caverns in Atic Atac 3D.

More work on Atic Atac 3D, with the emphasis on "stairs".

Messing about with #Godot VehicleBody. It might turn into a Stunt Car Racer type game. #gamedev #indiegamdev #amiga

Just a reminder that if you DON'T want GitHub to use your code used to train AI, you need to manually opt-out!

Space Invaders! Again! However, in this version you control the invaders! I'm having trouble thinking how to give it better gameplay though. #godot #indiegamedev #gamedev

More work on my eventual Tomahawk remake. #gamedev #godot #zxspectrum #indiegamedev

Is it Maze-Ogs or Maz-Ogs? Is it Maze-I-ackS or Maz-icks? I only ask because I'm unsure of what I should be screaming. Now they're running at me in 3D!? From the minds of the late great Don Priestley and @stevecsmith.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sAF... #ZXSpectrum #ZX81 #Retrogaming

It's amazing how many service companies like insurers or holidays ask you to leave a review after you've paid them, but before you receive the service. "Yes, they were great at taking my money".

Working on a helicopter game, planned to be a remake of Tomahawk but I know it will probably change into Krakatoa. #gamedev #godot #zxspectrum #retrogaming

I've just released Super Bugaboo Race Time Challenge! #zxspectrum #godot #indiegame stephensmith.itch.io/super-bugabo...

How OPERATION EPSTEIN FURY is going so far: 🤣 🖕 👌 👎

I've now created 3 levels for Super Bugaboo Race Time Challenge. #gamedev #godot #zxspectrum

Currently working on a Bugaboo type of game - can you get to the end of the level in time? Lots of scope for showing some classic Spectrum levels. #gamedev #godot #zxspectrum

If you haven't read The Wind in the Willows and you think you know what it's about, let me tell you — you are wrong as HELL. It's the weirdest kids' book I've ever read, but @eleanormorton.bsky.social loves it. New episode of Eleanor & Alasdair Read that out today! linktr.ee/readthat

Moonbase Assault in Stellar Forces, my Laser Squad remake. stephensmith.itch.io/stellar-forces #zxspectrum #amiga

Been tinkering with the title screen and screen transitions in Melkhior's Tower. More info about the game in the devlog: itch.io/dashboard/ga... #melkhiorstower #playdate #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart

A quick space invaders remake with destructible invaders. #godot #indiedev #gamedev

I think I may have to replace my R-Type gfx with a more obscure retro game, what with Irem and Activision both still being around and feeling litigious. Suggestions welcome!

Working on a shoot'em-up with destructible scenery and enemies. Got some "placeholder" gfx in it at the moment. :) #gamedev #godot #zxspectrum