SITE42 (Working Title) | Solo Dev

During combat, players can switch between characters and control them directly. You might choose Gosling to move forward and draw enemy attention, switch to Yumi to heal injured allies in dangerous moments, or control Eden to attack enemies safely from a distance. Sometimes, choosing a low-health teammate and escaping at the right moment can also become part of the strategy. #SoloDev #IndieDev #GameDev #PixelArt #IndieGame #Roguelike

It feels similar not only in software development, but also in Apple’s overall product ecosystem. Apple’s approach is like a double-edged sword — it keeps users deeply locked into the ecosystem, while also creating such a high barrier to entry that it becomes difficult for newcomers to approach easily.☹️

@ChuchuGamesDev The dev side of Apple is unfortunately not very intuitive and built on top of over a decade of legacy understanding that you are supposed to magically just have Applies to developing software for Apple products too 🙃

Today I bought a MacBook to finally start working on iPhone builds for the game. Spent most of the day setting up the development environment and getting familiar with the Apple side of things. So far… the iPhone build process has not been very smooth. #SoloDev #IndieDev #GameDev #PixelArt #IndieGame #Roguelike

Any character can become the leader of the team. The leader can issue commands to all allies during combat. By using attack and regroup orders strategically, players can control the flow of battle in different ways. #SoloDev #IndieDev #GameDev #PixelArt #IndieGame #Roguelike

@SoloXanderSOL Yeah, Apple’s “it just works” experience can feel really frustrating when you end up locked into their ecosystem. Having to use an Apple device just to manage a subscription is honestly pretty ridiculous. lol🥹

@ChuchuGamesDev I always have found apple to be unintuitive and frustrating, despite the whole point of it supposedly being the opposite. Also overpriced. Also tried apple tv once and discovered I couldn't cancel my subscription without using an apple device. Boo apple! Boo!!!

Currently working on the character status UI. Designing a mobile-friendly UI/UX that feels both comfortable and readable has been more challenging than I expected. P.S. I also realized the English strings need a bit more polishing. They felt fine in Korean, but some parts sound awkward once translated into English. #SoloDev #IndieDev #GameDev #PixelArt #IndieGame #Roguelike

@SoloXanderSOL Absolutely. The more I work on gamedev, the more I realize there’s really no “unimportant” part of development. Every little detail ends up affecting the overall experience.

@ChuchuGamesDev Looks great! Also I feel your pain lol, most of the solo dev journey is learning each stage is more difficult than you were anticipating, and usually in unexpected ways lol 😆

Started working on the tree objects for the environment. At this point, I’ve probably redrawn the trees more times than I can count. Creating a background style that feels consistent and natural has been much harder than I expected. #SoloDev #IndieDev #GameDev #PixelArt #IndieGame #Roguelike

This island becomes dangerously dark once the light disappears. That’s why every source of light feels so important while exploring the forest. Enemies attack from places you can’t even see. #SoloDev #IndieDev #GameDev #PixelArt #IndieGame #Roguelike

After a plane crash, Gosling, Yumi, Eden, and Nel are stranded on a mysterious island. What begins as a simple fight for survival slowly changes as they continue exploring the forest together. The deeper they go, the stranger the island begins to feel. #SoloDev #IndieDev #GameDev #PixelArt #IndieGame #roguelike

Even on this mysterious island, day and night still repeat endlessly. The monsters that appear in the forest change depending on the time of day — daytime, dusk, and night all feel completely different. And when the sun begins to set, the forest becomes far more dangerous. #SoloDev #IndieDev #GameDev #PixelArt #IndieGame #Roguelike

@bytecrunchdev That was actually something I had been thinking about as well. Since I shared the same concern, I adjusted the chromatic aberration effect so that it’s much weaker around the player character and only slightly applied to distant areas. Thanks for the feedback — it really helped.

@ChuchuGamesDev Hey, I like the game, but as someone who suffers from heavy migraines, I hope there will be an option to switch back to the original visuals. The new effect looks cool, but it gets close to triggering an attack for me. Might just be a me thing, though.

Even though the game uses simple 2D SD-style characters, I slightly adjusted the shaders to give the visuals a more cinematic atmosphere. There’s still a lot to fine-tune, but I’m liking the direction so far. #SoloDev #IndieDev #GameDev #PixelArt #IndieGame #Roguelike

@justff777 That’s true. The minimap is still not in its final form yet, and I plan to continue improving it from a UI/UX perspective as development progresses.

@ChuchuGamesDev minimaps are one of those things that feel tiny to implement but completely change how players orient themselves. always surprised how much exploration anxiety drops once people can see where they've been

Implemented a basic minimap system today. Small feature, but it already changes how the island feels while exploring. #SoloDev #IndieDev #GameDev #PixelArt #IndieGame #Roguelike

There’s no direct damage scaling based on distance right now, but I am working on skills that reward maintaining proper spacing and positioning. For example, ranged survivors can use abilities like grenades for area control or powerful single-target attacks such as mortar strikes. The idea is to make distance management and repositioning an important part of the combat flow.

@ChuchuGamesDev kiting with ranged + allies tanking is such a satisfying loop when it works. the constant repositioning keeps it active even without melee pressure. does he have any abilities that play with distance specifically — like damage scaling with range or something?

Eden fights with a rifle, attacking enemies from a distance alongside his allies. By constantly moving and dodging, he keeps space between himself and enemies while dealing steady damage. #SoloDev #IndieDev #GameDev #PixelArt #IndieGame #Roguelike

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Survivor [Eden] Eden is a survivor who uses a rifle. Calm and cold-headed, he rarely loses composure even in dangerous situations. He doesn’t speak much, but he makes quick decisions and fights carefully while keeping his distance. #SoloDev #IndieDev #GameDev #PixelArt #IndieGame #Roguelike

By quickly controlling the virtual movement stick, you can dodge in any direction with precision. Mastering evasive movement allows you to fight in a faster and more stylish way. #SoloDev #IndieDev #GameDev #PixelArt #IndieGame #Roguelike