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DevLog #35: March Status Update

Hello!

Light Fairytale is now playable in French since EA patch #6!

This is the main new feature, but I've also improved a few things. Full changelog here.

Unfortunately this update required much more time than planned - around 6 weeks. So my plans have s...

DevLog #34: February Status Update

Hello!

As planned, I've published a new update for Light Fairytale (EA patch #5) early this past month, with an improved field menu, a new orb combination - Lightning2, and more! Here's a few shots:

And I'm currently working on the next update, which will bring French support! Here's a shot:

DevLog #33: January Status Update

Hello!

Early this past month, I've contacted Nintendo to join the Switch indie devs program, and I was accepted within 24 hours!

Now, the next step is to purchase the dev-kit and experiment with it a bit - I won't officially say that I support the Switch until I do that - probably after the end of the Steam Early Access campaign of Light Fairytale Episode 1.

Speaking of which, I've ...

DevLog #32: December Status Update

Hello!

Not much to write about this past month. I've completed Mac support on the first week of the month, so Light Fairytale is now playable on Windows, Mac and Linux, as promised!

But most of the work this month has been on adding Japanese support. It was costly on both budget - I had to commission the translation to an outsourcing studio, and time - I've implemented the translation to the game in around 2-3 weeks.

2018-12-31 17:01:35 +0000 UTC View Post

DevLog #31: November Status Update

Hello!

As promised on the previous devlog, Light Fairytale Episode 1 is available on Steam Early Access since the 12th November - only 2 years after the failed KickStarter!

Here's the store page:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/539330

A bundle including the game and its 2 DLCs is available to purchase at a fixed discount of 20%.

2018-11-29 18:30:47 +0000 UTC View Post

DevLog #30: October Status Update

Hello!

This past month, I've been working on the battle system a bit more implementing new features such as the "Fury" - which is similar to FF7's limit break, and also adding new enemies, implementing the equipments and orbs customization menu, and shops.

Here's a few screenshots:

Then I've start...

DevLog #29: September Status Update

Hello!

Early this month I've received the new main promotional artwork for Light Fairytale, it is included in high-res as the banner of this post.

We've discussed about it in a previous poll, so please leave your thoughts about this final version!

I've also released the full theme-song Anime on my YouTube channel. The song is called "Someday to the Blue Sky", I hope you'll like it!

Here's the link: 2018-09-30 18:00:28 +0000 UTC View Post

DevLog #28: August Status Update

Hello!

Super Night Riders launched on the PlayStation 4 this month and I just got the sales data for the first 2 weeks. Unfortunately they were not as good as expected. Might be due to the poor timing - the summer sale was going on, or is it what to expect from an indie game -  without any marketing budget / press coverage - on PS4 in 2018?

Anyway, here's the store page. Please check it out if you have a PS4!

2018-08-31 18:58:33 +0000 UTC View Post

DevLog #27: July Status Update

Hello!

The port of Super Night Riders for the PlayStation 4 has been completed and validated by Sony!

The game is coming to the PS4 on the 14 August, in both Europe and the US!

The development of Light Fairytale is progressing very fast. I've completed the implementation of all the backgrounds and main events. Here's a few screenshots.

2018-07-30 15:11:27 +0000 UTC View Post

[Patrons Survey #3] Light Fairytale on Steam Early Access?

How do you guys feel about Steam Early Access (EA) ?

I'm currently considering EA for Light Fairytale with a release this September. The game will be fully playable - just lacking a few minor things such as New Game + (including playing as Kuroko) and a few optional NPCs, events, mini-games, graphic details and features. Nothing major but implementing these will require a few more months - the full release will be around December / January.

EA will also involve the community in the desig...

DevLog #26: June Status Update

Hello!

Early this past month, I worked on the PS4 port of Super Night Riders. The core of the game was fully working in only a few days, but implementing the platform's specific features took a bit more time.

Around 2 weeks of work overall. I'm currently waiting for Sony to check the master.

Light Fairytale now has a new logo! This one is a commissioned work done by an actual artist, so it...

[Patrons Survey #2] Favorite main artwork?

I've been working on the cover artwork of Light Fairytale and need advice!

Which one of these two designs would you prefer as the main artwork for Light Fairytale?

DevLog #25: May Status Update

Hello!

I've spent most of this month working on improving the first city in Light Fairytale. Here's a few screenshots.

And here's a quick video showcasing these changes in motion.

2018-05-30 19:23:53 +0000 UTC View Post

DevLog #24: April Status Update

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Early this past month, I've worked a bit more on the sewers level in Light Fairytale, and released a gameplay video on YouTube as planned:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4thKXHBa7M

I've then resumed the work on the warehouse interior - the main dungeon in episode 1 - implementing new features, and working on the battles. Here's a few screenshots:

2018-04-29 19:55:49 +0000 UTC View Post

DevLog #23: March Status Update

Hello!

Early this month, I've worked on 2 sets of events from the main story of Light Fairytale, including around 20 minutes of field gameplay, battles and cutscenes. I don't want to show too much from these as they contain spoilers, but here's 2 screenshots:

I've then resumed the work on the b...

[Patrons Survey] Favorite gaming platform?

On which platform would you want to play current and upcoming neko.works games?

Please choose only one option bellow. Thanks for your participation!

DevLog #22: February Status Update

Hello!

This past month, I've worked mostly on a free update for Super Night Riders. One of the cool new features is the (very) short Anime which appears when completing all of the achievements. The update is live on PCs, and coming soon on Xbox One - as I'm currently working with the PEGI rating board for having the game released in Europe!

Not much progress on Light Fairytale ...

DevLog #21: January Status Update

Hello!

I've started the month by working a few days on a new side project called Font Based Character Recognizer - A Windows utility that detects visually any Japanese text in a game, so it can be used as a reading helper when playing Japanese games.

This software is still early in the development and lacks proper documentation, but it does work and is free! More information on the offi...

DevLog #20: December Status Update

Hello!

Early this past month, I've published an Android app called Live Wallpaper Maker. It comes with 5 sample dynamic themes from pixel artists, but you can make them yourself, or download more from the official XDA community thread - that currently have 10 more themes from various games.

It's free, so please give it a try if you have an Android device!

Google Play: 2017-12-29 19:00:52 +0000 UTC View Post