LOOKING FOR PLAYTESTERS! Want a first look at the new Barty's Adventure Demo? Want to shape the future of this bear's world? Sign up below and help give feedback as I head into the final stages of production! 😀 bartys-adventure.firstlook.gg #gamedev #indiegames #metroidvania #wholesomegames

Barty's Adventure Playtest!

Come join the playtest for the latest demo of Barty's Adventure! This demo will be shown live at Play.NYC in late August, but you can have a sneak peak by signing up today!

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Barty's Adventure will be tabling at PLAY.nyc, presented by @playcrafting.bsky.social and part of this year's NYC Anime Con! Come on by any time from August 20th - August 23rd to say hi, get free Barty merch, and most importantly try the game!

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NEW TRAILER!! Now, I think that Barty's Adventure is the best time-looping bear-starring metroidvania not shown at any showcase this past week. But don't take my word for it! Hear from the fans in our latest trailer!! #indiegames #gamedev #metroidvania #cozygames #wholesomegames #summergamefest

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Whoa, what a way to end the week! Thanks for the feature and kind words! 😄

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🔥 Feature Friday! 🔥 Barty’s Adventure is a cozy, time-loop metroidvania set in the world of children’s toys. Make friends, explore unique biomes, and master the three-day cycle to stop the Colic from returning once and for all! 🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/3205260/... @bartysadventure.bsky.social

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Roger and I chatted all sorts of things, from parenthood to gamedev to chasing those passions. I had an awesome time! Check it out below. Thanks for having me!

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I started using GameMaker back in 2020 on a whim, now I have an interview up with their team about my dream game. Absolutely crazy. Thanks to everyone at GameMaker for letting me share my story! 🧸

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