Ombres Vives
@ombres-vives.bsky.social
Indie game studio, currently making "The Tides of Ys" https://ombresvives.com/
Some more insights on the level design of The Tides of Ys by our developper :
Betshet@betshet.bsky.social · 4mo agoI 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
Betshet@betshet.bsky.social · 4mo agoWe 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
Devlog #4 - [ENG] The sound of shore - Ombres Vives
From the very beginning of the project, sound emerged as a pillar just as important as the visuals or the narrative.In a game based on observation, the ebb and flow of time, and the slow unfolding of ...
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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
Here's a look at what The Tides of Ys is starting to become! We wanted to showcase what our vision was for the visual aspect of the game, and used assets from kenney.nl in order to build this level. Stay tuned for more updates coming soon! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #MadeWithUnity
Betshet@betshet.bsky.social · 4mo agoAfter 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
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
Devlog #3 - [ENG] Prototyping - Ombres Vives
In previous devlogs, we’ve talked about our journey as a team, the genesis of the project, our inspirations, and our audience, but we haven’t talked much the game itself. Today we’d like to remedy tha...
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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
Devlog #3 - [ENG] Prototyping - Ombres Vives
In previous devlogs, we’ve talked about our journey as a team, the genesis of the project, our inspirations, and our audience, but we haven’t talked much the game itself. Today we’d like to remedy tha...
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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
Devlog #2 - [ENG] Co-creating with players - Ombres Vives
06/04/2026 What you taught us: first insights from our player research When we first began imagining Les Marées d’Ys, we had an intuition: that a game rooted in a French legend, driven by a strong nat...
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Nous avons récemment partagé un sondage pour mieux comprendre les habitudes et désirs de notre public. Aujourd'hui, nous avons publié un article sur les données récoltées et ce qu'elles signifient pour les Marées d'Ys. Lisez ici : ombresvives.com/2026/04/05/d... #indiedev #gamedev #devlog
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
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
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
Check out Teknopolis, by our friends over at Punkpunk Interactive !
Punkpunk Interactive@punkpunk-interact.bsky.social · 5mo agoOur 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 what our lead developper has been working on this week! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #unity #devlog
Betshet@betshet.bsky.social · 5mo agoHere'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
Ce week-end, notre équipe est allée à Saint-Malo faire des recherches pour notre jeu Les Marées d'Ys. Entre voir la côte à marée basse, enregistrer le son des vagues, et manger des galettes, on a eu une journée chargée! Lisez-en plus ici : ombresvives.com/fr/2026/03/1... #gamedev #indiegame
Devlog #1 - [FR] Roadtrip - Ombres Vives
16/03/2026 Vendredi 13 mars 2026, 21h30. Nous apercevons, dans la noirceur de la nuit, un panneau se dressant fier et digne sous la pluie torrentielle. Nous sommes arrivés à Saint-Malo. Pourquoi ce v...
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This week-end, our team went to Saint-Malo, in french Brittany, to do research for Les Marées d'Ys. Between seeing the coast at low tide, recording audio from the waves, and eating some galettes, we had an eventful day! Read about it here : ombresvives.com/2026/03/16/d... #gamedev #indiegame
Devlog #1 - [ENG] Roadtrip - Ombres Vives
16/03/2026 Friday the 13th of March, 2026. 9:30 PM . Standing proudly and defiantly in the inky black night and the pouring rain, a sign appears in front of us. We’ve arrived in Saint-Malo. Why the ...
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Ah, la Bretagne... Currently recording sounds for The Tides of Ys!
Synesthesia est un projet VR créé par des amis d'Ombres Vives, jetez-y un oeil!
Synesthesia@synesthesia75.bsky.social · 6mo agoDevlog #2 Début des expérimentations Les recherches commencent pour Synesthesia. Entre écriture de la narration et tests techniques de mécaniques en VR, le projet se précise petit à petit. Pour suivre nos devlogs: synesthesiaproject.framer.website/devlog #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
Read about the development of our game, The Tides of Ys, on our lead developer @betshet.bsky.social's page! This week, he worked on making a boat float with the tides. Find out more about the game by visiting our website : ombresvives.com #devlog #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #unity
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Betshet@betshet.bsky.social · 6mo agoThe 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
Today marks the beginning of Synesthesia! This experience invites you to explore the inner world of a mysterious young woman through a synesthetic environment in VR (and in physical reality...). To follow our devlogs: synesthesiaproject.framer.website/devlog
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Les Marées d'Ys est un jeu dans lequel il faut se servir de la marée pour résoudre des puzzles, et faire résonner de nouveau les clochers de la ville mythique d'Ys. Visitez le site d’Ombres Vives pour en lire plus sur le jeu et l'équipe! linktr.ee/OmbresVives #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
The Tides of Ys is a game in which you use the tides to solve puzzles, and make the bells of the mythical city of Ys ring once again. Visit Ombre Vives' website to read more about the game and the team! linktr.ee/OmbresVives #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
