In Lobo, finishers use a dynamic Spectator Camera that finds the best shot in real time. It tests nearby angles, avoids occlusion, and adapts even in tight spaces to keep executions cinematic.

Inspired by The Last of Us, Lobo uses gates as progression. Some open only when all lanterns along a path are lit, others are tied to undead guardians. A small valley, packed with lore and history.

In Lobo, I use foreshadowing to keep the gameplay rhythm going. A quiet moment, a fallen hunter, and a new weapon you can equip but not use yet, just enough to tease what’s coming next.

Akatori is an epic metroidvania where you wield your staff to fight, jump, and explore diverse realms across different eras.

It's also one of the games that's part of Steam Next Fest!

Play the Steam Next Fest demo now: https://bit.ly/Akatori

In Lobo, I optimize enemy AI with distance-based activation. Only nearby enemies are fully active, keeping performance smooth while encounters stay smart and meaningful.

Happy Devruary! Devruary Day 28 celebrates @Decrypt ! He's the game dev behind Fractal! We also have a question for the devs of Game Jolt: What game dev skill are you trying to level up next?

In Lobo, fights aren’t one-note. Go full berserker or stay hidden and use the environment to your advantage. Stealth kills, quiet footsteps, and smart positioning let you choose how to survive.

Do you like to spam attacks? Enemies in Lobo won’t let you. They dodge, dash, or counter with unblockable moves to break button mashing and keep combat dynamic.

Did you miss out on any of the games we highlighted from Steam Next Fest? They're all listed in the article. Check out their demos before Next Fest ends!

No mocap, no actors. Just a solo-dev workflow using facial animations and lipsync to bring dialogue and characters to life in Lobo. AI voices for now, real actors later.