Hi everyone! I wasn't posting in a while so I just wanted to let you know that that's it for now regarding Link It Up! and Thank you for following my devlogs!

The Art Behind Dark Queen

...is rooted in iconic animations, and timeless pieces of art that evoke strong atmospheres and unforgettable visuals.

In this post we’ll take a look into some of the biggest inspirations that are shaping the world of Dark Queen.

For combat mechanics, we are mostly taking inspiration from God of War and Prince of Persia The Lost Crown.

What do you think?

We just dropped a new trailer for Dark Queen of Samobor (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71fXnpTUGZk), narrated by Sandra Lončarić, a renowned Croatian actress. It got showcased in Best Indie Games Summer Showcase 2025 hosted by Best Indie Games.

Link It Up! now has Optional collectibles. I haven't really figured out what to use them for yet, but I'm thinking of something like a high score or level unlocks.

You can feel my panic in this GIF XD

You can now bounce off enemies as well. It's very satisfying when you succeed at it.

New enemy type! – Skeleton Knights

- Once noble warriors, now risen from ancient battlefields to serve the Dark Queen’s will

How we made our combat more juicy

During playtesting sessions we realized that our combat system didn't feel as engaging as it should.

Read about the steps we took to make it feel more impactful

I tweaked the old tileset a bit and now it looks way better