
Since the game's EA launch half a year, I've been focusing a lot on optimization. I made a post describing some methods I've used and showing the progress I've made: https://gustofwindgame.com/blog/?p=184
Next up
Causing an alarm
Physics based hand operated crane that can be used to open gratings. I've been working to get this to work more reliably. Still a bit janky but getting there.
I got some feedback of the caracters looking too "cute" (or goofy was the exact word). There's some intentional goofiness for sure, but maybe the character style clashes too much with conventions of the stealth genre. I did an experimental paintover.
#Devruary Day 2 my first game is this funny chicken jockey game which my friend gave the idea for! 
I've recently done a bunch of landscaping work on the third mission of the game. I tried to get the barren terrain type to look close to the dwarf birch dominated highlands in northern Norway. Music by https://olliojamusic.com
#GrottoEscape PROTO 0.7.0 WIP
Follow and wishlist on #Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3433190/Grotto_Escape/
A DEMO will be available for the Steam Next Fest in February 2026.
Grotto Escape will be released in March 2026 on Steam.
Watch a WIP Gameplay 20260203
Thanks for showing your support y'all!
Grappling hook + timing = successful entrance
#NinjaScroller 1.61.8 BUILD 49
With DOUBLE JUMP & QUICK FALL ATTACK!
A challenging Pixel Art #ActionRunner game with a Retrogaming vibe
Watch 30s of #Gameplay 20260203
Available on #Steam:
I tried a hood on the character. I don't know what I'll do yet but I'm mostly leaning towards the original look.










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