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The Devil Takes Many Forms
Demons with Shotguns

The Devil Takes Many Forms

Demons with Shotguns

We're in the final development stretch. See what we have in store for the boss battle!

Souls, Rain, Devils & 1UPs
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Souls, Rain, Devils & 1UPs

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Build 0.2.6 is now available, featuring lots of polish and a new 1UP system in End of Times.

Finding Purpose in War
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Finding Purpose in War

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Even enemies need a goal to stride towards. See how enemy AI is improving in Demons with Shotguns.

Better Gibs & Gluttonous Enemies
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Better Gibs & Gluttonous Enemies

Demons with Shotguns

A new enemy was added to the End of Times game mode, along with some improvements to the gibs system and readability in the Hell arenas.

End of Times
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End of Times

Demons with Shotguns

We've been making great progress on Demons with Shotguns singleplayer mode, End of Times! See the new enemy types.

Demons with Shotguns Singleplayer Mode
Demons with Shotguns

Demons with Shotguns Singleplayer Mode

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We've started exploring adding a singleplayer/local co-op game mode to Demons with Shotguns.

Demons with Shotguns Blast onto Steam!
Demons with Shotguns

Demons with Shotguns Blast onto Steam!

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Long last, Demons with Shotguns invades Steam Early Access!

Demons with Shotguns Comes to Steam June 25
Demons with Shotguns

Demons with Shotguns Comes to Steam June 25

Demons with Shotguns

Mark your calendars! Demons with Shotguns comes to Steam Early Access June 25.

Death Hides in the Shadows
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Death Hides in the Shadows

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Dynamic lighting has been added to Demons with Shotguns. See how we're making use of the new system.

We've been Greenlit!
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We've been Greenlit!

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Demons with Shotguns has been Greenlit. So...what next?

Going Up!
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Going Up!

Demons with Shotguns

With PAX East behind me, I continue to work on Metro level design.

PAX East Build
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PAX East Build

Demons with Shotguns

We're getting ready for PAX East this weekend and made some additional changes and polishes.

Sneak Preview of the Metro Arenas
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Sneak Preview of the Metro Arenas

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Work is underway of the Metro arenas. Come see a sneak preview of the work in progress. Also, if you'll be in the Boston PAX East weekend, be on the lookout...

Singleplayer/Co-Op Mode? Maybe...
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Singleplayer/Co-Op Mode? Maybe...

Demons with Shotguns

We've officially started experimenting with singleplayer/co-op game modes.

Further Tarot Card System Changes
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Further Tarot Card System Changes

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I decided to revisit the decision to remove all negative, power-down tarot cards.

Strong Greenlight Start & Tarot Card Design Changes
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Strong Greenlight Start & Tarot Card Design Changes

Demons with Shotguns

Demons with Shotguns hit Greenlight strong with over 1,000 Yes votes in just the first week! We've also made a major change to the Tarot Card system.

Demons with Shotguns on Steam Greenlight Now!
Demons with Shotguns

Demons with Shotguns on Steam Greenlight Now!

Demons with Shotguns

Demons with Shotguns has finally hit Steam Greenlight!

These Environments Aren't So Hazardous
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These Environments Aren't So Hazardous

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Results of recent playtests have resulted in the decision to remove environmental hazards from arena levels.

Looking for Feedback - The Hell Levels
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Looking for Feedback - The Hell Levels

Demons with Shotguns

Five Hell levels have been designed and we're looking to get feedback on them.

Fight With Me In Hell - Part 2
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Fight With Me In Hell - Part 2

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We've made some improvements to the Hell level design since last post.

Alpha Signup Forms Now Available!
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Alpha Signup Forms Now Available!

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MindShaft Games is currently accepting applications for the upcoming alpha test of Demons with Shotguns

Fight With Me In Hell
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Fight With Me In Hell

Demons with Shotguns

Level design for the Hell levels is fully underway!

The Level Design - Choose your Arena
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The Level Design - Choose your Arena

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Demons with Shotguns will feature four distinct environments in which to battle it out for souls.

Going from 8-bit to 16-bit: Meet the Characters
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Going from 8-bit to 16-bit: Meet the Characters

Demons with Shotguns

We wrap up the 8-bit to 16-bit series by finally unveiling all of the new character designs!

Going from 8-bit to 16-bit: Part 2 - The Characters
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Going from 8-bit to 16-bit: Part 2 - The Characters

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The level tiles and environment aren't the only things getting a graphics upgrade. The characters are as well!

Going from 8-bit to 16-bit
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Going from 8-bit to 16-bit

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After a few iterations, Demons with Shotguns is moving away from an 8-bit look, going towards a 16-bit SNES style.

Redecorating a Cemetery
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Redecorating a Cemetery

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Demons with Shotguns finally has a pixel artist on board and since it's Halloween, we decided to completely redo the Cemetery tile sheets and backgrounds...

Because Sometimes, You Just Wanna Frag
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Because Sometimes, You Just Wanna Frag

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Classic Deathmatch has been added to Demons with Shotguns!

Creating Depth - Improving the Level Design
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Creating Depth - Improving the Level Design

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Creating the illusion of depth is one of the best things you can do to improve 2D levels. See how we did it for Demons with Shotguns.

NYC Games Forum Playtest Night - Demons with Shotguns Will Be There!
Demons with Shotguns

NYC Games Forum Playtest Night - Demons with Shotguns Will Be There!

Demons with Shotguns

NYC Games Forum hosts a quarterly playtest night to give local indie developers a chance to get viable feedback from players.