Yes! I get to talk about Locomalito’s independent shmupHydorahagain! The response to this super slick, free-to-download gamewas exceptional last time; I’m hoping that wasn’t just some fluke.

The game itself rocks — and as an extension of this, the developer’s “making of” forHydorahis quite fascinating. The document goes into the various facets of its creation, including: inspiration, design, sound, and cover art. They even have pictures of a sketch-filled notebook. Gotta have one of those!

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Even if you could care less about the game, this is recommended reading (click herefor the .pdf). I wish more designers put stuff like this out for our enjoyment.

John and Molly sitting on the park bench

Close up shot of Marissa Marcel starring in Ambrosio

Kukrushka sitting in a meadow

Lightkeeper pointing his firearm overlapped against the lighthouse background

Overseer looking over the balcony in opening cutscene of Funeralopolis

Edited image of Super Imposter looking through window in No I’m not a Human demo cutscene with thin man and FEMA inside the house

Indie game collage of Blue Prince, KARMA, and The Midnight Walk

Close up shot of Jackie in the Box

Silhouette of a man getting shot as Mick Carter stands behind cover