#filipino devs

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[ID: A photoset containing four screenshots from the browser game Naga.

Image 1 is the game’s cover art, showing a sailor on a bangka watercraft reaching for someone who has drifted down to the ocean from the stars.

Image 2 shows an illustration of the “Tres Marias” (The Three Marias) constellation featuring three women standing beside one another. This constellation is also known as “Magbangal”and “Seretar.”

Image 3 shows the stars that make up The Big Dipper constellation also known as “Bubu” because it resembles a fish trap.

Image 4 shows an illustration of the “Basung” constellation, a cup used in rituals. The constellation is also known as “Hyades.” 

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Naga is a game about discovering constellations! Inspired by Philippine ethnoastronomy, click the stars and watch them connect. With a calming and beautiful atmosphere, learn about how Filipino culture interpreted the stars as your bangka drifts across water!

For free as a browser game. 

Made by Chickon Club for Rising SEA Games, a collective spotlighting Southeast Asian creators to encourage art and creative experimentation. Music was made by Singaporean musician Yvonne Teo and Malaysian music producer Kuseki. Cover art was done by Singaporean artist Brilcrist.

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[ID: A gifset containing four GIFs, depicting trailer footage for the sci-fi visual novel, The Sky Left Us.

Gif 1 shows text displayed on the screen, with a dark abstract environment in the background. The text reads, "A planet with a semi-toxic atmosphere. A rigid caste system drawn across tiers of air quality."

Gif 2 presents three portraits of the game’s characters. The first two are Indigo and Avery, known as "The Pirates". Next it shows Breeze, "The Windy Kid".

Gif 3 is footage of a dialogue scene between the player character Spire Risan and Chiro Halen, another character. Spire says “I don’t know how to dance” and Chiro responds with “I can tell. I don’t care.”

Gif 4 presents portraits of two other characters: Lior, "The Revolutionary," and Vee, "The Diver."

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The Sky Left Us is a sci-fi visual novel about climate change, classism, and relationships! Play as nonbinary protagonist Spire Risan, an off-world scientist who becomes entangled in the drama surrounding the mountain they came to save. With technology that could rewrite the atmosphere and culture of planet Zé, explore complex routes of love, family, and the systems that shape us!

Set to release summer of 2022 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Demo is out now.

Developed by Ratworm Games, a diverse studio specializing in speculative fiction games that are lgbt+ inclusive. With the inclusion of platonic, sexual, romantic, aromantic, and polyamorous relationships in their game, Ratworm Games has also created an original soundtrack that can be heard on their YouTube channel.

This game was recommended by anon. 

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[ID: A gifset containing four gifs of the slice of life game Moonglow Bay.

Gif 1 shows the player character reeling in a fish while standing on a boat. Another character claps behind them. 

Gif 2 shows the player character sitting and frowning over a scrapbook. The scrapbook presents the question “Who is your partner?” and provides three choices to choose from: Taylor, Robin, and Maxime.

Gif 3 shows the player visiting a bait shop and mingling with other characters inside.

Gif 4 shows the player standing in front of a large tank full of fish while holding a book. The book is shown to document different entries on various aquatic life.

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Moonglow Bay is a slice of life adventure game set on the Eastern Canadian coastline in the 1980s! Play as a rookie angler struggling to fulfill your partner’s last wish by keeping a business afloat in the face of impeding bankruptcy. Fish, cook, and run your shop alone or with friends as you catalogue aquatic species and uncover the secrets of Moonglow Bay!

For Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, and Windows.

Developed by Bunnyhug, a tiny studio with a diverse team including queer Brazilian co-founder and art director Lu Nascimento; Filipino programmer Jeiel Aranal; Chinese lead programmer Shelley Lowe; Black animator Thomas Castle;  and many more lgbt developers. 

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Robot Island is a game about empathy, isolation, and being a robot flight attendant! Begin your life as a Nim, the most popular humanoid robot brand in the galaxy. Meet the captain of the empty ship you’re assigned to and explore, talk to plants, and fulfill your cleaning duties in this visual novella with 3D exploration!

For Windows and Mac.

Developed by New Beings, a studio based in Oregon within the USA. Their studio involves Mickey Sanchez, a queer and gender non-conforming Filipino developer who wrote and programmed the game. And Sandra Lanz, a Cuban-American artist who did the game’s 2D art. 

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“Towertale” is a narrative-driven boss rush platformer! With co-op of up to four players, quest together to reach the top of a Tower rumored to grant the wish of those who defeat its guardians. Play as Lionel Blueheart, Faindrel Ashelm, Lord Snicklefritz or Dark Echo and explore their intertwined narratives with multiple endings to this fate-changing adventure!

For Nintendo Switch, Windows, Linux, PS4, and Xbox One.

Developed by MiSou Games, a studio based in Santiago City, Isabela, Philippines. With a focus in narrative-driven action games, the studio also makes applications and games for small businesses.