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@robertglucose.bsky.social

Developer of homebrew games for retro consoles. My projects: https://tardigrade-nx.github.io/ https://tardigrade-nx.itch.io/

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Prismatic Circuit: Episode 017
YouTube video by Prism Pak Prismatic Circuit: Episode 017

Round 17 of the Prismatic Circuit is live. Cyan, Canary, Sage and Lavender are playing the fantastic Discrete Orange by @robertglucose.bsky.social. Everyone had a lot of fun with the unique take on a platforming game.
youtu.be/jfRVNZnnDgs

10.01.2026 21:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

All right, glad you're enjoying the game. ๐Ÿ˜‰

09.01.2026 18:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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~Homebrew~ Discrete Orange (Game Boy Advance) There are 62 achievements worth 390 points. ~Homebrew~ Discrete Orange for Game Boy Advance - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.

RetroAchievements are now supported in Discrete Orange v1.0! ๐ŸŠ
The complete version of the game was just released in digital format by @Incube8Games.
retroachievements.org/game/30462

13.12.2025 20:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is a really delightful and interesting puzzle platformer for the GBA!

17.11.2025 18:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Discrete Orange (GBA) - Digital Edition Discrete Orange is a puzzle-platformer featuring a one-of-a-kind gameplay mechanic. The action unfolds in a discrete, turn-based world, where all movement is non-continuous. Answering the call for adv...

I hope you'll find those mechanics interesting! I certainly had a lot of fun designing those levels. ๐Ÿ˜‰

If you want to try the game, a demo version is available here:
incube8games.com/en-eu/produc...

15.11.2025 20:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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These platforms start to rotate when stepped on:

15.11.2025 20:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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These blocks become active when their countdown reaches 0:

15.11.2025 20:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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These blocks move a number of times in the pointed direction when you step on them:

15.11.2025 20:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This enemy mimics your moves:

15.11.2025 20:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This enemy chases you, but only within its own position grid:

15.11.2025 20:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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These blocks become active when the corresponding button is pressed:

15.11.2025 20:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Discrete Orange (GBA) - Digital Edition Discrete Orange is a puzzle-platformer featuring a one-of-a-kind gameplay mechanic. The action unfolds in a discrete, turn-based world, where all movement is non-continuous. Answering the call for adv...

The final version of Discrete Orange ๐ŸŠ, my latest GBA game, is now available in Digital Edition (Physical cartridge coming soon), on @incube8games.bsky.social's website!
incube8games.com/en-eu/produc...

Compared to the 2024 version, here are some of the new gameplay mechanics (thread below): โฌ

15.11.2025 20:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The wait is over! The Digital Edition of Discrete Orange is now available ($12.99)!
incube8games.com/en-ca/produc...

Discrete Orange is a puzzle-platformer featuring a one-of-a-kind gameplay mechanic.

Presented at the GBA Jam 2024, Discrete Orange scored 2nd place in the Overall category

14.11.2025 21:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Discrete Orange digital ROM for Game Boy Advance by @robertglucose.bsky.social now up at incube8 store

It was second place at #gbajam2024

incube8games.com/collections/...
#GameBoyAdvance #GBA

06.11.2025 21:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wow, one of my favorite #GameBoy games has now color version! romhack.ing/database/con...

30.09.2025 16:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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BS Super Mario USA: Power Challenge (SNES/Super Famicom) There are 34 achievements worth 245 points. BS Super Mario USA: Power Challenge for SNES/Super Famicom - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.

I just published a new set of RetroAchievements, for BS Super Mario USA on Satellaview! ๐Ÿค“
retroachievements.org/game/23003

27.09.2025 16:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There are two secret and undocumented moves in the game, with achievements that require them. I was wondering how long it would take players to find them. Well, that was done in ...a few minutes. ๐Ÿ˜…

14.09.2025 11:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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~Homebrew~ Game of Life Kuzushi (Game Boy) There are 27 achievements worth 194 points. ~Homebrew~ Game of Life Kuzushi for Game Boy - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.

I just published a new set of RetroAchievements for my latest #GameBoy game: Game of Life Kuzushi! ๐Ÿค“
retroachievements.org/game/34534

13.09.2025 15:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Trailer: Game of Life Kuzushi, my new Game Boy game
YouTube video by Robert Glucose Trailer: Game of Life Kuzushi, my new Game Boy game

My new #gameboy game is out! ๐Ÿ˜Š
'Game of Life Kuzushi' is a mix between Conway's famous Game Of Life, and a block breaker game.

Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=igAN...
Home page: tardigrade-nx.itch.io/game-of-life...

10.08.2025 15:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Get ready for some juicy fun! ๐ŸŠ

This week on #PixelSpotlightBlog, we're featuring Robert Glucose, the brilliant mind behind Discrete Orange!

Check out the full interview: bit.ly/MCSIRDO

06.06.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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There's an ad for Discrete Orange in GB Studio Magazine Volume 6 (April 2025). ๐Ÿ˜Š

30.04.2025 12:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŠDiscrete Orange by @robertglucose.bsky.social is an interesting puzzle platformer that's seeing a physical release from @incube8games.bsky.social this July!

This tested my brain in all the right ways, check out my preview for my impressions and to see it in action!

๐Ÿ“บWATCH: youtu.be/yi2Pp5-Yvg4

26.04.2025 15:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Box artwork made by my sister. ๐Ÿ˜‰

18.04.2025 19:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Discrete Orange (GBA) This game will be released and available on July 2025 Discrete Orange is a puzzle-platformer featuring a one-of-a-kind gameplay mechanic. The action unfolds in a discrete, turn-based world, where all ...

Discrete Orange, my latest game for the GBA, will be released in July 2025, digital and physical!
incube8games.com/en-eu/produc...

18.04.2025 19:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Love #retrogaming? Stop by our booth (69-70) at #SuperMAGFest2025! Relax, play, and enjoy the pawsome games from the #IndieRetro Homebrew Showcase. We canโ€™t wait to see you! ๐Ÿคฉ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ’œ

24.01.2025 00:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Discrete Orange ๐ŸŠ, my latest homebrew game for Game Boy Advance, will be playable at #MAGFest2025!

23.01.2025 17:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
game boy advance platform game where player which is orange with eyes and feet moves in fixed movements instead of fluid motion, the movement combined with platforms results in puzzles player must solve

game boy advance platform game where player which is orange with eyes and feet moves in fixed movements instead of fluid motion, the movement combined with platforms results in puzzles player must solve

game boy advance platform game where player which is orange with eyes and feet moves in fixed movements instead of fluid motion, the movement combined with platforms results in puzzles player must solve

game boy advance platform game where player which is orange with eyes and feet moves in fixed movements instead of fluid motion, the movement combined with platforms results in puzzles player must solve

game boy advance platform game where player which is orange with eyes and feet moves in fixed movements instead of fluid motion, the movement combined with platforms results in puzzles player must solve

game boy advance platform game where player which is orange with eyes and feet moves in fixed movements instead of fluid motion, the movement combined with platforms results in puzzles player must solve

game boy advance platform game where player which is orange with eyes and feet moves in fixed movements instead of fluid motion, the movement combined with platforms results in puzzles player must solve

game boy advance platform game where player which is orange with eyes and feet moves in fixed movements instead of fluid motion, the movement combined with platforms results in puzzles player must solve

Discrete Orange is good looking, sounding and interesting new #GameBoyAdvance game from @robertglucose.bsky.social

Described as "turn-based puzzle-platformer, with discrete movement"

Free ROM download on itch io
tardigrade-nx.itch.io/discrete-ora...

#gbadev #retrogaming #nintendo #retrodev

18.08.2024 01:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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