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Welcome to the Bluesky account for our small studio SaruPro. We are the team behind FX Unit Yuki, Nyanja and Miko Hearts for old and new consoles! Get our demos at sarupro.itch.io

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Come out tonight to Retro City Games in Henderson, Nevada for their 11th anniversary game night and check out our new game, The Nyanja for the TurboGrafx CD and PC! The fun starts at 8pm. See you there!
#RetroGaming #videogames #pcengine #turbografx #Ninja #retro

27.09.2025 23:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Read about how we went about the creation of "The Nyanja!" in Retro Gamer Magazine issue 276 available now!

15.09.2025 18:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#MetalGameSolid #Giveaway no 5 is here. You can win a copy of the excellent FX Unit Yuki for the #PCengineCD courtesy of @sarumaruvg.bsky.social ๐ŸŽ‰

Full details here:
metalgamesolid.com/misc/win-a-c...

15.09.2025 10:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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OK, I think I'm complete my 'what if Outrun' demo for the Game Boy Color. ๐ŸŒด

- Fixed some last bugs
- Added a startup sequence... maybe it's too cheeky? !:)

Will release for free on Monday the 19th of May on @itch.io
#pixelart #indiedev #gameboy #retrogaming

13.05.2025 05:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 100    ๐Ÿ” 36    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The Nyanja! is our take on games like Bubble Bobble, Rodland and Snow Bros and was successfully funded on Kickstarter. Did you miss it? You can preorder at www.sarumaru.com - releases this year!

#homebrew #gaming #pcengine #retrogaming #tg16 #retro

19.07.2025 18:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Dont miss your chance to back this amazing new PC Engine action game! only 60 hours left for this already successful kickstarter!

15.07.2025 03:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Nyanja! 100% funded halfway through its campaign, there are still 9 days left! Two social goals met and everyone who backed physical gets free stuff. 27 backers away from more free stuff! Many items will be limited to Kickstarter. Pledge today! ๐Ÿ˜ธ
#indiedev

www.kickstarter.com/projects/sar...

08.07.2025 12:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Jamminโ€™ to โ€˜Invasion of Castle Kylmara, FX-Unit Yuki; The Henshin Engine โ€™ from the โ€˜Playlist Qui Dรฉchireโ€™ playlist on Radio NECStalgie โ€” this song rocks ! @sarumaruvg.bsky.social

07.07.2025 15:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New project updates! Our game "The Nyanja!" is now 92% funded! Gave some freebies! Link for the digital wallpapers are in the update. Check it out! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
kickstarter.com/projects/sar...

#indiedev #indiegame #pcengine

02.07.2025 20:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If your havenโ€™t checked out this project yet, give it a look.

29.06.2025 04:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We've reached our social goal on @Kickstarter of surpassing 100 backers! As promised, The Nyanja digital wallpapers have been rewarded to backers in the last update with a link to the Nyanja Promo folder. Follow the Kickstarter here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sar...

24.06.2025 18:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The Nyanja! A New Ninja-cat, Arcade-action Game! A new game for the TurboGrafx/PC Engine Super CD and Windows PC/Steam

I just backed The Nyanja! A New Ninja-cat, Arcade-action Game! on @kickstarter.com Done by the Awesome @sarupro.bsky.social

If you like PC Engine and games like Bubble Bobble, this is worth checking out.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/sar...

21.06.2025 13:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The Nyanja! A New Ninja-cat, Arcade-action Game! A new game for the TurboGrafx/PC Engine Super CD and Windows PC/Steam

Our next game project is LIVE right now! Pledge to The Nyanja Kickstarter for the love of ninja kitties!!

Check out The Nyanja! A New Ninja-cat, Arcade-action Game! by Sarumaru on @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/sar...

17.06.2025 16:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We're gearing up to launch our Kickstarter page for The Nyanja! This preview page will let you bookmark the project, so make sure you do that so you're notified when the campaign goes live this week so you can pledge! #indiedev #pcengine #tg16 #steam

www.kickstarter.com/projects/sar...

02.06.2025 16:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The sprite art for the heroes of Miko Hearts. Priestess twins, Suiren and Tsubaki. Download the Windows PC demo at sarupro.itch.io

#chibi #indiegame #indiedev #pixelart #ใƒ‰ใƒƒใƒˆ็ตต

26.05.2025 11:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Meet Testujin, a towering, muscular monk wielding a massive a temple gate pedestal as a weapon, he crushes enemies with brute force. He dwells within a haunted temple shrouded in mist and whispers, serving as its relentless guardian-where intruders find only silence... and ruin.
#indiedev #art

18.05.2025 13:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The alluring but deadly Bee Maiden Suzume summons venomous bees with just a clap of her hands. Suzume uses her mesmerizing charm and deadly control over her bee army to crush her enemies, leaving only silence and the faint hum of her swarm in the air ๐Ÿ
#indiedev #indiegame

17.05.2025 02:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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SaruPro

The TurboGrafx CD demo available NOW at sarupro.itch.io PC demo Coming Soon!!

16.05.2025 11:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Kabukiba, an enigmatic figure and a master of the fan dance. He's one of four fearsome generals of the Shadow Kitsune Gang that The Nyanja must face. A master Kabuki performer by day, his dramatic flair and precise, theatrical movements translate into a deadly elegance in battle. #indiedev

16.05.2025 11:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Also, the first 10 orders will get a sticker set :)

13.05.2025 01:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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There's some new items up on www.sarumaru.com so we're having a sale! The first 5 customers to use the code 20SARUOFF will get 20% off their entire order! Use code 15SARUOFF for 15% off from now until Friday night ๐Ÿ˜ƒ This includes everything on our shop including Yuki games and more!
#sale

13.05.2025 01:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Miko Hearts [Hearts Awaken] by DotBeatsu
YouTube video by Dot Beatsu Miko Hearts [Hearts Awaken] by DotBeatsu

Music for @sarupro.bsky.social miko hearts for pc.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx9a...

08.05.2025 18:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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A preview of the PC opening of "The Nyanja!". Game music by @sergioelisondo, The Nyanja theme arrangement by @DotBeatsu. Opening dialogue voiced by www.youtube.com/@BryanTrusty... The TurboGrafx CD demo available NOW at sarupro.itch.io PC demo Coming Soon!!

#indiedev #indiegame #gaming #retrogames

08.05.2025 19:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Music from one of our new games in development for PC, Miko๐Ÿ’•Hearts. Please have a listen and follow the creator for more!
#indiegame #indiedev

08.05.2025 18:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Ninja kitties Nyanmaru and Nekomi of the new indie game, The Nyanja!

Ninja kitties Nyanmaru and Nekomi of the new indie game, The Nyanja!

Meet Nyanmaru and Nekomi of the Nyanja clan. Two ninja heroes that answered the call to help the land of Edo-Kyo from peril. "The Nyanja!" Is being developed for the TurboGrafx/PC Engine CD and PC/Steam! Download the TGCD demo at sarupro.itch.io

#indiedev #indiegame #pcengine #tg16 #cats

29.03.2025 02:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Will have an #indiedev panel at Game On Expo in AZ. Will be joined by @sergioelisondo.bsky.social and @kumrogames.bsky.social both of which will be sharing valuable input on their projects and I will be revealing the Kickstarter campaign for our game "The Nyanja!". If you're in the area, stop by!

20.03.2025 07:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Our game, FX Unit Yuki features in a Spanish book about Homebrew games. We have been lucky enough to have a number of publications talk positively of our game. We will be posting the other articles here soon!

14.03.2025 23:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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These were the first reference sheets I made for the main character to my comic and game protagonist, Yuki Shirakawa. One in her standard attire and the second in her FX Unit suit. More info can be found at www.fxunityuki.com

14.03.2025 09:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
FX Unit Yuki - New Genesis Game!
YouTube video by Gamester81 FX Unit Yuki - New Genesis Game!

FX Unit Yuki SG Memorial Boxes are now sold out. A thanks to all that got it! Big thanks to Gamester81 & MadLittlePixel for talking about it! Word of mouth helps us grow and we got more games to show soon! #indiedev
Gamester81:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6ZN...
MLP:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1MV...

14.03.2025 02:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A reminder that our March Madness sale ends in two days! If you wanted to pick up a physical copy of FX Unit Yuki, maybe the Soundtrack or some sweet game related acrylic charms & keychains head to www.sarumaru.com and use code SARUMAD15 for 15% off your order :)

14.03.2025 01:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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