Elusive Core: Zero Trace (DARE2025) by Cosmic Coda
Become Unknown. Escape the System.
Thanks to everyone who came out to the DCA today!
It was so good to see everyone having fun and the event was a huge success. Thanks to the #DCA for hosting!
If you didn't get a chance to play the game, you can download it for free at cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt
#gamedev #indie #DARE2025 #Abertay
30.08.2025 17:13 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Come along and check out our game right now at the DCA! Adele, Cassie and Eden are eagerly waiting to help you out!!
#DARE2025 #indie #gamedev #DCA
30.08.2025 11:11 โ ๐ 31 ๐ 5 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1
Coming tomorrow to the DCA and you're not sure how to spot us? Look out for the amazing Artwork that Eden Dunbar made for Elusive Core: Zero Trace! We'll also all be in our awesome Custom T-Shirts so you'll know who's on the team!
#Gamedev #indie #Abertay #DARE2025
cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt
29.08.2025 08:01 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Games announced for Drop in and Play - Dundee Contemporary Arts
We're delighted to share the full list of developers who will be joining us for Drop in and Play on Sat 30 August!
A reminder, this Saturday 30th August we'll be at the #DCA in Dundee showcasing Elusive Core: Zero Trace! Come along, meet the team, get hands on with the game and check out some of the other amazing talent that Dundee has!
www.dca.org.uk/news/games-a...
#gamedev #indie #dundee #Abertay #DARE2025
28.08.2025 08:17 โ ๐ 6 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
For #DARE2025 Our artist Eden Dunbar, and our Audio Designer Rebecca Taylor worked together to put together some short cutscenes to do some simple storytelling.
this example is from the very beginning of the game
download for free at cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt
#gamedev #indie #storytelling #art
27.08.2025 08:00 โ ๐ 10 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Sometimes its nice to take a moment and chill after being chased for so long. #Emira appreciating the simple things in life with a couple of SMOL bots!
Check out the game at: cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt
#Gamedev #indie #abertay #DARE2025
26.08.2025 08:01 โ ๐ 8 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
ADORATE is now on Steam!
The cult would adore to have your wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/3892430/...
#indiegame #indiedev #steam #DARE2025 #announcement #gamedev
25.08.2025 08:01 โ ๐ 10 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Trailer for Elusive Core: Zero Trace, by Cosmic Coda. DARE2025.
Elusive Core: Zero Trace Trailer (DARE2025)
Checkout our updated Trailer showcasing some of the work we've done for #DARE2025!
youtu.be/3I9ETrJZ3II
if you like what you see, head on over to cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt and download the game today completely free!
#indie #gamedev #eczt #abertay
25.08.2025 08:17 โ ๐ 7 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Games announced for Drop in and Play - Dundee Contemporary Arts
We're delighted to share the full list of developers who will be joining us for Drop in and Play on Sat 30 August!
As we wrap up our final build of #DARE2025 today, we'd like to remind you that you can come visit us at the DCA on the 30th August! We'll have the game and some fun stickers too!
Check out the games being showcased (including #ECZT) here: www.dca.org.uk/news/games-a...
#gamedev #indie #abertay
22.08.2025 09:04 โ ๐ 7 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Elusive Core: Zero Trace (Original Soundtrack)
Azaersyss ยท Album ยท 2025 ยท 8 songs
Our #OST has now made it onto major streaming platforms! go check it out on
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/7rukbQ...
YouTube Music: music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
and more!
#ECZT #DARE2025 #Abertay #indie #gamedev #soundtrack
13.08.2025 09:34 โ ๐ 8 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
The very talented Eden Dunbar has prepared some awesome artwork for the DCA showcase, and we've used some of it to upgrade our socials.
The work from our Artists has taken our Itch.io page to a whole new level
check it out at cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt
#gamedev #indie #DARE2025 #Abertay
11.08.2025 08:17 โ ๐ 7 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
New Ability: DASH
To help with mobility and speed, Emira can now DASH. Great for when you've mistimed a long jump, or ran into a wall by mistake!
We also think Adele and Boti made it look really cool too!
download now at: cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt
#DARE2025 #Abertay #ECZT #indie #Gamedev
08.08.2025 09:34 โ ๐ 11 ๐ 5 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Ever wonder where the Guards come from? Well wonder no more! Throughout the levels Emira will encounter Guard Charging Pods. If one activates, your best bet is to run away or try to jump over its head.
#DARE2025 #Abertay #gamedev #sleepingguard #eczt
07.08.2025 08:17 โ ๐ 8 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Wouldn't be Wednesday without a pic of SMOL. This time he's joined the whole Cosmic Coda team for a bit of a team photo! This team has worked together and grown so much throughout our time at Abertay and DARE. We're very lucky to have these opportunities.
#DARE2025 #ECZT #Gamedev #indie #Abertay
06.08.2025 13:51 โ ๐ 9 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
A new enemy has entered the fray. Turrets aggressively guard their killboxes, shooting anything they detect that is considered a threat. Fortunately Emira has a trick up her sleeve, and can cloak past these enemies.
#turret #Abertay #gamedev #indie #eczt
05.08.2025 08:17 โ ๐ 11 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
ECZT by Cosmic Coda
Become Unknown. Escape the System.
We can't believe how quickly the 4 weeks of #DARE2025 flew by! What a wonderful opportunity it was. While we polish up to the deadline, checkout our hot housing work at cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt
Oh and don't forget to share it with all your friends and family!!
#gamedev #indie #abertay #eczt
04.08.2025 08:17 โ ๐ 9 ๐ 5 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
SMOL wants to help with the final polish this week, so he's joined our art team. It looks like he wants to give himself some shiny upgrades and take Emira's place as the hero!
comment below if you think he should be the main character!
#cute #team #DARE2025 #Abertay #eczt #android #gamedev #indie
30.07.2025 08:01 โ ๐ 10 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
Drop in and Play x DARE Academy - Dundee Contemporary Arts
Drop in and Play is back for August 2025!Try out a range of new games and meet the creatives behind them at this free, drop-in event in partnership with Abertay University and Ninja Kiwi.Taking placeโฆ
#ECZT will be coming to the DCA on the 30th August! Come along and meet the Cosmic Coda team, and get hands on with the game. A great chance to ask us questions, and give us any feedback you have!
Find out more about the event here:
www.dca.org.uk/events/ZtU-d...
#DARE2025 #Gamedev #indie #DCA
29.07.2025 08:17 โ ๐ 10 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
As we start the final week of #DARE2025, we'd like to say a big thank you to the staff at #Abertay and all the wonderful guests who have given us invaluable insight and support on our project!
Time for us to push on to the finish line and show just what we can do!
#gamedev #eczt #indie #cosmiccoda
28.07.2025 08:17 โ ๐ 12 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Elusive Core: Zero Trace (Original Soundtrack)
The Official Original Soundtrack for the dystopian stealth/platformer video game "Elusive Core: Zero Trace". With lonely synths, chilled bossa nova, and chaotic metal, this OST helps Elusive Core's w
Created by our very own Rebecca Taylor, we now have an OST!
With lonely synths, chilled bossa nova, and chaotic metal, this OST helps Elusive Core's world to be as immersive as possible.
Stream now on Soundcloud today: shorturl.at/qjv5K
#DARE2025 #Gamedev #OST #Abertay #indie #ECZT
26.07.2025 08:17 โ ๐ 12 ๐ 6 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1
Its Friday, so that means we have a new updated playable build! head on over to comiccoda.itch.io/eczt to download it for free!
Visual updates, ability balancing, revised tutorial and more await!
Patch notes can be found at cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt/devlog/...
#gamedev #indie #Abertay #DARE2025
25.07.2025 09:28 โ ๐ 8 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Producer Mark accidentally trapped Emira inside a collider right at the start of the level. I don't think she liked being in there!
Repost this and share your funniest bug on the project your working on!
#DARE2025 #Gamedev #indie #unity #eczt #Abertay
24.07.2025 07:30 โ ๐ 11 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
If anyone knows an energy juice company looking to sponsor a #indie dev team send them our way.
From left to right: Producer, artist, programmer.
#gamedev #DARE2025 #energydrink
23.07.2025 18:08 โ ๐ 8 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Cleaner bot SM-01 affectionately called Smol-bot, wants to help us out so today he's on Audio with Rebecca. Hitting the midi controller he's gonna give us some awesome jams for the game!
#cute #team #DARE2025 #Abertay #eczt #android #gamedev #indie
23.07.2025 08:01 โ ๐ 10 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
ECZT by Cosmic Coda
Become Unknown. Escape the System.
We want you to be able to play the game right through, so Hotfix 0.1.2.1 has been released. Transition between Tutorial and Level 1 should now be functional.
get it free from cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt now.
#DARE2025 #Abertay #eczt #indie #gamedev #hotfix
21.07.2025 12:40 โ ๐ 14 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
ECZT by Cosmic Coda
Become Unknown. Escape the System.
Half way through #DARE2025 already? Time flies when you're having fun! Check out what we've done so far by downloading the latest version for free now at:
cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt
patch notes: cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt/devlog/...
#gamedev #android #eczt #Abertay #indie
21.07.2025 08:17 โ ๐ 10 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
We loved playing the game - it was so fun and has so much promise! can't wait to see it grow and develop. Thank you for sharing it with us!
18.07.2025 19:32 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
ECZT by Cosmic Coda
Become Unknown. Escape the System.
We reckon its time we let you get your hands on the latest version of #ECZT for free from cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt
Patch notes can be found: cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt/devlog/...
#Abertay #DARE2025 #gamedev #indie
18.07.2025 19:31 โ ๐ 6 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Nothing gets you on your feet and running quite like being chased by a huge scary laser!
Run, jump, slide and dash your way to safety in our next build of #ECZT coming later today.
#DARE2025 #Abertay #Gamedev #Indie #prototype #playtest
18.07.2025 08:04 โ ๐ 8 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Cleaner bot is hitting the books today. He's double checking our producers work, to make sure we don't burnout!
Comment #saynotoburnout below to make sure that Mark listens to cleaner bots advice!
#cute #team #DARE2025 #Abertay #eczt #android #gamedev #indie
16.07.2025 08:03 โ ๐ 16 ๐ 5 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
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