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@iamdovetail.bsky.social

indie dev | sound and music for Fretless the GuitaRPG. Get it here ~ https://bit.ly/Fretless-Game ~ from Chicago my music/contact: http://linktr.ee/dovetailmusic

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lol amazing analogy love it

24.07.2025 19:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you for playing it โค๏ธ

24.07.2025 15:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Making a Musical Indie Game from Scratch (making of Fretless)
YouTube video by Rob Scallon Making a Musical Indie Game from Scratch (making of Fretless)

I started playing Fretless a few days ago and it is freaking awesome - a GuitaRPG with musically driven combat, Slay the Spire esque combat but with timed inputs ala Paper Mario. Tons of heart and music homages, made by a prolific music YouTuber and team. Highly recommend youtu.be/3USobO6qRHE?...

24.07.2025 14:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Thanks so much! Glad you had fun

24.07.2025 15:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽธ Fretless is OUT NOW on STEAM! ๐ŸŽธ

Thanks to anyone who picked up the game. 99% positive on Steam is something we never could've imagined. All the amazing comments, feedback and memes have just been a joy to read. ๐Ÿ””๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿธ

Get Fretless here! bit.ly/Fretless-Game

#indiegame #indiedev #gaming

23.07.2025 17:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŸฃ Sure you could just do nothing of your day (or worse...you could work). But what about saving the world while playing good music?

#Fretless is available on Steam and you still have 2 days to get it at 10% off!

bit.ly/Fretless-Steam

22.07.2025 15:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Image depicting the Fretless Steam store page, showing that the game has a 99% positive review score with 393 reviews

Image depicting the Fretless Steam store page, showing that the game has a 99% positive review score with 393 reviews

โญ๏ธFretless has a 99% positive rating on Steam!โญ๏ธ

Thanks to everyone who bought and played the game, and left us these amazing reviews.

We've been blown away by all your feedback and we're working on a patch to fix the most pressing issues. Will tell you more about that asap!

21.07.2025 18:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hey looks like I canโ€™t DM you but thank you so much! I saw your comment on the video as well.

Guild Wars is like my favorite franchise of all time. All the work you and the team at Anet do is a massive inspiration to me. Really glad you found the video.

I am Jeff btw!

20.07.2025 01:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you're into music games and RPGs you should check this demo out.

(Rob makes awesome bass and guitar YouTube vids but this is the team's first indie title.)

19.07.2025 21:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks so much I hope you have fun with it!

19.07.2025 02:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ayy thank you!

19.07.2025 02:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A lovely review thank you for playing ๐Ÿ’œ

18.07.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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soundtrack also on the top soundtracks ahhhhhh

18.07.2025 02:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The reception to Fretless has been so amazing and I just can't believe the game is actually out and people ACTUALLY LIKE IT!?!?

Thanks to everyone who believed in our little dream game ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽน๐Ÿ•น๏ธโค๏ธ๐Ÿธ

18.07.2025 01:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nice catch! We were gonna send everyone a message who was featured in the documentary but looks like you are already on the ball haha

18.07.2025 01:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽธFretless - The Wrath of Riffson Original Soundtrack is out now!
Full album mainly composed by @iamdovetail.bsky.social in the @robscallon.bsky.social music universe ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Listen on your favorite platform: idol-io.ffm.to/fretless_ost

Game by @ritualstudios.bsky.social & @playdigious.bsky.social

17.07.2025 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽธ Fretless is OUT NOW on STEAM! ๐ŸŽธ

Instead of collecting swords and shields, you battle with guitars, synthesizers, and riffs! Upgrade your pedal board, collect instrument mods, and explore a vibrant world full of music! ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿ””

Get Fretless here! bit.ly/Fretless-Game

17.07.2025 13:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 75    ๐Ÿ” 32    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 14

FART BARFFF

17.07.2025 13:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fretless is one of my favorite games of the year so far. As someone who is easily overwhelmed by traditional turn-based RPGs, I think itโ€™s such a brilliant entry point into the genre.

And the vibes? Impeccable. What a stellar love-letter to musicians. If you miss Brutal Legend, please play it.

17.07.2025 13:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿฅน so happy to hear you like it

17.07.2025 13:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ˜ฑ thank you for the great write up!

17.07.2025 13:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Making a Musical Indie Game from Scratch (making of Fretless)
YouTube video by Rob Scallon Making a Musical Indie Game from Scratch (making of Fretless)

We made a documentary about the making of Fretless that will go up on @robscallon.bsky.social 's channel tomorrow along with the release of Fretless!

There is a premiere for it up now if you want to hang out before :)

๐ŸŽธ ITS A BIG DAY FOR MUSIC RPGS ๐ŸŽธ

youtu.be/3USobO6qRHE?...

16.07.2025 21:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Thanks so much for trying it out glad you liked it!

16.07.2025 21:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This documentary is really cool and shows the kind of crazy story it took to make this game

16.07.2025 21:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

my first game comes out tomorrow wat daaaaaa heck

16.07.2025 21:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our GuitaRPG Fretless comes out on July 17th! Wishlist it now on Steam! #indiedev #gamedev

10.07.2025 20:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

I got him on!

10.07.2025 17:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fretless comes out in a week!!! July 17th

10.07.2025 17:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Northlane - Welcome to the Industry (From Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson Original Game Soundtrack)
YouTube video by G4F Records Northlane - Welcome to the Industry (From Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson Original Game Soundtrack)

Original soundtrack to Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson is coming on July 17th ๐ŸŽธ
โžก๏ธ Pre-save on Spotify now bit.ly/FretlessSpot...

By @iamdovetail.bsky.social & Rob Scallon featuring many guests ๐Ÿ˜‰

08.07.2025 14:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Riot approves gambling sponsors for Esports + FBC Firebreak struggles | This Week in Videogames
YouTube video by Skill Up Riot approves gambling sponsors for Esports + FBC Firebreak struggles | This Week in Videogames

Getting into @skillup.bsky.social Put This On Your Radar section in the news show has gotta be one of the coolest moments of making this game. Thanks for checking out Fretless.

youtu.be/B5W4zcFRU84?...

03.07.2025 18:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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