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@scowsh.bsky.social

Musician, shmup/stg enjoyer, & educator. Creating music for games ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿค˜๐ŸŽถ

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Still afraid of shmups? Brave Rounds have Journalist mode to ease you in for shoot 'em upping pleasure!
Auto-Bomb included!

We can't guarantee that you win the game just by holding the Rapid button and not move.

Demo available on Steam!
#gamemaker #stg #braverounds #indiegame

15.02.2026 02:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Haha, cheers

13.02.2026 19:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cheers dude, trickier than I wanted it to be haha

13.02.2026 18:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Devil Blade Reboot - Hard Mode 1cc (6,980,166)
YouTube video by Scowsh Devil Blade Reboot - Hard Mode 1cc (6,980,166)

Full run yall youtu.be/kkXrXaKQhPM?...

13.02.2026 18:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Grabbed a 1cc of Hard Mode in Devil Blade Reboot this eve after struggling with it for a few days. Had to sit back on the scoring after stage 1 & go full survival mode. Hereโ€™s my stage 3 boss bit - sitting back and just trying to get thru ๐Ÿ˜… #stg #shmup #1cc #DevilBladeReboot

13.02.2026 18:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good luck, itโ€™s so hard to make a good shmup, especially without experience in the genre.

13.02.2026 17:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Seitmitsu ls32 lever next to some sprite magnets from Galaga.

Seitmitsu ls32 lever next to some sprite magnets from Galaga.

Shmup/stg related mail today ๐Ÿฅณ Got my Galaga magnets & stickers from @joypadlad.bsky.social (itโ€™s not a hugely big game for me but Iโ€™m hoping heโ€™ll keep making more shmup/stg sets if I keep buying em ๐Ÿ˜…) Plus a new seimitsu LS32 lever to mod my Mayflash f500 with ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ #shmup #stg #stickers

11.02.2026 19:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If I get the time, Iโ€™ll give it a go ๐Ÿซก

11.02.2026 18:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Esprade โ€“ 2010 Developer Interview - shmuplations.com This in-depth Esprade interview with creator Junya Inoue first appeared in the Guwange/Esprade Artworks book published in 2010.

Back to our shmup roots, this week we have a super in-depth Esprade interview with art director Junya Inoue! I've wanted to do this one for a long time and it didn't disappoint: tons of fascinating lore on the characters and world design. Plus concept art! shmuplations.com/esprade/

10.02.2026 23:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 119    ๐Ÿ” 59    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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STGใŒใพใ ไธ‹ๆ‰‹ใฃใฆๆ€ใฃใฆใ„ใ‚‹ใ‚“ใงใ™ใ‹๏ผŸ
ใƒ–ใƒฌใ‚คใƒ–ใƒฉใ‚ฆใƒณใ‚บใฎไฝ“้จ“็‰ˆใŠใ™ใ™ใ‚ใงใ™๏ผwltr3565ใ•ใ‚“ใŒๆ›ธใ„ใŸSTGใƒใƒฅใƒผใƒˆใƒชใ‚ขใƒซใ‚’ๆŒใฃใฆใ„ใพใ™ใ‚ˆ๏ผ

ใ“ใฎใƒใƒฅใƒผใƒˆใƒชใ‚ขใƒซใงไป–ใฎSTGใ‚’ไธŠๆ‰‹ใ้Šใถใงใใ‚‹ใ‹ใ‚‚๏ผŸ

ไฝ“้จ“็‰ˆใ‚’ๅ…ฌ้–‹ไธญ๏ผใ‚ฆใ‚ฃใƒƒใ‚ทใƒฅใƒชใ‚นใƒˆใ‚‚ใ“ใกใ‚‰๏ผ
store.steampowered.com/app/4086510
#gamemaker #stg #braverounds #nintendoswitch #ๅŒไบบใ‚ฒใƒผใƒ 

10.02.2026 11:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Not really, thereโ€™s so much to cover. I could put something together that explains how I use it/the features that I utilise, and the limitations that it brings, if thatโ€™d help?

10.02.2026 10:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks bud, love the description ๐Ÿ™Œ

10.02.2026 10:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™ve been holding off on Earthion so Iโ€™ll be using this as a bit of a guide, I love seeing the graphics in print & Iโ€™ve listened to the ost a ton, so Iโ€™m looking forward to getting stuck in (after I get Devil Blade Reboot hard mode 1cc). Keep the shmup stuff coming, only reason I buy this mag ๐Ÿค˜

10.02.2026 10:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Brave Rounds have just reached 69 wishlists on Steam!โ™ฅโ™ฅโ™ฅ
Thank you for the support, everyone!

Let's hype it even further!
store.steampowered.com/app/4086510/...
#gamemaker #stg #braverounds #nintendoswitch #indiegame

10.02.2026 06:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A book, two comics and a video game magazine on a bed. 
Anathem by Neal Stephenson 
20th Century Boys by Naomi Urasawa
Assorted Crisis Events by Camp/Zawadzki
ยดEarthionโ€™ Article by Will Freeman, featured in Retro Gamer magazine

A book, two comics and a video game magazine on a bed. Anathem by Neal Stephenson 20th Century Boys by Naomi Urasawa Assorted Crisis Events by Camp/Zawadzki ยดEarthionโ€™ Article by Will Freeman, featured in Retro Gamer magazine

New (& one quite old) bits of reading material. Always good to have a new shmup/stg feature from @spadgy.bsky.social to read ๐Ÿฅณ #books #comics #magazines

09.02.2026 19:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Schildmaid MX physical in with lots of other ps4, xbox 360 and switch shmups crammed in a shelf (sorry Michiel).

Schildmaid MX physical in with lots of other ps4, xbox 360 and switch shmups crammed in a shelf (sorry Michiel).

In with some good company, if a little cramped and disorganised (as well it should be when theyโ€™re often played ๐Ÿซก)

09.02.2026 19:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This sounds lush Tine. Loved the transition after the woodwind-esque instrument into 1:56(ish). It felt so uplifting, but in a very subtle way (which made it even more so imo). Very much an enjoyable listen, thanks for sharing ๐Ÿ™Œ

09.02.2026 19:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hey Aamp! Thanks for listening & the positive vibes, much appreciated ๐Ÿ™Œ

09.02.2026 17:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New work

Watch it happen
14โ€ x 11โ€
Mixed media on wood

Thanks for looking

#artist #kraten #astronaut #spaceman #painting

09.02.2026 08:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ€ In the demo, you can fight the Soap Rat! ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ€

Did you know that ๐Ÿ€rats like to eat ๐Ÿงผsoap bars?

โ€ป Please DO NOT feed any real life rats soap of any form...!

#gamemaker #PR #stg #shmup #bullethell #nintendoswitch #steam #indiegame #braverounds

09.02.2026 03:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On the m8 tracker again, making a lil tune with 3(plus) different time signatures for the @musicweeklies.bsky.social #3timesignatures prompt. Mainly 5/4, 3/4, 6/8 and 4/4 used. Fun times adding lord of thunder visuals as it has a 16bit feel imo. #m8tracker #muwee #16bit #lordsofthunder

08.02.2026 16:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On the m8 tracker again, making a lil tune with 3(plus) different time signatures for the @musicweeklies.bsky.social #3timesignatures prompt. Mainly 5/4, 3/4, 6/8 and 4/4 used. Fun times adding lord of thunder visuals as it has a 16bit feel imo. #m8tracker #muwee #16bit #lordsofthunder

08.02.2026 16:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As always with your music even though so much is going on, itโ€™s mixed/composed so everything is really clear & makes an impact. Love your choice of percussion after the very atmospheric intro. A lovely musical journey over 3 mins ๐Ÿ™Œ

08.02.2026 16:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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THIS IS OUR INDIE GAME
WE MADE IT FOR YOU

#gamemaker #PR #stg #shmup #bullethell #nintendoswitch #steam #indiegame #hardcore #multiplayer #braverounds

08.02.2026 07:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Whatโ€™s an Arcade without major cognitive dissonance right?!

07.02.2026 20:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah thereโ€™s sooo many games to choose from, although I barely leave this room haha Not been to the Blackpool one, Iโ€™d like to check it out sometime.

07.02.2026 17:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Candy Cab room at Arcade Club in Bury.  At least 30 Japanese Candy Cabinets line a long darkly lit room.

The Candy Cab room at Arcade Club in Bury. At least 30 Japanese Candy Cabinets line a long darkly lit room.

DFK score entry screen.

DFK score entry screen.

Progear title screen.

Progear title screen.

Another fun night at Arcade Club in Bury last night. Got an irl 2-1 clear of DFK, made it to 1-5 on co-op too. Theyโ€™ve added Progear cab, and all the usual suspects are looking as good as ever (Batrider, Garegga, Strikers 1945 II, Espgaluda, Ketsui, Crimzon Clover + more!). #shmup #stg

07.02.2026 13:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Brave Rounds on Steam Shoot, punch and get closer through bullets towards enemies in this close range-heavy arcade bullet hell shoot 'em up. A mysterious cult is going to make Mt. Krakatoa explode! By yourself or with a fr...

I was super honoured to be asked to make some music for the new playshift gamesโ€™ shmup/stg โ€˜Brave Roundsโ€™. Their last game ยดHellblastersโ€™ was awesome so Iโ€™m expecting good things! Their last game demo is up now on steam - check it! store.steampowered.com/app/4086510/... #stg #shmup #braverounds

05.02.2026 17:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cheers T! A big deal for me doing music for a shmup, really happy to be on this ๐Ÿค˜

05.02.2026 18:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man with a mustache is making a funny face while wearing a red shirt . Alt: a man with a mustache is smiling beneath it, while wearing a red shirt .

eeeeeeeeeeeee

05.02.2026 18:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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