Studio Hip Sword

Ow! Experiencing chest pains!! 🥺

(This definitely isn't a WIP of something much more violent. Don't worry about it)

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Often a drawing takes multiple passes to figure out, at least for me.

If a sketch doesn't turn out how you wanted, try using the bones of it for another attempt! ✏️

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The Siege of Jeomdo on Steam Hope flickers against impossible odds. In this narrative RPG, step into the shoes of a retired soldier, thrust into a desperate last stand to save Jeomdo Village. With supplies dwindling and time runn...

Wishlist the game on Steam!

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Someone has to stay behind and cover your army's retreat.

Who do you trust to make an impossible stand?

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slow work day today...

how do you guys muscle through a rut??
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How good are you at taking bad news? 😨😨

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Each day opens with the Requisition screen.

Send your scouts on expeditions around the island, research new technologies, train your militia and more!

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Experimenting with some less grounded/realistic illustrations for Narrative Battles.

Almost looks like a movie poster, no?

This a pet checkpoint.
PLS SHOW US PICTURES OF YOUR PETS

i dont have a pet, so here's this random cat i met on the street

- Brett

A representative of the empire is at your doorstep. He wants to parley.

Do you take your spear-toting bodyguard into the meeting for security?

Or would you rather go it alone to avoid offending your powerful would-be invader?

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Lovely and appealing art :)

Need to visit another part of Jeomdo? It's as easy as visiting the Island Map! 🗺️

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a fox in a green dress is standing on a bed . ALT: a fox in a green dress is standing on a bed .

What game did you most recently finish?
(Playing, not making😅)

One of many unused concept designs for the main character of our #indiegame The Siege of Jeomdo.

This one is a little too "really chill hippy teacher" for the character 😂

In early concept art, the enemy faction in The Siege of Jeomdo was going to be a bit more Japanese-inspired as opposed to the Mongolian influence we gave them in the end.

I still think these guys look pretty cool. Perhaps they are out there somewhere in our world! #indiedev

Love the art style! :O

Concept drawing for a scene in our indie game.
What do you think is going on here...?

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We ended up going with a different character design for the old farmer, sadly...

Who thinks we should still find space for this lovely hairy-eared man and his dog??

WHO IS WITH ME??

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You will love our indie game if you enjoyed:

- Citizen Sleeper
- Roadwarden
- Yes, Your Grace
- The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante

Note to self: Make sure placeholder dialogue doesn't make it into the retail game

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Love these character designs!

Heinrich is our genius programmer from Germany! 🧠🇩🇪

Who knew that a random referral from a mutual friend would lead to such an awesome partnership?❤️

Not only is he our sole programmer, but he has a sharp mind for weighing in on every aspect of development.

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unfortunately our characters probably aren't recognizable enough for this simplification trend 😭

Saylor is the real mover and shaker of Studio Hip Sword.

He manages the whole team, sets our goals, handles opportunities & business logistics... Oh, and he writes our story scripts. And designs most of the gameplay.

We'd be lost without him.
(dont tell him tho, he's bad at taking compliments)

Ooh, might have to post about our producer/scriptwriter next :D

I'll have to check out your projects!

Blade Runner 2049 is a great example! Love that film.

There's also Aliens :D

So uh, I'm Brett btw!

I may run this account and talk in the videos, but I'm certainly not a solo dev. We're a worldwide creative team spanning New Zealand to Germany!

Mostly, I'm the lead (visual) artist. I draw assets, set the overall art style, and design the UI.

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Yo, artists! Anyone doing #artfight this year?

Our lead artist @lunchbillion.bsky.social is participating in case anyone wants to trade drawings 😃

artfight.net/~Lunchbillion

IDK I can think of a few sequels I'd be sad to have missed out on

When war comes to a peaceful village, hunters are a natural first starting point to build your makeshift militia.

Quietly navigating diverse terrain and knowing the perfect moment to loose an arrow are useful skills indeed...

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