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Small update: CASE 00 has been revised to v7.3!

Based on my first playtester's feedback, I've improved the locker puzzle and clarified the movement records.

I'm now looking for 2–3 new players who haven't played the case before.

I'd especially appreciate feedback on the revised puzzle difficulty, overall playtime, and whether the investigation feels satisfying.

Free download: https://penciltide.itch.io/the-last-platform

Thanks for helping improve the game!

Thank you so much for actually playing through the whole case and sharing such detailed feedback!

I'm really glad you enjoyed the camera and timetable puzzle, and that the ending worked for you.

Your points about the locker puzzle and the missing location in the movement log are really helpful. I'll definitely take those into account for the next revision.

It's also useful to know that the case took less than 15 minutes when played on screen.

Thanks again for taking the time to play. It means a lot, especially as this is my first playtest feedback!

Hi! Thanks for offering to help other indie developers!

I recently released THE LAST PLATFORM: The Vanishing Map, a free printable detective mystery.

It's a PDF-based investigation game rather than a traditional video game. Players examine security records, witness timelines, and station documents to solve a mystery.

The estimated playtime is 15–30 minutes, and it's available in both A4 and US Letter formats.

I'd especially appreciate your thoughts on:

• Whether the clues are fair and understandable
• Whether the investigation is enjoyable
• Whether the ending feels satisfying

The project was created with generative AI assistance and is currently in playtesting.

https://penciltide.itch.io/the-last-platform

No worries if printable mysteries aren't your thing. Thanks for your time!

Hi! I'd really appreciate some feedback on my free printable mystery game, THE LAST PLATFORM: The Vanishing Map.

It's a 15–30 minute (estimated) detective mystery where players examine station records, investigate a missing map, and make a final decision.

I'd especially like to know:

• Are the clues clear and fair?
• Does the investigation feel engaging?
• Is the ending satisfying?

The project was created with generative AI assistance and is currently in playtesting.

https://penciltide.itch.io/the-last-platform

Any honest feedback would be really helpful. Thank you!

Hi everyone!

I've just released CHAIN / SHIFT, a free browser-based action roguelite focused on satisfying chain reactions.

The idea is simple: one hit can trigger an explosion that spreads through nearby enemies.

Switch colors with SHIFT, build bigger combos, choose upgrades, evolve your weapons, and fight your way through challenging stages and bosses.

Features:

• Chain-reaction combat
• Color-switching mechanics
• Upgrades and weapon evolution
• Boss battles
• Free to play, directly in your browser
• English and Japanese support

🎮 Play here: https://penciltide.itch.io/chain-shift

I'd love to hear what you think, especially about the combat and the chain-reaction mechanics. Feedback is always welcome!

Thanks for checking it out!

Hi everyone!

I've just released a free trial of GUIDED FUTOSHIKI, a logic puzzle PDF designed for handwriting on e-ink tablets.

The free edition includes:

• 8 Futoshiki puzzles (4×4 and 5×5)
• Two optional guided hints per puzzle
• Complete solutions
• Clickable navigation between puzzles, hints, and answers
• Black-and-white layouts for handwriting

Free download:
https://penciltide.itch.io/guided-futoshiki-free-trial

This is an experimental prototype developed with programming and AI assistance. It hasn't been tested on physical e-ink devices yet.

I'm especially interested in feedback from reMarkable, Kindle Scribe, and other e-ink tablet users.

I'm considering a larger 40-puzzle edition for $5.99, but I want to find out whether the guided hints are genuinely useful before developing it.

I'd love to hear what device you use, how well the PDF works, and whether the guided format feels worth paying for.

Thanks for taking a look!

— PencilTide Studio