Nik Hagialas (@nikhagialas)

This RPG’s magic system is unlike anything in gaming
#gaming #rpg #indiegame #nintendo #nintendoswitch

04.12.2025 21:54 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0

Interview with Nik Hagialas of Red Essence Games — The Geekly Grind Red Essence Games co-founder Nik Hagialas talks to us about his studio’s latest title, ARPG Traveler’s Refrain.

I interviewed @nikhagialas.bsky.social, co-founder of @redessencegames.bsky.social, about his studios's latest, ARPG Traveler's Refrain. Thank you @join-indie-io.bsky.social!

#Indiegames #PCgaming #Steam #ARPG 🎮

Read it on @thegeeklygrind.bsky.social --
www.thegeeklygrind.com/archives/int...

07.05.2025 00:27 👍 10 🔁 7 💬 2 📌 0

That was so much fun! Good times :)

12.05.2025 11:45 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

So, @redessencegames.bsky.social and specifically @nikhagialas.bsky.social and Arman are lovely. Before Traveler's Refrain, they were working under the title Mask of Semblance. We met them several years ago on the floor at #PAXEast and took them out for a drink after the show. So happy to see this!

11.05.2025 12:31 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 0

Late to reply on this, but of course! Glad I could help :)

08.05.2025 00:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Thanks for having me!

07.05.2025 23:59 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

LOOKING FOR STREAMERS / CREATORS 🔥 🎵

If you’re into artsy Action RPGs with a cool story, let me know if you’d be interested in checking out Traveler’s Refrain!

We’re sharing keys & looking to collab. Drop a reply or DM if you’re interested
(Or tag someone who might be) TY! 🙌
#indiegame #rpg

29.04.2025 15:10 👍 18 🔁 6 💬 3 📌 1

Come join us for a paintover critique stream later today! Submit your work in my Discord -
Discord.gg/artbroz

#paintover #artcritique #artistsofinstagram #digitalpainting #illustration #conceptart

25.04.2025 14:02 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Some designs for a mobile game character that went unused. Was still a fun project and really enjoyed painting in this style!

#mobilegameart #characterdesign #characterconceptart

24.04.2025 18:42 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Now is a good time to pick up my game! Go do it and lemme know what you think!

24.04.2025 15:18 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Another really fun character I worked on for the upcoming TTRPG, Teryon!

#fantasyart #illustration #characterart #characterdesign

23.04.2025 19:37 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I think these guys were my favorite race to design for Teryon - the Lucians! There’s nothing better than painting swirly magic

#characterdesign #characterart #ttrpg #fantasyart #illustration

22.04.2025 18:58 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Urudin (Elf) character illustration for an upcoming TTRPG, Teryon!

Had a really fun time working with the director to figure out the style and proportions of the characters.

#elfart #ttrpg #fantasyart #illustration

21.04.2025 21:06 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Our team got together to discuss some of the most fun parts of game development!

Check out Traveler’s Refrain on Steam now!

#indiegame #gamedev #gaming

21.04.2025 20:35 👍 13 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 1

I animated this entire intro cutscene myself! I’m pretty happy with how it turned out :)

20.04.2025 17:04 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I added a lot of references into this game… 😬

19.04.2025 16:36 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

We saw @essenger.bsky.social , our lead voice actor, perform last night!

Ever since my wife and I first saw him perform back in 2022, we were blown away by his music and his presence on stage — I couldn’t believe he could get up there by himself and do what he did in front of a crowd. 🧵

18.04.2025 18:27 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Talking about getting my little buddy into the game 🐱

17.04.2025 17:10 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

This was a STUPID thing I did in our game…

Play Traveler’s Refrain NOW on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...

#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg

16.04.2025 17:59 👍 9 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0

Some snippets of our epic boss battles :)

15.04.2025 18:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

We just launched our first indie game this past weekend!

If you haven’t picked it up yet, go check out Traveler’s Refrain on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...

#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg

14.04.2025 19:46 👍 9 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0

Found our first website review!

“Traveler’s Refrain” is a memorable and moving experience. It’s a game that demonstrates the power of video games as a medium for artistic expression, and it’s a must-play for those seeking a narrative-driven action-RPG with a unique and captivating atmosphere.

14.04.2025 16:13 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0

Taking Control: Turning Ideas Into Real Opportunities YouTube video by Tyler Edlin

Had the amazing opportunity to be interviewed on Tyler Edlin’s channel about the art of Traveler’s Refrain!

youtu.be/n5Bem5CVxpU?...

Been following his YouTube channel for over a decade so would mean a lot if you checked out the video!

13.04.2025 15:29 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1

My game is OUT NOW on Steam!

After 5 years of development and 1000s of frames later, Traveler’s Refrain is finally available to play! 🔥 🎵 🔥

Hope you enjoy the characters I’ve designed and the world we built!

store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...

#indiegame #gaming #2danimation

12.04.2025 18:26 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

We poured our souls into this story

🎵 Traveler’s Refrain is out on Steam! Go play!🔥

#indiegame #gaming #rpg #indiedev

12.04.2025 17:59 👍 8 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 1

Two of our voice actors just happened to be performing together tonight!!! Crazy! Also - go check out their insanely good music!

12.04.2025 03:49 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

After 5 years of development, our game, Traveler’s Refrain, is out now! Please check it out on Steam and write us a review :)

11.04.2025 15:41 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Les goooooooo 🔥 🎵 🔥

10.04.2025 19:55 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

🔊⬆️When I first saw @essenger.bsky.social perform live, I knew we needed to cast him as our main voice actor
-Nik

Listen to the end to hear a little teaser… and Wishlist Traveler’s Refrain on Steam - launching on April 11th!

#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg

09.04.2025 17:23 👍 40 🔁 10 💬 1 📌 1

Some of my inspiration for developing Traveler’s Refrain!

#finalfantasyvii #zelda #nierautomata

08.04.2025 20:34 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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