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joh | Developing HYPERFIGHT 2!

@studiojoh.com

game dev. working on HYPERFIGHT 2! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/studiojoh Discord: https://discord.gg/7bkz8j8 Wishlist HYPERFIGHT 2 on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3032970/HYPERFIGHT_2

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"Why haven't fighting games died yet?"

I wrote about the unique strengths of the fighting game genre that have allowed fighting games to survive multiple generations of evolution intact, and why you didn't fall in love with a product. Warning: This is a long one.

www.patreon.com/posts/152148...

03.03.2026 17:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 278 ๐Ÿ” 149 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9 ๐Ÿ“Œ 16

Dang, wish I could join but I'll be super busy the next few months ๐Ÿฅฒ maybe next time

02.03.2026 22:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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February 2026 Development Update | studio joh Get more from studio joh on Patreon

February Development Update is live for Patreon subscribers!

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27.02.2026 05:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Haha, can't reveal too much yet. But I do want to emphasize his more frog-like aspects. Take that how you will.

My friend just really loves frogs, so I had to put one in, and that was that!

25.02.2026 20:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'll try to give an answer unrelated to what I'm trying to prove with HF:

Air footsies! I feel like only Melty Blood and Arcana Heart (supposedly, I haven't played it) really tried to emphasize this aspect of neutral. Up-backing in tag games doesn't count.

25.02.2026 13:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm bored, so opening up an AMA for a bit. Feel free to ask anything, HF2 related or not.

25.02.2026 11:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

End of February already? No way...

23.02.2026 23:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Exploding Judo Federation - v1.2 is now OUT!
A new character, new costumes, a new stage and combo trials, all for your leisure! Play it now on Steam and itch dot io!
Links below!
#FGC #FGCPulse #indiedev #gamedev

20.02.2026 12:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 34 ๐Ÿ” 21 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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View art and listen to music from the game in the Gallery!

Oh, looks like there's another section...submissions opening soon!

#gamedev #indiegame #fgc

18.02.2026 00:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 21 ๐Ÿ” 9 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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View art and listen to music from the game in the Gallery!

Oh, looks like there's another section...submissions opening soon!

#gamedev #indiegame #fgc

18.02.2026 00:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 21 ๐Ÿ” 9 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Anyway, I have my own thoughts about the article going around, but I do think people are making dangerous sweeping conclusions based on past failures.

"It's not that complicated" - it kind of is! Lots of factors play into whether a game does well or not.

16.02.2026 01:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's never too late for 2XKO to change their name again

16.02.2026 01:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Agreed and if you want your IP turned into a bangin fighting or competitive game call me.

12.02.2026 23:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 88 ๐Ÿ” 26 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Aura

#gamedev #indiegame #fgc

10.02.2026 21:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 18 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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RABBIT & STEEL: Extra Mode is now out!!

This is a free content update to Rabbit & Steel! If you already have the game, just download the update and you're set to go!

If you *don't* have the game yet, it's currently 50% off on Steam, so now is a great time to pick it up!

06.02.2026 17:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 852 ๐Ÿ” 453 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 19 ๐Ÿ“Œ 28
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Aaah it's getting there! (Cosmetics are temporary for now)

#gamedev #indiegame #fgc

04.02.2026 09:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 19 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Working on profile cards! Use your unlocked icons, plates, and titles. I also want to let you set certain stats on the bottom, like in Apex.

03.02.2026 01:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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January 2026 Development Update | studio joh Get more from studio joh on Patreon

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30.01.2026 00:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Apologies, I think for now I'm going to try editing something myself - too many specific cuts I want that I'd just end up being overcontrolling. I like your work though!

29.01.2026 22:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I landed one cool combo though

28.01.2026 03:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Got elim'd so fast today I have time to do chores I planned for tomorrow lmao

28.01.2026 03:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Agree, wish I could add alternate modes sooner but unfortunately just making the fighting part is a ton of work ๐Ÿ˜“

27.01.2026 04:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I still think this game is for sickos, but getting better at movement is such a dopamine rush

26.01.2026 10:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Learning Melee by playing doubles with friends

I would have never picked this game up on my own, even 1v1, but learning it this way and slowly improving, hoooly shit...

I get it...

26.01.2026 10:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks! I'll dm you

24.01.2026 20:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'll take a look!

24.01.2026 20:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Looking for a game trailer editor - if you have experience with editing, especially with action/fighting games and with quick cuts, please comment down below or email me at johjohdev (at) gmail (dot) com!

#gamedev #indiegame #fgc

24.01.2026 00:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 24 ๐Ÿ” 11 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As deadlines approach the worst thing happens to my productivity: not being able to work on what I feel like doing on a given day

23.01.2026 23:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Did pretty ok in my first Rev2sday! (beginner bracket) Guess I'm not complete ass.

Things to improve: gotta confirm damage better when I get big hits, and finally learn a safejump lol

21.01.2026 04:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Both are hard for different reasons

18.01.2026 01:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0