Welcome back to another 001 Game Creator Community Showcase, where we highlight the passion and creativity of our community’s developers building amazing projects with the engine! Feel free to visit our Discord server’s show-off channel to see even more of these: https://discord.com/channels/168417207989043200/1019995313597063228
“Pact of the Mystics” by epsilon017
We’ve got a really cool project here made by epsilon017 called “Pact of the Mystics”. This one’s got a retro-styled flair just like last month’s showcase but with a twist: it’s a platformer with a more dynamic combat system. Inspired by Metroidvanias and classic action-platformers, the developer originally set out to make an action-RPG with customizable gear and abilities, but has since shifted toward a more focused and defined gameplay experience.
In addition to building the game itself, epsilon017 is using the project as a way to hone their pixel art skills. With a strict 16-color palette, every sprite is a careful exercise in style and restraint. Definitely one to keep an eye on as development continues!
View the #show-off thread on our discord server here:
https://discord.com/channels/168417207989043200/1266158325515555020
“Bellows Below” by glipple
Next up is a wonderfully strange blend of genres: “Bellows Below”, a survival horror fishing game made by glipple. Originally created for a game jam, this project is notable not only for its concept, but also as glipple’s first attempt at a 3D game in 001.
In Bellows Below, you work for Beholder Industries, spending five eerie nights at a mysterious fishing pond. Your task is to fill the fish barrel by morning. Sounds simple, until you realize you’re not alone. Players switch between 3D exploration and a 2D fishing mode minigame-style, all while staying alert for the unsettling presence that lurks beneath the water. It’s creative, creepy, and a great example of what you can do by combining various genres together.
View the #show-off thread on our discord server here:
https://discord.com/channels/168417207989043200/1221169730900070450
Play for free on Itchio:
https://sabenstudios.itch.io/bellows-below
Definitely check these out and give ’em some love in the #show-off channel! Join our lovely Discord community to learn more about these projects and share yours with us: https://discord.gg/4sTJVV5
(Maybe you’ll be in our next showcase!)
In case you missed…
A major update for 001 Game Creator recently dropped, and it’s packed with new features and improvements! The biggest highlight is support for alpha-layered tiles, finally allowing for more complex visuals and smooth blending effects. This opens the door to far more dynamic and detailed environments than ever before.
This version also includes a number of critical scripting fixes that enhance reliability across the board, such as in cases where scripting values could incorrectly apply and result in unexpected behavior. Projectile behavior has also been improved for greater consistency, and mobile developers will appreciate the fixes made to virtual keyboard support. No more issues with inputs not registering on Android and iOS!
Directional scripting values such as “Arctangent” and “Direction from Point” have been corrected as well. Exporting projects to mobile has also seen some polish, with clearer image dimension feedback during Android/iOS builds and significantly better 3D model rendering on lower-end devices.
A hotfix followed shortly after, updating the Steam SDK version and bringing the local documentation up to date, including coverage for the newest DLC, the Step Dungeon Maze Kit!