SamuraiTime! Devlog - itch.iohttps://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitimeCut down your enemies at the right moment — literally.https://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1488633/gamename-jam-final-the-game-is-completeGameName Jam - FINAL: The game is completehttps://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1488633/gamename-jam-final-the-game-is-completeMon, 13 Apr 2026 16:48:24 GMTdevlog

Hey, Nick here. It’s done. 🎮 Final day Game finished Samurai Time is complete. Every room, every enemy, every mechanic. From the first line of code to the last bug fix. It’s done. Tilesets repl...

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Hey, Nick here. The finish line is getting closer. 🎮 Development Credits added Made the credits screen. Everyone who contributed is listed. Artists, testers, friends who helped along the way. Feels...

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Hey, Nick here. The end is near. But today was good. 🎮 Development Hive mind bug fixed All samurais were attacking at the same time like some kind of coordinated army. Fixed it. Now each enemy has...

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Hey, Nick here. The deadline keeps getting closer. Still scared, but moving forward. 🎮 Development Menu music finished Composed the main menu theme. Now the game has a proper soundtrack for both ga...

]]>https://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1484813/gamename-jam-day-9-bug-fixes-boss-combat-and-the-final-stretchGameName Jam - Day 9: Bug fixes, boss combat, and the final stretchhttps://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1484813/gamename-jam-day-9-bug-fixes-boss-combat-and-the-final-stretchThu, 09 Apr 2026 12:42:57 GMTdevlog

Hey, Nick here. The jam deadline is getting closer. I’ll be honest: I’m scared. 🎮 Development Art adjustments Fixed some art pieces that were bothering me. Small tweaks, but they add up. Boss n...

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Hey, Nick here. Today was about fixing what was broken and making enemies actually feel like enemies. 🎮 Development NPC animations fixed All enemy animations are now working correctly. No more stat...

]]>https://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1483025/gamename-jam-day-7-first-room-fully-dressedGameName Jam - Day 7: First room fully dressedhttps://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1483025/gamename-jam-day-7-first-room-fully-dressedTue, 07 Apr 2026 12:08:44 GMTdevlog

Hey, Nick here. Today the game finally started to look like a real game. 🎨 Visual progress First room complete The first room now has its final tileset. No more placeholder blocks. Guiven delivered...

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Hey, Nick here with another update. Today was more about the art side. While I keep coding, the team is producing. 🎨 Art progress Backstory art The design artist is working on illustrations for the...

]]>https://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1480921/gamename-jam-day-51-refined-hud-and-time-stop-counterGameName Jam - Day 5.1: Refined HUD and time stop counterhttps://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1480921/gamename-jam-day-51-refined-hud-and-time-stop-counterSun, 05 Apr 2026 17:34:34 GMTdevlog

Hello! Nick here with another Samurai Time update. I just gave the game’s interface a more professional look. 🎮 Development Redesigned Health Bar The health bar has a cleaner and more functional...

]]>https://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1480896/gamename-jam-day-5-mandatory-combat-system-and-hudGameName Jam - Day 5: Mandatory Combat System and HUDhttps://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1480896/gamename-jam-day-5-mandatory-combat-system-and-hudSun, 05 Apr 2026 17:04:04 GMTdevlog

Hello! Nick here with another update. Today I finished the last mechanic needed to complete the game. 🎮 Development Mandatory Combat System Now the player cannot leave the room without killing all...

]]>https://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1480131/gamename-jam-day-4-complete-final-bossGameName Jam - Day 4: Complete Final Bosshttps://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1480131/gamename-jam-day-4-complete-final-bossSat, 04 Apr 2026 18:24:30 GMTdevlog

Hello! Nick here updating on another day of Samurai Time. Today I finished the boss. Completely functional. 🎮 Development Final Boss The samurai with powers that I had planned is ready. He has his...

]]>https://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1479541/gamename-jam-day-32-health-bar-menu-dashes-fixed-and-team-expandedGameName Jam - Day 3.2: Health bar, menu, dashes fixed, and team expanded.https://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1479541/gamename-jam-day-32-health-bar-menu-dashes-fixed-and-team-expandedSat, 04 Apr 2026 01:45:11 GMTdevlogHello! Nick here with another Samurai Time update. Today was a day for polishing what was a bit rough and fixing problems that bothered me. 🎮 Development Health Bar I made a health bar. It’s ugly...

]]>https://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1479103/gamename-jam-day-31-focusing-on-the-theme-and-polishing-npcsGameName Jam - Day 3.1: Focusing on the theme and polishing NPCshttps://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1479103/gamename-jam-day-31-focusing-on-the-theme-and-polishing-npcsFri, 03 Apr 2026 17:16:50 GMTdevlog

Hello! Nick here updating on another day of Samurai Time. Today was tough. Fundamental mechanics were implemented and the game is finally starting to behave like a real game. 🎮 Development Damage a...

]]>https://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1478708/gamename-jam-day-3-focusing-on-the-themeGameName Jam - Day 3: Focusing on the themehttps://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1478708/gamename-jam-day-3-focusing-on-the-themeFri, 03 Apr 2026 06:35:14 GMTdevlog

Hello! Nick back with more updates on Samurai Time . Today I focused on the jam’s core theme: invincibility. The idea was to explore this concept mechanically, not just narratively, and I believe I...

]]>https://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1477757/gamename-jam-day-2-complete-map-and-integrated-systemsGameName Jam - Day 2: Complete map and integrated systemshttps://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1477757/gamename-jam-day-2-complete-map-and-integrated-systemsThu, 02 Apr 2026 09:41:40 GMTdevlog

Hello! Nick here with another Samurai Time update. Today was another day of significant progress on the project. I managed to make considerable advances in the game’s structure and integrate systems...

]]>https://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1477139/gamename-jam-day-1-game-base-readyGameName Jam - Day 1: Game base "ready"https://nickzksks.itch.io/samuraitime/devlog/1477139/gamename-jam-day-1-game-base-readyWed, 01 Apr 2026 23:00:04 GMTdevlog

Hi! My name is Nick and I’m developing the game Samurai Time with two friends from school for the GameName Jam. I’m 17 years old, in my second year of high school, and I intend to continue develop...

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