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[Dev Update #1] Website is now live!

The Eclipse Tower project website is officially online. Support the project and follow along as we build this fantasy world and game from scratch.

Posted: June 1, 2025

🧙 Top 3 Fantasy Anime That Inspired Eclipse Tower

If you love epic worlds, powerful heroes, and dark magic—these are must-watches that helped shape the Eclipse Tower vibe.

  • Fate/Zero – Magic, mystery, and moral complexity.
  • Attack on Titan – World-building with deep lore and intensity.
  • Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – Epic adventure and soul-searching.

Love fantasy gear too? Check out these anime posters for your room or game corner. (Affiliate link)

Posted: June 1, 2025

🛠️ Top 5 Tools Every Beginner Game Dev Should Know

If you’re just starting your game dev journey (like me!), here are 5 essential tools that can make your life a whole lot easier. These helped me build Eclipse Tower step by step—and maybe they can help you too!

  1. Godot Engine – A lightweight, beginner-friendly game engine that's completely free and open-source.
    Visit Godot
  2. Aseprite – Perfect for pixel art and sprites. (Paid, but worth it!)
    Get Aseprite
  3. VS Code – The code editor of champions. Easy extensions for web/game dev.
    Download VS Code
  4. Kenney Assets – Free and premium game art, backgrounds, sounds, and more.
    Browse Kenney Assets
  5. Wacom Drawing Tablet – If you’re into custom art, this is a must-have tool.
    Find One on Amazon (Affiliate)

Want to build your own game or start learning? These tools are beginner-approved, and many are completely free to start with.

Posted: June 2, 2025