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@iamdovetail

indie dev | sound and music for Fretless the GuitaRPG. Get it here ~ https://bit.ly/Fretless-Game ~ from Chicago my music/contact: http://linktr.ee/dovetailmusic

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Starting an Indie Studio & Shipping the RPG Hit "Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson" w/ Jeff Linville
Starting an Indie Studio & Shipping the RPG Hit "Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson" w/ Jeff Linville YouTube video by GameDevAdvice

Ever wonder what it really takes to quit your job, start an indie studio w/ friends & ship a highly-rated RPG? @iamdovetail.bsky.social from @ritualstudios.bsky.social did exactly that w/ Fretless, published by @playdigious.bsky.social
Hear all the details here β†’
youtu.be/orXP0ahTMro

04.11.2025 03:51 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Now Now "Thread" (Official Music Video)
Now Now "Thread" (Official Music Video) YouTube video by PictureMachineProd

this band was ahead of their time. like way ahead

www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Yi...

26.08.2025 01:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson rocks! The game has so much personality not only in its presentation, but its unique RPG mechanics. Its musical inspirations mesh with a battle system that shreds expectations and creates a fresh take on the genre.

Review: www.consolecreatures.com/fretless-rev...

08.08.2025 15:33 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

lol amazing analogy love it

24.07.2025 19:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for playing it ❀️

24.07.2025 15:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Making a Musical Indie Game from Scratch (making of Fretless)
Making a Musical Indie Game from Scratch (making of Fretless) YouTube video by Rob Scallon

I started playing Fretless a few days ago and it is freaking awesome - a GuitaRPG with musically driven combat, Slay the Spire esque combat but with timed inputs ala Paper Mario. Tons of heart and music homages, made by a prolific music YouTuber and team. Highly recommend youtu.be/3USobO6qRHE?...

24.07.2025 14:27 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks so much! Glad you had fun

24.07.2025 15:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🎸 Fretless is OUT NOW on STEAM! 🎸

Thanks to anyone who picked up the game. 99% positive on Steam is something we never could've imagined. All the amazing comments, feedback and memes have just been a joy to read. πŸ””πŸŽΈπŸΈ

Get Fretless here! bit.ly/Fretless-Game

#indiegame #indiedev #gaming

23.07.2025 17:21 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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🟣 Sure you could just do nothing of your day (or worse...you could work). But what about saving the world while playing good music?

#Fretless is available on Steam and you still have 2 days to get it at 10% off!

bit.ly/Fretless-Steam

22.07.2025 15:05 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image depicting the Fretless Steam store page, showing that the game has a 99% positive review score with 393 reviews

Image depicting the Fretless Steam store page, showing that the game has a 99% positive review score with 393 reviews

⭐️Fretless has a 99% positive rating on Steam!⭐️

Thanks to everyone who bought and played the game, and left us these amazing reviews.

We've been blown away by all your feedback and we're working on a patch to fix the most pressing issues. Will tell you more about that asap!

21.07.2025 18:46 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hey looks like I can’t DM you but thank you so much! I saw your comment on the video as well.

Guild Wars is like my favorite franchise of all time. All the work you and the team at Anet do is a massive inspiration to me. Really glad you found the video.

I am Jeff btw!

20.07.2025 01:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

If you're into music games and RPGs you should check this demo out.

(Rob makes awesome bass and guitar YouTube vids but this is the team's first indie title.)

19.07.2025 21:28 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much I hope you have fun with it!

19.07.2025 02:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ayy thank you!

19.07.2025 02:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A lovely review thank you for playing πŸ’œ

18.07.2025 14:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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soundtrack also on the top soundtracks ahhhhhh

18.07.2025 02:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The reception to Fretless has been so amazing and I just can't believe the game is actually out and people ACTUALLY LIKE IT!?!?

Thanks to everyone who believed in our little dream game πŸŽΈπŸŽΉπŸ•ΉοΈβ€οΈπŸΈ

18.07.2025 01:54 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Nice catch! We were gonna send everyone a message who was featured in the documentary but looks like you are already on the ball haha

18.07.2025 01:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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🎸Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson Original Soundtrack is out now!
Full album mainly composed by @iamdovetail.bsky.social in the @robscallon.bsky.social music universe πŸ”₯

Listen on your favorite platform: idol-io.ffm.to/fretless_ost

Game by @ritualstudios.bsky.social & @playdigious.bsky.social

17.07.2025 15:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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🎸 Fretless is OUT NOW on STEAM! 🎸

Instead of collecting swords and shields, you battle with guitars, synthesizers, and riffs! Upgrade your pedal board, collect instrument mods, and explore a vibrant world full of music! πŸΈπŸ””

Get Fretless here! bit.ly/Fretless-Game

17.07.2025 13:23 πŸ‘ 82 πŸ” 34 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 17

FART BARFFF

17.07.2025 13:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Fretless is one of my favorite games of the year so far. As someone who is easily overwhelmed by traditional turn-based RPGs, I think it’s such a brilliant entry point into the genre.

And the vibes? Impeccable. What a stellar love-letter to musicians. If you miss Brutal Legend, please play it.

17.07.2025 13:03 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ₯Ή so happy to hear you like it

17.07.2025 13:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

😱😱😱😱😱 thank you for the great write up!

17.07.2025 13:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Making a Musical Indie Game from Scratch (making of Fretless)
Making a Musical Indie Game from Scratch (making of Fretless) YouTube video by Rob Scallon

We made a documentary about the making of Fretless that will go up on @robscallon.bsky.social 's channel tomorrow along with the release of Fretless!

There is a premiere for it up now if you want to hang out before :)

🎸 ITS A BIG DAY FOR MUSIC RPGS 🎸

youtu.be/3USobO6qRHE?...

16.07.2025 21:38 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3

Thanks so much for trying it out glad you liked it!

16.07.2025 21:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This documentary is really cool and shows the kind of crazy story it took to make this game

16.07.2025 21:39 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

my first game comes out tomorrow wat daaaaaa heck

16.07.2025 21:33 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our GuitaRPG Fretless comes out on July 17th! Wishlist it now on Steam! #indiedev #gamedev

10.07.2025 20:28 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

I got him on!

10.07.2025 17:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0