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Since Steamboat Willie entered the public domain, I've been thinking about the idea of a "what if" scenario: What if Mickey had a classic NES-style adventure in 1928?

In this video, I wanted to show you guys the "behind the curtain" look at my game, Steamboat Willie: Rescue Mission. Specifically:

• The Sprite: How I simplified the 1928 "rubber hose" animation style into an 8-bit sprite while keeping his personality.
• The Music: Creating the chiptune version of the iconic "Steamboat Bill" song from the cartoon and building an original 8-bit soundtrack that feels like the Golden Age of gaming.

It’s been an incredible experience working with a character that has so much history. I’d love to hear what you guys think of the retro aesthetic!

You can check out the full game on Steam here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4567530/Steamboat_Willie_Rescue_Mission/

I'm happy to answer any questions about the development or the assets I used!

Hey everyone!

I always loved the rubber-hose animation style, so when Steamboat Willie entered the public domain, I knew I had to make a 'proper' retro game for him.

It’s a mix of classic platforming and biplane shooting levels (inspired by the old school difficulty of games like Mickey Mania and Cuphead).

Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4567530/Steamboat_Willie_Rescue_Mission/

Being a solo dev is tough—Steam doesn't even show my game to people yet because I haven't reached 10 reviews. If you like what you see, checking it out would mean the world to me!

I'm happy to answer any questions about the development or the art style!