Archive for December, 2022

2022 Artwork

Saturday, December 31st, 2022

In early 2022 Helen and I made a mockup title screen for a city builder game that we were working on, but it’s not been announced yet and so I can’t post that, sorry!

We also spent most of the year working on Regency Solitaire II (click the link to see screenshots) and that has involved a lot of art direction and fixes/editing. So I’ve spent a LOT of time in Photoshop but I can’t claim the art as my own, though we are very proud of the result.

I spent a few weekends having fun making fonts in Pico-8. You can see that I made two fonts with variations on having a thick bass (one appears more italic as a result of shifting where the thick pixels are), and also a Western-themed font.

Plus I made an abstract landscape painting of a view from around where I live. It’s actually a piece of land that is going to built on soon with a large housing development, so I felt it was my duty to visit it and take it in.

Eagerly-Anticipated Regency Solitaire Sequel coming to Steam

Monday, December 19th, 2022

Grey Alien Games is excited to announce that its Steam page for Regency Solitaire II is live and is open for wishlists.

UK-based Grey Alien Games’ beloved casual hit, Regency Solitaire, garnered numerous accolades, securing a spot among PC Gamer’s ‘Top 100 PC Games.’

Now fans can revisit romantic Regency Britain once more to build a glorious garden, in charming solitaire sequel, Regency Solitaire II. Players will tour historic hotspots, silence gossips, and host the season’s most anticipated soiree.

This extended, collector’s edition also features bonus levels and an extra love story, which will unlock after completing the main game.

‘This game is dedicated to both solitaire afficionados, and fans of Regency romance,’ says designer, Helen Carmichael. ‘We’ve poured a lot of love into this game, and we can’t wait to share it with you.’

Features to look forward to:

  • Smooth, satisfying solitaire gameplay.
  • Transform Bella’s garden and costume.
  • Sumptuous art and romantic storyline.
  • 160 unique levels spread over 18 chapters.
  • Unlock dozens of exciting gameplay upgrades.
  • Normal and Hard modes.
  • Specially-composed, classical music.
  • Extra Regency romance story to unlock.
  • Bonus solitaire levels.

For more details, please visit the Steam store page here:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2137470/Regency_Solitaire_II

Presskit: https://www.indiedb.com/games/regency-solitaire-2/presskit

Grey Alien Games publishes Jewel Match Winter Wonderland 2 Collector’s Edition on Steam

Thursday, December 15th, 2022

Bridport, UK. December 15th, 2022

Grey Alien Games is delighted to announce that it launched Jewel Match Winter Wonderland 2 Collector’s Edition on Steam for PC today.

UK-based Grey Alien Games published the game on behalf of Suricate Software, a European casual game developer behind numerous classic titles. This follows a similar agreement to bring Suricate’s other Jewel Match games to Steam.

This new Jewel Match Collector’s Edition is packed with exclusive extras that you won’t find in the standard version.

Players will travel snow-clad lands across more than 200 huge levels to gather resources and rebuild a cozy village. Then start decorating the houses for the festive season.

‘Match-3 fans will love the plentiful levels and the generous extras included in this thoughtfully-made and festive Collector’s Edition,’ said Grey Alien Games’ Jake Birkett. ‘Jewel Match Winter Wonderland 2 is the perfect game for to relax and enjoy over the holiday season.’

Grey Alien Games has several of its own titles on Steam, including Regency Solitaire, Shadowhand, and Ancient Enemy.

For more details, please visit the Steam store page here:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2215220/Jewel_Match_Winter_Wonderland_2_Collectors_Edition/