https://thevivs.itch.io/combat-mimicA stylized combat prototype exploring how different Mimikyu variants can influence movement, mechanics, and playstyle.https://thevivs.itch.io/combat-mimic/devlog/1545887/mimikyu-all-variantshttps://thevivs.itch.io/combat-mimic/devlog/1545887/mimikyu-all-variantsSat, 06 Jun 2026 13:59:32 GMTdevlogThe three Mimikyu variants I chose for Combat Mimic were Charizard, Mr. Mime, and Tinkaton. Each character was selected to explore a different aspect of character design and gameplay. CHARIZARD-KYU Ch...

]]>https://thevivs.itch.io/combat-mimic/devlog/1541690/mimikyu-charizard-varianthttps://thevivs.itch.io/combat-mimic/devlog/1541690/mimikyu-charizard-variantTue, 02 Jun 2026 06:35:31 GMTdevlogChar-Kyu is a heavy fighter that uses its tail as its primary weapon and its wings for short bursts of speed and mobility. Unlike Mimikyu’s usual design language, where the eyes are placed on the st...

]]>https://thevivs.itch.io/combat-mimic/devlog/1536814/hammer-variants-animation-testshttps://thevivs.itch.io/combat-mimic/devlog/1536814/hammer-variants-animation-testsThu, 28 May 2026 15:06:23 GMTdevlogCompleting these signature movement animation tests marks a huge milestone for both this project and my own growing interest in 3D modeling and weapon design. Each hammer variant introduced its own un...

]]>https://thevivs.itch.io/combat-mimic/devlog/1532355/hammer-variants-color-studieshttps://thevivs.itch.io/combat-mimic/devlog/1532355/hammer-variants-color-studiesSun, 24 May 2026 11:27:10 GMTdevlogEach of Tinka-Kyu’s hammer variants has its own visual identity and playstyle inspired by different Pokémon. Magical Girl Hammer Inspired by Gardevoir, the Magical Girl Hammer leans into the look o...

]]>https://thevivs.itch.io/combat-mimic/devlog/1523851/chainsaw-hammerhttps://thevivs.itch.io/combat-mimic/devlog/1523851/chainsaw-hammerFri, 15 May 2026 03:24:26 GMTdevlogWhen I started on the Chainsaw Hammer, I had a general idea of what the result should be, but I wasn't entirely sure how to execute it. Sketching more beforehand would probably help me find a clearer...

]]>https://thevivs.itch.io/combat-mimic/devlog/1519734/scythe-hammerhttps://thevivs.itch.io/combat-mimic/devlog/1519734/scythe-hammerSun, 10 May 2026 13:32:48 GMTdevlogEach hammer variation takes inspiration from a different Pokémon in the franchise. The Magical Girl Hammer draws from Gardevoir, while the Scythe Hammer is inspired by Mega Garchomp. Here are some ea...

]]>https://thevivs.itch.io/combat-mimic/devlog/1518656/magical-girl-hammerhttps://thevivs.itch.io/combat-mimic/devlog/1518656/magical-girl-hammerSat, 09 May 2026 09:23:09 GMTdevlogAfter watching Arcane, I felt really inspired by the show’s art direction and wanted to start exploring weapon design, which is a completely new area for me. One of the main reasons I chose Tinkaton...

]]>https://thevivs.itch.io/combat-mimic/devlog/1518642/mimikyu-tinkaton-varianthttps://thevivs.itch.io/combat-mimic/devlog/1518642/mimikyu-tinkaton-variantSat, 09 May 2026 08:59:33 GMTdevlogI started with a Finn the Human × Mimikyu crossover as a way to practice geometry nodes and experiment more with applying color to models. I also used this project to test creating a “2D” backgro...

]]>https://thevivs.itch.io/combat-mimic/devlog/1518592/first-post-beginninghttps://thevivs.itch.io/combat-mimic/devlog/1518592/first-post-beginningSat, 09 May 2026 07:45:49 GMTdevlogA few months ago, I saw someone working on a 3D model through the window of a café while walking by. I remember thinking, “I should try learning that and get back into creating.” After digging th...

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