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Max Matyuschenko

@ctrl-king

Gamer & game-developer. My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ctrl-King?sub_confirmation=1 Follow me on Itch: https://matyuschenko.itch.io/

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Thank you!

21.02.2026 19:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Might&MagicFates is a #CCG in the M&M universe โ€” and thatโ€™s where the strengths end. No real hook beyond NFT. Otherwise itโ€™s standard: gold, units, spells. Balance feels off (no summoning sickness, big swing turns).

Cards look nice, 3D heroesโ€ฆ not so much.

And yet โ€” I enjoy it. So bad itโ€™s good.

21.02.2026 08:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This concept looks really cool. Don't hesitate to wishlist these guys:

20.02.2026 08:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Here's an update on my re-imagining of #GravityDefied! Vertical slice is ready, the only tiny (not) thing left is making many levels :)

Follow me on @itch.io to play on release: matyuschenko.itch.io

#gamedev #unity #unity2d #indie #games #dev

19.02.2026 08:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 13 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Botany Manor is a compact puzzle gem. You explore a Victorian estate, gather clues, and recreate the conditions to grow magical plants.

The manor is a joy, puzzles are smart, and the story of a woman pursuing science in 19th-century hits hard.

Instantly entered my all-time top. On Steam sale now!

16.02.2026 10:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Very cool! How is it going? Keep on, you're almost there!

15.02.2026 17:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's a rear wheel drive bike, like all of them I believe, and I was hitting the accelerator, so the back wheel was spinning hard (and slipping) ๐Ÿ˜… But I'll look forward into it, thanks for the feedback!

13.02.2026 09:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah, sorry for the confusion, that's the "Level Finish" marker placeholder ๐Ÿ˜…

13.02.2026 08:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How do you like my new #prototype? ^_^

Follow me on @itch.io: matyuschenko.itch.io

#gamedev #unity #unity2d #indie #gravitydefied #games

13.02.2026 06:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Launch the Capybara by Max Matyuschenko Hit that Capybara to make it fly as far as you can in this Yeti Sports re-imagination.

I've kinda started learning #Unity and released my first tiny simple project today ๐Ÿ˜… You are welcome to check it out:

matyuschenko.itch.io/launch-the-c...

#itchio #gamedev #indie

10.02.2026 20:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bonus:
โ€“ Echocrome II, 2010
โ€“ Echoshift, 2009

02.02.2026 07:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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1. Monumet Valley, 2014
2. Echocrome, 2008
3. Waterfall, M. C. Escher, 1961
4. Impossible Triangle, O. Reutersvรคrd, 1934

#games #art #inspiration #monumentvalley #echocrome #escher #reutersvard

02.02.2026 07:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Well I actually launched the game I recommended (rare move)โ€ฆ and couldnโ€™t play ๐Ÿ˜… it. Critical control bugs. That said, for a non-AAA game itโ€™s charming: nice visuals, great Flintstones-style humour (horse parking, graffiti, road signs), and even a live-action intro. Free for almost another day.

28.01.2026 18:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rustler - Grand Theft Horse | ะ—ะฐะณั€ัƒะถะฐะนั‚ะต ะธ ะฟะพะบัƒะฟะฐะนั‚ะต ัƒะถะต ัะตะณะพะดะฝั ะฒ Epic Games Store ะ—ะฐะณั€ัƒะทะธั‚ะต ะธ ะธะณั€ะฐะนั‚ะต Rustler - Grand Theft Horse ะฒ Epic Games Store. ะŸั€ะพะฒะตั€ัŒั‚ะต ะดะพัั‚ัƒะฟะฝะพัั‚ัŒ ะฟะปะฐั‚ั„ะพั€ะผั‹ ะธ ั†ะตะฝัƒ!

Looks like yet another solid #giveaway at #EpicGames Store. At least based on gifs and screenshots where we see "medieval #GTA". Can't refuse!

store.epicgames.com/ru/p/rustler...

23.01.2026 14:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What I love about #AlbionOnline most is its economy: everything is player-made, prices are set by supply and demand.

Sometimes an item simply doesnโ€™t existโ€”unless you craft it yourself and sell it.

Sometimes it feels like an economy #strategyโ€”which is very fine by me. #games

17.01.2026 09:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Styx: Master of Shadows | ะ—ะฐะณั€ัƒะถะฐะนั‚ะต ะธ ะฟะพะบัƒะฟะฐะนั‚ะต ัƒะถะต ัะตะณะพะดะฝั ะฒ Epic Games Store ะ—ะฐะณั€ัƒะทะธั‚ะต ะธ ะธะณั€ะฐะนั‚ะต Styx: Master of Shadows ะฒ Epic Games Store. ะŸั€ะพะฒะตั€ัŒั‚ะต ะดะพัั‚ัƒะฟะฝะพัั‚ัŒ ะฟะปะฐั‚ั„ะพั€ะผั‹ ะธ ั†ะตะฝัƒ!

New #EpicGames #giveaway looks pretty solid: a decent platforming #stealth-action and its sequel. Shall we? ๐ŸŽฎ

store.epicgames.com/ru/p/styx-ma...

store.epicgames.com/ru/p/styx-sh...

15.01.2026 18:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wrapped up my #gaming year! #SteamReplay says: 26 games played. A third of my time went to #CrusaderKingsIII. Only 7% of playtime spent on 2025 releases.

Ended the year deep in #AlbionOnline after an 8-year break.

Also: #HollowKnight #Silksong deserved way more time.

What are your insights? ๐ŸŽฎ๐ŸŽ„

01.01.2026 09:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Christmas gifts this year start with this awesome #DeathStranding swag ๐Ÿ–ค

30.12.2025 12:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#ClairObscurExpedition33 is triumphant @ #TheGameAwards.

The game set a record with 13 nominations and 9 awards, including the #GameoftheYear, Best Indie Game and Best Indie Debut at the same time ๐Ÿ˜‚

#HollowKnightSilksong got only the Best Action-adventure Game.

What do you think?

13.12.2025 09:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I got into #SeaofThieves recently. Right now brainstorming name ideas for my ship. Will it be Boatzilla, The Boatfather, or Piece of Ship?

Or maybe you'll help me with better ideas? Share them:

07.07.2025 14:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cool! As far as I know there are several nice Sims-like life simulators in development now. Are you keeping an eye on some of them?

10.06.2025 20:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Alfred the Great in CK3: Historically Correct? + STRATEGY TIPS
Alfred the Great in CK3: Historically Correct? + STRATEGY TIPS YouTube video by Ctrl + King

My most recent video was about Alfred the Great in #CrusaderKings3: how historically accurate is he represented? Some strategy tips are also present:

youtu.be/u73gzE-8kLk

#CK3 #History

10.06.2025 20:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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An interesting fact: #CrusaderKings3 is the most searched in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. I know that #Paradox office is in Stockholm, but still! Also, it's less searched in South America (and yes, I know that these countries are not represented in the #game, too).

#strategy #ck3

07.06.2025 08:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sometimes the couple just can't agree on something... (Check those opinion scores!)

#crusaderkings3 #games #strategy

06.06.2025 10:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The latest major update for #CrusaderKings3 (1.16) broke my save: my vassals stopped paying me. I learned that backwards compatibility with old saves is not guaranteed.

Advice: before big update drops, make a backup save and run it in an old version of the game (available in Steam).

#games #ck3

06.06.2025 10:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0