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Hello, everyone! I am a game developer, and since I want to make money off of this, the following three games will now take paid donations and tips!
Steamboat Willie, my co-op multiplayer game based on the public domain cartoon!

Steamboat Willie by Sam Hadding Games

Balloon Pop, one of my first games ever made, where you drag a mouse to pop balloons!

Balloon Pop! by Sam Hadding Games

And Dream Catcher, a more experimental title with calm graphics and ASMR vibes!

Dream Catcher by Sam Hadding Games

Even if you don't want to donate or tip me, feel free to play these games and tell me what you think!

The graphics are very good and the gameplay is strategic with a good challenge.

I really love this game! Keep it up!

This game takes inspiration from Doodle Jump, and you get to draw a line to keep the prince jumping. What I really like is the music in this game. It's very well-done! Overall, I'd say this is an experience I'd reccomend.

I love the graphics and unique gameplay you've provided!

I don't play many puzzle platformers, but I can tell you you're doing great with this.

Wow, this game brings a unique edge to puzzle platforming, and I say keep it up!

Fun game! I really like how  the ingredients give you different abilities! Truly a unique title!

A really interseting setup and unique objectives make this a great title.

A fun experience with tight controls, great pixelated graphics, and beautiful piano music.

The graphics and music are what I like most about this game! It has a nostalgic and soothing vibe to it.

This is like an 8-bit Getting Over It and I like that

I like the exploration you must do and the moss you must spread! Makes for a unique challenge!

I love the combat system you have here! It's very unique and takes advantage of both mouse clicking and keyboard movement! I'd say this game is cool, so keep up the good work!

The graphics and gameplay are amazing! I love how well-animated these sprites are, and the game itself has a Metroidvania/Contra feel! Keep up the good work!

I love the 3D graphics and controls! There should be a keyboard control option and I encountered a bug where I stood on an enemy and he did nothing that could harm me, but I love the direction you are going towards with your game!

Wow, I really love the colors and the music! I can tell you put a lot of good effort and passion into your project! The controls are also precise and responsive, which also wins me over!

This is my most popular game, Steamboat Willie, based on the public domain cartoon!

https://sam-hadding-games.itch.io/steamboat-willie

Willie and Millie are relaxing on their steamboat one day, but suddenly their beloved ship is invaded by pests! Flying Skeeters, slithering Snakes, bouncing Bounce Frogs, and shielded Shield Munks are wreaking havoc all over! Luckily they have their mallets to help them knock out the pests off of the boat! This is my first and only multiplayer co-op game, and I even accept paid donations so I can make money off of games like this!

My following games have been updated to support Xbox 360 controllers on Itch.

Nova Boltstar

Nova Boltstar 2

Alaric’s Journey

Alaric’s Journey 2

Rocket Wheelchair

Fly Salter

You will still need a keyboard to type out passwords for the Nova Boltstar games, but other than you will not need to use a keyboard on your PC if you play with an Xbox 360 controller. What other controllers would you want me to make compatible with the games?

And that is exactly what I took advantage of!

Is Venmo accepted?

I don’t want hackers or bots or scammers to dig into my bank account and steal my goods.

Is it safe to get donated? I don’t want to get scammed or robbed.

I might look into Gamejolt!

Thank you so much!

I’ve made my own assets and audio but I was asking in case I find some good voice actors who want to get paid. It might not cost $700 billion to make a game, but it can feel like it sometimes. I want to make more money before I go to Steam. I have games here, but should I accept donations? I was against full payment because users of the website Scratch provided some voice work in the past, and it wouldn’t be fair to make money while they didn’t, as they can’t get access to payment. I think you’ve helped a bit. I’m thinking about a part-time job right now.

What’s a Patreon?

Ok. I’ll try it!

My Nova Boltstar series is my favorite games I’ve made.

I want a lot of people to see my games that I put effort and work into, but they aren’t as popular sadly. I like to put a lot of effort into my games and I want to share them with lots of people. I have an Instagram, @samhaddingentertainment, but I’m not popular there either because the algorithm is a bunch of barnacles. Any ideas or help on how to spread my content here?

Hello, if I wanted to make a paid game with a budget and a Steam release, where should I get my start in funding? I’m thinking about a part-time job, but we could be talking Elon Musk-level money I want to have a good cast and use Gamemaker or Unity to make new games. The setback is I don’t know where to start, so any advice?

Alright, I fixed the bug so you should be good to go! I’m really sorry about it.

I allow bonuses only be accessed without taking damage. I’ll go check on that.

Wait, only advance if you haven’t taken damage? Is that a bug?

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed the game!

https://sam-hadding-games.itch.io/nova-boltstar-2

After playing this game and its tie-in spin-off Alaric’s Journey II (To get the second half of a secret passcode for Nova Boltstar 2), can someone give me some good feedback for the game and suggestions for the future? 

Thank you! I wanted to bring forth an original challenge because I’m too cheap to pay Disney for trademarked rights. This is my most popular project!

https://sam-hadding-games.itch.io/alarics-journey-2

Alaric Boltstar has triumphantly returned for his own adventure yet again, and this time he'll have more allies to unlock, more levels to explore, and more battles against Captain Krudd to deal with! During the events of Nova Boltstar 2, Captain Krudd was fired by Xandra and seeks to kidnap Anya yet again to hold her hostage for money! But Alaric still won't allow such a dirty deal from Krudd and now has to rescue her! Joining him yet again is the plucky sailor Lollie Greenwall, who yearns to rescue her friend Zara, and Zara's pet chimpanzee Kongo!

https://sam-hadding-games.itch.io/nova-boltstar-2

Far out! Nova Boltstar, that cyborg princess who made waves by fighting in the Techno Tourney, is back and better than ever in Nova Boltstar 2!  During a ceremony that announces Alaric's wedding to Anya Garcia, Princess of Emberfall, the fiendish Xandra Blackwood returns on her giant airship, the Red Pearl, and captures everyone while seeking to use her ship to destroy Cybervania!

As if that weren't difficult already, our heroine has been hexed by a witch she met before, bringing her face to face with the hex's curse: A darkened persona of our hero, Dark Nova, who threatens to take over her mind! Now Nova must deal with Dark Nova while she seeks to rescue imprisoned rulers guarded by robot clones!

Choose between Nova and Dark Nova at the beginning of the battle, as some weapons are stronger or weaker depending on who you choose, but be careful about who you choose more often, as every choice matters when leading up to the final showdown!

https://vimeo.com/1086445719?fl=pl&fe=sh

Oh, ok. Good luck on future endeavors!