Overtrick Devlog - itch.iohttps://celloloops.itch.io/overtrickA Trick-Taking Roguelikehttps://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1138775/in-with-the-new-new-logo-new-steam-page-new-tutorial-new-gameplayIn With the New! (New logo, new Steam page, new tutorial, new gameplay.)https://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1138775/in-with-the-new-new-logo-new-steam-page-new-tutorial-new-gameplayTue, 09 Dec 2025 19:29:40 GMTdevlog

LOTS of updates, starting with: Overtrick’s Steam Page is now live! Please, please WISHLIST! It will be super helpful, and I’ll be eternally grateful. In preparation for the official demo launch...

]]>https://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1111078/gameplay-update-7-card-handsGameplay Update: 7-Card Handshttps://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1111078/gameplay-update-7-card-handsWed, 12 Nov 2025 00:51:34 GMTdevlogBig gameplay update: Overtrick now uses a 28-card deck (8-Ace), reducing hand size from 13 to 7. This should increase the pace of the game and make special abilities more impactful! The change was ins...

]]>https://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1092916/discord-edith-and-wanda-and-realizing-art-is-difficultDiscord, Edith and Wanda, and Realizing Art is Difficulthttps://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1092916/discord-edith-and-wanda-and-realizing-art-is-difficultFri, 24 Oct 2025 20:17:31 GMTdevlog

Get ready for an all-over-the-place update! First up: please join the Discord server! Fun gameplay, ideas, and bug reports are all welcome. And you’re also welcome to just lurk for updates! Invite l...

]]>https://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1069858/-dynamic-music-and-sfx🎵 Dynamic Music and SFXhttps://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1069858/-dynamic-music-and-sfxThu, 09 Oct 2025 03:28:13 GMTdevlog

🔊Sound on! Overtrick now has original music and sound effects . I wrote the music myself in LMMS ! It updates dynamically based on gameplay. When you hit your contract and enter Overtrick Mode, the...

]]>https://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1040365/naomi-and-selene-overtricks-first-partner-duoNaomi and Selene, Overtrick’s First Partner Duohttps://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1040365/naomi-and-selene-overtricks-first-partner-duoWed, 24 Sep 2025 22:52:55 GMTdevlog

Overtrickers, please welcome Naomi and Selene, the first partner team you’ll be able to play as! They’re stepping into Overtrick with style, personality, and plenty of tricks up their sleeves. You...

]]>https://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1028126/building-new-playstyles-around-existing-cardsBuilding New Playstyles Around Existing Cardshttps://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1028126/building-new-playstyles-around-existing-cardsTue, 09 Sep 2025 21:53:37 GMTdevlogWhat’s New: Overtrick now has 7 new special cards (26 total!) and three distinct playstyles to explore: Control, Diamonds, and Honors . Build your run around losing strategically, stacking diamonds...

]]>https://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1018546/overtrick-v06-making-overtricks-rewardingOvertrick v0.6: Making Overtricks Rewardinghttps://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1018546/overtrick-v06-making-overtricks-rewardingThu, 28 Aug 2025 03:57:45 GMTdevlog

“What’s the point of an overtrick?” That’s the question that kept coming up in playtests. At first, I assumed the answer was simple: numbers going up are fun. Games like Balatro prove that jus...

]]>https://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1014225/overtrick-v05-flush-trumps-finesse-and-more-new-special-cardsOvertrick v0.5: Flush Trumps, Finesse, and More New Special Cardshttps://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1014225/overtrick-v05-flush-trumps-finesse-and-more-new-special-cardsThu, 21 Aug 2025 18:09:55 GMTdevlog

This update introduces a fresh batch of special cards—some built for beginners, some with a touch of strategic spice—along with balance changes to keep things fair and fun. 🎴What’s new? New s...

]]>https://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1012170/overtrick-v04-visual-update-and-opponent-aiOvertrick v0.4: Visual Update and Opponent AIhttps://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1012170/overtrick-v04-visual-update-and-opponent-aiMon, 18 Aug 2025 18:04:12 GMTdevlog

🚀 Two Big Updates Complete Visual Update. I retired the pixel art for an Art Deco-inspired look. Better Opponent AI. A minor bugfix resulted in far more challenging AI opponents. The visual update...

]]>https://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1007207/overtrick-v03-bridge-with-a-side-of-juiceOvertrick v0.3: Bridge with a Side of Juicehttps://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1007207/overtrick-v03-bridge-with-a-side-of-juiceMon, 11 Aug 2025 20:34:50 GMTdevlogBridge is basically a perfect game. So how do you make a perfect game even better? Answer: Juice . In game dev, “juice” means the satisfying effects and animations that make every click, drag, and...

]]>https://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1002693/overtrick-v02-new-special-card-mechanicsOvertrick v0.2: New "Special Card" Mechanicshttps://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/1002693/overtrick-v02-new-special-card-mechanicsTue, 05 Aug 2025 16:42:14 GMTdevlogBig gameplay update: special abilities are now separate cards! This allows players to be much more strategic in using them. Before the update, special abilities were attached to normal playing cards,...

]]>https://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/999675/overtrick-devlog-1-turning-bridge-into-a-single-player-deckbuilderOvertrick Devlog #1: Turning Bridge into a Single-Player Deckbuilderhttps://celloloops.itch.io/overtrick/devlog/999675/overtrick-devlog-1-turning-bridge-into-a-single-player-deckbuilderFri, 01 Aug 2025 20:19:29 GMTdevlogAs a kid, I was obsessed with Bridge. I’d endlessly lobby for it on family game nights. In the summer, I’d make my grandparents play. I learned three-player variants like Dummy Bridge, and even tw...

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