Crossword Dungeon Devlog - itch.iohttps://enegames.itch.io/crossword-dungeonhttps://enegames.itch.io/crossword-dungeon/devlog/1487626/approach-how-i-use-ai-for-code-from-a-software-engineers-perspectiveApproach (How I use AI for code from a software engineer's perspective)https://enegames.itch.io/crossword-dungeon/devlog/1487626/approach-how-i-use-ai-for-code-from-a-software-engineers-perspectiveWed, 29 Apr 2026 12:52:14 GMTdevlogI am a professional software engineer by trade. Like in most companies, I am required to leverage AI coding tools to do my work. I have been doing so for over a year, and in the last few months I no l...

]]>https://enegames.itch.io/crossword-dungeon/devlog/1487652/mechanics-work-bringing-the-game-to-life-with-contentMechanics work, bringing the game to life with contenthttps://enegames.itch.io/crossword-dungeon/devlog/1487652/mechanics-work-bringing-the-game-to-life-with-contentThu, 16 Apr 2026 12:56:36 GMTdevlogI am at the point where the mechanics are solid and game play is enjoyable. But the world feels a little sterile. How can I add some flavor? I already have a concept of non-puzzle based content -- the...

]]>https://enegames.itch.io/crossword-dungeon/devlog/1487649/first-playtestFirst playtesthttps://enegames.itch.io/crossword-dungeon/devlog/1487649/first-playtestSun, 12 Apr 2026 15:19:02 GMTdevlogWatching someone play your game is quite maddening / insightful. Crossword Dungeon blends mechanics and UI from crossword solving and dungeon crawling. Crossword solving is the primary agency, but cho...

]]>https://enegames.itch.io/crossword-dungeon/devlog/1487621/originOriginhttps://enegames.itch.io/crossword-dungeon/devlog/1487621/originSun, 12 Apr 2026 14:53:06 GMTdevlogWhat if a crossword puzzle was the size of a mansion? Each lettered cell would be a room, connected by hallways that you could walk through to explore. This was the random thought that struck me quite...

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