SJ AND DALE

<intro> SJ and his father Dale (SJ Games) chat to us about creating the cute NES platformer Skate Cat </intro>

How did you start making games?

I learned that my dad knew how to make them, I immediately wanted to make one too. So we started having small

NES game creation workshops together

(one to two hours, some weekends or during holidays). It’s a very fun activity. />

2018, while I was bedridden for several months for health reasons, I discovered Nesmaker. />

What are the advantages of using Nesmaker?

for drawing characters, monsters, and animations, and designing the screens for different levels directly. Everything I need is included in the tool. />

What inspired Skate Cat?

How did you get a batch of cartridges made?

<!--- [NES] Upgrading your board lets you jump on enemies. --->

<!--- [NES] The cat toy serves as a checkpoint when you touch it. --->

<!--- SJ proudly holds a Skate Cat cartridge.. --->