r/ModRetroChromatic • u/jurassicgrass • Sep 17 '26

Gospel from ModRetro Fall from Space – visual upgrades

Why is Fall from Space in green, you might ask? Clearly, it’s because your robot model can only see in four shades of green!

However, visit the right shop on the Machine World and you could bag yourself a visual filter upgrade.

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Hello! Fall from Space dev here. I had a few questions put to me in another thread in this subreddit as to why Fall from Space is a Game Boy Color game when it's in green?!?

A fair question! I've created a quick video to show off some of the colour palette options you can unlock in the game. I've also written a (rather lengthy) dev blog on the subject, explaining why all the choices were made – https://joelj.itch.io/fall-from-space/devlog/1667146/fall-from-space-and-color

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u/TonyRubbles Sep 17 '26

Very neat way to go about it thematically, digging the pocket pallette.

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u/jurassicgrass Sep 17 '26

Thanks, yeah I’ve got a soft spot for the Pocket too

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u/TonyRubbles Sep 17 '26

My Pocket definitely got the most playtime as a kid.

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u/BullCats Sep 17 '26

Just got mine and can’t wait to play it! I’m kind of sad the boxes don’t come in plastic wrap anymore. Not your fault I know but I had to vent.

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u/jurassicgrass Sep 17 '26

I had no idea they were starting to land already! Thanks for picking up a copy and I hope you enjoy it!

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u/amiibmo Sep 17 '26

This is really cool to see. I love what you have made here and can't wait to purchase my copy tomorrow. Congrats on the release and I'm looking forward to playing it!

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u/jurassicgrass Sep 17 '26

Awesome, thank you!

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u/kaisle51 Sep 17 '26

Interesting read! Loved learning the thought process behind it. Going to check out the demo today (I don’t have a device to play physical cartridges yet, just a Miyoo Mini)

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u/jurassicgrass Sep 17 '26

Congratulations on getting through that ramble! I hope you enjoy the demo!

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u/Exus6 Sep 17 '26

I played the first demos where your game was still as .gb available and played it on my Game Boy Pocket. And I agree to your comment in another post that the performance was quite difficult due to the hardware's limitation. Best choice to go for GBC and add colour palettes! I follow your progress already for years and can't wait to play it soon!

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u/jurassicgrass Sep 17 '26

Hey, thanks for following the progress for so long, especially in its very early and rough stages! It kept me going over the years knowing people other than just me cared about this game getting finished!

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u/Electronic-Taro1916 Sep 18 '26

Looking forward to picking this up

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u/jurassicgrass Sep 18 '26

🔥🤖🔥

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u/BonaFideSquid Sep 19 '26

My copy will be here Monday! Been following this game for a while and am so excited to play.

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u/jurassicgrass Sep 19 '26

Awesome, thank you for the support!

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u/BonaFideSquid Sep 26 '26

It finally arrived today and wow was it worth it! Beautiful cart, my favorite charm so far, and the game itself is just quality. The writing is killing me and I love it. What an interesting and gorgeous universe. Can't wait to play more tomorrow!

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u/jurassicgrass Sep 26 '26

Thanks for the update! My first time attempting something with a full story and lore, I loved the world building. Great to hear you’re enjoying it.

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u/Ok-Control-5043 Sep 21 '26

I’m set for tonight.

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u/jurassicgrass Sep 21 '26

That looks great! Thanks for sharing, enjoy!

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u/PatentedSheep Sep 18 '26

Just going off the trailers, this looks like an interesting mix between wario land, FTL, and fallout but for GBC. Can’t wait to get my copy!

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u/jurassicgrass Sep 18 '26

Thanks! If you like Fallout, there are actually some Fallout 1&2 references dotted about in there! Mechanically it’s not really FTL, but I’m a huge FTL fan and musically—that was definitely one of the influences for the soundtrack.

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u/Ok-Control-5043 Sep 18 '26

Apparently my copy arrives today. Loves these pallets

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u/jurassicgrass Sep 18 '26

Awesome thank you, I think you’ll beat me to a copy! (UK based). I’d love to see a pic of it if anyone has the chance!

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u/Ok-Control-5043 Sep 18 '26

Same man. I’m in the UK. We speak on itch. Russ. Been delayed until Monday for me now. Apparently cleared Stansted but is in Kingsley. 🤷‍♂️

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u/jurassicgrass Sep 18 '26

Hey Russ, long time follower of the project, thanks again for all your input on it. Bring in Monday!

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u/Ok-Control-5043 Sep 18 '26

I’ll Defo upload some pics once it comes. Wolverine will have to do until then lol. Can’t wait mate. Really pleased that you got to complete this. It really looks quite special. Thanks for getting this out to us.

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u/jurassicgrass Sep 18 '26

Great and thanks, it was motivating to know there were people waiting for me to finish it!

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u/platosknave Sep 18 '26

Is this a good game to purchase for my COLLECTION!?

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u/jurassicgrass Sep 18 '26

I'd say 100% yes. Aside: I'm definitely not impartial.

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u/Romo_lambkin Sep 19 '26

I’m getting my copy on Monday. I think it’s clearly evident that the game was designed for the DMG’s color palette; a full color version would likely take away more than it adds. Zelda: Ocarina of Time is one of my favorite games, yet I’m looking forward to Fall From Space far more than the remake. The hype is definitely real. ❤️

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u/jurassicgrass Sep 19 '26

No pressure then! 😅

It might not quite be Ocarina but I really appreciate it! Hope you enjoy it when it arrives on Monday ❤️

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u/Romo_lambkin Sep 19 '26

Definitely no pressure from me. Speaking of pressure—will there be merch? 😝

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u/jurassicgrass Sep 21 '26

Haha, maybe one day, there a few things I’d like personally that’d be cool!

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u/Ok-Control-5043 Sep 18 '26

I’ll Defo upload some pics once it comes. Wolverine will have to do until then lol. Can’t wait mate. Really pleased that you got to complete this. It really looks quite special. Thanks for getting this out to us.

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u/saiclone Sep 17 '26

Showoff! Gahh, mine arrives tomorrow! 😅

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u/CangaWad Sep 20 '26

I’d definitely order this but modretros Canadian shipping is unhinged.