Traveler’s Refrain with Red Essence Games Dev Interview

This week on The Gaming Duo, we’re joined by Nik Hagialas, Co-Owner and Lead Artist at Red Essence Games, to talk all about their debut hand-painted action RPG, Traveler’s Refrain.

With over a decade of experience working on projects for Disney, Dungeons & Dragons, and Fantasy Flight Games, Nik breaks down how Traveler’s Refrain came to life — from its earliest inspirations to years of development between longtime friends.

We dive into the game’s standout song-casting mechanic, where music drives both combat and world interaction, and how that idea evolved throughout development.

To wrap things up, Nik answers our signature Gaming Duo questions, shares what he’s playing right now, and offers advice for aspiring indie developers.

🎮 Traveler’s Refrain is available now on Steam


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Purchase Travelers Refrain here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/Travelers_Refrain/

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