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Solo developer Voidmaw on creating Katanaut: “Done is better than perfect”

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Ive always loved creating things, and game development felt like the perfect mix of art, storytelling, and problem-solving, he explains. Ive always loved creating things, and game development felt like the perfect mix of art, storytelling, and problem-solving. Something I want to feel in a game rather than a structured concept.

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The gorgeous visuals of Bionic Bay that Juhana Myllys calls Painterly Pixel Art

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The game started as a demo shown on Reddit, but picked up momentum when Badland art director Juhana Myllys offered to mix and match his distinct artwork with the gameplay. Back in 2019, I was wasting time on Reddit and came across a short clip from a demo in r/indiegaming”, says Myllys. “I

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Minigames Revisited: How Developers Are Continuing to Tap into Trends and Drive Engagement

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Here are just a few examples: Cooking Madness looked at how it could further monetize the concept beyond pickaxes with Pirate Treasure, which features a $4.99 The event looked the part too, utilizing the same pixelated art style as Dave the Diver, and was monetized through a premium battle pass. premium battle pass.

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Parallel Experiment by Eleven Puzzles: “Put your heart into it and players will notice”

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” Once a concept is chosen, it goes through a prototyping phase where function takes priority over form. ” The solution was the comic book art style, which not only makes the game visually engaging but also complements the detective theme. Play the demo now. “At this stage, we dont care about visuals at all.

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Double Fine PsychOdyssey recaps / viewing guide, episodes 01-17

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Each level also had unique mechanics and art styles that all tied into a cohesive whole. Then it cuts to concept artist Emily Johnstone anxiously trying to pitch design ideas to a group brainstorm meeting which she just happens to be the only woman in the room.

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Fly into the unknown with Void Sails by Ticking Clock Games: “We’re self-funding our debut”

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“From there, we kept exploring and experimenting, refining the concept into a story-driven adventure where players have real narrative agency aboard their flying ship, says Casals Meet deadlines Ticking Clock Games was founded in the summer of 2023 by Game Designer Roman Gushcha and Casals, who met while working in Poland.

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In the world of Aikyam, special powers are fueled by kindness and collaboration 

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Art Director Sally Luc believes that every team members origin and unique perspective on the world help shape something that goes beyond solely whats popular. Drawing inspiration from Indian folktales, old Pahari paintings, and Rajasthani art, Arvind created characters that appeal to younger audiences, including his grandchildren.

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