Creating a Scalable Framework for Puzzle Levels
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
I wanted to learn better practices for scalable and maintainable code. From the beginning this project wasn’t just about the final product.
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Game Developer
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
I wanted to learn better practices for scalable and maintainable code. From the beginning this project wasn’t just about the final product.
Real Programming
MARCH 28, 2025
So, it makes sense that one of the fastest-growing extracurricular activities today isnt basketball or pianoits coding. According to a recent Nova One Advisor market report , the global online coding-for-kids market is experiencing explosive growth. Why Is Online Coding So Popular With Parents? Its happening online.
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Game Refinery
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
In this blog, we look at some of the new and interesting ways developers have implemented minigames into some of the most popular mobile titles on the market, from Royal Match’s Wordle-inspired potion puzzle to Goddess of Victory: NIKKE’s recreation of Dave the Diver. Where it starts to diversify is when you begin to explore the wider island.
Grumpy Gamer
MAY 25, 2020
I accidentally pushed the wrong button and made the Delores source code available on GitHub. I did publish all the source code to Delores on GitHub , but it wasn't an accident. BONUS NOTE: Don't believe the myth that programmers can test their own code. Knowledge of their code is the achilles heel of programmers.
Grumpy Gamer
MAY 24, 2020
I accidentally pushed the wrong button and made the Delores source code available on GitHub. wait for Todd in the third row, who laughs at anything, to stop laughing) I did publish all the source code to Delores on GitHub , but it wasn’t an accident. Knowledge of their code is the achilles heel of programmers.
Real Programming
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
If you have a son or daughter who’s started to show a keen interest in coding, you’re right to nurture their curiosity. Fortunately, there are plenty of simple coding projects that integrate basic coding concepts that kids can tackle during the school year. Python Turtle lets kids start small and progress as they’d like.
Game Refinery
MARCH 27, 2025
Adding to that was the fact players could also get a special Goddess of Victory-themed skin for their boat in Dave the Diver by entering a code, encouraging fans of the diving restaurant sim to take a look at Goddess of Victorys recreation.
Code with Mike
MARCH 8, 2023
But, I’m glad I stuck with it as it’s needed to solve door puzzles in Hogwarts Legacy. The Arithmancy puzzle doors are easily solved with some simple counting and very […] The post How To Solve Door Puzzles In Hogwarts Legacy appeared first on CodeWithMike. Don’t worry though, it’s super simple math.
Deconstructor of Fun
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
The mobile hit Empires and Puzzles (E&P) by Small Giant Games (acquired by Zynga) has made over $600M in net-revenues while racking up around 60 million installs. While there have been numerous clones and follow up titles trying to get a piece of the ever growing puzzle RPG pie, none of them has had any meaningful success.
Game Refinery
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
The collaboration involved two One Piece games – One Piece Treasure Cruise and One Piece Bounty Rush – as well as Monster Strike , Knives Out , Puzzle & Dragons , and Granblue Fantasy. As an example, Granblue Fantasy is an RPG with heavy social ements, while Puzzle & Dragons is a Match3 puzzle game.
Cocos
JANUARY 8, 2024
We are an adventure puzzle game with 7 big chapters and 300+ small chapters. and more than 20 different puzzle mechanisms. The key code is as follows: Next is all GrabPass, we need to do the fluctuation of the underwater part and the normal rendering of the water part. Since the web mobile code is all bare bones.
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
It’s a tragicomic adventure that really makes you feel for programs that have their code erased and replaced on a regular basis, all in the name of technological progress. Compelling puzzles And so the team built the game around the story. We ended up kind of struggling to really create a sense of progression and compelling puzzles.”
Grumpy Gamer
MARCH 16, 2013
Seems like whenever I’m testing out a new engine or code base, I always create a quick match-3 game. Of course, a year later Puzzle Quests comes out and sells a billion copies. I might have found a way to get xcode to build objective-c for Android, if so, we’ll port it there. It was fun, but it was also a little confusing.
Brand Game Development
JULY 13, 2020
The game is full of mysteries, riddles, and puzzles. I have seen Exit Games deploy the box, inserts, required legal labeling on the back, and bar codes into the game. Some of the puzzles in Exit Games, much like in real-life Escape Rooms, are devilishly hard. They can also only be played once due to their nature.
Grumpy Gamer
APRIL 12, 2013
No tutorials or hint systems or pansy-assed puzzles or catering to the mass-market or modernizing. Some puzzles will be hard, but all the puzzles will be fair. Besides, where would you store the code wheel? Eight - There would be dialog puzzles. It would be an adventure game for the hardcore. I know I do.
Game Errors
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
As you navigate through various chapters and scenarios of Piggy Branched Realities, you’ll encounter unique challenges and mysteries, using codes can make a huge difference. What are the Piggy Branched Realities codes? Expired codes For now, there are no expired codes. How do I redeem piggy codes?
Cocos
JANUARY 9, 2024
my upgraded code repository is in spline-tool , the original repository can be Good to learn part of the cce api usage, look into it if you are interested. For anyone who understands electron and asar, it is easy to see your code using the asar unpack command. I this encryption is very simple. It can only do some basic defence.
Cocos
JANUARY 8, 2024
Does it mean if you do not do encryption, when you package the game for steam, someone can get the source code with no cost? I also dont understand about the need for encryption. Can you explain it a bit more? Also, can you share a bit more about optimization for 3d scene like this? Is there anything specific?
Cocos
JANUARY 14, 2024
If the glue code is not generated, the setWindowSize function cannot be called.。 At this point, you have implemented the dynamic resolution modification function.
Cocos
JANUARY 14, 2024
I’m especially grateful for the example and code base for steamworks.js, I would love to have a more complete guide on how to implement such lib together with Cocos.
Grumpy Gamer
MARCH 17, 2013
Seems like whenever I'm testing out a new engine or code base, I always create a quick match-3 game. Of course, a year later Puzzle Quests comes out and sells a billion copies. I might have found a way to get xcode to build objective-c for Android, if so, we'll port it there. It was fun, but it was also a little confusing.
Real Programming
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Game designers often learn to code to bring their visions to life, making programming and math essential tools in their toolkit. This career path is perfect for individuals who enjoy solving puzzles and optimizing outcomes. Encouraging students to explore math and coding equips them with tools to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Grumpy Gamer
APRIL 13, 2013
No tutorials or hint systems or pansy-assed puzzles or catering to the mass-market or modernizing. Some puzzles will be hard, but all the puzzles will be fair. Besides, where would you store the code wheel? Eight - There would be dialog puzzles. They weren't really puzzles, but that's what we called them.
Game Errors
APRIL 6, 2023
Error code Baboon in Destiny 2 is not as scary as it might sound. What is Error Code Baboon Destiny 2 At its heart, the error code Baboon in Destiny 2 is a connectivity issue. What is Error Code Baboon Destiny 2 At its heart, the error code Baboon in Destiny 2 is a connectivity issue. Scroll down the latest tweets.
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 17, 2024
“Many game developers at that time were trying to replicate experiences like TRPGs, Werewolf, or lateral thinking puzzles with ChatGPT,” he explains. While many focus on cost reduction through AI-assisted asset and source code creation, he is more intrigued by the new game experiences that AI can enable.
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 22, 2023
I just assumed game development involved writing code all day.” I’m not good with story telling or puzzle design, so combining some expertise would be nice.” Then he discovered the Unreal Engine and everything changed. While he enjoys the freedom of developing games by himself at his own pace, Splenbit wouldn’t mind working in a team.
Game Analytics
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Horror in the Darkness is a text-based horror puzzle-esque game. Choice is limited – this is much more of a mystery and puzzle-type game. Google’s text adventure was originally a hidden game in Google’s source code. Think outside the confines of the code. Conflict: 10/10. Change: 9/10. Choice: 10/10. Published in 2016.
Deconstructor of Fun
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Anchor Companies The third piece of the puzzle - is major studios that not only offer a large number of jobs but can act as talent magnets and training grounds for future founders. NYU Abu Dhabi ) and coding schools (ex. To these proven companies, financial incentives become most impactful as it helps them to scale efficiently.
Big Games
MARCH 27, 2025
Although it mostly employs C++, it also provides a visual scripting language called Blueprints that lets programmers construct intricate mechanics without knowing how to code. Unreal Engine Created by Epic Games, it is well known for its advanced rendering capabilities and excellent visuals.
Game Designing
AUGUST 31, 2023
Summary Discover the intricate role of a game programmer – they are responsible for coding all elements of a game, from player interactions to menu functionality. Nothing happens in the game without the programmer first being the one to code it in. This role is all about solving problems through code.
PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 17, 2024
I wanted to learn techniques that not everyone knows like coding and animations. “It was all about puzzle design, analytical thinking, and understanding player agency and mechanics”, she says. Hard skills that I could make a living with. In her first year, Simpson took a course in analog games and instantly loved it.
Mircosoft Game Dev
AUGUST 9, 2016
We understood that most of the code written for a game is not performance critical, and that the C++ part of the engine already covers most of the critical parts, so we originally went for Lua, and then for Squirrel (while trying Python in the process). Binding code was always large, complex and prone to bugs.
The Bottom Feeder
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
One is overcoming: Defeating puzzles, challenges, other people. The Stanley Parable was really good and a big hit, but it got there using the sooper sekrit cheat code of being really funny. Puzzle games create a very simple, abstract world in which you can be smart, competent, and have mastery. Most games are about two things.
Game Analytics
DECEMBER 20, 2022
In Wacky Wizards, the player solves puzzles and makes potions. It’s also much simpler to make changes, as the platform itself relies less on coding and more on creativity. “They forget that every game on Roblox is multiplayer.”. A good example of this is Wacky Wizards, another of Splitting Studios’ most popular titles.
Deconstructor of Fun
JANUARY 19, 2021
Small Giant did it with Puzzle and Empires. This makes RPGs the third-largest genre on mobile after Strategy ($5.0Bn) and Puzzle ($5.1Bn) games. Puzzle RPG Within the Puzzle RPG Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle continues to reign supreme powered by its strong home market of Japan, which brings over half of its +$600M a year revenues.
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 24, 2023
I’ve been making games practically all my life, starting coding in the early ‘90s on an Amstrad CPC 6128 (a popular computer in France like the C64). Puzzles are also adapted for blindness. Why did you become a solo developer? “I’ve Brok the InvestiGator is a combination of a classic adventure with beat ‘m up and RPG.
Radiator Blog
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
none of Dishonored's morality system and I think this is good, the "stealth puzzle = humane cage free assassination" philosophy has aged poorly imo 69% less stealth. NOT telekinesis, only works on NPCs / PvP) Havoc (temporary shield / damage buff), very useful for people who keep dying (i.e.
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 9, 2023
Solve puzzles and wander your way across the iris, and through the life, of Impressionist painter Claude Monet. It’s the combination of art, coding, music, sound design, graphic design, writing, acting, animation, sculpture, and then at the end you can play it! “Try Especially an indie 2D side scroller puzzle game.
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Solve puzzles and wander your way across the iris, and through the life, of Impressionist painter Claude Monet. It’s the combination of art, coding, music, sound design, graphic design, writing, acting, animation, sculpture, and then at the end you can play it! “Try Especially an indie 2D side scroller puzzle game.
Mircosoft Game Dev
JULY 2, 2018
This cute and well-designed pixel art puzzle game snatched the 1 st position in the Gameplay and Graphics and Sound categories, and 2 nd position in the Theme interpretation category ( Overall rating: 4.088). Browse the source code repository and have fun with the post-jam Enhanced Edition ! or browse the source code repository.
Big Games
AUGUST 17, 2021
Earlier the game players were constricted to play online games such as simple puzzles to adventures series only on the desktop, but the massive development of mobile technology within the past few years has brought a noticeable change in the game application development industry. This tool offers users with documentation and tutorials.
Ask a Game Dev
MARCH 2, 2023
When I write a design document, I usually try to address the following: High level goal - What is this feature/system/puzzle/etc. You need to explain to the readers what you are building, why you are building it, and what you need in order to build it. supposed to do? What kind of experience do I want the player to have?
Mircosoft Game Dev
SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
If you ever lurked in Godot source code, and tried to follow the flow of the logic, you most likely noticed that most code related to scene, formats, etc. This would make code more complex, and likely still impact performance due to waiting for mutexes or semaphores. Servers and RIDs. Architecture.
Mircosoft Game Dev
MARCH 4, 2019
beta 6 is that the Windows binaries are now properly code signed. The illustration picture is from Odyssey Entertainment's upcoming sci-fi puzzle platformer Transmogrify , which is schedule to release in coming weeks on itch.io The list of remaining release-critical bugs is quite small, so we should be able to enter the RC phase soon.
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