Game Wisdom

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Penultimate Part of Best Next Fest Demos Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" Only one more part of my favorite demos from next fest October 2024.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Some started from a puzzle standpoint. This feature differentiates Scene Investigators from other detective-type puzzle games, and caters strongly for true crime lovers. Tomi explains: “When we showcased Scene Investigators at PAX East, we had a live setup demo that was packed throughout the four days.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 1, 2024

Evan Anthony: “Alternating between two timelines with such different visual designs, mechanics, and stories has been a real brain puzzle for us. They will have to talk to a diverse set of characters and find clues in dialogues and intricate puzzles, and unravel a conspiracy that could bring the world to its end.

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Game Refinery

JUNE 15, 2023

Match3 puzzle games are probably the most visible genre to utilize race events, with 43% of the match3 titles in the US top grossing 200, including them in their event rotations. These race events are mostly encountered in casual titles, although they work well for any games that function on level-based progression mechanics.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 24, 2024

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 We are very excited about it”, says Myllys. “It’s

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 19, 2024

When we showed the demo at EGX, the average playtime was forty minutes and we were having to kick people off to let others have a go.” And so, the duo started exploring different ways to turn talking into a puzzle. Now he’s ready to take talking games to the next level with his new project Dead Meat.

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Indie DB

APRIL 27, 2023

A demo for this relaxing puzzle indie is out just in time for a Steam fest

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Game Dev Unchained

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Escape From Hadrian’s Wall Demo out now! Escape from Hadrian’s Wall During the interview, Jim Gray reflected on the journey of developing his first studio game demo, Escape from Hadrian’s Wall , describing it as both exhilarating and challenging.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 21, 2023

A Void Hope is an atmospheric puzzle platforming adventure set in a world teetering on the edge of collapse. After releasing the demo for A Void Hope, we noticed how many people really enjoy the game. Play the demo now on Steam. Time is limited, so it can be quite exhausting.” We’re on a good pace to finish the game though.

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Game Dev Unchained

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Escape From Hadrian’s Wall Demo out now! Escape from Hadrian’s Wall During the interview, Jim Gray reflected on the journey of developing his first studio game demo, Escape from Hadrian’s Wall , describing it as both exhilarating and challenging.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Steam organises a recurring event called the Steam Next Fest : Steam Next Fest is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch livestreams, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. Dark Crypt by @DaisyGames3 is a puzzle game with a horror setting, well on topic for the spooky season! Dark Crypt.

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Game Daily

OCTOBER 3, 2023

“You can solve Lego puzzles or build your own creations on any flat surface in your room. The Verge’s hands-on demo reported that Quest 3 seems “notably improved” in mixed reality mode. “If you’re doing a body combat workout, the targets are gonna come at you in your physical room.”

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 24, 2023

Puzzles are also adapted for blindness. A demo/trial is available on all of them. BROK the InvestiGator is the first adventure game that blind players can fully play through, thanks to text-to-speech and audiodescriptions of characters, locations and scenes. How did you come up with this unique mix? “It’s

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CG Spectrum

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I chose the City Sample Demo because it already looks amazing, and since the class lessons were in using the Take Recorder instead of environment building, this seemed like a win for my time spent and potentially having something cool for my portfolio. City Sample Demo 3D environment. The plan was to have a three-to-four-shot sequence.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

Since embarking on the huge endeavor to completely revamp the entire Kristala demo, we've had our artists and modelers working hard to recreate some of the props and environmental elements that already existed in the original Dalamase demo level. You can listen to our episode of the Game Raven Review podcast right meow! Concept Art.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

With the updated armor sets handed off to our 3D modelers, James then whipped up a few fresh concepts for some of the remaining items in the Kristala demo that needed to be replaced with newer models, including: Keys to unlock various gates and doors. Welcome signage for The Dalamase, the level featured in our demo.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

After over a year of exhibiting at various online game conventions, we can't properly tell you how stoked we are to be presenting an exclusive build of Kristala—featuring our revamped demo level—at this year's Play NYC convention. In the full version of Kristala, you'll be able to choose from one of six different clans.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The illustration picture is from the gorgeous puzzle platformer Seedlings by Bardsley Creative. Follow its development on Twitter and play the recently updated demo on itch.io. Please check first the existing issues , using the search function with relevant keywords, to ensure that the bug you experience is not known already.

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Game Daily

MAY 4, 2023

” A demo version of I Am Jesus Christ is available on Steam , in which Jesus begins his ministry by seeking out his cousin, John the Baptist. During the demo, published by PlayWay, the player (as Jesus) walks about his home village of Nazareth, interacting with family and neighbors. We have to be strict about what is possible.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

We really loved how the demo was looking at the end of 2020, but we thought it embodied a bit more whimsy than it did darkness, so we've officially embarked on a complete overhaul of the entire demo level, including character models, level design, environments, and more. Are you ready to get dark, dear friends? Concept Art.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Time-limited levels create time pressure that is unusual for meditative puzzle games. Drop us a line to book a demo! Connect with us to book a demo! However, “Match 3D” games have two main distinctions: Objects for matching in “Match 3D” act like physical ones: they can be moved, tossed and turned.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

In last month's dev blog installment, we introduced you to the progress we'd commenced on the overhaul we're currently giving to the entirety of the Kristala demo—including characters, enemies, levels, and more. Right away, Harold dove into creating fresh, detailed concepts for each level area in the Kristala demo. Let's dive in.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

When you embark on your Raksaka Proving at the beginning of the Kristala demo, you'll quickly realize you must also battle your way through hordes of gnarly, angry Kotakayan soldiers who are mercilessly hunting you and actively working to see you fail. Music is an important piece of the Kristala puzzle. Level Design. link] Programming.

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Big Games

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Whether you opt for a mind-bending puzzle, an immersive adventure, or a heart-pounding action game, ensure that your idea stands out and resonates with your intended audience. You can opt for a premium purchase model, providing a limited demo with the option to unlock the full game for a fee, similar to traditional console games.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Since then, we've been laser-focused on our next big milestone: completing the entire vertical slice for Kristala.Which means we're inching closer and closer to the official release of the game's demo too. Both the Nisargan Impaler and Rosethorne swords Cass worked on this sprint will be available to you in the Kristala demo.

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Filmustage

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Art of Digital Storytelling Picture this: you're watching a VFX breakdown that feels more like a thrilling short film than a technical demo. Just like our favorite movie dogs capture hearts with their performances, visual effects need to grab viewers right in the feels. That's no accident! That's compositing for you!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In the Kristala demo, you'll play as the chosen warrior from the nature-loving Nisarga clan. Last issue, we showed off the new custom cursor our Lead Level Designer (and sometimes Programmer), Tiffany, implemented to replace the stand-in cursor featured in previous iterations of the Kristala demo's tutorial section. 3D Asset Design.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Our team was a bit more drawn to the darker version, so you'll see that set featured in the Kristala demo once it's released on Steam, itch.io, and Gamejolt. Music is an important piece of the Kristala puzzle. Nick initially provided two iterations of this set that varied in the darkness of their tone and coloring. link] Sound Design.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 2, 2022

For example, keep it simple for an older player of a casual puzzle game versus a hardcore gamer who understands managing resources and more complex systems Game economists must be careful to balance monetization techniques without blocking the fun. Many spun out from Nokia, Rovio, and Supercell. The scene has stabilized a little now.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JANUARY 14, 2021

Last, Tiff worked on implementing a new custom cursor our Marketing Director, Sarah, designed to replace the stand-in cursor featured in previous iterations of the Kristala demo's tutorial section. Music is an important piece of the Kristala puzzle. We're super pumped to have a much more aesthetically accurate cursor.

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The Liquid Fire

APRIL 25, 2024

Once the preset is set to custom, there are three main pieces of the puzzle we’ll be looking at. In the repository I’ve duplicated the demo scene so you can see results of both “Test Drive” and “Test Drive 2” without having to re-setup the scene.

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The Bottom Feeder

AUGUST 30, 2023

Because, at their hearts, Zelda games are puzzle games with a bit of combat bolted on. Puzzle games are a niche genre. Remember, this is a puzzle game at heart. These two videos, inexperienced and experienced , are a pretty good demo. And this makes sense. Elden Ring. Baldur's Gate 3. Let's take a closer look!

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