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🌟 Today marks the beginning of the polishing phase for my game, starting with level one! 🎮 Made some adjustments to the lighting in the gameplay, and I must say, it's looking pretty sharp! 🔦💡 Excited to continue refining and perfecting other aspects with the team. Stay tuned for more updates! #GameDevelopment #PolishingPhase #LevelDesign

Ever watched a movie where the plot didn’t match the setting? 🎬🤷♂️ Or played a game where the theme felt out of sync with the gameplay? 🤦 Good news: the trend of marrying solid mechanics with compelling themes is on the rise. 🌅 At Fazi, we ensure our games do more than just tell a story; they provide a gripping gameplay experience. 🕹️✨ It’s all about seamlessly integrating themes and mechanics to create games you can't put down. Stay tuned to see how we're making game integration smoother and even more engaging! 🃏 #GamingTrends #FaziCompany #HouseOfGames

Weekly Contest 414 3/4 Try to solve 4th as the problem has several combinations of optimal rivalry gameplay, non-linear knight movement, multiple pawns, and the need for efficient pathfinding on a large 50x50 grid. #leetcode #dailyleetcode

A preview for a few of the gameplay hazards and some of the ways the player can deal with them. *The game is still in a prototype state in which mechanics are not fully flushed out, robust, or polished. #indiegamedev #indiedev #gamedesign

That's why it's so great how "Ghost Runner" was created (a lot of prototyping to get desired experience of "bullet dodging samurai") with initial inspiration being "Samurai Jack" and THEN deciding on setting fitting to experience (and I suppose marketing factors). However, doing the setting first, as Tim Cain advices, is great as well, as long as it follows the rest of his philosophy (which is the same as Jesse Schell's) - that is, starting with setting SO you can decide on what interactions, mechanics and stories will be fitting to that setting. Both approaches create strong ludo-narrative accordance. Mind that "mechanics first" approach may be better for simpler games (linear, small amount of features and mechanics) while "setting first" may be better for more complex games (RPGs, open world, simulations).

Before making unique gameplay features, check whether they are useful or just awkward. If no one ever done this before, try to figure out why. #GameDesign

Hey there! As part of the May update (Update 2), I am working on improving various aspects of gameplay. One issue that has annoyed me for a while is that projectiles could pass through obstacles. I was finally able to dedicate a decent amount of time to fix this. It turned out to be a lot more complicated than I initially thought, and to be honest, the solution was much simpler than I was trying to make it. Look forward to this update on the 31st! A new level will most likely be added, along with overall game level improvements. See you at the next post! You like my game? Consider supporting Rise of the Village Hero with a wishlist/ purchase here: https://lnkd.in/ehmQYAd7 #solodev #indiedev #gamedev #RPG #actionRPG #topdownRPG

Day 16: Action-Packed Side-Scrolling Games "⚔️ Side-Scrolling Action: A Timeless Genre Side-scrollers are a fantastic way to dive into game development. Here’s why they’re exciting: 1️⃣ Intense, fast-paced gameplay. 2️⃣ Endless creative possibilities for enemies and weapons. 3️⃣ Easy-to-design levels with linear progression. Add a pixel hero, some enemies, and let the action begin! 🚀 Which classic side-scroller inspires you the most? Let’s talk about it below! #PixelArt #ActionGames #SideScrollingGames #AshusHindiGames"

#Devtober Day 15: Weapon Upgrades and Access! 🎮 Today was all about adding depth to my weapon system: ✅ Implemented upgradable weapons ✅ Designed scalable weapon stats with customizable multipliers ✅ Implemented save/load/reset functionality for weapon levels ✅ Added player level checks for weapon accessibility These features will allow for more strategic gameplay and give players a sense of progression as they level up both their character and their favorite weapons. Can't wait to start balancing these systems for optimal player experience! Looking forward to seeing how these upgrades impact gameplay. What's your favorite weapon upgrade system in games? #GameDev #IndieGame #WeaponSystems #Unity3D #Devtober2024