Icoso | 100 Tips for Game Devs! @icoso | Uploaded March 2022 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
Here are 100 tips for indie game developers! That's right - 100 tips, split up into Programming, Design, Music, Devlogs, and Social Media! Hope you enjoy it!
A massive thank you to the content creators who helped me out with writing and recording lines for this video!
CGSky - youtube.com/c/CGSky
Dakota Vaughan - youtube.com/c/DakotaVaughan
Daniel Dionysus - youtube.com/channel/UCnR04QKY_qApEq7J4opt3MA
DevNugget - youtube.com/c/DevNugget
Games By Saul - youtube.com/channel/UCnOcEp-MtXiWJKQ7kunjtMQ
Jetpack - youtube.com/channel/UCe4hzSINvS8QWL6n-4HuUsw
TheShelfMan - youtube.com/c/TheShelfman
Tons of Hun Studios - youtube.com/c/TonsOfHunStudios
UsmanDev - youtube.com/channel/UCOWiglIK2SQ9eRdr6p-dXwA
-=Relevant Links=-
Lospec - lospec.com
ChordChord - chordchord.com
Bosca Ceoil - boscaceoil.net
BeepBox - beepbox.co
-=Social Media=-
Discord - discord.gg/pEBzR2Jk4F
Twitch - twitch.tv/icosolive
Patreon - patreon.com/icoso
Twitter - twitter.com/icoso_games
Soundcloud - soundcloud.com/icoso
Itch.io - icoso.itch.io
Please be sure to check out my second channel, too! :D youtube.com/channel/UC40tjLMjY92qlNFX6ErrKkw
-=Music=-
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/poem
License code: LFXQCLCR8KEKO7V4
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/prigida/cozy
License code: UMDMLUU2MPTTYDLS
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/kick-back
License code: PFITLFBDS9CGKBOB
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/sensho/coffee-break
License code: IEP8NZB8SY4XI7DK
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/sensho/good-times
License code: QT0XAHUWYTMN9UGI
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/matrika/funk-style
License code: 7NTXG3U3PHVFM5CO
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-out
License code: DMC2SE7IRGDANUYQ
Warm Nights by LAKEY INSPIRED
youtube.com/watch?v=rXYm8YLrZwU
Reset by Icoso (that’s meee)
youtube.com/watch?v=FmULf7iuSX4
Golfy Tunes by Icoso (also meeee)
youtube.com/watch?v=Ixxei535tWo
-=Chapters=-
[00:00] Intro
[00:08] Programming Tips
[06:09] Design Tips
[11:21] Music Tips
[17:34] Devlog Tips
[23:21] Social Media Tips
[28:26] Byeee
-=About Icoso=-
Hey! I’m Icoso, a solo indie game developer with a passion for creating games people like to play! For my projects, I program all of the code, create all of the ‘art’, and compose all of the music and sound effects! I have lots of fun putting together my games and I also enjoy connecting with the indie game development community! There’s a lot of awesome people out there and I hope you can be the next one that messages me to say hi! I really love knowing what people are working on and seeing updates through gifs, screenshots, development builds, and full releases! Please don’t hesitate to ask me anything or share any of your awesome work – I’d love to be a part of it! :D
-=Programs in Use=-
Game Engine – Unity3D unity.com
Pixel Art – Aseprite aseprite.org
Music – FL Studio image-line.com
Sound Effects – Bfxr bfxr.net
Graphics/Design - Adobe Photoshop adobe.com/products/photoshop
Audio Recording – Adobe Audition adobe.com/products/audition
Video Editing – Adobe After Effects adobe.com/products/aftereffects
Thank you for being a part of my game development journey, and I’ll see you in the next video! :D
#gamedev
Here are 100 tips for indie game developers! That's right - 100 tips, split up into Programming, Design, Music, Devlogs, and Social Media! Hope you enjoy it!
A massive thank you to the content creators who helped me out with writing and recording lines for this video!
CGSky - youtube.com/c/CGSky
Dakota Vaughan - youtube.com/c/DakotaVaughan
Daniel Dionysus - youtube.com/channel/UCnR04QKY_qApEq7J4opt3MA
DevNugget - youtube.com/c/DevNugget
Games By Saul - youtube.com/channel/UCnOcEp-MtXiWJKQ7kunjtMQ
Jetpack - youtube.com/channel/UCe4hzSINvS8QWL6n-4HuUsw
TheShelfMan - youtube.com/c/TheShelfman
Tons of Hun Studios - youtube.com/c/TonsOfHunStudios
UsmanDev - youtube.com/channel/UCOWiglIK2SQ9eRdr6p-dXwA
-=Relevant Links=-
Lospec - lospec.com
ChordChord - chordchord.com
Bosca Ceoil - boscaceoil.net
BeepBox - beepbox.co
-=Social Media=-
Discord - discord.gg/pEBzR2Jk4F
Twitch - twitch.tv/icosolive
Patreon - patreon.com/icoso
Twitter - twitter.com/icoso_games
Soundcloud - soundcloud.com/icoso
Itch.io - icoso.itch.io
Please be sure to check out my second channel, too! :D youtube.com/channel/UC40tjLMjY92qlNFX6ErrKkw
-=Music=-
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/poem
License code: LFXQCLCR8KEKO7V4
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/prigida/cozy
License code: UMDMLUU2MPTTYDLS
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/kick-back
License code: PFITLFBDS9CGKBOB
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/sensho/coffee-break
License code: IEP8NZB8SY4XI7DK
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/sensho/good-times
License code: QT0XAHUWYTMN9UGI
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/matrika/funk-style
License code: 7NTXG3U3PHVFM5CO
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-out
License code: DMC2SE7IRGDANUYQ
Warm Nights by LAKEY INSPIRED
youtube.com/watch?v=rXYm8YLrZwU
Reset by Icoso (that’s meee)
youtube.com/watch?v=FmULf7iuSX4
Golfy Tunes by Icoso (also meeee)
youtube.com/watch?v=Ixxei535tWo
-=Chapters=-
[00:00] Intro
[00:08] Programming Tips
[06:09] Design Tips
[11:21] Music Tips
[17:34] Devlog Tips
[23:21] Social Media Tips
[28:26] Byeee
-=About Icoso=-
Hey! I’m Icoso, a solo indie game developer with a passion for creating games people like to play! For my projects, I program all of the code, create all of the ‘art’, and compose all of the music and sound effects! I have lots of fun putting together my games and I also enjoy connecting with the indie game development community! There’s a lot of awesome people out there and I hope you can be the next one that messages me to say hi! I really love knowing what people are working on and seeing updates through gifs, screenshots, development builds, and full releases! Please don’t hesitate to ask me anything or share any of your awesome work – I’d love to be a part of it! :D
-=Programs in Use=-
Game Engine – Unity3D unity.com
Pixel Art – Aseprite aseprite.org
Music – FL Studio image-line.com
Sound Effects – Bfxr bfxr.net
Graphics/Design - Adobe Photoshop adobe.com/products/photoshop
Audio Recording – Adobe Audition adobe.com/products/audition
Video Editing – Adobe After Effects adobe.com/products/aftereffects
Thank you for being a part of my game development journey, and I’ll see you in the next video! :D
#gamedev
![Making Better Graphics! - Daily Roguelike Devlog [2]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dGVrA0TKz3g/hqdefault.jpg "Making Better Graphics! - Daily Roguelike Devlog [2]
Haha... I dont like making art. But hey, every game needs at least some graphics, so in this devlog video, I do my best at creating a juicy, responsive atmosphere for my roguelike game! :D
Social Media
Discord - https://discord.gg/pEBzR2Jk4F
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/icoso
Twitter - https://twitter.com/icoso_games
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/icoso
Itch.io - https://icoso.itch.io/
Please be sure to check out my second channel, too! :D https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40tjLMjY92qlNFX6ErrKkw
Music
Early Bird by Icoso (meee)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQjoaSzFwcY
Chapters
[00:00] introoo wowie
[00:06] haha art is hard
[00:21] post processing effects wwwoah
[00:33] geometric backgrounds are cool
[00:41] camera follow you muahaha
[00:49] lol killing enemies is boring
[01:06] particles woooo
[01:13] camera shakakaka
[01:33] with great power comes great camera shake
[01:46] wait this game isnt a roguelike lol
[01:56] ending woah bye
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Jonas Tyroller - How to Make Game Art When You CANT!
https://youtu.be/_ZLW18vM9Rs
Lets Talk Game Design - How To Make Game Graphics When Youre Bad At Art - Devlog 2
https://youtu.be/wiD0CYhzIHI
Blackthornprod - HOW TO GET STARTED MAKING GAME ART !
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About Icoso
Hey! I’m Icoso, a solo indie game developer with a passion for creating games people like to play! For my projects, I program all of the code, create all of the ‘art’, and compose all of the music and sound effects! I have lots of fun putting together my games and I also enjoy connecting with the indie game development community! There’s a lot of awesome people out there and I hope you can be the next one that messages me to say hi! I really love knowing what people are working on and seeing updates through gifs, screenshots, development builds, and full releases! Please don’t hesitate to ask me anything or share any of your awesome work – I’d love to be a part of it! :D
Programs in Use
Game Engine – Unity3D https://unity.com/
Pixel Art – Aseprite https://www.aseprite.org/
Music – FL Studio https://www.image-line.com/
Sound Effects – Bfxr https://www.bfxr.net/
Graphics/Design - Adobe Photoshop https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop
Audio Recording – Adobe Audition https://www.adobe.com/products/audition
Video Editing – Adobe After Effects https://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects
Thank you for being a part of my game development journey, and I’ll see you in the next video! :D
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev")
![I Made A BIG MISTAKE! - Minima Devlog [5]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eNqMDXxM-Rw/hqdefault.jpg "I Made A BIG MISTAKE! - Minima Devlog [5]
Heeeellooooo everyone! I am not the brightest human, and so I often make mistakes. So, I share a big mistake I made here with my game Minima - a simplistic, 2D platformer that Im hoping to sell on Steam sometime next year... or the year after that... or the yea- you get the idea :)
Social Media
Discord - https://discord.gg/pEBzR2Jk4F
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/icoso
Twitter - https://twitter.com/icoso_games
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/icoso
Itch.io - https://icoso.itch.io/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/icoso_games/
Please be sure to check out my second channel, too! :D https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40tjLMjY92qlNFX6ErrKkw
Chapters
[00:00] introoo
[00:19] bad art lolol
[01:28] tale it back now yall
[01:43] old backgrounds woah
[03:01] making new arttt
[03:40] parallaxxx
[04:19] helpful tip with icoconut
[04:38] gradients and blurrr
[05:49] endiiiiiiing
Music
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/color-parade/boom-bap
License code: 3NVYPRKDZNUB93EJ
Early Bird by Icoso (meeeee)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQjoaSzFwcY
Reset by Icoso (me againnnn)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmULf7iuSX4
About Icoso
Hey! I’m Icoso, a solo indie game developer with a passion for creating games people like to play! For my projects, I program all of the code, create all of the ‘art’, and compose all of the music and sound effects! I have lots of fun putting together my games and I also enjoy connecting with the indie game development community! There’s a lot of awesome people out there and I hope you can be the next one that messages me to say hi! I really love knowing what people are working on and seeing updates through gifs, screenshots, development builds, and full releases! Please don’t hesitate to ask me anything or share any of your awesome work – I’d love to be a part of it! :D
Programs in Use
Game Engine – Unity3D https://unity.com/
Pixel Art – Aseprite https://www.aseprite.org/
Music – FL Studio https://www.image-line.com/
Sound Effects – Bfxr https://www.bfxr.net/
Audio Recording – Audacity https://www.audacityteam.org/
Video Editing – Adobe After Effects CC https://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects.html
Thank you for being a part of my game development journey, and I’ll see you in the next video! :D
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev")
