Darenn | I made a STRATEGY game for CONSOLES! (devlog) @darenn-keller | Uploaded April 2023 | Updated October 2024, 4 hours ago.
Can Strategy and Management games really be enjoyable with a Game Pad or Handheld console? Well it can! If you design them with that in mind from the beginning. Let's see how I design my builder game to be played with gamepads and handheld consoles like the nintendo switch and the steam deck.
In this devlog, we explore the design of Lueur, a strategy and management game that is easy to understand and can be played with a gamepad, handheld consoles, and more. We discuss how strategy games are usually played on computers and can be clunky to control on consoles, but Lueur is designed to be minimal and has only one game mechanic. We also talk about the importance of having a "character" and using diegetic elements instead of menus and tooltips. If you're interested in game design and want to learn more about creating games for small screens and gamepads, be sure to check out this devlog.
Dawnfolk is a charmingly dark minimalist survival city-builder. Collect resources and rebuild your realm one tile at a time as you protect your settlers from oppressive shadows. Can you unveil the secrets of the monoliths to bring light back to the world?
Wishlist the game on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2308630/Dawnfolk
Chapters:
00:00 Is this a good idea?
00:47 Strategy game with a gamepad?
01:41 Few game mechanics and systems
03:00 Have a "character"
04:27 Use Diegetic elements
05:30 Build "menu"
07:59 Strength of the Game Pad
09:40 That's my face!
LINKS
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Follow me on:
🐦 Twitter (X): twitter.com/DarennKeller
🦣 Mastodon: https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@darennkeller
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/darennkeller
🍻 Join the Discord: discord.gg/RZYde9SAMp
🧪 Become a Playtester: discord.gg/RZYde9SAMp
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🕹️ Check out my other games: darenn.itch.io
🔗 All my links: darenn.github.io/linktree
BEHIND THE SCENES & SUPPORT
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Wish to support the channel? Thank you! 🙏🏼
🌟 Patreon: patreon.com/darennkeller
☕ Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/darenn (one-time donations)
Games shown in the video:
Lueur LOWREZJAM VERSION: darenn.itch.io/lueur
Total War : Three Kingdoms
Fire Emblem : Three Houses
Frostpunk
Endzone : A World Apart
Rise Of Industry
Goblin Commander
Rocket Knight Adventure
#devlog #gamedev #citybuilder #indiegame #godot #godotengine #indiegamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev #godot #godotengine #nintendoswitch #steamdeck #buildergame #lueur #indiegame
Can Strategy and Management games really be enjoyable with a Game Pad or Handheld console? Well it can! If you design them with that in mind from the beginning. Let's see how I design my builder game to be played with gamepads and handheld consoles like the nintendo switch and the steam deck.
In this devlog, we explore the design of Lueur, a strategy and management game that is easy to understand and can be played with a gamepad, handheld consoles, and more. We discuss how strategy games are usually played on computers and can be clunky to control on consoles, but Lueur is designed to be minimal and has only one game mechanic. We also talk about the importance of having a "character" and using diegetic elements instead of menus and tooltips. If you're interested in game design and want to learn more about creating games for small screens and gamepads, be sure to check out this devlog.
Dawnfolk is a charmingly dark minimalist survival city-builder. Collect resources and rebuild your realm one tile at a time as you protect your settlers from oppressive shadows. Can you unveil the secrets of the monoliths to bring light back to the world?
Wishlist the game on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2308630/Dawnfolk
Chapters:
00:00 Is this a good idea?
00:47 Strategy game with a gamepad?
01:41 Few game mechanics and systems
03:00 Have a "character"
04:27 Use Diegetic elements
05:30 Build "menu"
07:59 Strength of the Game Pad
09:40 That's my face!
LINKS
-------------------------------------------
Follow me on:
🐦 Twitter (X): twitter.com/DarennKeller
🦣 Mastodon: https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@darennkeller
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/darennkeller
🍻 Join the Discord: discord.gg/RZYde9SAMp
🧪 Become a Playtester: discord.gg/RZYde9SAMp
✉️ Receive the monthly newsletter: dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/317030/79349427770230514/share
🕹️ Check out my other games: darenn.itch.io
🔗 All my links: darenn.github.io/linktree
BEHIND THE SCENES & SUPPORT
-------------------------------------------
Wish to support the channel? Thank you! 🙏🏼
🌟 Patreon: patreon.com/darennkeller
☕ Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/darenn (one-time donations)
Games shown in the video:
Lueur LOWREZJAM VERSION: darenn.itch.io/lueur
Total War : Three Kingdoms
Fire Emblem : Three Houses
Frostpunk
Endzone : A World Apart
Rise Of Industry
Goblin Commander
Rocket Knight Adventure
#devlog #gamedev #citybuilder #indiegame #godot #godotengine #indiegamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev #godot #godotengine #nintendoswitch #steamdeck #buildergame #lueur #indiegame
