The Legend of Zelda 3D - Release Trailer Maui Games 2026-04-18 | The Legend of Zelda 3D is a fan remake and is not affiliated with Nintendo.Link to game jolt page: gamejolt.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-3d/1064635Watch the development streams: youtube.com/watch?v=uQmUrbWuwhE&list=PLnEPJrSYnuM3Y1t2UZ9DcnlWxn_FASm-0
Why AAA Grass Looks Bad (and how I fixed it) Maui Games 2026-07-11 | Why do AAA games often have such terrible looking grass? Today, I'll be showing how I implemented grassy fields that look better than 99% of games!In this devlog, I go over how I maintain my pixel art look while adding grass that stands up to industry giants like Zelda. We’ll look at multimesh instances, shaders, Perlin noise, and how to handle sprite billboarding and displacement.Missed the first part of this journey? Watch how I created the 3D sprite art style here: youtube.com/watch?v=tdB4I8qWnTIThe game itself is an action RPG heavily inspired by classic 3D Legend of Zelda games. If you love game design, retro graphics, or Godot tutorials, make sure to like and subscribe to follow the development journey of Maui Games.I don't have an official name for this project yet. Leave a comment below with your best title ideas! (Bonus points if it involves moon phases or the day/night cycle!)==================================Maui Plays Channel: youtube.com/@maui-plays-ytPlay my Games: maui-games.itch.ioPlay my Zelda 3D Remake: gamejolt.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-3d/1064635Join the Discord: discord.gg/KE2pUpZhVkTip me on KoFi: ko-fi.com/mauiplays#indiedev #gamedev #devlog #pixelart #godot #unity #gamedevelopment #mauigames
Creating a Unique 3D Pixel Art Style for My New Indie Game! Maui Games 2026-06-18 | Ever wondered how to make a 2D character feel completely 3D? In this indie devlog, I break down the exact game art pipeline I created to develop a unique 3D pixel art style for my upcoming indie game.Building upon the aesthetic from my previous Zelda 3D remake project, I added more character angles, custom normal maps, and unique texel lighting in the Godot Engine to achieve a truly distinct hybrid look.The game itself is an action RPG heavily inspired by classic 3D Legend of Zelda games. If you love game design, retro graphics, or Godot tutorials, make sure to like and subscribe to follow the development journey.I don't have an official name for this project yet. Leave a comment below with your best title ideas!==================================Texel Shader: godotshaders.com/shader/texel-space-quantization==================================Maui Plays Channel: youtube.com/@maui-plays-ytPlay my Games: maui-games.itch.ioPlay my Zelda 3D Remake: gamejolt.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-3d/1064635Join the Discord: discord.gg/KE2pUpZhVkTip me on KoFi: ko-fi.com/mauiplays
Maui Games Showcase 6/5/2026 Maui Games 2026-06-05 | Maui Games Showcase June 5th 2026.==================================Zelda 3D Github: github.com/mrmauiman/Legend-of-Zelda-3D==================================Play my Games: maui-games.itch.ioPlay my Zelda 3D Remake: gamejolt.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-3d/1064635Join the Discord: discord.gg/KE2pUpZhVkTip me on KoFi: ko-fi.com/mauiplays
