Adding NEW HORROR worlds and MORE to my INDIE GAME - 3D Platformer - Toby's Topsy Tale - Devlog #19

In this #devlog I show my process of making scenes in unity and my level design. This goes from the concept art stage (quick sketches) to the fully fleshed out game mechanics and objects that are completely playable.
I also put a lot of emphasis on polish and game feel!
This developer log features a look at some of the things I've been working on and even a glimpse at some of the 2D Platformer inspired worlds and First Person sections of the game!
I use Unity, Playmaker, and Blender 3D to make my indie game, called Toby's Topsy Tale which was funded on Kickstarter. It is a psychological horror 3D platformer with Lovecraftian elements (which means inspired in part by the works of H.P. Lovecraft and Super Mario).
These dev logs are meant to serve as a way for me to track progression as I work towards my dream of being a solo indie game dev. Game design is hard but it's easier with such a great community! I'm hoping it won't be long before the game is ready to launch on Steam!
For the record, I make my games with no coding (using playmaker which is similar to Bolt) and with no school or formal education in game design, meaning I'm entirely self taught. I only express this because I'm hoping it makes you realize that no matter what YOU can make video games as well!This is hopefully of interest to people who play games as well as those actively pursuing their indie game dev journey and those who have an interest in someday learning how to make games!Keep up the motivation!
Speaking of which, make sure you LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!
Here's the link to my Discord if you're interested!
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Make sure you keep an eye out tomorrow...

[@rookrac7068]

We do love some news

[@zackb6312]

Keeps looking better and better👍 This is a truly unique project and one I'm most excited for- I appreciate all of your work and sharing the journey!

[@3gnomesgames909]

Thank you!

[@WaveParadigm]

Most games with the straight-down drop shadow disable the standard shadow on the character. I'd strongly advocate for one, or at least the option for one. You can hide it if grounded, and scale it based on how far from the ground you are.

[@aghoulprince]

all the new changes look so great!! espec the new lighting in the hub world💡✨

[@3gnomesgames909]

Thank you!

[@KnotXackly]

Your game looks so interesting, and I would love to play it when it is completed!

[@SykikXO]

awesome to see all this getting done.. amazing work sir.

[@milantiquestudios7460]

I’m looking forward to it man

[@euducationator]

Great stuff! I was one of the backers of the original kickstarter so it's great to see the game coming along so well.

[@3gnomesgames909]

Thank you! And thank you so much for your support! It's been such a journey

[@Bighaid91]

It looks so good you can see all the little details now!

[@3gnomesgames909]

Thank you!

[@Blake.Bilderback]

I liked the drop shadow, but I’d have to try it. It might seem odd because you have his normal shadow on too? The game is looking good 👌I like the updates to the house.

[@3gnomesgames909]

Thank you!

[@m128jg]

I don't know if it's too cutesy for your game, but you could add wind trails like in Wind Waker, except they're strings of yarn.

[@3gnomesgames909]

That. Is. A. Brilliant. Idea

[@YTcustomchris]

Great Job!! Love all the work... The only thing I noticed is the flashlight level the colored lights fly around in your fps vison was very distracting . Other then that keep up the good work. Or is that a video editing overlay. Hard to tell

[@3gnomesgames909]

It was video editing overlay- didn't realize how much more aggressively it shows up in the darker scenes when exported! And thank you!

[@raytek8837]

3d horror platformer are so rare I only know b3313 for M64

[@ohthecornfieldsillgo3079]

I was just curious if you make your entire environment and level in blender or if you model it in unity? ( The game looks amazing btw ❤)

[@3gnomesgames909]

A little of both! I do a lot of the terrains in Unity but mostly everything else is done in Blender! And thank you so much!

[@ohthecornfieldsillgo3079]

@@3gnomesgames909 Thanks!😊

[@identity4893]

I feel like a lot of your textures are too reflective