Castle Parlor | Devlog

[@GimpyGosling]

I genuinely do love the critical thinking behind the choices made in these vlogs! Nice and cozy and a real chin stroker🤔

[@CakemanVR]

If you're going with the oversized chair, I'd suggest adding a couple more props of the same scale in the room. If I were to come across that chair without knowing anything, I'd just assume the artist got the scale wrong, not that it's for a big character so I think it'd be a good idea to add some more environmental story telling so there's no question it's intentional.

[@Kiwi-fl8te]

This is by far my favorite devlog series. I have a deep appreciation for your artistic decisions here.

[@fluffy_tail4365]

for the people looking to find the anime: it's Sekai Meisaku Douwa: Hakuchou no Mizuumi

[@makeitthrough_]

Thank you!

[@dispenser996]

I love how absolutely creative, beautiful and appealing this looks! I just can't wait to play a copy of it!

[@catmole]

This is the second time a new video comes out right after I finish rewatching the past ones

[@jakefox555]

You deserve have way more subs than what you have, you're amazing and it really looks like its from the Nintendo64 which in my opinion, it's a pretty hard look to archive.

[@hypermodel8964]

Love the approach to lighting

[@stray1239]

oh wow... I thought it looked weird before you showed the player... excellent use of liminal spaces

[@PS-uv6lb]

Great stuff as always. Can't wait for this proper N64 resurgence mission. I don't know how this fireplace fits into the storytelling obviously. But something about the aesthetic made me think that it would be the perfect place to drip feed lore in the form of ministories via a storyteller(who possible has his own arc). Whatever you have planned. I am game.

[@theepurpletoaster]

I'm imagining some kind of ghost sitting in the chair who would give you a cryptic clue, then disappearing to another room or another place.

[@pretzel1313]

I'm so glad you're using old techniques when developing this game. It really helps to actually capture the look and feel old games had as opposed to a pale imitation.

[@unqualifiedgamer6252]

I have commented on other of your videos, but I need to say it again. I am so impressed with this game you are making. I really belive that the fact that you are imposing technical constrains on textures and polygons is really paying of.

[@Corpse_House]

I love these devlogs, theyre genuinely super inspiring. Your going through the techniques, tricks and problem solving makes gave dev seem just a tiny bit less daunting.

[@FollowViktor]

I just recently stumbled across your channel and I *ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!*

[@Legend64Project]

Thank you so much

[@swisspunker94]

very good! You really nailed that illusion of how the fireplace looks from the other room. Immediately reminded me of N64 games!

[@GikamesShadow]

That corridor gave me Deathmountain vibes already And then you went and confirmed it Man I love you, please keep up the good work! I genuinly cannot wait to one day play this game. Your videos alone are such a nostalgia fest!

[@NaughtyKlaus]

It'd be pretty neat if you could see something like an Oni sitting in it, then when you enter the room, it's nowhere to be found; just to spice things up.

[@shbeebo1176]

Or make it a random event, to make the player feel more unsettled if they notice it. If you were to add sightings that are easy to miss and do it sparingly It would really sell that "you are not alone" feeling you get from n64 games.

[@NaughtyKlaus]

@@shbeebo1176 I agree.

[@lanefaulhaber875]

The atmosphere is really awesome. It has that feeling the Shining gives. Where you feel like the space is lived in, but all the people are missing.

[@threebeans5006]

It’s always a good day when this channel posts

[@Eendhoorn]

This is one masterpiece of a devlog. You really made the most out of these few assets in the room!

[@SchnitzelDude]

Wow, this is exactly the thing i was searching for. This aestethic instantly hits the nostalgia... really cool project, keep up the really, really good work!

[@nanardeurlambda]

this room feels especially eerie. good job I kind of hope we never get to see anyone sit on this chair, or even that whatever enemy or presence is in the room would be unlikely to sit there. no explanation, just a chair in front of a fireplace and no one to enjoy it.

[@fatmario8244]

It’s a delight to see new uploads from your channel! If I could make a request, I think adding bookshelves to line each side of the room would add some really subtle but fulfilling detail. It would also give the carpet that spans the room some more functionality and maybe aid the story too, giving the people of the parlour something to read.

[@danipeal9]

The anime that legend 64 watch id "swan lake" (1981) by toei animation. You can watch it by KZbin or prime. It is a great example of the gothic aesthetic that show up in Japanese animation from the late 1970s - 1980s.

[@anbagames]

I love the atmosphere in the Parlor. If the game had been released during the N64 era, there would have been tons of creepy pastas about it for sure :D

[@tfigmoney520]

This is honestly a fascinating experience to follow along with you. Your editing to unveil your creations is top notch. Keep it up man

[@AbbyRawks]

The choice of music you played in each section of the video was absolutely spot on.

[@bando255]

Not a game designer but as a fan of classic N64 I'm fascinated by the way you unpack all the little graphical quirks that gave games from that console that distinctive and unforgettable vibe. Keep it up!

[@CacheOfBones]

I really love your devlogs and seeing the solutions you come up with to keep the N64 graphics. I feel you've really mastered this N64 art style better than anyone else has.

[@colly6022]

if you want to go with an authentic look, 100% use gouraud lighting - using the vertex shader to set the colour of each vertex to some calculated light level, and using only that data in the fragment shader to actually shade the pixels. you don't get colours mixing together on faces, but you get colours mixing together at vertices, and blended uniformly across faces. that, paired with generic cubemap reflections (i.e., no baked cube map reflections - one cube map for all reflections in the game/scene), would make a very authentic look and feel.

[@morganlak4337]

That chair is so good tbh...incredible art as always

[@HateSonneillon]

Great technique and great eye for visual language.

[@nickpottermusic]

The look of that fire is really nice

[@jeromevarin-beaulieu1493]

Insta-watch. I absolutely love this project!

[@kylemason01]

I love love love these devlogs! This looks amazing! Great work!

[@thomasfessler1109]

Sick ambiance thanks to the lightning, what is the cartoon you took inspiration from for the fire place ?

[@mmmmmmmmmmm10]

5:13 that is so beautiful and haunting, love the techniques you used to get to thia point

[@luccabobucca]

This is one game I'm looking forward to. These devlogs are really inspiring to me, and make me wanna make a game already!

[@ChunkySteveo]

It's too bad this isn't going to be an actual N64 game - looks amazing!

[@jonathanj.3695]

If the game's engine and files could fit on an N64 cartridge, you may be able to pull off playing this game on an actual N64 console.

[@monkegaming1241]

​@@jonathanj.3695Unfortunately unreal engine runs like crap on older hardware even with low poly scenes like this

[@jonathanj.3695]

@@monkegaming1241 Yeah. That's the only downside. The N64's hardware can't run newer engines. If this game was made on an older engine like the Quake 2 or the original Unreal 1 engine, it could work.

[@livanbard]

@@jonathanj.3695 files size don't matter you can use a flash drive cartridge, what metter is the engine he is running.

[@gigabit6226]

@@livanbard yes but graphics capabilities do matter. unreal engine is pretty much made for hyperrealistic 3d stuff so even though it's low poly, it probably wouldn't run very well on old hardware..

[@JazzyBatty]

I love putting your dev logs on while I draw! I hope to one day make a video game as well with the characters I made too and your videos inspire me to get into game design!

[@rmt3589]

This looks amazing! I've been benging this playlist since discovering you last night. As an aspiring game dev myself, this is a new huge inspiration for me! So, thank you so much for doing this!

[@BlueClick_J]

Awesome work. I always look forward to your Devlog videos.

[@alexhydron]

This has got to be my favorite Devlog on KZbin! I'm eagerly looking forward to the next video!

[@charlescharliecharles1]

i love the vibe of that room with the fireplace, you totally nailed it!

[@steamingpileofspaghetti9755]

cant wait for the next devlog dude. i watch a worrying amount of devlog videos, and i think this project is my favorite.

[@Tazerboy_10]

All I can say is that, this is lit! (You know because of the fireplace...)

[@justadictatorridingonanuke3714]

I realised i hadnt seen a video from you in a while so i checked and bam this video was uploaded 30 minutes ago

[@Skiloose]

Absolutely incredible as always

[@digitalunity]

AYO NEW VID! You inspired me to start my own devlog series, chief, so I'm quite happy to be here

[@Dustooon]

This is looking really good!!

[@CoreyFarr]

Been watching this since the beginning, and I'm so impressed from the progress you've made! Love the way you explain the graphics and understanding some of the complexity that goes into something so seemingly simple. Making your own lighting must have been so much harder than just using the built-in! Have you gotten to a place to think about music yet? I'd love to chat and send you a copy of my demo reel if so. Medieval and/or fantasy games are my favorite genre to write for.

[@Shack263]

I wish you had used a flat image at the end or the corridor. Otherwise, your design process is super interesting, and I love your creative decisions

[@grinbrothers]

Always delightful to see a new video from you and awesome to see a new location. The castle seems to have a Japanese feel to it with it's large pillars and paper doors yet the Parlour room itself has a very Gothic fireplace. An interesting mishmash. 0:34 - The triangle breakdown of the chair is cool and I'm impressed with how smooth the texturing looks across it. Simple but smooth with good shading. 1:05 - I think this is the first time you've mentioned Alice in Wonderland being an inspiration behind this game. Interesting choice given the other aesthetic and styles so far presented. 2:11 - With said stretched and blurry textures I feel working well for the ominous vibe you want for the gargoyle fireplace. It helps with a grainy, stone look to it as well. Love the recycling through re-usage on the enemy masks. 4:13 - Despite being 2D, simply having that one smaller flame to the side manages to give it decent depth. 5:56 - Ah, I see you also enlarged that original doorway. I was thinking it was a tad too small when you first used it as an example to connect the rooms.

[@ZTimeGamingYT]

Spooky...well done on this new room!

[@ericdemenezes944]

I really love your devlogs! it's looking amazing

[@xderpassassinx7779]

BABEEEE NEW LEGEND 64 JUST DROPPED!!!!

[@GoldSplatter]

great progress! I love that you explain a lot of your workflow and tricks and where inspiration came from.

[@editingroomfloor]

Watching you workflow and thought process for the in so amazing, love your content

[@CodemasterJamal]

So glad I subscribed to this channel. Really digging the Nintendo 64 graphics. So nostalgic but, still defining it's own time period. Can't wait for the finished project. Making graphics with this style in 3D takes some real talent. Magnificent!

[@insipidcrate3815]

Your work is actually so inspiring! Easily one of the best solo devs out there.

[@ayastadeadly]

i have been waiting i must say im proud of how far we have come with the progress

[@joaocardoletto]

Solutions used in the past as ways to overcome a limitation are now used by you as a language. That is so interesting to see. I don’t know if you will ever finish this game, but following your journey is awesome!

[@sethtfp2373]

What could be kinda fun to do is to put a small coffee table next to the chair, and have the item on it change every now and then. I think it would be a good way to subtly give the player a sense of unease. Could be a drink at one time, a still-smoking cigarette another? Idk I just think it’d be neat.

[@777Contradi]

This is AMAZING. Love your devlogs, Good luck with the algorithms!!

[@Skeffles]

This looks brilliant! You've really hit the classic aesthetic on the head. 👌

[@kerootz]

i really love what you did here kuya. I've been going back to your channel from time to time to check the latest update. Keep it up!

[@lokkrip]

Always great fun to get a notification from a new video :)

[@Bleargghhhh]

This is just so amazing, I love the inspiration you take from old game design. My only small gripe is that the fire feels too HD? Like it should be more pixelated, but that's also subjective. Great work

[@pretzel1313]

This is like watching someone else live my dream. Hopefully someday I'll be able to make my own N64 styled game. Until then, I'll live vicariously through you haha.

[@jalex5708]

Saw this series being hyped up in an IG Thread, and I have to say it was deserved! This is the first time I'm hearing about this project, but everything was explained clearly and with enough detail to give me some to think about as a fellow gamedev. Best of luck with the project, I'll be subbing :)

[@andreasludeking8730]

I really love watching the work you are doing on this project - have you ever considered streaming your work progress?

[@thejohnnymoe]

Would be neat if you took the flashing lightning effect and applied it around the rim of the curtains, wherever that light may cast on surrounding walls/floor. Beautiful work, very interested in the future of this project.

[@D3kryption]

I really am loving seeing the progress on this! Nice work :D

[@bathtubmafia2042]

I was literally just thinking about this project earlier today! I’m so excited to see where it goes and thanks for the progress update. Love the vibe you’re going for.

[@Tubara0Asmatico]

It's always a good day when there's a new Legend 64 post!

[@brycea5452]

great video - loved seeing how you did the fireplace lighting!

[@qbrt4050]

I never was a fan of the n64 just because of the stock controller but the SuperPad 64 Plus made it possible for me to enjoy the games. The visuals of basically every n64 game have that feel and look that scream what system it's on, and not in a bad way. Something that keeps that magic but has new code under the hood is a true gem. If you need any help, send me a pm

[@Dew397]

omg it's looking great! Amazing work :D

[@downforwardjab5503]

Looks amazing! I'll continue to follow your progress and hopefully get to play this one day. :)

[@Summmer85]

I am delighted of what you doing! This is very beautiful and inspiring.

[@creativeobsin]

Perfect as usual, love it! Especially the old school level splitting and loading technique 👍

[@FiftyKcal]

I always get happy when you upload a new devlog episode. Your videos are amazing and it's so cool to watch this game get closer and closer to getting finished. Will be great to play it once :)

[@SuperMaster000X]

Its look like a room you come back with the right item, and activates a boss.

[@hirowbp]

Your game is getting really cool, congratulations. I feel that your character runs with his arm very close to his body, I think it would be really cool if he walked with his arms more open. (because he's holding a lantern and wouldn't want to burn his own leg/clothes)

[@anon_y_mousse]

I wish you had the time to make more devlogs like these because they're rather illuminating with regards to the process undertaken.

[@Legend64Project]

Nice pun 😂

[@kinesta]

It looks sooooo good! I would love to learn more Unreal.

[@Neyspaniel]

HEEEEYYY! LOOKIN GREAT, DUDE! Super spooped out by the gaping mouth of the fireplace! I honestly can't wait for any spooky eastereggs you got cooking. This game is definitely one that I'd be excited to keep searching through for secrets or any references to other media that may have inspired this game. Great work, Legend! Keep at it 💪 🎮

[@danaj-b9452]

Amazing!! Your journey is so inspiring! Can't wait to play Legend64

[@timothymakesgames]

Just found your channel, going through your vids and loving it, great stuff.

[@WorldsBeyondImagine]

Loving the series so far! I'm keeping a *close* eye on Legend 64, can't wait to see more of it! Also: would it be possible to make the flickering effect a bit slower? A lot of people with photosensitivity can have trouble (anything from migraines to seizures) with lights that flicker that quickly.

[@mishovy1599]

i really thought you were using realtime lighting. you my mind was blown when you showed how you made the fireplace lighting holy shit

[@inflamethetreehouse]

How come I only found out about this project now??? I swear I search for old school games in UE almost daily :D I will be following your progress for sure! And if you ever need help with anything, be it additional animation, textures or assets I am more than happy to help out as I am a UE dev myself :) Keep up the amazing stuff man! I will go and watch every vid on your channel now :D

[@0xzi]

the lighting and shadow casting breakdown is so damn good!

[@conradvd7262]

I CAN'T WAIT TO BUY THIS GAME

[@profbjork]

bro your texture work is insane

[@murrischcat9098]

I love this project. Its so fascinating to look at

[@BlazeHeartPanther]

Love watching your stuff. This room has me wondering what it could be used for. Maybe whoever owns that chair (the house even) is the final boss, a friendly giant who needs your help but hides himself in shame, maybe he's long gone and you learn about his and the houses creation and backstory. So many questions. This game is leaving me intrigued.

[@pocketenix3d]

Love this style of yours! And i see you on the Resident Evil GBC music!

[@Grimgool]

love the design of the fire place

[@czowieknuz7507]

curtains that close to a fireplace make me nervous more than the atmoshphere lol good woork