Finishing my Dream Game After 4 Years

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After 4 long years of working on my dream Metroidvania, Dewdrop Dynasty, the time has come for me to finish the game mechanics. And with the release of the game only being a few months away, time is of the upmost importance.
🐝 Wishlist Dewdrop Dynasty on Steam
► bit.ly/WishlistDewdrop
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:19 Scrapped Mechanics
0:47 New Weapon System
1:34 Ticket Machine
2:45 Sneak Peak
3:00 New Game Artwork
3:19 How Many Wishlists I Have
4:00 Setting Expectations
4:40 Brilliant
5:27 Announcement
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I've been on a quest for over the last 4 years to release my first major commercial game. It's a lighthearted 2d action/adventure Metroidvania called Dewdrop Dynasty. Think Hollow Knight but with Ocarina of Time Mechanics and a lovable world and characters from Paper Mario. If you've ever thought to yourself "How to make a video game" or "How to release my first indie game" then follow along on my quest as I try to complete mine.
#Gamedev #Programming #Godot #devlog

[@Goodgis]

Help Dewdrop Dynasty reach 20K, by *WISHLISTING* the game today! 🐝 _(I didn't mean to make that rhyme)_ bit.ly/WishlistDewdrop

[@monke1340]

pls bring to console eventually. I love this game

[@monke1340]

Who needs Hollow knight silksong when you have dewdrop Dynasty?

[@sarahkellogg2594]

the I didn't mean to make that rhyme part made me giggle

[@jillian2666]

Hi

[@danlap5697]

It's never too late to get more Wishlists!!! make team cherry eat their shoes!!!

[@Reddster69]

As a solo game developer, your story has been super inspiring and has kept me going through even when I wanted to quit after losing motivation. Thank you man :) and Congratulations!!! Can't wait to play it :D Edit : MOMMMM IM FAMOUSSS

[@reedrehg]

Same here. One of the first people who got me into hobby game dev in the first place a few years back. Really looking forward to this finally coming out.

[@sanathkumar6526]

We are on the same boat :), at some point you literally start treating you game like your baby and become obsessed with it, sometimes angry and definitely on top of the world when things work out, the fruit at the end due to my hard work is my driving force 💪

[@Goodgis]

Honestly, it has been because of you all that I stuck with the project for this long. Your support has keep me motivated for so many years. Cheers!

[@Fan-dh9hw]

One way i try to keep myself inspired for my own game is that theres going to be someone out there that probably would really love to play your game or see your idea come to life.

[@TheDiamondCore]

Same here.

[@funkypinku]

i refuse to belive its been 4 years alredy it felt like one or two

[@jillian2666]

Yea🎉😊❤

[@Goodgis]

I worked on the game a year before I made the first devlog, so it's only been 3 years for you all.

[@funkypinku]

@@Goodgis oh yeah that makes sense, good luck on the release i can tell you ill buy it as soon as its out and stream it on twitch !!!

[@DoorBellMan310]

I am so happy for you, you’re my inspiration for game development.

[@Goodgis]

I couldn't have gotten this far without all of your support!

[@DoorBellMan310]

@@GoodgisI can’t wait until I get to play the game I’ve been following for 4 years, it hasn’t felt that long. I really love your content and I hope you do amazing in the future.

[@ZarHakkar]

1:55 _shudders from Minish Cap mysterious shell flashbacks_ How could you Goodgis...

[@MyFriend_Oliver]

Really proud of you, and how far you've come! So close to the end

[@Goodgis]

Much appreciated, Oliver! :D

[@widojay2048]

If I remember. I’ll wishlist it for you. Cause it looks so great

[@Goodgis]

Please do! Every wishlist helps the game tremendously!

[@widojay2048]

@@Goodgis thanks for reminding me. It’s been done now

[@StrawberryFox56]

This is insane. Good job, so many devs (including myself) don’t have the motivation to finish a game lol and you’re managing to finish your dream game!! I will buy your game the second it comes out.

[@senae.]

Listen Goodgis! If I remember correctly you added difficulty settings which were represented by flowers of different colorurs. Please change the heart-meter-flower in a way that it changes it's colour in regards to the difficulty settings the player picked. It is always nice when games visually represent the difficulty mode you picked and that would be the perfect way to do it. Please consider it ♡

[@Goodgis]

The save flowers will change depending on difficulty. But your HP flower is something slightly different, which you will see eventually. ;)

[@zzenzyy]

crazy man ive been following you through teh whole project. Congrats Goodgis!!

[@elliottgdev]

i have a lot of faith in your ability to finish this game and make something truly great and im glad to have backed this project. we believe in you goodgis!

[@Goodgis]

I hope it lives up to your expectations! :D

[@calebgilbertyt]

I can't wait play the game! The devlogs have been super inspiring, and I just love the art style so much, take your time Goodgis, I know you can make this into an amazingly cute game!

[@DubsyBoy]

yo caleb i watch ur vids

[@HE360_Games]

Congratulations on the release of your game! I hope to get to that point eventually. I'm still working on what kind of story my game is going to have. Because, once I get a story, my game will have better direction!

[@xdsloth5199]

I'm so looking forward to this! I've loved following your journey in making Dewdrop Dynasty, it's very inspiring for me as a solo dev :D

[@ReturnOfTheGrimes]

Excited to play this, dude! Congrats on the future release.

[@HeathTheCoder]

It looks amazing :D The art & gameplay, I've been watching you for about a year now and the progress you've made is crazy!

[@autumnshade84]

All the best for the rest of your development. I hope there’s lots of wonderful and creative moments where things start slotting together. Videos like this are so inspiring for people like me who are in the early stages of their game making process. So many thanks!

[@JuniperDev_]

Dude amazing work!! Been amazing to watch the growth

[@noise_dev]

congratulations man! added to my wishlist :) fingers crossed on the delivery

[@MrEastgalaxy]

Dude. That FF9 music is banging. I recongnized it right away.

[@Skeffles]

It feels so close now and is looking so cool! Good luck getting to that release point.

[@Aqua_Duck]

I had this wishlisted for a couple months now😎. Been waiting to play this game for a while and I am glad to see that it is almost done🎉.

[@Ferplay2005]

So proud of you Goodgis! You’re my inspiration for game development.

[@bumbleborn]

Hell ye! I've been excited to play Dewdrop for awhile now, I didn't realise it would be dropping this year!

[@GodotBro_]

Love your videos! The game looks awesome and I hope the best for your game financially! I just started my own channel and made my first video and I aspire to do what you have done. Thanks for helping pave the path my dude!

[@sasquatchbgames]

So happy for you and all the progress you've made. Good luck on the homestretch! Can't wait to play it!

[@KishabubsLounge]

Good luck on the release and congrats!

[@chris_devlog]

Your game looks very juicy, colourful and fun! Good luck with your release 🙌

[@mzheng67]

I've been watching you ever since i discovered ur channel, and i got to say, im so excited for this game! Thx for inspiring my own concept of my own game!

[@Fan-dh9hw]

Pretty cool, both the videos and the game, hope you a good release!!

[@AvtrixGames]

Congratulations! We hope to reach that point someday too! Great job!

[@HapiGamesDev]

This looks great. The quality of your video and game are both awesome. It’s such a feeling moment when you’re anticipating releasing your first project lol

[@MisterOx]

I am so excited! I wishlisted the game on steam, it looks so clean and fun! Cant wait!

[@SecretZoneGames]

Im so excited to actually play this game soon, Im happy youre able to finish your dream game!

[@Me-ji7uq]

I’m so happy for you, definitely gonna play it 😊

[@lucasnooker]

Looks pretty good dude! Good luck!

[@user-oe2is2tv2w]

i have been wanting to get into game dev for years but i had no idea how to get into it and once i found your channel i found two things. one, dewdrop looks awesome and im really excited to play it, and two, game dev is a lot easier to get into then i thought. i was completely lost on how to get into it but then i found your videos and learned, not how easy it is because it is not, but i learned that anyone can do it which helped me get started on my own game. but what im trying to say is, im so happy for you.

[@mortadin8690]

Game looks amazing! Can't wait to try it out once it comes out, you got this! :D

[@tjspeirs75]

Good luck on development up to release! YOU CAN DO IT!!

[@Goodgis]

Thanks so much!

[@SebsistButReal]

i already know what I'm playing soon. seriously though, amazing job with this. you've made me feel motivated to continue with my game

[@xNyyct]

This looks so clean, smooth and refreshing! (maybe because i like pixel art games :>) can't wait to try out the game :D

[@gamerboy7224]

EX NICK TOAST! when is 2.4 news?

[@Ryuu28_voidgames]

You are probably one of my top gamedev channels, i just like you vibes man. YOUR VIBES.

[@user-ze8ct7kq7w]

Ahh I'm so excited. The more games I play the more the grander, larger, and most anticipated ones exhaust me. I can't wait to enjoy a smaller but I'd reckon, more passionately made game when you release it!! Best of luck

[@supersayen0679]

The demo was so much fun (I loved using the gun as a platforming tool), so I'm super hyped for this project! Wish you the best.

[@Bwubdle198]

So happy for you that you finished the gameplay! You’re on the home stretch Goodgis!

[@auliamate]

congrats on completing dewdrop dynasty! wishlisted and hyped 🔥

[@SeanStClair-cr9jl]

This feels... different than other devlogs. Not just for you, but for many, many other channels out there: it feels like you are GENERALLY trying to FINISH this game lol. And as a result your work here looks friggin prolific. So awesome to see. Truly wishing you the best as you close in on this project!

[@Rafix]

this is very very cool man! I wish all luck and love for your project! ^^ I've learn A LOT of game design and game development with your videos, thank yooou!!!

[@Goodgis]

Thanks a ton!

[@joyfulfishman5445]

The game looks so incredible! I love Goodgis, gonna ask my friends to wishlist DewDrop Dynasty

[@the_spining_vo]

Thank you for this amazing game I’ve been whatching since dev log 1 🎉 🎉

[@GamesBySaul]

Amazing work, can't wait to see all your hard work pay off! (I love the vending machine NPC, he seems friendly)

[@samyam]

Congrats! I’m super excited to play it 🤩

[@Goodgis]

Thanks so much! :D

[@colesayshi8516]

I supported the kickstarter partially because I believed that you could make a cool Metroidvania, but I mostly did it so that you could work on that cool gnome MMO concept some more when you’re done with Dewdrop.

[@ScopeCrepe]

Wizbirds 2 :)

[@HarrisonWeber21]

Awesome work dude!

[@alxdrksoul]

I have your game in my wishlist, so I'm super ready to buy it, it looks a lot of fun :) good luck with the launch.

[@Goodgis]

Thanks so much! :D

[@Hydro5465]

i just adore the new art for po on the steam page

[@tuckerbetz9585]

So cool that Giacomo helped you with the art! I’m excited for his Pinni game!

[@eboatwright_]

WOOO this is awesome! Super happy for you 🎉🎉🎉

[@Goodgis]

Thank you!! 😁

[@ArataYamashita]

Wow, so close to the end! Good luck 🎉 Thank you so much for inspiring me to start game development!

[@Goodgis]

I know, right?! Thanks so much for all your support!

[@ArataYamashita]

@@Goodgis and thank you for sharing your development journey with us!

[@SleepyLuigi]

It looks so cool!

[@h-man7620]

Played the demo of the game and instantly fell in love. Genuinely can't wait for the full release!

[@mingamerking]

I started watching you after you started making this, but this looks really fun and I might check it out since I have some spare money

[@_Lostinthesky]

After what I've seen of this game on your channel the past few years I will definitely buy this game. You deserve it for all of your hard work! I'm an aspiring indie game dev and I'm on a Python course right now, it's definitely a learning curve for me but you've given me inspiration and motivation to keep going. Stay awesome!

[@MrHumbuck]

This is the first time I've seen your game. It actually looks pretty exciting…Wishlisting!

[@user-vv3gg6xm1b]

I've played the demo so mamy times, I've never been so excited about a game as I am now! really looking forward to the big day :D

[@comet3429]

Congrats on finishing the game! 🥳 🎉

[@TheRemaindersYT]

Gioodgis I just want to tell you that dewdrop dynasty has inspired me to continue game dev after so many fails, so thank you and best of luck!

[@calamarikurusu3214]

I genuinely can’t wait to play the full game. I am *so* damn excited.

[@orithekidd]

I know this might get buried in all the comments but I really can’t wait for the game’s release! I was terrified to start game dev for so long and seeing your videos finally gave me the push to try! Been supporting since the before the kickstarter (and backed it!) Thank you so much for inspiring other devs! ❤

[@ScopeCrepe]

On behalf of Goodgis and Firith Studio, thank you! Good luck on your game dev journey

[@Boveree]

It was great working on the keyart of Dewdrop Dynasty! I can't wait for the release of the game :D

[@Dashmaster305]

It looks great! Good job.

[@mycloudvip]

Great NEWS! Congrats for your incredible journey completing this amazing game!

[@nsgames24]

I'm rooting for this game’s success. You inspired me to take my first step in indie game dev, despite not knowing anything about pixel art or even what engine to use at the time. While I'm a solo dev and my game is going to take a good while to finish, I'm making the best of every day progress is made on my project and I hope I get to experience the finish line that you're about to cross with your game, someday. ❤

[@Goodgis]

You got this! Game dev is all about being too stubborn to quit. haha

[@DevDoge_]

This is really inspiring. I hope that your game will have a good launch.

[@Goodgis]

Thanks so much!

[@blackestbill7454]

I just went to wishlist it and remembered I already did lol, I can't wait!! It's looking so fun and polished!!

[@Goodgis]

Thanks so much! :D

[@fuseboxjackson2789]

Its been a long journey but the end is near, you have done such a great job with the whole thing!

[@Goodgis]

Thanks so much! :D

[@guzwud]

very wholesome video. excited to play the game fam.

[@raploky]

I'm solo developer myself and I feel you. All I can say by now is to wish you luck and patience with your project's future! :D

[@Goodgis]

I appreciate that! Thanks so much.

[@dreawmy2912]

Happy for you man.

[@EaZyKiNg]

Looks dope!

[@Sidewalkerbru]

Bro the contrast from the beginning to the end is crazy, also I found this funny My dream game is finished! *THE END IS NEAR.*

[@explainmydrawing8986]

You inspired me to create my game, Back to the Ground. Thank you!

[@qtfy]

so proud to watch this journey from the beginning!

[@Goodgis]

:D

[@Pika782]

Cant wait to play this!

[@Goodgis]

Thanks so much!

[@drawingstory1037]

Hey, im a teenager and your project inspired me to start programing and making games . the only thing i can say is thank you thank you so much.👋👋👋

[@guto5009]

Can't wait for it!

[@AheadDev]

great video man, watching you cures me from my gamedev burnout

[@Goodgis]

Aww, thanks so much!

[@memeory-ye6ux]

you did it man… congrats!

[@huckleberry5236]

this is looking amazing!! it's a big inspiration for me as a godot developer. great work!

[@julianlanty2066]

Good luck on the release

[@Goodgis]

Thanks!

[@TheDiamondCore]

Oh cool, I’m glad this game is pretty much finished! Already got it wishlisted and I can’t wait to play it! I should now probably stop procrastinating on my own game and get that done before 2028 too lmao

[@ThePhantomBowtie]

I am SO EXCITED! You bet I will be one of the first people to play this, You did amazing work with this game :)

[@Beets_Creations]

Ah the sonic casino levels. Had almost forgotten about those haha. Nice work on the game as well!!

[@insultbot]

I kind-of wish the art in game looked like the thumbnail on steam, but it still looks like a great game man.

[@JacobDoesAll]

cant wait to play!

[@Peroshy]

As someone with 4k+ hours in Aseprite, I want to commend you after watching these devlogs : Its clear you dont have the raw finesse yet, but the style you chose is an incredible fit to your level; Art *direction* wise, you clearly have a lot of talent and good knack for seeking out and transforming inspirations ( e.g. Meta knight teleport on the Beetle ). You did this very well and cleverly, and the game is visually appealing without the individual assets being lookers.

[@Goodgis]

Thanks so much! :D

[@victorysmasher3481]

I cant beleive its been 4 years , Well your journey and your videos has always been inspiring to me , i am another wanna be game developer ,games have been my passion and i have been curious about how games were made and then i found game devs like you , that inspired me a lot, rn i just practice gamedev on Gameboy or Gdevelop, i wanna be a professional in this industry , and i surely will try my best once i got the assets to do so ✌ Thank you for your awesome videos and thank you for being an inspiration to everyone ✨💖

[@SleepyPancake-rm2jr]

It’s so happy to see you finish your game. But it’s sad to see this awesome devlog series come to a close.

[@schaffs2]

I might be getting a PC later this year but I'm unsure right now, if I do I'll definitely be getting this game

[@markguyton2868]

Congrats on making it to the home stretch, now I really need to to start working on something myself...

[@ItsFnPolar]

i love this series