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[Slimekeep Devlog #45]
In this video I added more lore to Slimekeep in the form of more lore rooms, and a new secret notes system. I also added in a new system that allows for the player to unlock weapons throughout the course of many runs.
About me:
Hey, I'm BenBonk, an indie game developer who uses the Unity Engine. I've made and released many small games before on my itch page, though now I'm attempting to make my first commercial game, Slimekeep. Slimekeep is a roguelike, using a very limited color palette, similar to Enter the Gungeon, though with a few interesting mechanics, such as keeping slimes alive longer will earn you more money, and the ability to capture slimes to power up your slime pet. If you enjoyed anything you saw, please consider subscribing, as it really helps me out.
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[@prod.nine88]

Really cool additions, but I think the random unlock animation should be like CS:GO's, where it just slows down with time. It feels a lot more "thrilling" in my opinion because you're always guessing where it's gonna land and can feel really rewarding

[@BenBonk]

Yeah true, I can maybe try to work on that if I find th etime.

[@someonecalledrichardthehuman]

Yeah but not every single game has to be like csgo

[@evanderyorrel3549]

​@@someonecalledrichardthehuman it'll be better tho... Well, opinions i guess

[@happy_havok]

Doesn't necessarily have to be like cs:go, but i do think it needs to be cleaner. Right now it kinda just lazily moves around with no rhyme or reason, and was honestly really visually confusing when I was watching it. It needs to have logic behind what's going on that is obvious to the player to give them a sense of satisfaction. CS:GO and similar games just have a really clean and tight way of doing this that would be a good addition imo, and I don't even like CS GO lol

[@supansup]

I have a couple suggestion for the game. You should create skins for the slime friend too. For example, the reward for scoring 5 goals on peter would be a soccer ball skin for your slime, and defeating each boss will give you a skin, as well as one for the slime friend. I think that this will allow for more customization. I also think that the slime friend could use with a bit of a buff, and maybe be upgradable, because right now, he seems more like a gimmick than a feature. I can't remember if he already is upgradable, but if not, he definitely should be. You should also add a boss replay feature to the game. For example, after you beat a boss, you can go over to your computer and play a "video game" of the battle so that you can rematch and practice it. You could also add difficulty settings to this simulation. P.S love the game, been following since devlog 7.

[@BenBonk]

Hey, thanks for all the feedback. I've actually already made a bunch of changes to the slime pet which will be showcased in the next devlog I believe. He now does have skins, which are unlocked by purchasing specific upgrades for him, and I gave him some big buffs, and more exciting upgrades. So just stay tuned for that. I've also seen many other people request boss replays, so that might be something I look into in the future.

[@user-bj8gx1ph1w]

you can give different abilities to the slime pet so it can help the player EX: after defeating the mech boss the slime pet can shoot bullets or slime balls this will be a great idea

[@rogerrandom3840]

been watching these for about 2 years now, actually one of the motivators and series of devlogs making me keep motivated to make things. keep it up, I look forward to where this is going.

[@BenBonk]

Hey, thanks for keeping up for so long, and I'm happy I've helped motivate you!

[@cacovonluca]

I've been watching these devlogs since Slimekeep was just a project for a game jam, and now we're here... This game is turning out AMAZINGLY! Keep it up BenBonk! Can't wait till the day i can play this game finally comes! ❤

[@BenBonk]

Thank you! It really means a lot.

[@oXGoldenHeartXo]

You've Really Come Far!@@BenBonk I Haven't Actually Stuck Around This Long In Devlogs, But Its Been A BLAST!

[@randomfellow27]

Same! I cant wait for it to come out!

[@darkdemongamer_1685]

Hey! I am actually one of those people who wishlisted, I cant wait to try this out!

[@TheLegendarySandwich]

Who didn't wishlist?

[@GabrielJodoin-ye3ko]

Not me

[@Selrisitai]

Same. That makes us pretty rare.

[@skeletone2127]

If You Score A Hat-trick You Should Get The Match Ball Like IRL! Maybe You Can Frame The Ball In The House Like A Decoration Which Stays For Future Run And Scoring A Penalty Should Be Harder If You Implement This.

[@pailchair]

You should make a secret Unlockable weapon. You can get it by interacting with a 5 year old npc, and at the end he gives you a big gun. Great idea

[@QuarzleTheMinecrafter]

Another great video! It's hard to believe slimekeep started all the way back in 2020, the production quality is only going up it seems. I think it would be nice if you could get weapon a different way as well as gambling, but I don't know what you have planned. :)

[@kellerboom09]

I like the adition of the notes however, early on you said you didn't know what to do with the soccer's reward. So what if doing small tasks with npcs like the soccer mini game would give a new note as a reward.

[@BenBonk]

Could be, yeah maybe

[@noedig101]

i wishlisted a while ago, i think it was devlog 20ish. i was very surprised when you said there were only 12, i thought there would be loads. i've been watching these since the game jam days, and man, they do not dissapoint

[@DevonIsBetter_198]

I feel like it would be cool to add an NPC like a Boss Hunter to the game. His purpose would be for when you find him he'll task you with quests for defeating bosses. And after you defeat the boss he'll give you the corresponding skin, some money, and possibly a gun that can only be unlocked by completing his quests. It'll feel alot smother so the items don't just randomly pop up unlocked, and it will give the players motivation to actually beat the bosses and look forward to unlocking new content. You could also progress this idea very good, by making some of the really good guns only unlockable after defeating one of the hardest/last bosses. This allows you to make OP guns that can't be abused early on, but will still bring variety and new content to the game.

[@MasterMan445]

I think you should make some tier 3 weapons and they could only be unlocked if the player succesfully compleates slime room challanges, for example in God Of War IV you can defeat Valkyreis and got rewards, but these fights are so hard that only a few player can actally do it, and I would like to see something similar in Slime Keep. Obviously you can defeat a Valkyrie once, and you can't even enter thier secret room unless you progressed in the story for a certain point. I think it could add a lot to the overall game and give some content to the players who already compleated the story.

[@BenBonk]

Yeah cool idea. That could be something fun to add more replayability, I'll just have to see if its in the game's scope for now.

[@CeloCogumeloArchive]

I have an suggestion, what if there is a way to rent a weapon, like you rent a weapon from someone and it allows you to choose whatever weapon you want depending on the price, however, if you die, you lose that weapon. It would be something useful in case you want a specifc weapon without having to rely on RNG. There is something like this in the game "Legend of Zelda: A link between worlds".

[@Nomin665]

You can see @9:05 the gun sprite at the right edge extends past the background during the zoom in.

[@fishingfishka]

I don't think the minigame is very fun. It's just two quick time events. Also, i see a few issues: 1. Inside the minigame, Peter becomes very small. He is bigger that the goal in the main game. 2. The goal is too low. 3. Why are there like, 3 houses, all of which are placed in holes 50 miles away from each other?

[@BenBonk]

Totally understand your first two points, I can maybe try to fix that. But what do you mean exactly by your third point? I'm just a little confused by what you mean exactly.

[@Nomin665]

@@BenBonk I think it is a critique of how the houses/shops are randomly placed in the map instead of there being coherent housing placement like in real life.

[@fishingfishka]

Yeah. It just doesn't seem like a civilisation.

[@Nomin665]

@@fishingfishka Yeah I do kinda agree, maybe like ruined buildings in the slime rooms could help.

[@Transgender__]

said this in a previous vid but this is newer and its important but the lore book (the one in the library) opening animation was just a flash of white, which could really hurt players with sensory issues. just try to avoid super bright and flashy effects like that what may be uncomfortable to look at for you hurts somebody more sensitive to such things. much love tho the game looks really great so far! 💝

[@Nomin665]

I think it would be cool if the buildings would degrade as the corruption gets higher, maybe changing some of the lore you can get.

[@RKIOrbMage]

Every develop the game gets better! thanks for implementing my particle suggestion for the goo balls

[@Selrisitai]

I'm kind of shocked how few people wishlist games like this. I _hate_ Steam and the whole idea of these kinds of programs, but even I've got it on my wishlist!

[@Shayzis]

You need a hidden npc that says "Appartement complex ? I find it quite simple" when talked to

[@Wilhelmthewide]

I think the lore related stuff needs to have some gameplay utility. For example, some slime balls for winning the soccer game. Or a book weapon from the library.

[@GoldenEdits656]

You know its gonna be a good day when you wake up to benbonk uploading

[@BenBonk]

Yessir

[@BoingBoingDoesStuff]

I've been watching you since episode 1, still amazing

[@BenBonk]

Thanks dude!

[@RegularBiscuit]

maybe add trees or other large objects decorating lore rooms? it would really add a lot to the vibe

[@SecondsGuess]

Awesome video! This was really interesting. Good luck with your project! 👍

[@blumago4717]

If I can say one thing, the buildings are beautiful but definitely need some shadows. Otherwise, it looks like they are simply floating there. I'm extremely excited to see what comes of this, though!

[@Skeffles]

Great progress in this devlog. I'm not sure about the isomtric art with the rest of the art, but I think the new weapon tiers are cool.

[@Quibelies]

75 k subscribers but 12 wishlists. I’m glad to be one of them. Keep working hard Benbonk!

[@raymondadenyi8522]

we told him to add lore a few months ago and he did way more than that, we appreciate you bro.

[@Bwubdle198]

I really like how you have guns unlocked at the start but i'm worried that if you have that many at the start it might feel like there isn't enough content in the game. That would probibably be over whelming since your pretty much a solo dev. But as i said i love how you don't just start off with 1

[@CreativeSteve69]

Game is coming along great Ben. After following you for a few years now, I have re-installed godot on my current laptop and going to take actual time to learn how to pixle art for upcoming future game ideas I might have. thanks for being a inspiration to me as a solo learner myself.

[@charr420]

you should make some tier 3 weapons that are super experimental and hard to use for an extra challenge for some players one idea i thought of was a shield of cuthulu type weapon that required you ti dash into an enemy to attack

[@coolium]

If there’s only going to be two tiers the names should probably be different than just numbered tiers

[@Skipwayy]

gd moment

[@Nnif_Boots47]

No way you only have 12 wishlists, I've had your game wish listed for over a year, maybe 2 years.

[@dragonracers51732]

If you get a certain amount of goals you should get a soccer gun which shoots bouncy balls

[@cobaltbluesky2276]

8:12 im pretty sure he said "shady" there but it sounds so much like he swore i was a bit shocked for a second and had to remember if he swears or not lmao

[@Omargames7]

i seriously like the game, and am thinking of buying it. keep it up!

[@Bwubdle198]

Me when new slimekeep devlog "WOOOOH YEEAAAHH BABYY THAT'S WHAT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THAT'S WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT... WOOOOOOOO"

[@Bwubdle198]

Dude i physically cannot wait for this to be finished it looks SO FUN!

[@EliBriGames]

Hey, I'm loving how the game is turning out so far; I can't wait for it to be released! I think you should add a few details onto the tops of the walls since they're just plain green right now. Keep up the great work!!

[@E_Fig05]

Great video. May I suggest having the Goopy Bird background scroll to the left or right to make it look like it's moving? I just thought it looked a bit weird without it.

[@Me-ji7uq]

I love your content, I’ve been watching since the very beginning, your work’s awesome ❤❤

[@BenBonk]

Thanks dude!

[@warning6465]

I can't believe you only have 12 wishlists. At least I'm one of them!

[@pixelcatmagic]

I'll wishlist for a fellow indie dev brother

[@trulyagoose]

My birthday is tomorrow. It's been a really rough week, Im turning 17. At least I have another Slime Keep video to watch.

[@BenBonk]

Sorry to hear that, but happy birthday dude. Hopefully you have a better week next week.

[@newsswitchup4812]

Hey ben, long time veiwer here. Does the game really only have 12 wishlists on steam? i have had the game wishlisted for as long as i can remember and figured the number would be higher

[@Firstpdf]

Ye I was waiting for a devlog

[@LemonsWithDaLimes]

@BenBonk is the GOAT at games

[@lightning_11]

I've had Slimekeep wishlisted for what feels like years now. (It's probably only six months though.) I can't believe it still only has 12 wishlists! I mean, if it was going to cost money I'd understand, but it's free, right?? Why haven't more people wishlisted it!

[@oXGoldenHeartXo]

Maybe have random starting weapons? Like 4 Tier 1s, And 2 Tier 2s? Makes the game more replayable, and also more random, but in like a bad rng way.

[@MrDanglyLegs]

Maybe also have the most basic gun default unlocked with the other ones being randomized.

[@oXGoldenHeartXo]

like the pistol and shotgun!@@MrDanglyLegs

[@Th3Rand0mCat]

I wishlisted the game before you even told me to.

[@KingDakrai84GD]

What if for the unlock thing that you took from that other game you have it so that the weapon unlocked pops out to the middle of the screen with a little effect. JUst to make it a little more dramatic and excited then it just fading to show the weapon and you move on.

[@SaidNoGaming]

You should add abandoned buildings that work as mini dungeons

[@princeoftara7091]

I need tis game to come out now. PLEASE

[@BenBonk]

Patience! It won't be tooooo long I hope, but no promoses.

[@albinsindt7301]

NEW DEVLOG

[@ofal4535]

i think it would be cool if when you score 3 then keeper would give you ball weapon that would be high damage an super bouncy but had only 1 charge and you had to go to the ball to reload it

[@danonuss1915]

Love the additions. I have an idea, how about you add some helpful loot to the lore locations, so the players get smth useful when they enter the POI's.

[@3_minute_gaming]

i CANT wait to play this game...

[@thatsaltypeashooter]

I feel like making each weapon crate 25 slimeballs is a bad idea, because that makes it far too easy to unlock weapons. I recommend creating a currency that carries over runs, but is much rarer to get, such as "slimebucks", and make that unlock permanent things.

[@ThatGuyCream]

I'm a proud one of those twelve wishlists lol

[@Uprank]

are you ever gonna release this game damn, the feature creep is insane.

[@BenBonk]

Yes

[@BrotatoeGod]

An idea would be weapons or powerups (that affect the player or their slime companion)

[@MrDanglyLegs]

I wishlisted the game!

[@Splash029]

Slimelore

[@daankilol]

In my opinion, buildings in the game look a little bit to detailed compared to the player and the rest of the world.Also they look a little bit out of place when you place them randomly in the world.Maybe try making some sort of a special room that will contain those buildings.

[@ashermerrell1152]

Maybe a good way to appreciate support those who made slimekeep assets in the discord would be to give them free steam keys or a discount(no, I am not one of those people)

[@BenBonk]

Totally, everyone who helps gets free keys.

[@Jack2Norm]

I feel like you should be able to give your slime buddy dude guy thing multiple hats

[@communisticmonkey5546]

MatPat intensifies

[@MrDanglyLegs]

I really want to see him play Slimekeep.

[@GabrielJodoin-ye3ko]

LLLLLLLLOOOOOOORRRRRREEEEEEE

[@Nichtdu-rt4ih]

9:00 this is a really bad idea because once you run out of weapons in the pool the animation will be even weirder than it is already

[@endyproductions6209]

Just wishlisted!

[@Kris8_Official]

It would be cool if you unlocked tier 2 after having all of the tier 1 weapons

[@joescraft123]

The secret note files could be corrupted before picking up the associated secret note

[@Dragonthunder230]

ok so, in the off chance you read this (nah you probably will) i was surprised there were only 7 wishlists first, i had it on a wishlist since late 2022 second point, since you added permanent unlocks, the game is now actually a roguelite, which i dont mean in a bad way, just that its not a roguelike anymore, personally i like roguelites better, the binding of isaac and gungeon are both roguelites because they have unlocks

[@badratindiedev8328]

Isnt the random weapon box too op? Like i can pay a lot the guy a lot of times till i get the best weapon? Or he gives u only one chance?

[@BenBonk]

Sorry, this probably wasn't clear. You only get one roll per encounter.

[@appetizer_egg2652]

so from the 16 thousand people who saw this video I am one of the lucky 7 who wishlisted the game on steam! Wow, sure must be jealous of me

[@notherbert7095]

FINALLY

[@Frowgster]

for the lil unlock animation can't u just teleport it back to the beginning or somethin? or am I just bein dumb

[@DangerJax]

I've been wishlisted ever since I could

[@pelipur3864]

cool

[@aura_lol]

i would give the weapon unlock guy his own room because they kinda look out of place in the open

[@Dillyo]

It baffles me how little Wishlists your game has gotten on Steam so far.

[@Robstarsky]

Wait a minute… only 12 people wishlisted? And I’m one of them. Remember me when your famous

[@AppzyCat]

I don't think unlocking with slimeballs would be that good of an idea, as if the player has a particularly good run, wouldn't they just be able to unlock everything at once?

[@etelshin]

matpat better get on this game lore🧐

[@LowanAndGowansAdventures]

Slimeichel is a Slimecicle reference isn't it...?

[@hooling5284]

What if you could change color palettes in the game like the old Pokémon games

[@blooper_kingpin]

I think less weapons should be unlocked by default.

[@cakosmess]

no way you added random lootboxes from a game designed as a multiplayer fps to slimekeep as a weapon unlock system rather than just letting players buy specific weapons or unlocking them in occassional rooms that show off how the weapon works

[@BenBonk]

I guess I did

[@cakosmess]

@@BenBonk ok i guess i exaggerated it a little bit, would be nice to see it changed but id still be able to live with it if it wasn’t changed

[@jam_toast1]

Only 12 wishlists? I’m pretty sure I’m two of those. (Got a new steam account within the last 3 years)

[@tausif_sahat]

Great progress but building middle of no where feels weird

[@NathanielTB]

Love Your vids this game is amazing

[@BenBonk]

Thank you!

[@bestduogt]

8:12 benobnk why swear!! so meany!

[@FabbeNJ369]

Every time I see that a Benbonk video has been uploaded, I stop whatever I’m doing and watch it. No matter what. My house is burning rn, but I can’t pause the video to call 911, because I don’t wanna pause the video, so I’ll wait until the video is over T h i s a j o k e I t h i n k b u t i d k .

[@BenBonk]

lol

[@tr_aux]

ONLY 12 WISHLISTS??

[@IEatAncientArtifacts]

Yes duck pleese

[@cheesymcnuggets]

tbh i feel like the csgo style crate opening would be wayyyyyy better, so much so for it to be worth the trouble at least

[@tyokomon]

Tbh having the unlock system with most tier one weapons unlocked kinda seems to remove the point of the tier system, unless you plan on adding even higher tiers

[@marioman98]

wait, 12 wishlists? I didn't realise I made up over 5% of people who wishlisted the game.

[@GabrielJodoin-ye3ko]

Same

[@BobbeDev]

slimekkep

[@dexterbeazley1501]

Please can you build for linux, i have wishlisted slimekeep