I Made a Game About a Flying Squirrel - Devlog

[@Codeer]

Hey guys thanks for watching! Please wishlist my little flying squirrel game on steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1877560/Walter_Walnut/ Like I said in the video this is a side project that took longer than expected and I'll go back to the shooter game afterwards :)

[@shoelicker]

Hi I lost your channel for a time thanks for uploading again love your devlogs

[@HideFromIt]

hi, love your channel. hope you update on the shooter game

[@ZiederZiet]

Very cool 😎👍

[@v.versite]

w a l t e r w a l n u t

[@jammygeez]

Please add workshop support it would be really cool to have extra islands by the community also I think an option for the pixel shader could look really nice

[@kbkjgaming4074]

hope he's back soon

[@therealking1057]

Same

[@xglowcat]

ITS BEEN 2 YEARS

[@bhuvneetsaggu4011]

its so demotivating... first inspiring us with such great projects.. and then they are gone

[@austinjohnathan4073]

@@bhuvneetsaggu4011 walter walnut came out today!

[@AndrewDavidJ]

The game turned out great! Really impressive work :) Seeing a devlog for a game from start to finish is a nice change of pace - the wait was worth it!

[@Codeer]

Thank you! glad you like this type of video :)

[@Kendaur]

@@Codeer from ur devlog i like ur 3 model so would u mind sharing the character model? it fine if u cant

[@Qalbee75]

@@Codeer WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN

[@AlbinoMichigander]

Hey Codeer, I dont know if youll see this comment, but I just wanted to thank you for inspiring me to make video gaming. It's always been a bit of a dream of mine to make a game, and you always make it seem so easy. I hope your doing well, wherever you are in life. Just know that when you come back, you'll still have a loyal fan base ready and waiting!

[@peakinsert1276]

I don't really think he will tho

[@wolf-hw1hh]

@@peakinsert1276yahhh so itz been a year

[@danuvip]

not gonna lie, i want this game! Maybe you could expand a secondary melee attack like i think it could get boring with just one attack type

[@Codeer]

I agree, I definitely want to add more variety for the attacks and maybe a dash!

[@danuvip]

@@Codeer would love it!

[@tinycandleman]

Perhaps some form of uppercut, to attack higher enemies, and to give some extra height before gliding.

[@noisemaker0129]

@@Codeer Uppercut and a ground slam ;)

[@RayneRaven]

Turn his tail into a bat!

[@dier7144]

We miss you Codeer, ever since I found your channel you have been my favourite game dev KZbin channel

[@StuckStruck]

where did he go

[@Joao_BC]

​@@StuckStrucki don't know, but i hope He comes back eventually

[@Blend._exe]

Same

[@dier7144]

@@Joao_BC yeah D:

[@GeorgeLee-o6n]

same

[@PresTsukasa]

Once I opened his twitter, I finally realized that he's been cooking up a video for us for so long. Welcome back : D

[@Codeer]

Haha thanks :)

[@Voxen712]

glad to hear of you again! the game kind of gives me a little nostalgia about a squirrel survival game on phone i used to love playing ages ago :) game itself seems really awesome, defenitely gonna wishlist it! my personal ideas for possible improvements: - more fleshed out combat; dodging, blocking, quick/weak- and slow/strong attacks etc. - tiny friendly AI/NPCs such as small birds that wouldnt do much but make the world feel more alive so hostiles arent the only thing capable of moving - temporary buffs (faster flight for example,) you could find in maps, which would be needed to get through certain areas that might give some extra rewards for more challenge - lots of different biomes, such as swamps, underwater oceans, deep forests (like redwood forests), snowy mountains and so forth hope this helps for some inspiration ^^

[@Codeer]

Thank you for the wishlist and the comprensive feedback! Awesome ideas, I agree the combat can use some variation, I didn't show it in the video but there's ability chests that can unlock new moves so I'll try and put a dash and maybe another attack in those! There's also some small crabs that don't really do anything but flee from the player so that's similar to your suggestion. The buffs also sound really nice and I'll try to keep the biomes varied :)

[@corny3566]

I also remember that game! I think it was some Sort of Simulator and you Had to find These acorns or Something to earn Levels and age your squirrel

[@Guest-gx4mg]

“It’s a bird!” “It’s a plane!” “No, it’s a squirrel with gigantic bulging eyes shooting nuts!”

[@gorillathinker]

I wonder how @Codeer is doing, i hope your doing good, I cant wait for the next dev log on your shooter game

[@kiki-drawer2669]

Im hoping everything has been well for you! Be it you are still planning to make videos or not i still love lookong theough your older devlogs! I hope you arnt feeling to overwhelmed to fit a lot into one video. Id even love to see shorter content as well just because updates are fun. I dont play games and i dont make them, but hearing your projects are always so much fun! Be safe Codeer. I think of your artistry very often♡

[@Codeer]

Thank you for the kind message! I'm doing well, and hope to make videos again soon :)

[@FairinArt]

Yayyyyyyy you're alive!!! It's good to hear that you're well. Excited for when you come back soon!@@Codeer

[@the5587]

@@Codeerits a relieve know you good, take your time mate

[@Huhwhatisgoingon]

@@Codeer I’m happy that you are still here I wish Dani would come back too ;(

[@smokedsalmon665]

I thought him carrying the package on his hand while gliding looked a bit weird. What if he wore it as a backpack instead? For gliding maybe. Then maybe he uses the package as well to whack around enemies for a melee attack

[@Husmanmusic]

Really cool! I absolutely love the walnut doors!

[@Codeer]

Thanks Husman!

[@Gwilo]

1:00 "This is Walter Walnut" IMMEDIATELY I'm invested

[@mrfincher]

The game looks pretty cool and I like the way of editing with the stock footage inbetween. I especially enjoyed the funny ones like the one with "time consuming" :D

[@tutmo]

Really loving this game's art style, great job making a complete game so fast! It's already in much better shape than some early access games I've seen on Steam.. wishlisted :)

[@GeorgeLee-o6n]

Codeer please come back, your content is some of the greatest to ever come out of the coding community

[@kiki-drawer2669]

Just remembered you exiat again and looked to see how you were! Happy for the break and happy your looking at other things! I hope the break is treating you well and i feel blessed we even got this video! Your doing great work man keep it up

[@ioanaldea1509]

Holy he harted you he is alive ok so this is just a big break than...ok understandable at least now I know he is alive thanks to the heart holy 10 months...

[@ryandouglas5821]

@@ioanaldea1509 I thought the same thing

[@ioanaldea1509]

@@ryandouglas5821 lol

[@ThatGamePerson]

Saw this came out today, nice work! Sad no videos but congrats on pushing it over the finish line.

[@Shadowkitty-z2z]

It took me so long to find your channel again but I'm glad I did

[@narnia1233]

I just discovered this channel but I love it. Honestly it’s really exciting to see one person able to do all this and also I can see you actually listen to your audience and are excited to add their suggestions to the game. I really like the engagement. That makes your game so unique too-how you literally directly work with the public to create your game. And that you get inspired by it-you even improve upon the advice you get. Outstanding. Edit: Also this character reminds me a little of Scrat from Ice Age-obviously because he’s a squirrel. I wonder if maybe adding some personality to the character in your game could be good. Kind of like how Mario, etc. have their own personality. Things like grimaces, happy face, a cheer, etc. Scrat is so beloved because of his personality.

[@RobertThomsonDev]

This is such a wholesome looking game, I love it! And the flying looks super satisfying :)

[@Codeer]

Thank you! :)

[@bananagod3929]

Underrated comment why is no one here except for codeer :)

[@LineOfThy]

how's zero tag going?

[@CloudyGamingCG]

aah such an amazing video yehh i found a new amazing channel! 🤩 happy find you!

[@infectiwan4896]

I didn't realise how much effort you put into this small game. Cannot wait for the release!

[@neon4124]

Bro I was literally waiting for a video as I binged through the series of your dream game which was outstanding. Love your work :)

[@LVDS]

Thank you for the music support! 🙏🏼

[@Codeer]

Haha of course! Thank you for the awesome music :)

[@AIAdev]

Playing sounds together in audacity to test if they fit together is a pretty awesome idea

[@Diabl069]

Finally you uploaded, this looks fun

[@SyrupsStudio]

I just started learning gamedev 2 months ago currently making a 3d flappy bird clone, and my dream game is inspired by “weird shooter game” I really loved the art style and the procedural and robotic animations. I just had a big hit of nostalgia when I realized you will probably never come back. I just want to thank you for making me believe in myself and inspiring me to start my gamedev journey. If you ever come back I will definitely support you and give you credit in my game. I really hope you come back.

[@Kajorz]

My man finally came back! Even with a squirrel! Wow!

[@LazyAlarm]

It looks very cool! I really liked seeing how you dealt with audio in the game. I feel like it’s skimmed over in a lot of devlogs.

[@Codeer]

Thank you :) glad you liked the audio part, I agree not many people seem to talk about it, perhaps because it's a bit tricky to show off in a video format

[@lechking941]

glad to see you taking a moment to make something thats relaxed but also a project you can learn from, like you did audio for the game somethign YET to be done remotly for the main. i applayed ya for ya work overall. think you for the time you put in to make both games so far. plus you have keeped from burning out. :P i have some games i have completly or nearly stoped playing because i have played them so heavly.

[@piyushguptaji402]

bro drops banger, then just dips 😭

[@KarlismiSN]

Yoo its been so long I never forgot tho was patiently waiting for your next vid. Bet its gonna be worth it too!

[@dazcarrr]

i really liked the pixelated effect the game occasionally had, it has the same vibe as "a short hike"

[@Kennedy00Louis]

You have no idea how much I missed your content! I was about to watch the "weird shooter game" playlist for the 100th time (obviously exaggerated but still) Great to see you back :) I guess the best thing of having multiple games is that, the possibility of carrying over experience and stuff you've made from one game to another, good call, this game is looking really good as well.

[@MoldyAF]

OH, he’s still alive, he participated on the 100 game devs make a game without communicating thing

[@Vertyng]

I love how you say "this little game" when it really doesn't seem that little. Looks like a lot of thought and effort has been put into it and it's got quite a lot of features (I watched this after watching 6 devs pass the game). Looks really fun and with good vibes! Wishlisted it :)

[@Real_Genji]

While this was different from normal this was extremely interesting and I loved watching it. Very inspiring!

[@SebastianGraves]

Hey, it's my favorite Unity content maker. Looks like a really fun project man. Great work.

[@PolycatGames]

Love the style of the game! Currently I'm also working on a bigger project, and it was really inspiring to watch your progress with this game so far :)

[@gouda2160]

So happy to see a new upload. I was just watching old dev logs last night lol. Definitely gonna go wishlist

[@Codeer]

Thank you :)

[@WR3NC5]

Aye man are you okay?

[@cookiebot.]

He is okay, he’s in the new blackthornprod video

[@WR3NC5]

@@cookiebot. oh alright

[@kitsunemusicisfire]

He posted to his community tab, so ig he was focused on his game?

[@TOPHATGAM5]

He just made a community post

[@guy-man4]

He's back

[@Bowlasti]

plz come back (plz dont be dead)(plz dont be dani)

[@bluejay_1518]

Man, when you look at this game and then the strange shooter, you can totally see what your style is like. I absolutely love it! Keep up the good work. 👍

[@Codeer]

Thank you!

[@allandomahabeer3768]

The idea of you doing these "smaller"/side game projects is also cool. Honestly, I look forward to anything you post.

[@Feuerm]

I really liked the pixel art style

[@anawan]

Wow, there is so much Spyro spirit in it, it's amazing how quick you managed to do this ! It looks very fun to play, can't wait to see more !

[@lepels]

This reminds me so much of Grow Up and Grow Home, two games that have such a unique and calming atmosphere while still being challenging. Love it!

[@BunchOfNerdsMakingGames]

The game looks great! The character design mixed with the cartoon effect really makes the game pop. I especially like the design of King Walnut! I usually put off audio until the end of a project too, I still haven't found a good way to do it. I love how you change the music while the character glides, definitely adds a ton to the game! Can't wait to see more!

[@mr_clean575]

This looks so cool! I gotta say tho, the squirrel eyes scare me.

[@the_bachelor_was_taken]

i love the windwaker art style approach to the game its really cool

[@rileyduffey3537]

So I thought about it for a bit, in your main project, what if you add little data chips that you can find after you beat a boss or after completing a certain part of the story. This data chips would be upgrades that you can insert into your helmet to access certain upgrades, such as using one of your legs as a grappler, with similar physics as a spiderman game, and maybe one upgrade can give you the ability to use your spider legs to spread out into a thin glider, kind of similar to your squirrel character, and then later on you'll be able to find a small jet boost. Just an idea, I think it would be a cool addition to the game.

[@rileyduffey3537]

Sorry I accidentally said helmet I meant the data pack on the characters back.

[@ProdCarnation]

that sounds pretty cool

[@AetherXIV]

you share the perfect amount of your process. we get to follow your thinking as gamedevs -without getting overloaded. wishlisted the game

[@mr_indie_fan]

Good to hear your still making the shooter also this new game looks really fun!

[@SebastianGraves]

Hey brother. Hope you are doing well, excited for your next video!

[@FrotteeVDH]

Very well made devlog, I got some great insights about your workflow which is really helpful for a newbie gamedev. And the game itself is amazing - super cute, nice style, looks well made. I can't believe this is a "side project". You got a sub and a wishlist from me!

[@croakyvincent]

Walter, put your nuts away walter.

[@userz_sal]

Yes, Another banger! 🔥🔥

[@RugbugRedfern]

0:38 love to see a fellow safety third enjoyer xD The game looks amazing! The door unlock animation and sound are also super satisfying.

[@Codeer]

Haha nice, yeah I've been enjoying their podcasts! Thank you :)

[@jmello79]

ITS BEEN 2 YEARS, 2 YEARS

[@milkyywayyyy259]

Dude really disappeared for a year, came back and announced a new game, and then disappeared again

[@bananagod3929]

Yay you are back I love your content and also both of your games that are in progress looks very good :)

[@Codeer]

Thank you :)

[@octansilva554]

This is the best surprise you have given us. You haven't uploaded a video 3 months ago, and now you've downloaded a clip in which you made a full game. keep going my friend

[@KITH808]

I really love this dev log! Not only is it entertaining but also very informational, both for programming games and designing them.

[@WinterwarOfficial]

Glad to see another video from u codeer! Welcome back

[@avkashpanwar3847]

Waiting for this devlog was totally worth it! I love how this game is a mix of platforming, enemy fights, and perhaps some puzzles! I was also thinking maybe you could add nuts that give you special abilities or heal you!

[@jpegjuno]

this game looks so much fun!! i hope you can finish and release it sometime soon, i cant wait to play it !! i even think it would be cool to expand it into an even larger game, even if that’s like post-launch additions or working simultaneously/alternating with your main project :)

[@rocketshader2699]

Looks amazing. Has a lot of A Short Hike vibes. And it's good that you took a break, switched gears and focused one releasing a game on Steam, wishlisted!

[@desquibble7146]

Rip codeer we will never forget him 😭

[@belalakon8170]

did he dead?

[@iamabot-z8r]

what happed to him

[@DuffleKerfuffle]

I totally love this kind of game :) it seems lovely and relaxing af, will definitely wishlist it and looking forward to play it :) cheers from france :))

[@twistedsluggerdev]

This is the I miss codeer button

[@WhyKev]

Great video! When I saw that you also had pixelated look in the beginning because A Short Hike I smiled because I did the same thing at first haha

[@Codeer]

Hahah nice! yeah it looks so cool, but I feel like it would be a bit too similar.

[@foldupgames]

That was a great devlog! What an incredible learning experience, and the game looks entertaining, so win/win.

[@teagan5494]

COOOOOOOOODDDDDDEEEEERRRRRRR. Yay my boi is back, I’m so glad to here you’ve been working on the shooting game, and this looks very fun, I’m glad your back, keep up the good work

[@Redking_11]

Happy to see you again 😁

[@dftpunk]

Very well done! Like the idea and the implementation. Very useful tips on gamedev as well. Thanks!

[@Magnus-we7ch]

Its so amazing to see you back whit a new amazing project. Having you be gone for half a year was sad and I was afraid you were never going to upload but here you are. Thanks for making these devlogs on your projects they really cheer me up. ^^

[@Codeer]

That's awesome I'm really glad you like them! thank you :)

[@bittyboda6863]

Short hike effect looked nice

[@twomur_]

this is so awesome i love the uniqueness and the gameplay looks fun!

[@Marcin-ob7bc]

It's look so good! Nice job men!

[@saultoons]

Walter so cute tho

[@7415_Gamer]

Loving the calm atmosphere. Very inspiring.

[@Colonelguuber]

Hey! Love your videos, I know the amount of time to make these games is staggering on top of getting footage summary and writing editing footage of you making each step so just massive respect, hope to see a something from you again soon

[@KamranWali]

The game looks super kool. Really like the gliding system and the wings. The game world looks beautiful. Also the combat looks smooth and fun. Just wishlisted and Keep it up! :)

[@twangerrrrrr]

I love this type of game. fun casual and I like that cartoony look. It was interesting to see you go over and beyond for this making me realise that its not just a mini project but a full on game. I would actually play this game if it was priced affordably and has replayability.

[@galaxiiDev]

yeah working even on the "smallest" of games is still quite the challenge great job starting and making a strive to finish!

[@imzary]

Now I can finally enjoy a happy day knowing that codeer uploaded

[@yay360]

hi codeer! I watched all your videos and i really like your games. i've been waiting for 2 years now and you still aren't coming back. i hope you're okay and i want to play your 3rd person shooter and all your other games. please come back we miss you 😢

[@blehblehbleh179]

Awesome video! Maybe you could add like a scratch attack too cause the one melee attack might get boring. Other than that awesome video! (Never knew your other game took so long to make, hats off)

[@Codeer]

Thank you, yeah that sounds great I definitely want to make the attacks a bit more varied!

[@srujankale7274]

You can introduce the gliding mechanic in the shooter game as well(if it doesn't turn into scope creep), I always assumed there will be more transformations to the player like the climbing spider thing, so it can be a similar gliding alien-bug transformation.

[@Codeer]

Yeah definitely! I was thinking the same it would be cool to climb and then glide down :)

[@Ilostmycactus]

@@Codeer Because the character has stretchy legs, maybe they could turn into a helicopter rotor?

[@lucbloom]

Please don’t put this idea too far on the backburner. It could be a relative steep glide, or one with a stamina.

[@infectiwan4896]

@@Ilostmycactus that’s a very good idea!

[@nevercomments124]

​​@@Codeer are you dead

[@ek.c5j]

I think you're one of the best and most serious youtuber game developer, most of them are mostly joking around, like adding meme sounds when you break down a door in the game or some sh*t. But not you, that's why i love your channel❤️

[@FriedMonkey362]

I rewatched this video 3 times

[@christianroos6260]

Tried the game. I love the style and level design. The npcs dialogue is good as for the lore. In my opinion it was worth waiting for 2 years to play it.❤ 10/11 for first commercial game.

[@Codeer]

Thank you! :) I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@greenguydubstep]

you are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheShelfman]

I love Walter already! This game looks beautiful and like a ton of fun. Great job!

[@UsmanAhmed_u]

I was wondering where u went, great to have u back with a brand new game

[@sprite9849]

Love it! Absolutely love it! But please never get rid of any mechanics that are actually fun :D

[@GamesBySaul]

Great work! The game looks super fun and very visually pleasing already! 👀 Can't wait for the full release and good luck with it!

[@Codeer]

Thank you! :)

[@blehblehbleh179]

Hey Codeer a quick idea from me, what if you could add a bit a story to the game? Like yo crashed your ship (because of a virus that had killed your entire crew but had to "merge with you"(merge with him because that how he goes on all fours) and now you have to get back home or something) and had to pick up your gun and now you have to survive :) Oh and maybe add some building aspects to the game even though it doesnt fit much in some places.