THIS Is Why Finishing a Game Is so Hard

[@MonkeyMan01]

At this point, it seems like your less "making a game" and more polishing the hell out of what you have. Keep up the good work!

[@JonasTyroller]

Will do. Thanks a lot for the encouragement. :)

[@HeavySandvichGuy1]

*you're

[@daedrablast8085]

@@HeavySandvichGuy1 * im gey

[@HeavySandvichGuy1]

@@daedrablast8085 good for you

[@lastdogstanding7723]

@@HeavySandvichGuy1 He was saying that you missed that part I think

[@andrewhart9526]

This is giving me some portal vibes with the AI trying to kill you.

[@JonasTyroller]

Oh yes, Portal is one of my favorite games of all time, so probably no coincidence. :D

[@andrewhart9526]

​@@JonasTyroller I replayed Portal a week ago and I was not dissappointed.

[@syloui]

the voice modulation feels more Shodan than GlaDOS

[@LordOberic1]

Reminds me of Give Up, Robot.

[@maxhillai8219]

7:14 I can't wait for "Will You Snail" Hardest Difficulty & NoRendering speedrun!

[@Enderplays12]

I like how we just know it's gonna happen. Some mad lad will practice for 26 hours a day.

[@ireadysucks3026]

@@Enderplays12 gotta practice 40 hours per day

[@rykehuss3435]

@@ireadysucks3026 ling ling sessions

[@Blackthornprod]

Awesome work man :)! All those details combined really turn a good game great! Good luck mate finishing this giant project! YOU CAN DO IT, AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, DON'T LET YOUR DREA-

[@JonasTyroller]

Blackthorn: *gets unconscious because he forgot to breathe*

[@GabrielAguiarProd]

Ahhh that disappointing feeling that no progress has been made, even tho we just worked for hours and hours fixing bugs or improving this or that. I know that feeling... But hey, you are super close to finishing it! Can't wait to see the final result. Keep up! :)

[@JonasTyroller]

Yeah, I guess everybody who has tried to finished a game before know that feeling. Doesn't feel like I'm very close to finishing but I appreciate the encouragement. Thanks. :)

[@satibel]

that one moment you spend a day changing 2 numbers is a pretty big demotivator.

[@minetech4898]

Ikr, the hard part for me is when I get super excited about a new feature, but no one would understand my excitement because it's technical, back-end code.

[@satibel]

@@minetech4898 - I spent 2 months working on that part and it's finished. - but everything is working exactly how it was 2 months ago. - exactly!

[@fsdsdf3033]

3:59 "Not sure if I SOULD shame you"

[@JonasTyroller]

Thanks typo police. Fixed it. :)

[@PJBonoVox]

@@JonasTyroller WHAT THE HELL IS FINGLISH

[@saiqa7130]

FINGERDASH

[@opossumontheinternet9864]

"or if i should APPLAUDE you"

[@cghbv1585]

BINFLSGSKFISH

[@YannickGames]

All the subtle changes seem to make no big difference but I think this is what in the end will make this game stand out! And it's the difference between a good game and a really great game. Awesome work Jonas, can't wait for the release! 😁

[@JonasTyroller]

Mmmm. I mean it's not the only game on Steam with subtitles... but I guess it'll help. :D

[@YannickGames]

@@JonasTyroller That's true, but what I meant to say is that you could easily say, that you game is finished now and it would be a good game, but you decided to put all the extra work into it to make it awesome! I just hope that you will find that point, were you can call this game "finished" and don't get lost :D

[@JonasTyroller]

@@YannickGames Yeah, I get your point. Let's hope so. Thank you. :)

[@JonasTyroller]

@@hetsmiecht1029 Oh yeah. I'm dumb. You're right. :D

[@Gooseguy1000-1]

I think a big reason some people can make full games super fast is because they know exactly what they want in the first place, and also because they have practiced making similar things so many times in game jams or learning projects. The bigger the game, the more of that you need in order to make it quickly, but the more times you work out the hardest parts, the more naturally it comes

[@philcoast1031]

8:04 "Losing motivation is the biggest risk you're facing" oh boy, this part hit me hard, and I'm only starting a project. Between trying to learn as I go, working on and off (and off, and off again) on the game, and not being entirely sure if the idea is actually good for a game (and the time investment), it can get pretty hard to stay motivated. You telling us (and yourself) to keep going is the encouragement I kinda needed to hear today.

[@JonasTyroller]

Yes. Keep your game as minimal as possible and stay at it. I believe you can do it. Good luck. :)

[@Loregamorl]

As a person that tried to start but found my ability to self teach in game making EXTREMELY LACKING without human contact I feel the same except I couldn’t even start I chose my engine, and looking at what I was getting into and I couldn’t understand at all And the worst thing is my first idea is simplistic but my second idea is a massive jump, and I don’t know if I could ever do much

[@nemesisurvivorleon]

This was amazing. A great ad for your game. Relatable dev frustration. silly and fun to watch. great job

[@edgartip4926]

This video made restart development on a game I hadn't touched for 3 mounts , thanks man

[@JonasTyroller]

Super happy to hear that. Nice. :)

[@saiqa7130]

Which mounts?

[@nemesisurvivorleon]

@@saiqa7130 a dragon, a horse, and an armored panda walk into a bar...

[@wreckingdan4157]

Gotta say, your production quality is better than ever! It's great to see everything so polished and jiggly and that Epic Jump Compilation Joke by Squid was just comedy gold! Can't wait to play it on my toaster ^^

[@JonasTyroller]

Oh no, I'm still afraid these videos are setting kind of high expectations... xD Hope you have a premium toaster. :P

[@wreckingdan4157]

@@JonasTyroller Don't worry, my toaster can even do pop tarts ^^

[@Rocco-tb9ih]

Wow. That flashback from what the game looked like at the very beginning shocked me. It's came SO far, even for something you thought was a mini week long side project! This is actually quite inspirational, as I've never really finished a game, and most of my prototypes have ended up looking terrible. Keep uploading, keep developing, and keep pushing boundaries. I look up to you!

[@JonasTyroller]

You're too kind. I'm sure you'll manage to finish something as well some day. It's really more about sticking with it than anything else. xD

[@Tantandev]

3:23 the editor version of the Snail is just slightly horrifying...

[@JonasTyroller]

Haha. Now that you say it....

[@Tantandev]

@Reese Barrs haha yes, add eye brows! Or wait, feature creep alert!

[@trevorodell5564]

It's clippy: snail edition. It seems completely appropriate to me.

[@BlueberryMauro]

8:28 Wait, did you made that.... IN A GREEN SCREEN???!!! ARE YOU CRAZY? ... wait a moment

[@JonasTyroller]

Make sure to send me a link when you're done with me.. I'm a bit scared... xD

[@antoninjacob2232]

Post the links here, I don't want to miss them !

[@anonymousduck8081]

oh goodness

[@beedus]

where are the videosssss

[@lonelybookworm]

haha

[@commenturthegreat2915]

Who else is watching this while procrastinating from finishing a game?

[@dominicanfrankster]

I downloaded Godot last night and called it a good day's work.

[@datboi1861]

I'm supposed to be recreating my room in 3D rn

[@superlative_]

I am creating my first game but got bored so I came on youtube.

[@icedchqi]

i was challenged months ago to work on a photoreal living room but i only have the floor done.

[@opossumontheinternet9864]

Procrastinating on finishing your game? That's cute. I'm procrastinating on starting work on my game.

[@PawelMakesGames]

That old "Did You Snail" video gives a massive amount of value and meaning to the whole game making topic.

[@ScratchGenius]

9:44 I love how no matter how robot squid sounds... You can still hear Jonas's accent in it!

[@DoomOfCave]

I can't waiit! D: wait nvm, I can wait , just dont rush it! :3

[@JonasTyroller]

I'll take my time. Appreciate you excitement, though. :P

[@roccoleader279]

0:32 that laugh is so godamn good

[@seoulpeterson432]

3:58, you have "sould" instead of "should" It's looking great, by the way!

[@shubamsharma5745]

AWESOME VIDEO. Thanks for motivating me recently i lost motivation for finishing my game but after watching your video it motivated me a lot. Thanks

[@Bardent]

YOU GOT THIS JONAS!

[@JonasTyroller]

Aw, thanks for the encouragement. Appreciate it. :)

[@newfynate4611]

I literally just started taking my first steps into game devlopment and this video is exactly what I needed to see today. Thank you so much for the words of encouragement to all aspiring game devs out there, and as someone who only just stumbled upon your channel, I cant wait to play your game when it's all finished up. It looks really fun and unique! :)

[@jester7810]

Oh finally! I had been waiting for a will you snail devlog since ages!

[@JonasTyroller]

Any earlier and I would have had pretty much nothing to show for... xD

[@MythicLegionDev]

That trying to run the game on a toaster bit was awesome. Also, I partly know the pain of all those little quality details that don't seem important but make a big impact in the long run. I've been working on my first real game dev episode everyday for over a month now and I thought was 70% done on week 2! You're a huge inspiration; keep up the great work man.

[@BWDev]

Wow - it might not seem it when you're working on this every day, but the small changes are really adding up. That comparison from the early prototype to the vitruvian man level was incredibe, and you've made something really impressive. Thanks for the motivation, and I'm excited to play it!

[@JonasTyroller]

Oh wow. You're really feeding my ego here. I'm excited about your excitement. Thanks. :D

[@mashafalkov]

Thank you so much for this video. Not only does your game look awesome, but you've made my partner and me feel so much better our own project and the seemingly miniscule progress we've been making as we near completion. Every time someone asks me when it will be done I feel like such a fool for not limiting the scope, for not knowing then what I do now, for starting a project that feels like Achilles and the tortoise today. This video made me feel a thousand times better and restored my motivation and my partner's. Thank you!

[@flixet5425]

7:31 one of these moments when i watch videos as im sleepy and my brain doesn't think fast enough, i actually fought it exploded

[@bro4ever771]

The game looks amazing! The characters have really cool designs, especially for the simple shapes they're made out of!

[@GameDevVision]

Damn Jonas, that is some high-level quality of editing there. Loved it :D

[@JonasTyroller]

I'm trying. :P Your editing is quite nice as well btw. Best of luck with your channel!

[@GameDevVision]

@@JonasTyroller Thanks! :)

[@iamveryconfusedabout]

I didn't even know about this game or about your channel until now, but I'm very excited for this now, even the before sections on the things you changed look great

[@esayan04]

Can't wait to buy this game when it's out :D

[@JonasTyroller]

Aw, nice. You're too kind. Thanks a ton for your support. I hope it'll live up to your expectations. Glp. :D

[@artguywes]

me too

[@NapeTheGreat]

I love how it started out as “oh I’ll just work on it for a little bit then be done” then proceeds to make it look like a amazing indie game or even AA Game!

[@samozelic1720]

3:54 That line makes me go YES.

[@mrx10001]

This was actually quite encouraging, ngl. And the changes you made were a HUGE improvement tbh!

[@mikaxms]

Yeah, the devil is in the details. Are you gonna make a video of your gf, sister, friend and you playing the game on different difficulties?

[@JonasTyroller]

Haha. I admit that would make for a super fun video. I'll have to ask them if they wanna do that. xD

[@maridaka7603]

Lore? Exceedingly difficult? Im in!

[@rasmusvanwerkhoven1962]

7:00 I’m offended, because I play on toasters

[@rugbytimezone5480]

Same but if you want to run the game at 60fps I recommend having at least 4GB toast

[@saiqa7130]

#PotatoSquad

[@rasmusvanwerkhoven1962]

Thank you tres 220, I should probably buy a 4GB toast

[@jugchugeat1110]

@@rasmusvanwerkhoven1962 4gb of what? bananas?

[@rasmusvanwerkhoven1962]

Jug Chug Eat well, most of the toasters are made out of metal, but I did hear that the banana toaster, does have a special flame function. So the banana toaster is maybe actually a good option.

[@sombraa241]

I really love the way that your videos have a nice blend of seriousness and comedy while still being encouraging and entertaining to people who are interested in video game development. Your videos inspired me to actually try making a game and it’s tough to get started but I’m not going to give up. I’ll keep working at it and maybe I’ll even be able to make a game I could put on steam. TLDR: I love your videos and you inspired me to try making my first game

[@Lugmillord]

I feel you, man. I have been super demotivated for the last two months. Progress on my game has really slowed down (and since I'm so crazy that I want to make a game that's way too big IN MY SPARE TIME, it will take years...) but I refuse to quit. I should refocus and do some fun things first. I just can't bring myself to additional programming after having programmed for 40 hours/week in my main job -.- So tough.

[@JonasTyroller]

Oh, I 100% get that. Maybe you can get yourself excited about a project that requires less coding? But if you like your project you should stick with it of course. Best of luck!

[@Lugmillord]

@@JonasTyroller Nah, I'll stick with this game to the bitter end. I'm so invested in the world I've come up with by now. I'll try some refocussing in the coming weeks, do more of the motivating stuff i guess. (well, if I can get my head out of the endless hole that is US elections, that would also help, lol)

[@cateyestudios6592]

@@Lugmillord how you doing now?

[@Lugmillord]

@@cateyestudios6592 Actually, I've entered a phase of good motivation a couple weeks ago, so I'm doing fine :) My game will still take forever, but at least there is tangible progress.

[@cateyestudios6592]

@@Lugmillord Great! just know that your not alone as im sure many of us (including me) are working on games but jobs, housework and such is getting in the way - just keep going!

[@GameDevDul]

Thanks for the much needed dose of motivation Jonas, your game looks awesome!

[@zyapguy]

oh. im in the video for a slight second! yay!

[@JonasTyroller]

Oh, congrats. Yaaay. :P

[@BartMamzer]

Wow, every time I see your bosses and all the unique level types I’m shocked how cool this game probably is, great music too. I would have never thought it’s gonna be this good tbh, after all it’s a platformer.

[@JonasTyroller]

Hmm. Yeahh.... I hope the game lives up to those expectations... Playing it definitely feels different that watching it. :P

[@BartMamzer]

@@JonasTyroller hehe, yeah it seems like it might be a bit too frustrating to play, considering that the levels are dynamically changing, so unlike most platformers you can't really come up with the right way to do it and then perform it. I think the videos make it look very fun though. And it's probably the trailer that's most important in getting people buy the game.

[@CentralNaythf]

"Language: Portuguese" Thank You

[@MichaelRRyan]

I've been in an umotivated-to-make-games-depression the last few days and KZbin just recommended this to me, just what I needed, thanks for the great content :)

[@worstcuber6399]

0:12 i laughted so much :DDD

[@Jimmy-sl6xv]

The game is coming along amazingly! Keep up the great work! :)

[@JonasTyroller]

Will do. Thanks for the encouragement! :)

[@r.f886]

Well at least you finished your game, for me it was like : Me 2 month ago : I will build an open world action adventure RPG !!! Me now : OK angry bird like game then !!!

[@James-ps5ir]

Fantastic video Jonas, what you are doing is beyond impressive and coupled with your great youtube skills makes a great example for the rest of the game dev community

[@Tracks777]

awesome content

[@alsoSeeb]

I've never seen you or your content before, but given that I'm on the verge of publishing a demo for my first game, this video really hit me. Especially seeing your flashback to two years prior- seeing the difference is inspiring.

[@0zoneKK]

do I hear a milk-loving coder on that phone when you’re eating in the closets?

[@picklz8481]

I was already into programming, but I must say that after watching you're videos I feel like I could easily make it my passion thank you for guiding me to the path of programming, wish you the best with your game

[@Obeu]

6:03 How is Portuguese 100.13% translated? 🤔

[@JonasTyroller]

That happens when translators accidentally add something (like a space) into an empty cell. There are some empty rows in there for readability.

[@beedus]

I have goosebumps each time I watch the trailer, I am SOO excited !

[@AttyPatty3]

4:57 and that folks is how to lose your gf in 2 seconds

[@GosuKitten]

Every time i see anything on this game it just makes me want to play the game!!!!!!! keep up the good work Jonas. Your struggles create something amazing

[@YoannBB]

I see that you use lots of glow in your game, so is there any "glow settings" in the game ? Like : "Glow : < 100% >". That would be really cool !

[@JonasTyroller]

I guess you can turn post processing off if you don't like it. Interesting idea to add a slider for it. We'll see if I find time for that. Thanks. :)

[@YoannBB]

Yes, so we could have more glow (because glow is good). Anyway, thx for responding!

[@superscatboy]

Too much bloom gives me a headache, so an option to tone it down without turning it completely off would be most welcome.

[@moocowp4970]

Your channel, along with Blackthornprod and Brackey's have essentially singlehandedly gotten me back into creating games again (as a hobby). So just wanted to say thanks for inspiring me! Also hopefully it helps further motivate you, not only are you creating a game, but more motivation for others :) You've earnt my purchase of your game as a result :)

[@mokigames1818]

Take a one week break from game dev, you'll get back twice more motivated!

[@JonasTyroller]

That is usually very good advice. Luckily motivation is currently not the issue. :) Hope you have a great day.

[@overlyconducktive]

We need more creators like you, Dedicated to a game or project and willing to put the work in, I know a few game devs (Fortresscraft especially) who don't have a lot of polish in their game and that's one of the biggest reasons its not more popular, (Wuhoh that was an opinion) as the dev said time and time again "there are like 600 textures, making each texture look better and actually fit the game style would take a lot of time and money and is not worth the effort" I garuntee you he would have said making the blocks seperated in each level 0:46 would not have made a difference in the game and would have been pointless and stupid to change. but Its those small details that really make the game special and worth the purchase. now I dont want to only bash in the Fortresscraft dev, he made a really good factory game and I have enjoyed it a lot. but I still think the Polish in the game could have been better. I look forward to his next game (Fortresscraft 2...) I didn't even know your game existed but youtube suggested this video to me and it really has brought up a few things I am re motivated to work on again. Maybe I will have to buy your game while im at it!

[@somekek6734]

Is the audio also gonna be voiced in all the translated languages

[@JonasTyroller]

Maybe for some languages. I'll have to assess what the effort / cost of that will be and if I can afford it. :D

[@hfcred6754]

I have to applaud you for actually making proper difficulty options. Most games just go the easy route and buff up what’s already there, but you take your time to additionally add and rework certain things to heighten the difficulty.

[@anomalina7860]

I feel you, bro. The progress on my dream game is so slow that I've started and finished entire other small games in the meantime just to get back to that fresh project feeling... back when the milestones came quick and easy. I feel this way all the time, but just hearing another dev go through it makes it less sucky. Power!

[@GamedevLlama]

Great start into the weekend :-) Thanks for also featuring my game for a second!

[@JonasTyroller]

Suresies. Have a great weekend. :)

[@zionen01]

The harder the journey, the more satisfying it is when you finish it. 9:09 I found it interesting how developers always underestimate projects, something I've done many times, I think we really need to lie to ourselves otherwise we'd never get started.

[@zacharystanaford5466]

I can't wait to see what the speed running community will eventually do to your game! I always find that stuff to be super fun and interesting. Keep up the good work!

[@ClicStudio]

I can't believe you're making all of this yourself! So much stuff, so much details and it's crazy how you're making it available for everyone, which is something even AAA games don't do that often. Congrats for all of your effort and keep on going you're awesome!

[@Mika-em5ml]

It's not just the game quality which is gorgeous but also your great video editing skills. This video made me laugh and smile although the content probably isn't the best to make people laugh. And the best is that you motivated me to work on my own game which i haven't for a long time.

[@JonasTyroller]

Happy to hear I got you motivated. Very nice. Hope you keep it up. :)

[@gamer15260]

Thanks for adding Latvian launage, rareity to find this laungauge in the games, big thanks

[@ManjinderSingh-qx9rm]

This looks really polished and awesome. Keep up the good work!

it is really Fantastic man game looks very polished and cool :D

[@oddixgames6704]

That's what a true passion looks like! Keep it up bro, you can make it happen!

[@trojan3812]

I have never been a big fan of platformer games but Will You Snail looks super original and fun. I will definitely buy it on release and keep up the good work.

[@I3ull37]

I have seen already some of your videos but this one made it absolutely clear that I have to subscribe ^^

[@JonasTyroller]

Welcome on board then. ;)

[@radoslavhylak3471]

I like when youtube show me something that Is worth of seeing. Keep it up! I am interested in this game now!

[@CreativeSteve69]

I'm loving the updated visials on it Jonas. Keep up the great work and don't forget to take your time. :)

[@JonasTyroller]

No worries. I'll tame my time. Just hope it won't be too much time... :P

[@kevnaut8185]

Ive recently been trying to learn to make a game and when I get frustrated or feel like quitting I always come back to this video to re-motivate me lol. Anyways can't wait to see the full release

[@mmmyum4779]

This video is really good. I haven't watched a video of yours in a while, but you've really come into your own as a content creator.

[@redeemergadol]

You are making a pretty big game with so many features and you're just 1 guy! Great job man.

[@sou_arts]

Your game looks so good, I hope it becomes a big success, you certainly deserve it and from what I can tell it's a pretty amazing The amount of time it took ,the terrible oscillation between being motivated and feeling like crap and you should probably quick I know how bad it is ,I've been there and I'm still there but you've given me a much needed motivation, good luck on your journey ❤️

[@elumixor]

Great work! Keep it up! I really find it helpful to have multiple projects, so I can switch between them. So that when you have a loss of motivation you still stay productive.

[@gambar]

Another dev going crazy :) Subbed!

[@kapkoder4009]

I have to say, nice work Jonas can't believe you put so much in, keep it going 💯

[@Viewsk8]

That old video to the new was really inspiring and so crazy to see.

[@pixstatic200]

It may seem like hardly anything is changing, but what counts is that those changes happened at all. It will all add up and we will have a fantastic game at the end. (Also the cameo of dani's vid was cool)

[@crazysession8819]

I´ve watched the video already twice just cause it´s that good! ,-) laughing every time. especially the part with the toaster I´m really celebrating hard. Watched it at least 5 times :D your game is on my wishlist for months now of course. Really looking forward to the release date. Keep on going you do a great job!

[@Solidahmed]

Amazing video as usual. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, it is inspiring.

[@BillyMan]

Oh man awesome video and don't rush the game, we can wait, just take a few breaks come back and you'll be more motivated than ever :DD

[@zig8925]

I remember watching the first streams, where you made the disco level, and other stuff. Specifically making the light sprite in photoshop, and now look how far you've come!

[@craftboy338]

I’m not normally a fan of these types of games but I’m genuinely interested in this one

[@LootShaman]

How come indi game dev are funnier than real comedians? Easy sub. Keep up. The 2 years later reveal at the end got me real hard. One of my new top reveal for a video game ever.

[@lucashimself_]

Tbh, when you started creating the game, I respected it but never thought about buying your weird idea. But with time the game got better and better and it got me really interested now. I'm excited to play it when you publish your first masterpiece.

[@SnutiHQ]

The legendary journey continues, keep at it Jonas!! 💪💪💪 (You had us rolling on the floor laughing a few times there!! The reality of this situation feels sooo real to us 🤣🤣)

[@heroic6863]

Hey, Jonas. I've been watching your videos for a while but I haven't commented yet. This project is looking really incredible and I have so much respect for you because of your drive to finish it. I've only managed to finish one proper game so far in my 2 or 3 years of becoming a game developer. I've probably created hundreds of projects and all of them were eventually canned or simply forgotten because I would lose motivation, but this has inspired me to finish a game again. Keep up the good work, man. It would be disappointing to see this project fade away.

[@ChrisTharpArt]

Looks great man. Can't wait to see it finished.

[@timistam1]

sicckkkkkkkk game bro looks very cool. will definitely buy it when you finish, don't cair how long it is in development. keep up the good work

[@CartoonCoffee]

Very well said! I think you totally hit the nail on the head with this. I started realizing this recently with my own project, but you’ve articulated the experience so well. Adjusting different difficulty levels to specific people’s skill level is very smart as well. I might have to use that myself haha. Thanks for the great video, tips, and inspiration. Keep it up man! Your game keeps looking more and more impressive.

[@JonasTyroller]

Oh yeah, I had the feeling that balancing strategy worked quite well. Especially if you know the people well you can really imagine them complaining about the difficulty... xD

[@Marco_zlb]

Mittlerweile ist die Grafik richtig gut geworden. Gefällt mir sehr! Die Szene mit dem Toaster feier ich :D