Making A Game, But I Only Have 3 Days (almost died lol)

I attempt to make a full indie game but I only have 3 days. I'm joining Brackeys Game Jam, everybody has 1 week to make their game, but since I was late to the party, I have to make mine in only 3 days...
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Becoming one of the fastest Minecraft speedrunners is hard, but, a game jam is a like speedrunning making a game! Watch as I make a game, but I only have 3 days. Next time I will be adding a banana gun to my game. This is me remaking my first game in this game jam, I've never participated before, super great experience! This also apparently happened to Dani..

[@Pontypants]

subsubsubsubsubsubsub!!!

[@rorymax]

Ok

[@bamfyu]

Sorry 😞 but I can't do that... because I already did 😮

[@Pontypants]

@@bamfyu 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@doigbdoo5104]

I already have, but I'll press it again to make sure if you want

[@tsunami_art]

Yes

[@Blackthornprod]

Really great video! I feel this is the first of many game jams!

[@qusaiagha5852]

I love ur tutorials bro

[@Kouka2005]

❤

[@Civan768]

Dani watching this : Haha unity go BRRR.

[@PlanetComputer]

96

[@__Rizzler__]

Blackthronprod ,dear, how to make easy 2d terrains fast??

[@NamidaSai]

“Wow, I didn’t program that, I just discovered it myself” - my entire game dev-ing experience summarised perfectly 😂

[@avdiiseni1175]

Relatable

[@aikou2886]

A lot of things can be summarized as that.

[@BKing007]

So at the end Ponty : it's 3:07 am and I'm tired Also ponty : *dances for next 2 minutes*

[@sohaib_t]

Btw that's so relatable for me when ever I find a good song I start vibing

[@bamfyu]

"That's right, I managed to get married. Don't ask me how tho."

[@Zylops]

Hello there ;)

[@bamfyu]

@@Zylops hi Zy

[@brandondp.23]

I somehow came across this comment right when Ponty said, “That’s right I managed to get married. Don’t ask me how tho.”

[@mahmutesatyerlikaya1557]

I would like to see Pontypants Game Jam in some day. Keep being awsome!

[@umar90193]

Yeah!

[@egedogrul1398]

Merak etme devam edicem

[@mahmutesatyerlikaya1557]

@@egedogrul1398 dum dum

[@Rayanthebest1]

@@mahmutesatyerlikaya1557 lol

[@GaamingPros]

My game would be scary but in a bad way. Broken mess of blobs.

[@mahmutesatyerlikaya1557]

Not kidding, your game is one of my favourite puzzle games.

[@blackjackveteran]

Mahmut Hocam sen de mi okuldan kaçıyorsun?

[@mahmutesatyerlikaya1557]

@@blackjackveteran Üzüm üzüme baka baka karardı.

[@Kumquat57]

It was literally just adding to character controllers to the scene it’s such a boring and unoriginal idea done way better by many other games

[@Dimitri88888888]

@@Kumquat57 hey, settle down now ok?

[@redmoose4168]

@@Kumquat57 who asked?

[@zachgeyer8090]

3:13 when you forget to make your rigid body static. It happens to the best of us

[@chuchi9723]

Oh yeah when it first happened to me

[@ahmedzarin2247]

yeah it happens to me too *especially when ur in hi-speed dev mode*

[@KaspianKronberg]

Finished all 15 levels and they were amazing. I think I am a pretty good problem solver but not a good gamer so it took its time to finish them. Dough I think I cheesed level 12 not sure because I was forced to do pixel perfect jumps. But amazing work Pontus

[@Pontypants]

🙏😁

[@rolanddolidze6897]

Did you manage in finishing lvl 4? I can't jump the hole

[@KaspianKronberg]

@@rolanddolidze6897 you need to get distance between them, so you can jump the gap with them one by one.

[@dragoran149]

He finished his first game jam AND got married, legend.

[@levioptionallastname6749]

I like how this guy is doing this, Then he is like "shit this is a bit hard" now he is STILL doing it, That is the separation between achieving your goals and not. We all can take a note here and realize the path to success is doing it even when it is hard, I started game dev about two years ago, then I learned code, modeling, animation, texturing, now I am finally able to start using unreal in a meaningful way, it takes a long time to get to that point. lots of respect points!

[@sarat6787]

Amazing video as always! Loved it! The dance at the end was 🔝

[@Pontypants]

heheheeeeeeeeeeeeee :D

[@lightningcrush7795]

10:54 Mario jump sounds are great

[@Snipergen]

Can you quickly explain how you fixed your issues? Like you talk about the menu not working in the build, while it works in the editor. This is an interesting problem and people want to know how you fixed it. It's just cool for fellow game devs that might encounter the same. It would be entertaining and educative at the same time. :)

[@josephhwititi1162]

Most game devs on KZbin usually just talk about the game, but you are different, you make it fun!Love the comedy

[@HofTheStage]

Don't know how I got here, but this video rocks!

[@hendri9524]

Algoritme JUICE

[@TerxdAnims]

2nd

[@kleins0]

@@TerxdAnims don't be proud of it. no one more replied xD

[@courtneyandgwen]

ඞ • •. • •.. • .... • • Black was not a imposter

[@profilename244]

Reply to Comment by H of The Stage

[@guineagames1048]

Currently only 2 minutes in, but I get what you are saying. Reminds of the old fireboy and waterigrl games :D

[@graemeuk6238]

First game jam video i see with a game that actually looks fun

[@Shibtember]

the fact i’ve seen other you tubers do this game jam is really cool cause i can see ur guy’s perspective

[@kikooo9989]

the editing is absolutely amazing, keep up the great work ponty! Epik jam :D

[@TylerGreen]

Awesome game! I entered the game jam too (Knights of Qwert) and yours was a lot of fun!

[@Choppy_Z]

Dude the editing got a lot better! Keep it up! 💪

[@Lexyvil]

Every time I work on a game for Ludum Dare, I always work myself to death knowing it has to be done within 2-3 days. But it feels so rewarding. Congrats on making it on time!

[@bobelnr.2226]

Stopped doing my homework for this

[@ikea8536]

do you're home work

[@user-oj7fv9nw7x]

dont skip homework

[@ikea8536]

@Farhat yro'ue*

[@ikea8536]

@@bobelnr.2226 do you're home work

[@MashUpGames]

Game jams are a right of passage. The next rites of passage are a. working in a team b. making EVERYTHING yourself and c. doing one in 48-72 hours. Good luck!

[@sarcasm2984]

i feel sorry for them who didnt watch this video till end. they haven't seen him dancing. goose moves bro Xddd

[@mattfromwiisports6256]

The editing and video quality is phenomenal now, keep up the good work!

[@gaminganimator-qp2ir]

finally the man is back

[@saultoons]

Pontypants going HARD!!!! Love it!!

[@GM-ff6kg]

Give him some loooooove guys, he definitely deserves it!

[@mahmutesatyerlikaya1557]

100% agree

[@vukvukovic2000]

I've been watching for months now... Your channel really needs to blow up, you deserve it

[@whosnooby]

That title is brilliant

[@vivalbrecht]

I agree 😏

[@qusaiagha5852]

yess

[@plushiefreddyalt4747]

The title is not original

[@plushiefreddyalt4747]

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[@Foxtro]

@@vivalbrecht whaa a verified KZbin replying to a random comment

[@nayeemsiddique490]

my friend's game jam game was similar to this in terms of game mechanics, character sprite, and game name lol. His game name is called Looped, I helped him with the level but it still needed more polishing and levels. Great job on your game its sick and fun still stuck at level 4 lol. Keep up the good work!

[@nameless_x4228]

13:41 of course I like it wtf I really like the game too ❤ keep up

[@ButWhyLevin]

Some of the best game dev videos on KZbin, as always. Also I totally saw those full metal alchemist figures

[@okeff1407]

Thanks for putting me in a video lol

[@Pontypants]

lol hello! Thanks for making me aware of the jam 😁💞

[@okeff1407]

@@Pontypants Np, my game sadly had an error which meant no one could play! You made a great game. Well done

[@okeff1407]

@@Pontypants can I get on the epic board for this haha

[@Pontypants]

@@okeff1407 maybe :)

[@GM-ff6kg]

@@okeff1407 only if he wins of course! ;)

[@nikhilshahane6527]

It's the middle of the night and I'm supposed to be working on a client pitch deck - but here I am watching you, pumping the algorithm juice, downloading your game and wondering if I'll be able to wrap up my presentation! Y U DEW THIS PONTY!

[@Pontypants]

😶😶🤗🤗🤗

[@ryzone4254]

After 3 hours I am done! It is a good gam though, but let me tell you something: "The hard part about a puzzle is to find the solution, the easy part is to execute it" So if I already know what to do, I should be able to easely do that. In your game I had fun finding the solutions, but it was frustrating to do all these perfect jumps. Fix this, and Im sure people will love your game!

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Great game man! The level design was super solid and very intuitive 🤩

[@micyoz5283]

This game looks so fun! I had a similar game but one character is controlled with the mouse, the other with WASD. Really want to play this one tho

[@pravuppal5769]

This might be the best vid I've ever seen. Showing the exact process but without the video being 1 hour+ long.. love it. Hope you put more content like this up. Subscribed!

[@pranav_manoj]

12:52 : Exactly depicts what I do when my code breaks on me for no goddam reason

[@undeniablebis]

I started Game Dev today and this brought inspiration to me. You earned a new subscriber!

[@headphoner458]

Love the hollow knight poster on tge wall!!!

[@a-j.2002]

One of your best videos to date. Great job! The idea was amazing and level design has potential. I would play this for hours! For 3 days: incredible.

[@Dr._Peper.]

Haven’t slept for three days and almost killed myself out of pure insanity, lol

[@devattemptinfinite4332]

Your video quality has improved so much. Its been such an awesome journey with u.

[@goldenphantom7000]

Ur a big inspiration I became a game dev because of you lol

[@Pontypants]

😁

[@southhill6667]

Played the game. Got all the levels except one without looking anything up. Nice and simple mechanics making a nice and challenging puzzle! :D

[@Pontypants]

Nicely done!! :D You're one in a million ;) Thanks for playing! 🙏

[@Palindromeda]

''I made a game in in 3 days (i almost died lol)'' Dani, who made a game in 1 hour:

[@whos.aspiire]

In 30 minutes as well

[@prod183]

this video is kinda sus

[@wahidali681]

"I made a game in 3 days" Dani: Are you challenging me?

[@Gabriel2rl]

Dani gave up

[@d.r1775]

12:34 game jams in a nutshell! :(

[@schw3de]

Hey Ponty, Great video as usual. If you got interest in the black belt of the game jams, then join the Ludum Dare Compo jam. You got no graphics, no sounds, no music and only 48 hours.

[@GAMER20Aayush]

You are actually super underrated. I remembered seeing your ue4 video but i was ignoring it but then youtube recommended this and i thought that you are gonna be famous youtuber then i saw your pfp and reliable that you are the same guy. Lol this comment makes no sense but still the video and its quality was so good

[@nuxbrgger8496]

I love how dynamic and interesting are Your videos, just because of their form, unlike the others.

[@oscarfshy4981]

I was one of the First to play the game ;) Epik

[@Rogue_Steve]

When you built the game and it wouldn't work, I felt that. Glad you got it working.

[@kapkap9476]

1:17 saw what youdid there (popcorn crazyfrog)

[@Neutronized]

wow, your channel has been growing a lot. Super congrats

[@nameless_x4228]

legend

[@kenpalarold9476]

Y E S

[@bobelnr.2226]

Y E S

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@@kenpalarold9476 Y E S

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@@bobelnr.2226 Y E S

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@@nameless_x4228 Y E S

[@justanicemelon9963]

Still, its awesome how you made a decent game to a game jam in 3 days! I promise, if you had the full week to do it, you would have made it EXTREMELY good!

[@lilcookie7118]

PONTY THE GREATEST PROGRAMMER KZbinR EDITOR OF ALL TIME !!!

[@TheRealOgPlayer]

I respect this because it shows the anger that comes with making games lol.

[@altointeractive]

Why did you switch to Unity? Would really like to know, thanks!

[@DviousDingle]

He didn't. He uses unreal for his main game and unity for his other 2d projects.

[@LasTCursE69]

Good luck in the contest man! Game looks hella great compared to some of the other entries and the fact that you've done it in 3 days is amazing!

[@Hey-withrizz]

7:49 what was that?!???

[@diariodeumdesenvolvedor]

4:57 - That face when you realize that you don't know how to play your own game, LOL!!

[@prakesh2904]

Massive props for the commitment. Those last minute breakages must have been terrible and it's great to see that you have powered through

[@salehodinie6615]

I just watched a 15 minutes ad just to support you. Please make more videos! Also the ad wasn't bad, it was Code Monkey (game dev) going through his journey.

[@Pontypants]

hahahah omg that's soo long!!! 😁🙏Yaaay thank you so much! 😍 You made my day 😂

[@orlandodimov793]

Brackeys made a game in 10 minutes. More impressive! Kidding you did great ;)

[@tannerboyle6540]

We need a pontyjam. I usually can't do game jams because of school so you can do it over weekends and breaks.

[@ThisPossumKnits]

Looks great! 😀🙌 adding a block to the first level could make it a bit more intuitive

[@mrorange159]

I tried to make a game like this once, but I found that the puzzles I was making were just too basic to be interesting to anyone, it's just the nature of moving multiple players... once you figure out one problem the rest seem to be incredibly easy... so I added things like toggle switches and fans to blow the characters upwards to higher ground but yeah in the end scrapped it. it's very interesting to see you ran in to the same issues I did.

[@Jargonloster]

First off, gotta say, you're videos are always top-tier, keep it up! Secondly, level design is an interesting beast. When I made my game, I wanted to make levels that were challenging, but fair. But it's quite difficult to know what a player will find challenging when you're looking at the game through a level designer's lens. You of course will know how to solve the level (or what platforming trick to use), but the player is looking at the game for the first time and may find what you think to be good, fair challenge to be rather frustrating. I can say from experience that when I played your game, I did get frustrated by (the infamous!) level 10, and by the time I got to the levels following it, I was more prone to frustration than optimism. I don't want to ramble on any further, I just think it's an interesting discussion.

[@BastianTop]

Was wondering why this game was so high in popularity! Didn't notice you made it until this video popped up!

[@abhishekT700]

Believe me I am a Defense Aspirant, and I look at Pontypants as a motivation. Like his progress is here thing. Thanks for motivation... Will play your games some day. And yeah Happy married life. 😂

[@friezerogamer1125]

Him: I'm tired now so im gonna go to bed Also him 3 seconds later: *starts dancing like crazy* lol

[@1Kapachow1]

Really enjoyed the game! Played it in browser version now, took me over 1 hour to finish the first 12 levels, 3 more to go :) I got vibes (in a good way) of "Total Party Kill" - a game that I bought for my kid who enjoyed the challenge as well. Maybe you should consider making puzzle games your main thing, because if you made this in 3 days, you can create amazing releases - maybe one per month of awesome puzzle games :) I didn't finish the game yet, but I don't consider it "too hard" so far - see how many people bought dark souls, if you haven't, you are welcome to try it (and lose many hours of your life until it you master it).

[@_mayamba]

Imagine the two characters are looking for a friend. They find the friend at the end and boom you have part 2 of your game

[@MrPotatoHQ]

Awesome!!! I’ll definitely check out the game in itch, looks awesome, great vid!

[@CodeSketched]

This channel is growing! :)

[@murtazagawhary2912]

I love the animation of that part which the player can't open the door. ❤👏

[@zachconquers4473]

Ponty!! Your game was played by 8-BitRyan! It was in the recent video named I’m a Detective and the Killer is Trying to Take me Down. You were the last game! Congrats! 🎊🎉

[@rebeccarisk1772]

Phew, I bet that was tough. I'm proud of you for pushing through and completing the project. Good luck in the competition! ☺️

[@BKing007]

It's 1:52 AM, was about to sleep and opened discord on last second, I guess gotta watch and give you the algorithm juice 🙂🙏🏻💕

[@GamesBySaul]

Congrats on finishing, a really interesting idea - I was wondering what the book was you used? Also piece of advice (for anyone wanting to enter a game jam this could apply to) - Game Jams are great! But they also risk causing you to crunch, as most have tight timeframes which encourage you to constantly stay at your pc working away, it's important for a game jam to do one thing, and one thing only. Have fun! When you stop having fun with it you know you either need to stop, or take a break. It's important in these situations to make sure you're taking breaks often and give yourself a breather - Obviously they are fun, and some of the fun is with the late nights/early mornings but that is not how you should work in a normal situation so please remember that :) Congrats on finishing again - and what I said there, don't listen to me if you don't want to! Just some friendly advice for all :)

[@FruitLoops_]

OMG, YOU'RE AN FMA FAN?! Alright, that makes you my favorite game dev youtuber... Oh hang on... you already were :P

[@karlzimmer4860]

cool idea, similar to the cherry in Mario 3d world!

[@chick2d]

Loved the audio design of both the video and game

[@jameshowlet5597]

This is such a cool video man!!! I love your channel, thanks to you I realised that this is what I want to do so I started learning how to program. Is going terrible so far xD but I'm not going to give up. Keep up the good work, and I am going to vote for you for sure. You rock mate!!!

[@MadManiacGamer]

The game idea is amazing! And so is the game

[@DrHippo]

Neat idea! Could definitely feel your tiredness in this video 😂 Probably why I've never done game jams, regular game development is stressful enough :P

[@zaidmermam2524]

Congratulations ! 60k !! hope saying that in 6 millions

[@ilarisilander]

I played MindLoop, and I gotta say that you have to make a full release of that game. Holy jebus christ it's good. Takes me back to the days when I played Braid on the Xbox 360 :) such simple design, yet there is a huge potential to just keep making levels giving it that candy crush type of feel where you just have to complete the next level. And please don't make the game easier. The difficulty is perfect. You get more value out of the game if you actually have to think :D or maybe put some easier levels between the super easy and the difficult puzzles. A couple of thoughts for the game. 1. Level 5 and level 6 are the same. 2. I would like to see which level I am currently playing 10/10 from me

[@womboy2k]

DUDE when he randomly pulled out the full metal alchemist pop figures i got so hyped lmao

[@homad9531]

yo same, specially because i started watching brotherhood after finsihing the original

[@koliheroyash6776]

Pontypants : Making A Game, But I Only Have 3 Days (almost died lol) dani : look what they have to do to mimic a fraction of my power

[@iamtafara]

Hey Ponty, great content. One thing bugging me though is how do the game jam guys know that u haven't been working on the game for 2 years,, like how do they actually know u been working on it for 3 days o something Oh, and you can't dance BTW,, stick to game dev :)

[@reallygoodgames1172]

I just spent 20 minutes playing this, it's such a good game. Rather than spending 6 more months on punch a bunch with no income coming in spend a few weeks polishing this, add some more levels and improve the art and release it as early access on steam. It may give you some income to continue on your main game and will at least give you some experience of selling a game

[@nervun8097]

your new studio is fire!

[@CryptKeeper496]

Nice cliff hanger at the end there. Really net game for 3 days work btw 🙌 🙌 🙌