1 Year Of Developing My Dream Indie Game (Devlog)

1 year of indie game development wrapped up in 10 minutes...this is Monster Tribe's origin story!
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Pokémon meets Zelda Breathe of the Wild in this entirely new adventure being developed.
Catch monsters, level up from battling, collect rare resources, and explore vastly different landscapes in this open-world monster catcher experience!
Monster Tribe's Cool Features:
Turn-Based Team Combat
Dungeon Crawler Elements
Collectible Monsters
Open-World Exploration
2 Player VS Mode
Leveling Up, Morphing, and Modifying Creatures
In Monster Tribe Devlog 15 we discuss the origin story of my commercial indie title Monster Tribe. How we went from a basic concept to a successful upcoming indie game; releasing on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and being my first official start in the industry of full-time indie game development / content creator!
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[@ReeceGeofroy]

If you are watching this before May 15th make sure to check out Monster Tribe's Kickstarter Campaign! Would mean the world to us if you backed our project! www.kickstarter.com/projects/reecegeofroy/monster-tribe

[@everything-has-a-handle-now]

Nice you reached the goal

[@GoldenEvolution]

Sometimes it gets demotivating if you look at the progress you make daily, as the changes can be very small, but once you look at what you have made in one single year, that's when you truly see how incredibly much you actually did. Keep up the good work, Reece!

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Thanks you man! You've been supporting for a while now and I have only gratitude 💜

[@ilanche64]

Wow! A year already? It went by so fast, congrats man.

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Thanks!! It's been a journey 😅

[@camorein9635]

10

[@pedror1439]

i still cant believe its been a year, i still remember when you published your first monster tribe video, you just popped up in my recommended out of the blue, i just clicked on it since i am a big fan of Pokemon, and recently started getting into game development. i am sure to buy the game as soon as possible when it comes out. cheers to a year of development.

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Thank you Pedro, you have been supporting the channel for so long 😭 thank you man!

[@TheShelfman]

The game has come a long way! It looks incredible and it gets me excited to work on my own stuff. Great video Reece😁

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Thanks Shelfman! You've been supporting like crazy lately and I appreciate it a ton 😰💜

[@swiftly_produced2694]

Im a new subscriber from the Netherlands and seeing your story from Being a little Game designer to Indie devolper whos getting his game on the switch is so heartwarming. Your Lucky i have the switch cus im gonna buy it on release date! Ik hoop dat het goed gaat! (That is dutch for: I hope it's going great!)

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Thank you so much Omex! Appreciate the support 💜 Glad you enjoyed the journey video 😁

[@SMABSYSTEMS]

OMG! First of all, you just hearted my comment while I was watching this video and now I see you are a BIG NINTENDO FAN?!?!?!?! YOU JUST BECAME 200% MORE EPIC!!!

[@isto_inc]

OHOOOO BABY I LOVE ME SOME 1 YEAR DEVLOGS LET GOOOOO

[@ReeceGeofroy]

YEAAAHHHH BOYYYYY 🤩

[@legoman300]

Oh man congratulations man! Especially with the switch!

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Thanks Devan!

[@gagalover2k10]

@Reece Geofroy congrats on reaching your goal! Looking forward to playing this on the Switch 😊

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Thanks Gaga! Me too 😅

[@Skeffles]

You've really gone through an a great journey in this last year. I really liked some of the early ideas for the art styles but I think the current one looks the best.

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Thanks Skeffles! Yeah I'll definitely have to revisit some form of 2.5D pixel art or something again

[@Crazy_Caleb]

Its come a long way, great job and keep up the good work!

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Thank you Caleb!!

[@theemeraldfalcon9184]

Looking good! I need to watch more of your streams, this is shaping up to be something special!

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Thanks Falcon! Appreciate the support!!

[@ProperDev]

Honestly an inspiration. Been making my game for 6 years now, and I love this kind of inspiration. Next game I aim for the same thing you mentioned: I can't imagine how awesome it'd be to have a game published on a Nintendo console!

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Thanks Randy! Keep progressing! 💜

[@tauheedgamedev2388]

Its awesome seeing how the game progressed over the year

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Yeah, was a nice trip down memory lane 😉

[@joba2888]

Woah the progress you've made on this is massive - well done :D I'm really excited for the game!! Also, congrats on getting fully backed on the Kickstarter :))

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Thanks! 😄 Let's keep the hype going!

[@WallJumpGames]

This video is really tightly edited (as normal), super entertaining (as normal), and I LOVE IT! (as normal) Again sad I couldn’t support Kickstarter, but I’ll support you in anyway I can, just need you to know and have that printed in your brain more prominently than the Psychonauts logo, ok? ok. Love youuu :)

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Thanks bro! Appreciate the continued support 😁🤩 You always got my back ahha

[@ThePixelExpedition]

I can't believe how much the game has changed while being persistent in your vision. You're almost at the finish line! Amazing work!

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Thanks man! Still over a half a year left though haha

[@maelys3630]

Congratulations you did a monstrous job

[@ReeceGeofroy]

😉😉💜

[@bikerscoutproductions1040]

I can’t believe it’s been an entire year

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Time flies🕓✈️

[@bikerscoutproductions1040]

@Reece Geofroy The game is really looking great! Im sure this will be another amazing year for the game

[@BUGG1257]

Wow. Its really been a year!!! Keep it up!!!

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Thanks Ghoulzz! Just under a year my to go 😅😰

[@David-hl1wo]

Congrats on getting your game on the switch! I don't own a switch but that's pretty cool nonetheless

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Thanks Focus!!!

[@TheNegationist]

The game looks absolutely amazing.

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Thank you!! Means a lot 😄💜

[@TheNegationist]

As a 14 year old who just started out learning pixel art/ game development, your videos mean more. Keep going!

[@roaringbeardragon4531]

Oh god a whole year... time flashes before me

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Literally 💀

[@Crazy_Caleb]

Congratz on your game getting to switch!

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Thanks Caleb! So excited haha

[@breffish]

ahhh congrats on getting a switch port!!! definitely inspiring as a fellow nintendo fanboy :D

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Hahaha yesss for sure, thanks for the support 💜

[@fennecfugames]

The evolution of the art style is so cool, would be interesting to think what the game could have looked like if you didn't change to 2D.

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Haha yeah I definitely want to try sprite stacking again in the future 😅

[@kiritokun9139]

1 year, amazing bro. Let us all write a comment to push the algorithm!

[@ReeceGeofroy]

YESSS!!! 🤩🔥

[@trunkostudios]

Smart of you to start, finish and actually launch a smaller project first and then to make this dream one

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Yep! I've launched to small projects with a bunch of prototyping when I was doing game dev as a hobby 🙂

[@JustCallMe3d]

I'm in love with this game and i want to play it so bad hahaha. I would definitely help on kickstarter but the dollar value in my country is very high so I'll have to wait for the full release. Anyway, I'm looking forward to play this game and i can even say it has the potential to be one of my favorites indie games. Keep the good work :D

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Wow, thank you so much! That means so much to me 💜💜

[@SMABSYSTEMS]

I actually never watched your vids although they were in my recommend. And I'm happy I clicked on one of them ;D

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Yessss glad you liked it Smab 😍

[@lubu682]

oh wow! back then, I wouldn’t get it. but now it’s a must-buy!

[@ReeceGeofroy]

YEEAAAHHH!!!

[@lubu682]

@@ReeceGeofroy woah already! thank you for the heart and reply!

[@woopslap]

It’s really been a year? Crazy how time flies...

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Yeah time really does fly 🕓✈️

[@EineChillkroete]

It has already been 1 year... daaamn

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Yeah, it's kinda crazy 😅

[@loganfletcherr]

Proud of u stud

[@ReeceGeofroy]

LMAO thanks brother, miss you

[@n8dev]

I always love these :D

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Thanks! Hope you liked this one 😰

[@n8dev]

@@ReeceGeofroy haha dwdw

[@micyoz5283]

Ayyy let’s go! It feels like yesterday

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Honestly yeah...feels like a decade ago, but at the same time like it was last week 😅

[@micyoz5283]

@@ReeceGeofroy Very accurate lol

[@jamespigeon1399]

wow. we’ve come so far

[@ReeceGeofroy]

That we have 🤩😍

[@puzledpenguin5676]

it IS may 2021. How time flies.

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Literally..its crazy!

[@kwtzay]

yes

[@DarkVideos]

i wishlist the game, and i will buy in the first day! pd: i love that pixel art

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Ayyye sweeeet! We actually have a kickstarter for the game going on rn just incase you are interested in getting the game on a slight discount! 🙃

[@ludicrouS_406]

very really pogtastic

[@ReeceGeofroy]

😅😉

[@tristonwhite9474]

Awesome!

[@ReeceGeofroy]

🥳

[@Danger-Tater]

I'd like to ask what canvas size should i use if I'm trying to make a background in pixel art or what canvas sizes should I use for multiple things like the background, the characters, details all of that because I'm struggling at the moment with canvas sizes

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Hmm I base most of my assets in a 16x16, but again if you are making something like a house try to use multiple 16x16 blocks to build out your vision. For backgrounds personally I find 160x90 to work for me, as I like all my work to be scalable in a 1080p resolution 👍

[@technolance2213]

Please add combat like juice realm option

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

I personally like the pixel stacking style, but I know it makes some people feel sick. Personally if I could make a game and was to use pixel stackijng, I'd probably make a Zelda-like with 90dergee rotations rather than a free camera.

[@rakshasharma6656]

So where's the demo?

[@ReeceGeofroy]

The Alpha Test will be releasing in June. We will be sending over a Kickstarter Update after the Kickstarter comes to an end to announce to all of our backers! :)

[@drawdo2905]

I can’t imagine if you did not start this game

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Yeah, definitely changed my career in an insane way so I'm glad we are here too 🙂

[@mrdogmatic2239]

pog nice

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Thanks!

[@itsME-dc4vm]

yess nice ;D

[@dhruvdeshpande7141]

Woah! This looks amazing, which game engine are you using?

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Game maker studios 2! 🙂

[@user-bf2vn8cd7q]

will you publish your games on apple mac

[@ReeceGeofroy]

We are definitely going to try to port to Mac, but windows and Nintendo Switch are main priority 🙂

[@user-bf2vn8cd7q]

@@ReeceGeofroy thank you for answering

[@aggregateuniverse5571]

I really want to play monster tribe. Where will it be available when released.

[@ReeceGeofroy]

On steam first! Nintendo Switch should follow shortly after 😁

[@luanius187]

I have a Nintendo Switch so Its really cool :)

[@luanius187]

How much does it costs?

[@thesun3267]

GG

[@ReeceGeofroy]

🍾

[@aikou2886]

I'm learning both programming and game development as I follow some tutorials. Do you have any advice for people in my situation ? I don't have a background in coding btw.

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Focus on what makes your project different. Is it a unique game mechanic people would be drawn in to play? Is it an artstyle that hasn't been over used? Find what makes your project it's OWN experience outside of the thousands of other titles out there and hone in! I know this isn't revolutionary advice, but it definitely got me to focus on what I need to focus on... originality 🙂

[@aikou2886]

@@ReeceGeofroy I meant it as coding/learning advice but this doesn't sound bad either, thanks!

[@martafernandez8129]

What game engine do you use?

[@ReeceGeofroy]

GameMaker Studios 2!

[@martafernandez8129]

Thanks for read

[@lonelyfloat2582]

oh hi there

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Hello!

[@nichegames9590]

I've been following it. What's you're guestimate for a release date?

[@ReeceGeofroy]

End of 2021 or Early 2022! 😁

[@nichegames9590]

@@ReeceGeofroy Very cool.

[@HiImHaven]

The time has come...

[@ReeceGeofroy]

It has 🤐

[@rakshasharma6656]

So how about a Calculus tutorial now?

[@itsME-dc4vm]

nice ;D

[@Sekai17]

Imagine if Zackscottgames did a play through

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Would be hype

[@Sekai17]

Also, how do you get you're first monster in the game? I got curious when I saw the lab

[@fairbanks_northstar5377]

Super kool aid 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃

[@ReeceGeofroy]

haha thanks fog

[@Gracosef]

Very good video Made me nostalgic of the time gameplay of the game made me sick

[@ReeceGeofroy]

LMAO yeah good times 😅

[@kaolin2776]

bro can you publish a game without getting funded?

[@ReeceGeofroy]

Sure you can! Having a fundraiser isn't required 👍

[@Computer-Frog]

nintendo switch WOW

[@ReeceGeofroy]

😁🙂

[@sanjajesenicnik1515]

Here's another one, just released out of Early Access today: store.steampowered.com/app/1351500/Simpocalypse/

[@B8Code]

First Like Too

[@KINGMASKYT]

It has already been a year? You are getting old

[@ReeceGeofroy]

I am 😅

[@B8Code]

First

[@Candy12477]

You are literally the first comment