What I Learned after 10 Years of Making Games! (Unity)

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Here is What I learned after 10 Years of Making Games with Unity! Let me know what you think, if you have any questions or need help! Hopefully these tips are useful. =)
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[@sykoo]

Like if you need a session of *Sykoology.* I know, I'm funny like that! Join us on Discord and I'll buy your family one giant cookie: discord.gg/4kRCajN

[@Cebolatostada]

Is the discord server for anyone wanting to learn or just for other devs?

[@Gameoverpty]

thank you for this dude!

[@user-gu7cb8jc5k]

Can you please give a link of pack of assets that you used? Pleeeeease. Or name of pack.)))

[@kolamastudios]

Lol I read “Join us on Discord and I’ll buy your family and make them into a giant cookie.

[@alainsfar111]

I really need help... All I am asking for is some instruction to how i become a pro unity dev... Where do I find courses are udemy courses all I need ? Or there is some free tuto that i can dépend on ? I hope you answer to my question

[@Danidev]

Very cool man, the part about failing is so true! It's an inevitable step towards success.

[@sykoo]

Thanks Dani! =D I totally agree, it's something people fear but it's inevitable, and a huge step to improve.

[@muhamedgalal3093]

Here are 2 legends!!

[@pravinthokal7629]

Crossover

[@RaviSingh-li8kn]

Dani you are the most wholesome youtuber there is always commenting on other videos really helping the community.

[@aiimanhkmi9334]

The 2 legends meet

[@Dailyfiver]

Code doesn't work: Idk why. Code works!: Idk why.

[@silverrain530]

I've only been coding for about a week now and I already can relate to this on a deep level!

[@lexicon1104]

so true 🤣

[@ParadiusParadoxum]

Me, started with Java. Writes C# in Unity It works. Idk why

[@hypnotwist8943]

SilverRain what you using to learn to code?

[@asandax6]

@@ParadiusParadoxum it's because it kinda is syntaxically similar that was my reaction too when I jumped into Unity C# from Java

[@deletedgamer111]

*Sykoo* : "Your health is priority. Go outside, have fun." *2020* : "You what"

[@ENG-CT4982]

hehehe

[@sethsrc792]

2021: here we go again

[@yololoct1126]

Lol

[@thatsalot3577]

Work from home😂

[@Mewheniumm]

Lol

[@hirundias2865]

Sykoo : Started making games at 12 Me at 12 : liking my own comment

[@mini-tank8029]

What i learned after 4 years of game development: Yeah, i know how to make a cube move.

[@BeastinlosersHD]

Its cause game dev is probably one of the harder things to get into since it's easy to get discouraged. I know how to program well and it's still a pain for me to try and make a game.

[@BeastinlosersHD]

Well if you can make a cube move you can make a player and enemies move.

[@kolamastudios]

MiND Δ u made me laugh +Respect

[@GlassPenguin]

Dam I relate to so much

[@0x656e]

how?

[@pifopifo1000]

My main problem: I get bored of my own game after some time working on it :D

[@RoyalMunjask]

Exact same thing for me And thats really hard

[@kitchenc5859]

Reminds me of every survival world i make in minecraft.

[@usmanmemon]

I have this problem too

[@PowerChopper]

I've also struggled a lot with motivation, I still do. Although what works for me is working in small bursts and work on other projects while I'm not developing my main project. I particularly like gamejams for this purpose, they're a great way to learn new things, get a new perspective or even meet new people. I often find myself having a tons of new ideas for my main project after doing a gamejam, which results in one of those working bursts. I guess my advice would be: If you're truly willing to work on a project, explore other perspectives and look for new ideas through sources unrelated to your project.

[@PaperPiece34]

Me too

[@emkira2162]

Sykoo: "Go outside, have fun..." Me in 2020: *sad quarantine noises*

[@adamsolidmagmahalkaydenise7978]

Well you can make games about quarantine, *2020*

[@ashaik1568]

@Nate yes am a stayhomer i rarely go out ;c

[@sgxbot]

Me in 2021: sad quarantine noises

[@y.m.6988]

0:00 - Self-intro 2:26 - Opinion on schools 3:08 - Working environment 5:24 - Experience from failing 8:30 - Working for big projects 11:17 - Organizing stuff 13:01 - General advice for beginners

[@andrewtheking3188]

What I've learned from watching videos on making games for 10 years..... I should just start

[@Sakros]

... aaaaand you didn't .. at least thats true for me.

[@SabirKhan-wu6je]

Be me with Unity downloaded for 3 years, but hardly use it. I should start for I am almost out of school

[@darwincharles3537]

:-D wise beyond your years

[@InnerEagle]

DO IT, JUST DO IT!

[@troglodude980]

eh i tried

[@Tomatoooo]

The thumbnail looks like: Game graphics, before and after 10 years

[@zephskiee5395]

Lmao

[@ascend2046]

The game on the right is called escape from tarkov and it's a rly good survival fps indie game

[@stupido2535]

mark uitslag not really a indie game but alright

[@voicubogdan4339]

@@stupido2535 it should be an indie game. I mean "This game is indie (independent), in the sense that it is not made, published or backed by any of the huge studios in the industry, such as Electronic Arts or Activision. The game is independent from the big players in the industry"- found this on reddit

[@gamerslobyt6680]

@@ascend2046 and the left one?

[@MyTopAnime]

I completely understand what you mean by working at home, I study at home (I know it's not the same as work but it's the same concept) and when I'm in school being able to socialise really motivates you and being around people who are doing the same as you. When I started studying at home I gave up within a month and couldn't really be bothered to study my computer science course even though I really enjoy computer science.

[@rumstun1121]

Me thinking about making a game for years... Me starting and having trouble learning how to download the software 😓

[@josepablitoaurar7051]

How old are u

[@Complex.History]

No matter how old are u you will get there dont worry!

[@tseye2478]

soon you will be making games better than nintendo

[@sgxbot]

doesnt matter if it doesnt work in 10 years make a video claiming you developed one of the best games released in the current time and hope nobody notices

[@jackz7057]

Me too because my PC support limited things due to old windows 7 Bad PC specs and limited internet(3gb per day & no Wi-Fi :( )

[@CyberQuickYT]

-Self taught- *StackOverflow taught*

[@hamzhehe5062]

Martin it is built for programmers lol. A programmer would have some idea of the code they need and know what to look for

[@aurin_komak]

I'm sefl taught StackovErFLow taught

[@FeelLykeWise]

Yeah theyre a bit harsh on newcomers too

[@Gameunj]

Great advice... we showed some of our students your video and they were very inspired by it. Excited to follow along with your channel!

[@Wa3aK]

It's amazing how the things you talked about can be used in any creative field. I make music as well as graphic and game design. This video helped me realize how many similarities there are in these fields. I can totally relate to the part about working outside my home, not necessarily working with others but just the fact that I see movement, it gives some kind of energy.

[@NinjaAnimations]

Wow you went from a random unity FPS to Escape From Tarkov? Wow

[@boopjackrex7598]

I thought that was squad

[@boopjackrex7598]

daDriver but was this game straight from starting with no experience whatsoever Edit: what the hell is eft

[@st3alth_n1nja7]

I’m pretty sure it’s because EFT runs on Unity Engine which is exactly what he’s talking about in this video

[@bobanation6917]

@daDriver suuuuuure

[@shadowhawk3921]

My friend once told me he was going to make an amazing game as his first thing. I told him the same advice you told us. You don't start big, you start with making a player jump. Thanks for the advice! I'm a noob-dev myself and I watch these videos for inspiration and help. Thanks!

[@steelothezero5649]

Shadow hawks great speech: Exists Most loz games that domt have players jump: Ima bout to destroy this mans whole career

[@gamerworld9661]

Why I love this man because he is so positive. He said learning from failure it's all ok man. Love u from India.

[@jfcomposition]

I could listen to your voice and your art to talk for hours. Very good work !

[@xjamie85x]

Great video with some very beneficial advice, many thanks. I'm currently 2 years in & just starting to release playable projects that take me around 4-6 weeks to create so its reassuring to know that im doing something right :)

[@blackwersus]

Finally an useful ad. I have been looking for an app like Milanote for a long time!

[@thegoodest1665]

Very VERY helpful. I was thinking of creating a simple game and this video gave me the thoughts I needed to get started.

[@y4ssin345]

Inspiring man! I really needed that video thank you sykoo! ❤

[@schiffmann06]

Sprichst du villeicht deutsch, kann das sein 😂

[@hexoson]

I learned about backing up files the hard way recently. I'm new, but it still took me 30 minutes and a few headaches to get back to where I started.

[@risingphoenixgames6359]

Wow hey this was one of most helpful videos ive ever watched on the topic. Most videos like this pretend its some good info but its really just shallow and surface level info. This video actually covered legitimate useful info. Much love

[@innamulhassan]

what I learned after working at home for a year, I'm just bored, everything you said is totally true I need to socialize and feedback with a real human, and most importantly I need a new job

[@elvinnanodatron6409]

It's being an hour... your video is still on pause, and i'm literally STUCK on Milanote!!! Thanks for sharing, it's a great tool! (PS : ok, now let's see what you learned after 10 years of game dev :D ) Edit : Those advises you give are worth gold to me! Especially about "not working on big projects when we get started".

[@iTzStick]

I am a programmer/software engineer and a web designer and I was like you at the beginning... I was self-taught and I was watching tutorials on youtube and I only wanted to learn what I needed.. but please trust me on this.. learn the basics first if possible and then build up a good foundation before doing "whatever you want". You will feel like you know way more about what you are doing with your code and how you get to your desired result. I don't really know how to describe it but try it and i think you will have a whole new view on programming.

[@djeieakekseki2058]

Ivz what are the basics?

[@awsumturtle]

@@djeieakekseki2058 Everything related to basic functions of unity and really basic C# scripting stuff like variables, methods and ifs and elses. If you jump straight into making a game you will find making code troubling.

[@djeieakekseki2058]

AwsumTurtle aren't inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction considered basics?

[@awsumturtle]

@@djeieakekseki2058 Well, I started off with what i listed but thats something too i guess🤷‍♂️

[@benavila5681]

This applies to a lot. I do music production and this is a habit I have. I get stuck on projects and what seemed insanely interesting to me now turned dull, and it is because I live said project, every single day. And I start to tweak things that weren’t broken. Thanks for this man. Really brings my hopes up

[@ItzYuzuru]

Thanks for the motivation dude 😌 Really helped me choose my correct route 🙂

[@user-tz1uq3hf4t]

thank you guy so much for this video it's so motivative

[@EdiTyKiwi]

11:29 "go outside" This time is gone

[@EdiTyKiwi]

@Cory true

[@pgetheelderscrollsturkiye68]

this shit isnt ending

[@mrintrovert5068]

Thank you I have really learned a bunch of things from this inspiring video

[@sugarytaco2777]

Thank you, I was very intimidated. This video helped me gain the confidence to start learning!

[@cozytamim9794]

I also started game development when I was 13 years old but now I am 14 and I hope one day I become like you or Dani :) , and you helped me a lot thanks dear. Love ❤️ you from Afghanistan 🇦🇫

[@YoMaM87]

What I learned from making games. Tutorials don't usually help because somehow my Unity always works a little bit differently from theirs.

[@philipcapasso667]

YO SAME, EVERY FUCKING TIME SOMETHING IS DIFFERENT

[@Superspy1764]

@@philipcapasso667 check out udemy it cost but the tutorials are worth it I’m taking one on 3D game dev and I’m truly learning also wait for a sale there always is one and it’s soo much cheaper

[@thomaslockhart6487]

What a fantastic video! Thanks, man!

[@linnamaentertainment]

From what I've learned after few years is don't be afraid to start your projects heavily with graphics if you feel like it. Everyone always says to start with placeholders but what I've found is working on a good looking game is much more inspiring and enjoyable than just moving cubes around.

[@nikto7297]

Me when my code finally works : "It's alive, IT'S ALIVE!!"

[@Slooby]

Pretty much all of this advice is relevant to music production, cinematography, painting etc love it

[@NeoHCgbz]

pretty much any artistic endeavor, cool similarities

[@idle5992]

This video was so helpful for me. I always thought that googling stuff and codes meant that I'm a beginner in unity and im not getting better, but thanks to you, i know alot now!

[@zachiel3]

I am 12 right now and when I had school,i had like no time to get on my computer and i have been interested in game developing for a long time and right now because of the quarantine I have lots of time to attempt to create a game.

[@rumstun1121]

Good luck

[@redneckit429]

Love how on the thumbnail you used escape from tarkov

[@imanormaldude4242]

Very nice man !!💜

[@aros2300]

doing online school for even 2 weeks makes me understand your stance on working on home. great video!

[@uknow2908]

Thanks! Very useful thoughts!

[@pyrishicode]

Thank you sir i was really helpful....i m getting started with development process kinda exusting me sometime even i though think that forget is stupid thing but u helped me out with that...

[@logix8969]

Seems like you and I are very similar, I also am self-taught and prefer trial-and-error as oppose to reading about stuff. It's a great way to learn if you're a fast learner, and I honestly thing you gain more from it overall. A school can teach you how to do things the right way, and that's what they do, but if you learn by making mistakes, you find out a lot more about the limitations of what you're doing and you often even find better ways of doing them than you would have learned otherwise.

[@yehudasilviogeritslatumahi6879]

I love this! Thank you so much. I actually learn a lot about life through this video. I'm a musician btw, but I'm very interested in seeing people working with codes in computer, especially making games.

[@zackarygonzo2062]

Thank you soo much for making this video you reminded me why I wanted to start game development.

[@RainEDM]

7:28 that looks beautiful, also this made me want to use Unity again! Thank you!xd

[@burnttoast0425]

Ah yes i like it when my unity project turns into Escape from Tarkov

[@aadityakiran_s]

Pretty good video. Nice very funny and very light. Just what I needed now. Thanks.

[@Raynomee]

Thank you for your philosophy on working from home. I totally agree.

[@AstrusHD]

Your levels are looking so wonderful and just beautiful! I really like them but are they also in games?

[@TaylorShuffle]

Sykoo: You isolate your self. Me: Well, nothing changes lol

[@BimzyDev]

Great video! I couldn't agree more with most of the points, especially when starting out, starting with smaller games. :D

[@cosmic2750]

Thanks man...this was like, so inspirational and gave me a lot of drive to go forward...I just started and made a cube-and-block game, and I'm proud of it! The only limitation- however small - is my bad laptop...i have like such an outdated GPU...so well hopefully it won't be too big of an issue! Thanks again man!

[@isakfalk2638]

Ad skip 1:32

[@Mitxyt]

damn I was hoping to see some of that thumbnail escape from tarkov coding

[@shotgun_daddy-1089]

Same

[@kaylafillerup7920]

I’m an artist and no nothing about game development and don’t really know much about video games in general, but this was a great video explaining how failure is essential for learning. I’m at a point in my life where I needed to hear this to help me learn and grow in my “art career”. Thanks for reminding me that it’s important to fail. I’m grateful that what you said can be used for anything in life and not just specifically for game development. Keep up the good work.

[@SquidgyTTV]

I had an idea for Milanoye like 2 years ago Glad to see someone made it

[@yamieyahms9778]

SYKOO: working from home is unhealthy and a bad working environment for long period of times 2020:

[@lightwrkszn7674]

that fps game in the beginning of the video was amazing that could be an actaul game

[@lightwrkszn7674]

@lil shadow no idea bruh

[@thomasknights7857]

Dude you just changed my life thx bro

[@kimpozon8230]

I love you man .. Thanks for the tips.. This is my dream job in the future.. .

[@rndyxd6874]

actually, I learn making(trying to make) a hard game like a call of duty type ,I fail ,but I learn a lot

[@justmrak2690]

Didn't know you made escape from tarkov, lmao

[@DetectiveJones]

Aye! I was going to say the same thing lol

[@hameddark.2357]

Men thanks so much your advices are so so addictive to me i love programming games and with that video you changed my life Thanks so much pro❤❤❤

[@theecult4980]

This Dude: Most Pog Game Ever. Dani: BANANA GUN

[@trapshooter]

When are we going to see an actual game you make? (not in a game jam)

[@raz-gamedevelopmenttutoria6977]

Hey fellow game dev, could you check out this patreon for game devs where you can speak freely without hassle and tell other about your failures and successes https - ://www.patreon.com/GamingIsNotACrime

[@vvill-ga]

I think he did a poll about it recently, but that could have been someone else. I can't believe how bad these other replies are though... XD

[@trapshooter]

@@vvill-ga Actually he did the poll soon after this comment. Maybe I gave him a push to create a game? I didn't make my comment trying to put pressure or you in anyway Sykoo!

[@TheMasterOfSafari]

Raz - Game Development Tutorials & Gaming! Pay money to YOU to talk to other devs? Get outta here bro.. don’t self-advertise on another’s channel..

[@sparkles8389]

Hi Thomas Want a ballon?☺☺

[@bryanb9966]

I have been going to school for this for little over a year. Sykoo I need to know,do you have to memorize how to write code in the industry or can you use google?

[@MacSiderman]

Plenty of people use Google don't worry

[@takade8551]

Thank you so much! Im 14 and just starting programing. I was getting frustrated with making games and this video helped so much. Im subsrcibing right now. Just remember that you saved mine and many others careers. Keep up with the awesome content! Peace!

[@kyandesutter1364]

I am 12 (almost 13) and I also started game development without school, I'm self-learning and I follow tutorials, I get inspiration from you for the graphics videos and tutorials. I subbed and turned on notifications!

[@cahanwilliams7871]

Hey im 12 and just started game develoment

[@maybe_raj]

Sykoo: But first! Me (interrupting): Let me take a selfie 🤳??🤔 Sykoo: no! But first this video is brought to you by....

[@mr.thwack]

Raid Shadow Legends

[@anonymous6453]

thank you very much. Your videos are amazing. You basically tell me to never give up. I am 12 and i also want to make video games when i grow up. I just started unity and it is so fun. You inspire me a lot.

[@banrtv9446]

this video really motivated me to learn unity proggraming. thanks u man really thanks

[@amidoestuff]

Dude i dont even know how to use Windows 10 3D viewer.

[@user-tt6gz3gt4n]

Idk what is 10 3d viewer

[@ssgrazer1162]

How's your leg doing. You went a lot quiet after telltale shuted down. 😁

[@MrNerd-ll9my]

No one does

[@amidoestuff]

@@ssgrazer1162Always keep moving Forward!

[@shahxad6533]

u working on the next walking dead ?

[@invicta.]

Omg i'm 12 and I am literally doing the same thing as u!!!

[@thelastbastionofsenseinthi1606]

Same!

[@CompactStar]

same

[@firelordOzai3]

Your discussion on working from home was ahead of its time. I'm writing this during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic

[@jeffreyhicks6380]

I've been messing around with Unity for about 8 months now and I haven't taken it serious until now, because of videos like these. It's funny how we think we're alone in this process, but we're not. These videos do a really good job of breaking down what IS REALLY important for game dev. Thank you, Sam. And to everyone who's new or in the same boat as me, join all the gamedev discord servers and don't be embarrassed to post what you're working on. We got this!

[@archiehickox6518]

Hi Jeffrey, are you still involved and learning game dev? I'm just starting out. Would love to find Unity discord if you can link it. Any tips for me bro?

[@TMDS]

Something I would like to share from experience : don't start making "projects", prototype ideas one by one. That way, you'll get to know better the game engine you are using and what the programming language can and can't do.

[@GameZero2]

Is getting a job better or working on your own is better ??

[@ale-hl8pg]

neither are "better" if you'd just ask, because it really depends on the situations though i personally would find working in an office every so often pretty nice you're not required to be in the office though, you can do it practically anywhere

[@ayshikgaming5918]

You are so talented bro ❤️❤️.... keep it up ❤️❤️

[@joaolucassantosviegas3334]

Thx, i was studying for 5 months, like 30min a day, and in the last week i was thinking in give up, so really thanks, you helped me to still on gamedev.

[@quak1nat0r]

Wow, I’m starting game creating now and I’m 12 😂

[@Superspy1764]

I’m 15 and started recently I recommend udemy. I’m taking a course by ben tristen also known as gamedev.tv great course I’ve learned so much Edit: they also do a blender and unreal engine course

[@juno9179]

Oh boy, I wish this "Working from home" thing wont be a thing

[@sharmilathube923]

Oh boy

[@EricWichman]

About working from home. I've been working from home for decades. It does get monotonous, and sometimes I need interaction with other people for feedback and just to hang out and have fun. It's important to take regular breaks. Anytime you feel that urge to fix something that's not broken out of pure boredom, it's too late. Take a break before you get there to that point. Go for a walk, go fishing, go hiking. Walk around the lake, get outside, go for a run or bike ride. Get exercise. Go camp out with friend overnight, just a quick trip to a local campground. Or if that's not your thing, go to a gaming party or out to dinner with friends. Unplug. That's the take away. Just unplug for a little while. Your mind is a great thing, but it needs a break sometimes.

[@TheAfroKingPlay]

Great video man!

[@jaiminparmar7996]

You're showing unity's official footage.... 😂 Funny

[@neondstudio3860]

What I learned about making good clockbaits.

[@omnianima4540]

4:30 is such a true thing, I could observe it with myself working on a gameconcept for a while now...even tho things might be still just perfectly fine, im "adjusting" and "improving" it, while there is probably no need

[@themasculinetransformation]

yo bro thank you so mush tthis video made me start a new page in my life thank you

[@benwatki]

My main problem... Why the hell does cryengine 5.5 still use scale form 2.0. Like why. It is the bane of my existence. It is literally the same thing they used for the original cryengine over 10 years ago and it was bad then. Adobe doesn’t even sell flash cs6 so trying to get a copy is pure pain. But in the other hand, IMO cryengine has the best level editor out of all the current gen engines. But if you are currently using unity and thinking of moving engines, choose unreal or stay where you are. TRUST ME. You can pick up the cryengine Just as I did. and make a brilliant game but when you get to creating the UI you too will suffer the wrath of Scaleform 2.0...

[@duckman6581]

I sleep in my office so I'm fine :D

[@adiszs6410]

Is it just me or do I watch a KZbinr and feel like I’m so connected to them and I’ve been subbed to them for a year ( this is the first video I watched from sykoo)

[@abhinavghosh1506]

Came here to learn about games, left learning life lessons, thanks mate I'm 16 and now I wont make the mistakes you did, hats off to you i really appreciate it.

[@iByRaMa]

Why am i watching this when i don't even have a PC... #FeelsBadMan