Rafal Obrebski

How to make a game completely from scratch, as a solo developer?

➤ Twitter:  https://x.com/rafalobrebski 
➤ Devin Sherry (Twitch): https://www.twitch.tv/jevinscherriesgamedev
➤ AI generated game video #1 - https://youtu.be/DLY38_vJ0hc
➤ AI generated game video #2 - https://youtu.be/ySqLAayNmaM

➤ Twisted Tower (some footage from demo in the video): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1575990/Twisted_Tower/, made by https://www.youtube.com/@thomasbrush

Chapters:
00:00 - 01:05 - Introduction
01:05 - 02:22 - What skills do you need?
02:22 - 03:10 - Platform selection
03:10 - 05:00 - Fun to Make vs Fun to Play
05:00 - 06:35 - Red Ocean, Blue Ocean
06:35 - 07:14 - Scope of First Game
07:14 - 09:05 - Game Design Document
09:05 - 11:31 - What Engine to use?
11:31 - 12:20 - First Small Prototypes
12:20 - 13:22 - Version Control System
13:22 - 15:05 - Game Assets
15:05 - 16:30 - Where to Find Game Assets?
16:30 - 16:57 - Making Games with AI
16:57 - 18:20 - Initial Showcase Demo
18:20 - 18:40 - Starting a Youtube Channel 
18:40 - 19:25 - Talk about Your Game!
19:25 - 20:13 - Vertical Slice
20:13 - 20:47 - Playtesting Your Game
20:47 - 21:33 - Playtesting Tricks 
21:33 - 22:00 - RPG Mechanics and Vertical Slice
22:00 - 22:58 - Promoting Your Game
22:58 - 23:44 - External Funds for development
23:44 - 24:45 - Showcasing your Game
24:45 - 25:46 - Releasing your Game
25:46 - 26:12 - Final Thoughts

How To Make A Game Alone

How To Make A Game Alone

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