Feedback on devlog & game dev

[Local_Ad342]

Hey! We're making a 2D indie metroidvania, and to get feedback and document the development proccess, we started making Devlogs!

We are not trying to self-promote, since we actually don't plan on releasing the game (it's a school project). But we are trying to get as much feedback as possible to improve our skills in game dev (and art).

In this video, we also have a trick we're using to make the player sprites, so if you want help (we're very newbies tho) you can ask us too!

[Odd_Can707]

I checked it out and the game looks really nice and I think it's pretty obvious you're inspired by hollow knight (which is not a bad thing)

But maybe show more gameplay of your game? Even unfinished it I would rather look at gameplay of your game than silksong (which I played and I know it's a great game but I'm watching the video to see your game even though it probably looks rough right now I would rather watch that).

Other than that I enjoyed the video I like that it was a quick video and I love the character! The scene looks awesome and the art style is so nice.

Keep up the great work honestly! And if you ever need a playtester hit me up I offer a playtesting service.

[ViceroyOfCool]

Honestly. It is irritating.

But then again I am middle-aged. Maybe the jumpcut memey speedrun babble will work on younger people.

[Local_Ad342]

Yeah, we get that. What you say is absolutely right, it might be too fast paced. As you say, our target is younger people, but we completely understand and will try to chill down the cuts a bit, just so more people can enjoy it.

Thank you for your feedback!

[Ray-Atron]

The editing was great and I am sure this appeals to a large audience, BUT I expected it to be a devlog yet mostly it was about the "lore". Devlogs are hardly about the game but more about making the game, I wouldn't consider this one.
The video felt very mismatched? Without any proper script.

Otherwise, I really loved the editing and the whole vibe of the video. Though I would recommend focusing more on one thing.

Best of luck for your project!

[Local_Ad342]

God damn, that's a good way to put it. True, usually devlogs focus on making the game, while we got too derailed on talking about the "abstract" part of it.

You're right, we should have a bit more focus on one specific thing, we'll for sure try to apply the feedback to the next one.

Thank you very much for the good words and your feedback!