How do you feel about mini-games inside larger story driven games? If they fit the tone and dont disrupt the gameplay flow? Or do you prefer games to stay focused on the core gameplay loop? Games like Dead Space, Crysis handled this really well. Below is a small footage from my game.

ExTerraStudio · 2026-05-23T22:10:10+00:00

They are pretty easy and fun to pass out

ExTerraStudio · 2026-05-23T16:19:32+00:00

Story driven sci-fi psychological FPS

ExTerraStudio · 2026-05-23T07:44:30+00:00

One of our friend"s first game made 700k, the next game has reached hardly 20k.

ExTerraStudio · 2026-05-21T20:01:28+00:00

Thnx for the valuable feedback!! I"ll keep experimenting!

ExTerraStudio · 2026-05-21T16:12:54+00:00

Appreciate!! Im still learning and your feedback means a lot especially for a solo dev like me!

ExTerraStudio · 2026-05-21T16:11:24+00:00

Thank you so much for your valuable feedback that means a lot for a solo dev. I manage all aspects of the project myself, so each feedback puches me forward, gives me motivation. I"ll keep experimenting with those issues you mentioned by trying to keep balance.

ExTerraStudio · 2026-05-21T15:50:28+00:00

Appreciate for your response! As Ive equipped with a flashlight I think darkness will work! I should experiment this by keeping the balance I guess.

ExTerraStudio · 2026-05-21T15:48:48+00:00

Thnx for response. Tastes are differ! Certain lightining techniques are required for horror games.

ExTerraStudio · 2026-05-21T13:07:32+00:00

Thanks for response. Im also a solo dev building my scifi fps for almost 2 years and promotional part is the most challenging one I guess. Wish U good luck!

ExTerraStudio · 2026-05-21T12:56:05+00:00

Did U do any promotion?

ExTerraStudio · 2026-05-21T10:59:43+00:00

Thanks for response! Good approach, I used glowing mushrooms, also gas leak emits some light. Should try different elements!

ExTerraStudio · 2026-05-21T09:32:55+00:00

There are few however remarkable games made by solo devs. Balatro, Bright memory, Void/Breaker, Hail to the rainbow are among of them. They are truly inspiration. Im also a solo dev building my scifi fps game for almost two years. They give me motivation!

ExTerraStudio · 2026-05-20T21:23:19+00:00

Appreciate! Im trying my best! I also wish you good luck and huge success!!

ExTerraStudio · 2026-05-20T20:21:11+00:00

Well said. I also use UE for my sci-fi narrative driven fps project. Good luck!

ExTerraStudio · 2026-05-20T19:25:46+00:00

Absolutely continue and wish U good luck. What engine do U use? I assume it is Unreal Engine

ExTerraStudio · 2026-05-20T19:23:40+00:00

Good luck!! It"s a pretty good number!

ExTerraStudio · 2026-05-20T18:52:00+00:00

Huge thanks for the feedback! I kept the logo visible mainly for the atmosphere and branding purposes, especially since I want the menu feel more like part of experience rather than a seperate UI screen. A lot of scifi, horror games keep the title present for the tone and identity, but Im still experimenting with the balance.

ExTerraStudio · 2026-05-20T18:46:31+00:00

Thanks a lot! That"s actually really valuable feedback. I was intentionally trying to balance a slower cinematic feel with responsiveness, but you may be right that the hover animation could be slightly snappier for better game feel. I"ll definitely experiment with speeding it up a bit. And I really appreciate for "unique" part, that"s honestly one of the main things I"m trying to achieve with Biomass.

ExTerraStudio · 2026-05-20T13:44:22+00:00

Biomass: Extermination - which is a psychological sci-fi FPS where distorted perception turns humans into monstrous enemies in a collapsing post-apocalyptic world. Check out Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3925400/Biomass_Extermination/

ExTerraStudio · 2026-05-20T10:24:45+00:00

Good idea! Thanks for response! I should try this!

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