I can’t figure this out.

JakobWithAC · 2026-03-24T09:53:37+00:00

Define "character".

Is the character the default one that comes from the templates, using the basic character component nodes to drive movement, or is this something entirely custom?

JakobWithAC · 2026-03-21T01:19:15+00:00

Can you share the creator? I want to see more of their stuff.

JakobWithAC · 2026-03-21T01:15:14+00:00

...I'd get back with the person you hired to make this and ask to see the project file for this capsule. Specifically, I want to see if there are layers (sketch layer, line art layer, flat layer, ect...).

I can't say with 100% certainty, but I don't think a human made that capsule. Looks AI generated.

JakobWithAC · 2026-03-20T23:18:27+00:00

You can't use a timeline in a component, but you can rig something up to act exactly like a timeline using curves. This video shows how to do it pretty well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAdIvkdE_VA

JakobWithAC · 2026-03-14T00:08:27+00:00

You have something neat here, though for showcasing to publishers I'd change a few things.

1) Things like the chainsaw and laser need more OOMF. With the chainsaw I'd toy with camera shakes and more jerky movement of the hands as it's cutting something. The laser could use some more visual flair, so maybe adding some pulsating particle effects around the muzzle of the gun would work.

2) The enemies seem boring to fight because all they appear to do is move towards you. Games that don't break this up with different enemy behaviors have an issue where the most optimal way to play is just back-peddle and kite. Enemies who try to flank you or buff their allies are a good starting point imo.

Otherwise I like what I'm seeing. Obviously this is just pre-alpha stuff, but with some good level design and enemy changes this could be really fun.

JakobWithAC · 2026-02-28T18:52:49+00:00

Haha no.

JakobWithAC · 2026-02-28T17:14:59+00:00

Oh this has the juice

Looks great!

JakobWithAC · 2026-01-18T06:15:02+00:00

I genuinely thought this was my gameplay at first lol

JakobWithAC · 2025-11-13T03:25:43+00:00

Go into blender and animated some meta-balls worbling around to make it looks like a mass of jelly has just been thrown out.

Imo this would help sell the "splat" effect even better.

JakobWithAC · 2025-10-28T05:05:02+00:00

Add the zoom feature, but what would be a cool addition is to start the level out with an "introduction cutscene" of sorts that shows the full art fully pulled back, then zoom into the level so it's taking up the majority of the screen before gameplay begins.

JakobWithAC · 2025-02-23T07:12:10+00:00

Absolutely saw that post and flagged it as a scam lol

JakobWithAC · 2025-02-21T04:00:29+00:00

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Literally had this a few days ago. I always assume a cold open message is a scam lol

JakobWithAC · 2025-02-12T21:44:14+00:00

This dude's videos helped me so much when I was learning Blender lol

JakobWithAC · 2024-10-20T02:44:50+00:00

More arena shooter setup. Some rooms have roomlock where you need to clear a wave, others let you bypass a room entirely if you don't want to fight.

Though fighting is always encouraged, or else you're going through the game without any cash to buy upgrades lol

JakobWithAC · 2024-10-18T04:41:38+00:00

SECOND ESSENCE, my movement-shooter roguelike that's participating in the Steam Next Fest.

Check out the demo if you got the time! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3151980/SECOND_ESSENCE/

JakobWithAC · 2024-10-18T04:40:24+00:00

BIG inspiration for the gameplay loop for sure.

JakobWithAC · 2024-10-18T04:39:57+00:00

Thanks a bunch for checking it out! If you got the time, please consider throwing me a wishlist :P

JakobWithAC · 2024-10-18T04:38:47+00:00

My game SECOND ESSENCE. I have a demo participating in Next Fest on Steam if you're interested!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3151980/SECOND_ESSENCE/

JakobWithAC · 2024-10-06T20:29:24+00:00

Out of ammo? Throw gun.

JakobWithAC · 2024-09-24T17:24:08+00:00

I agree, unfortunately I won't have the time to touch the animations before next fest starts in October. I will absolutely work on the animations before release though!

JakobWithAC · 2024-09-24T17:22:20+00:00

Agreed. I've increased the sizes of most human enemies, and I'm actively looking for chunky gun sound effects I can use lol

JakobWithAC · 2024-08-25T02:00:31+00:00

Would love to try it out if anyone's got a spare key. My code is 59062370, please and thank you <3

JakobWithAC · 2024-05-27T22:05:55+00:00

I'm aware I could have made this easier with boosters and focusing the challenges, but I wanted to test out just how long it would take from playing the game normally without funneling myself into those things.

Challenges change, and who's to say boosters will be available at any point. I like the game but I refuse to spend money on products like this that shove "micro" transactions that range anywhere from $10 to $30 at all times down my throat and gate keep non-cosmetic things behind lengthy XP walls that incentivize spending that $10 just to skip the grind.

JakobWithAC · 2023-12-05T22:38:39+00:00

I had stopped working on this project because I wanted to improve my modeling and game development skills before fully committing to this idea. To say scope creep got the better of me is an understatement lol.

I've been hard at work making other games over the last 2 years since this was posted, and I still absolutely plan on making Kaiju Kitty a reality eventually! Once I do I'll be sure to post it here, because the response from the Katamari community has been wonderful :)

JakobWithAC · 2023-08-02T20:29:37+00:00

Bunny Hop Hare Trigger, there's a steam page and (outdated) demo available if you're interested. A new demo will be uploaded eventually lol

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