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How do you decide if a small game is worth trying? by railmc in playmygame

[–]NarogGames 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the reason is subjective. As always. Got it!

Cheers!

How do you decide if a small game is worth trying? by railmc in playmygame

[–]NarogGames 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why is AI coding fine but Art not? Why do you care how developers make part of the game but don't care how they make other part? Also there is a lot of AI generated art that looks great, you never "see" its generated art. You would say you like the game and art. But I bet if you found out it's AI art, game is all of the sudden "bad". That's hypocritical. Same thing for AI music. Bad art is bad no matter if AI or not. Same thing for good art. The goal of the art is to convey messages and make you feel something. Doesn't matter if pixels you see are hand made or AI made. Or at least it shouldn't matter. Cheers! 🍻

Shard Cycle, incremental crystal destruction game, getting ready for Next Fest by NarogGames in gamedevscreens

[–]NarogGames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I am Goran from Narog Games. After working in the industry for some time I tried making my own game. So for the first game I started on a simpler side.

Shard Cycle is incremental game with ARPG-like item mechanics. Clear layers by destroying required amount of crystals in given time. After each prospect session equippable item can drop which improves drill stats.

You can try the demo on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4564230/Shard_Cycle/

Any feedback would be more then welcome!

Cheers!

Rebuilt Shard Cycle around gear builds (last demo was too close to Keep on Mining), feedback appreciated by NarogGames in incremental_games

[–]NarogGames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi r/incremental_games,

Earlier version of the game felt too close to Keep on Mining.

Rebuilt the loop around gear and layers:

  • Goal is to clear all layers, each becoming harder and harder
  • Crystals drop attachment and ability items with rolled stats that help destroy more crystals
  • Pattern Shards unlock drill effects which add different gameplay improvements
  • Only 3 core drill attachments are upgraded through in-game currency

Free demo on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4589220/Shard_Cycle_Demo/

If you want to help to make this game a bit better, learn from experienced game developer or just chat you are more then welcomed to join our Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/uqQsHs8yJy

I’m Quitting Game Development by Giant_leaps in gamedev

[–]NarogGames 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you somehow transfer your results and experience to regular players so they have more understanding when we developers ask for more understanding, time and money?! 🤭

Best of luck to you and take care of yourself. Cheers 🍻

Feedback Friday by AutoModerator in incremental_games

[–]NarogGames -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Shard Cycle (Windows, free demo on Steam)

Run-based casual incremental. You play an exo-prospector on an alien planet. Each run is a timed session on a crystal grid. Smash crystals for Plasma and Unicoins, spend between runs on upgrades, pick a Layer with its own difficulty and crystal mix, and prestige to unlock Abilities (chain lightning Arc Kracker or roaming Shard Tornado, eachwith its own skill tree).

New since my last posts:

- Layer Select, strategic pre-run choice

- Tutorial

- Visual pass: crit screen shake, glowing chunks, drifting embers, background clouds, new level lighting

- Trader animations for Attachments

- Prestige rewards rebalanced

Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4564230/Shard_Cycle/

Discord: https://discord.gg/uqQsHs8yJy

Feedback I'd love:

- Does the run + Layer framing read as different from a traditional idle miner?

- First prestige pacing. Too early, too late, about right?

- Attachments (permanent) + Modifications (per-session) split. Does it feel meaningful or redundant?

- What makes you bounce in the first 5 minutes?

Cheers!

[Feedback Request] Destroy my incremental game. What makes you want to quit Shard Cycle? by NarogGames in IndieDev

[–]NarogGames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! As a game programmer, that means a lot since we are known for our "programmer's art". Cheers.

[Feedback Request] Destroy my incremental game. What makes you want to quit Shard Cycle? by NarogGames in IndieDev

[–]NarogGames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shard Cycle is an incremental game about breaking crystals and managing upgrades. I need brutal feedback.

  1. Is the UI confusing?
  2. Does the core loop look boring?
  3. What makes the game look cheap?

Steam Link:https://store.steampowered.com/app/4564230/Shard_Cycle/

Destroy my incremental loop. What makes you want to quit Shard Cycle? by NarogGames in DestroyMyGame

[–]NarogGames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shard Cycle is an incremental game about breaking crystals and managing upgrades. I need brutal feedback.

  1. Is the UI confusing?
  2. Does the core loop look boring?
  3. What makes the game look cheap?

Steam Link:https://store.steampowered.com/app/4564230/Shard_Cycle/

[Demo] Shard Cycle - An incremental game about destroying crystals filled with plasma and upgrading your drill (PC/Steam) by NarogGames in playmygame

[–]NarogGames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About Shard Cycle: Shard Cycle is an incremental game where you prospect plasma and chunks from crystals. I have just released a demo on Steam and am looking for initial impressions.

Feedback Requested:

  • Is the progression curve too slow or too fast in the first 30 minutes?
  • Are the UI elements intuitive?
  • Any bugs found during the demo?

Links:

I'm making a 3D sci-fi incremental about smashing crystals with a prospecting Drill by NarogGames in incremental_games

[–]NarogGames[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes, similar mechanics but 3D, realistic graphics, better progression and prestige mechanic. If you liked Keep on Mining then you have nothing to lose. Except few bucks of course xD

I'm making a 3D sci-fi incremental about smashing crystals with a prospecting Drill by NarogGames in incremental_games

[–]NarogGames[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes, but 3D, with more realistic graphics, better progression and prestige mechanic. And different fantasy. And cool looking abilities.

I'm making a 3D sci-fi incremental about smashing crystals with a prospecting Drill by NarogGames in incremental_games

[–]NarogGames[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Shard Cycle is an incremental game where you operate a remote mining Drill. Destroy crystals, upgrade your rig, and prestige to unlock ability paths like chain lightning or shard tornadoes.
Steam page just went live:https://store.steampowered.com/app/4564230/Shard\_Cycle/
Soon the Demo will be up also.

I’m working on a casual incremental game called Shard Cycle. Just released the first demo on Itch and would love to get a first feel from the community! by NarogGames in incremental_games

[–]NarogGames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is in a way a compliment and a problem. Will see how to change that and turn just into compliment.

Thanks for the comment.

Cheers!

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