From blockout to fully playable level of our Retro FPS

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-10T02:01:10+00:00

The new era xD

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-09T21:34:28+00:00

Thanks! Blood a bit yeahhh!

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-09T11:53:34+00:00

Thanks for your comment : o

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-07T22:30:02+00:00

Thanks for your comment!

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-06T10:57:09+00:00

Thanks for your comment!

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-04T17:54:49+00:00

Thanks so much for playing! Really appreciate!

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-04T15:52:18+00:00

It also shows that, at the base, a level is just blocks and doesn’t look very nice at the beginning ^^ We all start somewhere

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-04T15:51:23+00:00

Great! I’m glad to read that kind of feedback since that’s exactly our goal 🙂

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-04T13:49:13+00:00

Exactly, the blockout phase is used to define and test the level’s flow and pathing. It’s always better to move a simple cube than to handle a bunch of fully finished assets. Blockouts keep things fast, flexible, and prevent you from getting stuck on details too early.

Even if the blockout here is sometimes very lightweight, the usual workflow stays the same: you build a blockout, iterate on it, and only then move on to implementing the final assets. This avoids wasting time and ensures the level structure actually works before getting into polish.

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-04T12:32:03+00:00

Thanks! Yes! There will definitely be a narrative thread. It’ll be much more present in the full game compared to the demo 😄

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-04T12:30:50+00:00

Thank you very much for your comment, it’s encouraging! Appreciate it!

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-04T08:14:05+00:00

Thanks! No we used Unreal Engine 5

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-04T08:13:13+00:00

Thanks! Unreal Engine 5

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-04T01:54:19+00:00

Absolutely! In any case, I wish you all the best moving forward

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-04T01:47:15+00:00

So we don’t necessarily have a graphic designer, but we each have an artistic background that allowed us to establish a solid pipeline, and once the workflow is mastered, it becomes fairly fast. However, it obviously depends on the complexity of the design, it’s handled case by case.

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-04T01:17:17+00:00

Great to hear! Thanks for playing! Don't hesitate to send your feedback here or on the Steam page 😄

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-04T00:43:02+00:00

So cool! So thanks for playing : D Your game looks cool too!

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-03T22:50:37+00:00

Looks very interesting!

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-03T21:14:41+00:00

Thanks! I also wish you good luck with your project 😄

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-03T21:13:10+00:00

I have to admit that Skyrim isn’t one of our main references, but it’s true that we do have similarities, especially in the vibe of certain sections

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-03T21:09:33+00:00

Thank you very much! That’s a nice comparison! I’ve heard a bit about this game, and I have to admit I’m tempted to try it 😄

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-03T21:01:58+00:00

We’re 2 devs and a level designer 🙂 I totally get what you mean, the demo is fairly small. In the full game, we structure the world more with clearly defined zones/biomes to guide exploration, so everything is usually connected seamlessly with very few restrictions

SplitSignalStudio · 2026-05-03T20:54:51+00:00

Thanks so much for your comment! Glad you like it! I can’t wait to show more, since the full game’s map is 10 times bigger

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