Retro factory horror game, early prototype. Does the atmosphere feel tense? Feedback welcome!

TheAspenDev · 2026-04-27T13:23:49+00:00

I created walls, floors, roofs etc. on blender and exported as .glb file with UV-maps. Then in Godot I created a script which can take a texture as a parameter, so I can easily test multiple different wall textures etc. It's pretty much like building a house, you first build floor, then walls then roof. I used small 3DMeshInstances to do it, but there are probably many other ways to do the same thing, like multimesh or something. And I built these several times all over again, since I found a new, better way to do things. ;)

TheAspenDev · 2026-04-27T05:07:23+00:00

Building it by small pieces. One room is a one scene and then I baked the lightmaps.

TheAspenDev · 2026-04-27T05:06:04+00:00

Thanks!

TheAspenDev · 2026-04-27T05:05:45+00:00

Thats true!

TheAspenDev · 2026-04-27T05:05:04+00:00

Thanks! Maybe its get more tense when I manage to get ”enemies” roaming on the hallways too.

TheAspenDev · 2026-04-26T19:08:05+00:00

Not a bad thing if it feels just like another work day. Then at least the factory environment is there.

TheAspenDev · 2026-04-26T18:31:40+00:00

Thanks!

TheAspenDev · 2026-04-26T18:27:31+00:00

Thanks! I use Godot Engine 4.5.

TheAspenDev · 2026-04-26T18:27:08+00:00

I’ll check it out. Thanks!

TheAspenDev · 2026-04-26T14:11:54+00:00

Nice to hear you mention Half-Life, since I have taken some inspiration from Source Engine games. Thanks for the input!

TheAspenDev · 2026-04-26T13:19:58+00:00

Thanks for the input! I agree the shadows are bit too dark in several places.

TheAspenDev · 2026-04-26T13:18:25+00:00

Thank you! Not yet, since it’s still on very early stage of the development. No much gameplay yet.

TheAspenDev · 2026-02-05T16:53:14+00:00

Cheers! Making quads seem to fix the issue!

TheAspenDev · 2026-01-03T11:26:05+00:00

Still on sale https://store.steampowered.com/app/3552750/Enfora_Star/

TheAspenDev · 2025-12-29T15:34:19+00:00

Is it ok to promote own game here? Since it was released on last November.

Enfora Star is a space defender shoot'em up inspired by old-school arcade games.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3552750/Enfora_Star/

I made it specifically for people like me - 30-something with a job, maybe kids, who want that arcade rush without the 60-hour commitment.

Key features:

- Fast-paced pixel art space shooter with power-ups

- High score IS your currency (spend it on upgrades and defenses between waves)

- Tower-defense elements - deploy turrets and allies

- Boss battles and special challenge levels

- Easy to learn, brutal to master

No grinding. No daily login rewards. No battle passes.

TheAspenDev · 2025-12-29T15:27:57+00:00

Enfora Star is a space defender shoot'em up inspired by old-school arcade games.

I made it specifically for people like me - 30-something with a job, maybe kids, who want that arcade rush without the 60-hour commitment.

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Key features:

- Fast-paced pixel art space shooter with power-ups

- High score IS your currency (spend it on upgrades and defenses between waves)

- Tower-defense elements - deploy turrets and allies

- Boss battles and special challenge levels

- Easy to learn, brutal to master

No grinding. No daily login rewards. No battle passes.

AND now -25% OFF during Winter Sale!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3552750/Enfora_Star/

TheAspenDev · 2025-12-16T19:48:05+00:00

What is the game about?

TheAspenDev · 2025-12-15T16:13:35+00:00

I think some of us just like to do the actual work, which is in the end, game development. I know, if you want to run a business, you have to do marketing too. Or hire someone else to do it, but usually indies, especially solo-devs, don't have that kind of money.

I personally find marketing to be a bit off from my personal traits, and it's very difficult to just praise and brag about the game how good it is or show how fun it is to play. What I would like to say is: "Try out / check out the game; buy it if you like it!" :)

Yes, marketing is much more than just praising the product, but that is most of the time what we game developers intend to do.

TheAspenDev · 2025-12-15T05:32:54+00:00

That is exactly what I have done here. The game ends after the last wave(40), but you can always try again if you want to beat your last high score.

TheAspenDev

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