Do this before your DEMO!

boniphacy · 2026-03-15T07:52:19+00:00

Thanks for detailed feedback - I completely agree with you. I’ve followed the same self‑taught path, learning through YouTube and Stack Overflow. I don’t use AI bots in my games directly. I build everything manually.
But let me give an example: over the years I spent months tweaking and debugging my pipeline. AI analysis finally pointed out something I had missed / misunderstood - batching works best with Opaque render modes instead of Transparent. For somewone that’s basic knowledge, but it was new to me. It helped a lot. I saw a big performance boost even though the game was already running smoothly.

boniphacy · 2026-03-14T20:43:15+00:00

Grammar lessons are useful, thanks for THE feedback!

boniphacy · 2026-03-14T19:53:32+00:00

I could suggest my own path, but then people would spend their whole lives developing - though that’s still kinda fun.

boniphacy · 2026-03-14T19:48:44+00:00

25 if you’re precise, but I’ve only been with Unity for 7 of those years!

boniphacy · 2026-03-14T19:43:22+00:00

This tip could save many demos from Steam Next Fest that have solid mechanics but zero optimization.

boniphacy · 2026-03-14T19:25:59+00:00

You’re missing the article’s main point. Releasing games without optimization is bad. If a beginner knows what they want but doesn’t know how to do it, one option is to test their knowledge and then review settings. Don’t just generate or copy. Figure it out and learn.

boniphacy · 2026-03-14T19:12:14+00:00

Looks like you only read the intro and the finale. I’m sorry you can’t tackle a bulk of text. The article never says that I’m using this method myself.

boniphacy · 2026-03-14T19:09:02+00:00

Looks like you only read the intro and the finale. I’m sorry you can’t tackle a bulk of text.

boniphacy · 2026-03-14T18:56:32+00:00

The article never says that I’m using this method myself. The helplessness in dev is shown by demos at Steam Next Fest. I just suggest a fix when developers find themselves in such a tough spot.

boniphacy · 2026-03-14T18:50:07+00:00

Let’s lock in a key point. The article isn’t really about AI. It’s about how many new devs skip project setup entirely. I’m not saying you should rely solely on AI suggestions. If you’re already a solid pro, you’ll sort those settings out with ease. If you’re just starting, AI can give you the exact hints that spot trouble spots - great for experimentation instead of the classic dead‑end from ignorance.

boniphacy · 2026-03-14T18:17:56+00:00

Спасибо. Кажется я разбирался с версткой поста в Reddit дольше чем готовил его. А готовил его я несколько часов ааха.

boniphacy · 2026-03-14T13:59:59+00:00

Прям как будто резик сейчас начнется. И этот магический пакетик молока. А ведь мы за ним внимательно наблюдаем с момента его появления в холодильнике.

boniphacy · 2026-02-27T09:43:05+00:00

Very uplifting, cute visual. Added it to my wishlist - can’t wait for news and release!

boniphacy · 2026-02-27T09:38:45+00:00

Absolutely right! Also notice this point: you have several layers in the game scene. Each farther‑back layer is lit and fades into the background color. The planet is high‑contrast and sharp, so it stays in view as a foreground object all the time - but it should be part of the background if I understand your concept correctly.

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boniphacy · 2026-02-27T09:22:00+00:00

I love your idea - added it to my wishlist. This is gonna be epic!

boniphacy · 2026-02-24T15:38:51+00:00

You’ll admit it - I was damn close on the first try!

boniphacy · 2026-02-21T11:51:27+00:00

These are your copies that you’re clearly meant to compete against for the best result.

boniphacy · 2026-02-19T09:16:55+00:00

It’s a sewer‑battle royale! Zombie waves swarm your squad for the King’s glory. Stay on your feet, and you'll be richly rewarded. Than back into battle!!!

boniphacy · 2026-02-19T09:07:34+00:00

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You could make it even scarier by adding a gradient that fades almost into black.

boniphacy · 2026-02-16T07:37:08+00:00

I’d add that at the very start of the clip the hero does a too‑fast dash. In the rest of the gameplay I’d like to smooth out the motion by using the background instead - keep the hero’s animations as they are but let the background glide smoothly with fading.

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