The HARSH TRUTH About Making INDIE-GAMES | Unity Devlog

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  • Опубликовано: 5 июн 2024
  • In this video, I will discuss the harsh truth about making video games. There are 3 factors which lead to the failure of devs, and I am going to give you the recipe to conquer them!
    This video applies to all game developers, including Unity, Gdevelop, Godot and Unreal Engine!
    This is an indie game devlog.
    Please remember to like and subscribe!

Комментарии • 64

  • @DanGameDev
    @DanGameDev  2 месяца назад +5

    What keeps you motivated when creating video games?

    • @user-zk1cu3ly9p
      @user-zk1cu3ly9p 2 месяца назад +4

      I have some of my best ideas when walking!

    • @KagakuGameStudios
      @KagakuGameStudios 2 месяца назад +1

      The idea that maybe ill find people that will relate to the struggles ive been through and know that they arent alone

    • @a6gitti
      @a6gitti 2 месяца назад +1

      Hm. The thirst for learning more and one day be able to create "everything" i want (end goal)

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  2 месяца назад +1

      @@a6gitti love that!

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  2 месяца назад

      @user-zk1cu3ly9p 💯

  • @aynsjc
    @aynsjc 2 месяца назад +10

    You desrve more than 400 views, bro... Amazing Video ! 👌👌💻💻

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  2 месяца назад +3

      Thank you so much, that's very kind of you!

  • @calebowens9075
    @calebowens9075 2 месяца назад +4

    Nice video! I’m surprised you don’t have more subs.

  • @ZephyrA0
    @ZephyrA0 2 месяца назад +4

    You got my attention. Liked the video, checked the channel's videos , and subscribed. I'll gladly follow your videos from now on ;)

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  2 месяца назад +3

      Thank you so much, welcome to the channel!

  • @SolAuror
    @SolAuror 2 месяца назад +1

    So in touch, excellent video Dan, Subbed :)

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  2 месяца назад +2

      Thank you so much - welcome to the channel :)

  • @abdullaheta
    @abdullaheta Месяц назад +1

    Great vid! keep it up

  • @TrolledTGBot
    @TrolledTGBot 2 месяца назад +2

    love the quality of the videos

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  2 месяца назад +2

      Thank you so much. Welcome to the channel :)

  • @maxfogens5893
    @maxfogens5893 2 месяца назад +3

    Another great video! Any tips on marketing for a beginner indie game designer?

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  2 месяца назад +3

      Thanks for watching! Will be releasing a series on marketing for Steam specifically soon and will cover capsule art, trailers and screenshots as well as how to get Wishlists :)

  • @gsestream
    @gsestream Месяц назад +1

    peter, dont doubt, just believe, you can. dont copy your doubt to others. then they dont make their own games either. reliant on others. not good. be actually indie.

  • @olibohle
    @olibohle 2 месяца назад

    Nice video! keep going!

  • @GraySwanGames
    @GraySwanGames Месяц назад

    Nice video. Marketing has been my problem for a long time. I hope you could elaborate more on marketing tips and tricks.

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks for watching. There is a whole video on marketing tips and tricks out now on the channel (it's the latest video)

  • @illuminum8576
    @illuminum8576 2 месяца назад +2

    Nice, deserves more views

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  2 месяца назад +2

      Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel :)

  • @mattg1345
    @mattg1345 2 месяца назад +4

    The video is only showing in a max of 360p

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  2 месяца назад +6

      Hey, thanks. I think it’s because I’ve only just uploaded it so it’s still generating the HD.

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  2 месяца назад +7

      1080p now working :)

    • @wpwscience4027
      @wpwscience4027 2 месяца назад +3

      Got to start small yo

  • @a6gitti
    @a6gitti 2 месяца назад +2

    U got a sub bru

  • @CafePoderoso
    @CafePoderoso Месяц назад

    I'm a video editor from Brazil, I mainly watch youtube to learn something, but your title looked really curious to me because I aways wanted to try to develop my own game, so I keep a close eye on it. As I can see from your video, you had a bad time with marketing as you mentioned. Care to share more with us? What you would do different? What we can learn from it? What you would not do? In advance I would say, keep up the good work, cus...you reached Brazil with 830 subs. (including me now)

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  Месяц назад +1

      Hey, thank you so much for watching and supporting, it means a lot to me! I have recently released a full video on marketing and Wishlists so please go and have a watch!

  • @kamathplays9625
    @kamathplays9625 2 месяца назад +3

    I love this video. I've just watched a minute, but I'm still seeing the problems I'm facing while trying to start game dev. I'm someone who's always had a passion for game development, but have no background in coding, game development or even doing pixel art. I'm getting a lot of insight from this video. Is there any tips you'd give to someone who wants to make a 2d game in unity?

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  2 месяца назад +4

      Thank you so much for watching! I'm all about helping new devs get started and demystifying the process. In terms of 2D games, definitely look at the Thomas Brush videos on creating great art. Also, be sure to utilise Adobe Colour (it's free!) as you can upload a reference photo and get beautiful colour palettes in return!

    • @kamathplays9625
      @kamathplays9625 2 месяца назад +2

      @@DanGameDev thank you for your tips! I'll definitely be commenting a lot for more insight in the new future, and I wish you good luck on your youtube journey as well!

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  2 месяца назад +2

      @@kamathplays9625 Thank you!

  • @delta_mayur
    @delta_mayur Месяц назад

    this is the best video i ever watch. Nice explanation..
    👌👌👌👌

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  Месяц назад

      Thank you so much, welcome to the channel! New video posted!

  • @MrMpa31
    @MrMpa31 2 месяца назад +2

    Have you achieved success?

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  2 месяца назад +3

      I did not market Finding Ice very well so didn't get many sales. However, I've spent nearly 2 years learning how to do this so feel ready to share what I've found and launch my next game - thanks for watching!

    • @GiantsOnTheHorizon
      @GiantsOnTheHorizon 17 дней назад

      @@DanGameDevBTW, I was looking for the name of your game in the notes portion of the video. You should add a link or the name of your game there too.

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  16 дней назад

      @@GiantsOnTheHorizon it's Finding Ice. I don't add the link as I believe I can create something so much better now :) Thanks for watching!

    • @GiantsOnTheHorizon
      @GiantsOnTheHorizon 16 дней назад

      @@DanGameDev It’s tough having high standards :) Finding Ice looked nice. I still plan to check it out when I get some free time.

  • @laniakea1501
    @laniakea1501 Месяц назад

    whats the name of this game at 2:40?

  • @justlearning1881
    @justlearning1881 Месяц назад

    Ive created 2 previous protoypes before pursuing the 3rd person action game im doing now!

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  Месяц назад +1

      Wow, that's great - congratulations! Proof of concept is certainly important!

    • @justlearning1881
      @justlearning1881 Месяц назад

      @@DanGameDev of course

  • @matthewschneider6725
    @matthewschneider6725 Месяц назад

    @4:07 - I feel like I must be misunderstanding something about the math here. 2 * 50 = 100, so you're saying that if a game in the genre you're considering has 2 or more reviews, it's an idea worth pursuing? Seems low.

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  Месяц назад

      Yes that math makes sense. It's not always going to be the case of course but I think that is what you can generally expect. I'd suggest looking at the minimum wage in your country and multiplying this by the hours spent on the project. This is going to be the biggest cost. 100 copies is great but if you don't make you're costs back you've made a loss :(

  • @rhiku117
    @rhiku117 Месяц назад

    Just wish I had more time but life

  • @boblako
    @boblako 2 месяца назад

    True harsh truth...

  • @Fact-Rusher
    @Fact-Rusher Месяц назад

    but like... it IS hard and unsellable...

  • @astrrochroma
    @astrrochroma 2 месяца назад +1

    The Two Engines: Unreal and Unity