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The Pac-Man Problem of Game Testing
For those that don’t know, there is no actual ending to the game Pac Man (or many other classic arcade games). The game simply freezes once you beat the 256th level. Why is this? Because the game developers never tested … Read More
Game Design: Does the world really need mobile Diablo Clones?
In recent evenings I’ve gone through the app store role playing category. There are about 800 games to wade through and I’ve been trying the ones that interest me. After playing several, I’m struck by a consistent thought: Seriously, do we need Diablo clones … Read More
Catch the Monkey Title Screen done!
So, how do you like our title screen?
Art side of things – Monkey design part 2
After we decided on the look of the monkey, the next step is coloring. Below are some of the color samples we went through: We are trying to stay in the brown but also give that “toddler” feel.
Art side of things – Monkey designs
As a trained classical animator, it is natural for me to start a project with character and layout design. These two elements set the tone of the game, so it is critical not to rush through the design process. Once the master … Read More