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I think another area of focus when you get to it is making the combat UI (health bars, tiles outlines, circles, and turn UI). It still likes very "prototype-y". You did a good job on polishing the combat animations btw.

Great video, the game is looking great. Love the graphics and atmosphere. I'm writing a tactics game also, Gladiator Immortal and it's interesting looking at the comparison. Very different games really but I think we are on a similar wavelength when it comes to atmosphere and how to make the game interesting. I'm just working on the audio and effects side currently (second pass) and know exactly what you mean when saying it was missing the crunch aspect. I've been reworking those parts but still not happy with it yet...just wish I could do this full time as the odd hour here and there makes it very hard! Good luck with the game

Great work, and glad to hear that you're taking time to recoup when needed. Taking breaks (and being able to end those breaks) is crucial to keeping up the energy and momentum needed to finish a game.

Game looks amazing so far man! You've got a real knack for game-feel, both in and out of combat. I'm glad to hear that you've gotten a better balance when it comes to taking breaks. I have the same problem, where one week can turn into months, which has caused me to fear taking any type of break, making what should be a creative outlet feel like work. Do you have any advice on how to gain a better balance? Looking forward to seeing the game develop! Keep up the good work

It looks great! Take my opinion for the random one it is but I feel like you need to add a bit more exaggerated animation to the reaction of a hit. You hear the sounds and see a bit of screen shake bit i personally think it might "feel" better if the animation is slightly more expressed or exaggerated on a hit. Obviously not something you for sure need to pursue but it might be worth it to try it and see how it feels!

I like all of the details you put into the background. It makes the world feel a lot more alive.

This looks really nice! I do think all those little details add up to create the feeling of the world being more "alive", as well as the game being more polished. Keep up the great work :D

Amazing work!! The ambience in the scenes is really beautiful. I also think your loading screen idea is really smart for what you are going for!!

The environment works shows, some of those scenes were gorgeous.

If u need any tips or pointers shoot me a msg

Poor mountain goats.

Game is looking good! Some minor things i noticed. The volume sliders should have their colors reversed unless louder is sliding to the left. To add more polish details, you can also have the lanterns have a flickering light more similar to fire. I'd also considering fading the grid in after the player gets a first look at the scene. Keep it up!

Looking great mate. I'm making something similar and love seeing the progress you're making. I also like the director camera, and the fact you've made options is also great. Have a good break

Personally, directed cameras annoy me in games like this. Glad you're adding different levels of settings for them as options! The scenes look beautiful!

Next month? You plan on doing these every month? If so, you may begin to feel anxious working hard on your game but also worried each time you upload a devlog wondering whether or not you have enough content for a video. Monthly devlogs seem like more stress than needed. I would question being both a youtuber and a game developer. Doing one job well is hard enough, let alone two. Something to consider.

I have some problems with how indie games usually handle lighting and shaders, which understandably can be quite complicated, but I love what it's looking like in your game so far. It makes such a huge difference imo. This doesn't seem like my type of game, but I hope to see your game succeed.

The way you implemented the map is wonderful. And I would like to point out that, since there is where you can really see the progress of your journey and the loot gathered so far, it might be better for immersion if the map scene was portrayed in the wagon, instead of the town. Anyways the project looks promising and I'm hoping to get to try it soon!

Multiplayer or no?

I love the art style. It's so much nicer when a game has it's own aesthetic, rather than trying to look 'photorealistic' and just ending up looking like every other game.

The games looking great!

I love devlog channels.

Lovey voice to lissen too And i really like that you tell the reasoning of decision making. Really takes us along youre journy and stayle of thanking 😊

Loving those blink assets used in an actual project release.

very interesting, first time seeing this. I think a map inside a tent where the party could be drinking, eating, or playing music makes more sense then a tavern if its a choice you are making on your route to where it is going. Like the idea and hope you can expand on it somewhat, interesting to see what you can come up with

I'm dabbling into game development as a hobby to also build my dream game one day. There are so much to learn and uncertainty in everything that when you realize the size of the mountain you want to climb, it's so overwhelming. Great to see the results you are achieving! Congratulations!

Looks great! Only thing I would say is that the 'Slay the Spire' map looks like it is way too binary and only has 2 real choices. It could have been just what was picked for the video though so if that is the case then disregard of course!

New effects looks gorgeous, the world is really living at this point, but one thing is itching my eye... As a Hoglands animator myself, i can feel the inanimation of camera movements and lack of props moving. My suggestion is to make them (animations) quicker, with slight squishing and stratching. I assure you, that applying animation principles to camera easing and moving and also animating little objects in game view, for example animating knife flying quickly to the table when showing roadmap, make the game really stand out. Good luck! Love the Game

A suggestion for the weather system: When it pours, display only one of the characters in the camp and give them an oil cloth to cover themselves. They tend the fire, while the others are in the tent. ;)

Really enjoying the content! Keep it coming!

Looks beautiful, love the weather system. I'll keep an eye out for the Steam Page when it launches!

Does this have full controller support? So tired of games that only have full support in the console ports, but not the PC version.

Impressive Work! I love how you smashed different genres together to create a very unique game experience I haven't seen on any games yet. Are there any plans for wishlisting the game on steam?

You should play Against the Storm, it is a great roguelike that doesn't have combat elements.

Commenting to boost the algorithm! So far your game looks absolutley beautiful! Adding little skill-based side quests is such a cool idea, I think it really does break the expereince up into a more relaxed, and enjoyable expereince which gives the player a little bit of time to recover from what could perhaps have been a stressful encounter! Really awesome work, dude!

This looks awesome so far! I can't wait to see where you go with this! :]

The game looks awesome, I have a suggestion regarding the mini games. I noticed the 2% on the one hit that seemed like it was close to perfect. A lot of games implement a 'Grace' value that gives the player better feedback when they feel like they've tried but not succeeded fully. I'm assuming your % is based on a float value, so I would just add a 'Grace' % (if you have a difficulty setting this could also influence it) on top of that. Most games do this when it comes to movement mechanics where you can't decide exactly how well the values are going to line up because of the the preciseness. Either way, the game looks awesome. Well done to everyone on your team.

Not the Stardew fishing 😭. I much prefer Animal Crossing where positioning and timing matters. Also Dreamlight Valley is satisfying too without being too button mashy

You’re doing a fantastic job, and I really hope you enjoy being a coder-it’s clear you’ve put a lot of passion into this project. Coders might not always get the recognition they deserve, but your work shines through, especially in those secondary scenes that feel so heartfelt. Honestly, I’d gladly pay 20 euros just for the attention to detail in those moments. To add that extra special touch, you could incorporate elements like fog during foggy journeys or rain in the appropriate scenes. That would enhance the atmosphere beautifully. I’d also love to see a bit more attention to the terrain. For example, adding a hill to the field where battles take place, or more trees in the forest when facing enemies, would bring more life to the world and make the gameplay feel more immersive. Overall, you’ve created something great, and with just a few more details, it could be even more extraordinary.

I've also been heavily using AI for my coding projects. It fills in my gaps. I find myself learning a lot while also trying to teach the AI. It saves so much time that used to be spent reading docs and trying to figure out different functions and methods

I went to wishlist your game on Steam very early into this video and found no Steam page. Nor a call to action anywhere in your video description. That’s really disappointing because I already know I want to play this game when it releases. Be a tad more aggressive with your marketing. Not pushy but it should be really obvious to us where to go to support this project. Now I’m going to finish watching the video and see if I find a call to action later on, but even at this stage I should have found one when I looked for it in the description.

I'm not going to play your game, too busy, but I'll buy it. I support all games made from passion.

Curious how much money was spent on graphics and music. 15 months only gives you just enough time to program the interface, crafting, fishing, combat system. Basically no time for graphics and music. Also this video was very well made. Almost professionally. Those take a long time.

cool

At one point, i thought i was watching veteran dev explaining how good and well designed is new interesting game. And then Unity scene flashed, and realisation kicked in. Amazing work, with good intendments on immersive design that goes along-hand old school (in my opinion) cool and nostalgic UI. It looks like table top game was designed for modern gamer. Very good

Looks very cool! keep going!

And, hey, make up some new combat systems. Why make YOUR game to just rehash something we have all already played in another game?

Awesome video! The game is looking super good. Really like the art style of your game. You have added lots of features to your game. Also really like the gathering system in your game. It looks really fun. The item build system looks really kool as well. Looking forward to your next devlog. Keep it up! :)

Definitely liking the vibe and style, and I agree, the best rougelikes have moments of peace that are neither too demanding nor a complete waste of time. Just some respite with benefits is a great way to break things up. Is the AI art for the icons and stuff gonna get replaced? I think it stands out a bit too much for a final product.

I appreciate your consideration in design. Great stuff!

I really like the concept, especially building unique teams each run, and having to adapt 👌 I don't really like the skill based mini-games (chopping wood or fishing) mixed in with otherwise strategic choice making. You could replace it with choices at each location, like whether or not to use food as fish bait for a chance to get a bigger fish, or choosing which of several resources to collect (perhaps some are of a higher quality, but not necessarily what you need at the moment) I get that the mini-games give the player a break, so it's up to you! Just thought I'd share the idea Some of the visuals are a little rough, like the floor texturing in the combat scene, but It wouldn't stop me from playing the game Good work so far! I look forward to trying it someday! 🙂