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Untitled Puzzle Game Devlog #3

It’s been a couple of weeks since the last update and a lot has changed since then!I’ve added several new features, polished many others, and improved the overall aspect of the game! Previous posts here:https://www.indymsw.com/category/untitled-puzzle-game-devlog/ Here’s a detailed description of the latest changes and additions. New game elements In the last few weeks I’ve been […]
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Untitled Puzzle Game Devlog #1

This is the first article about a new game I’ve recently started working on, it’s a level-based physics puzzle game, currently untitled, hope you’ll enjoy the journey! 🙂 Basic game mechanics The main mechanic is something very simple, the character is a dynamic sphere linked to other spheres by small cylindrical sticks; some spheres are […]
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Updating Dangle Dash: a micro case study, part 2

Goal Sebastian wanted to update Dangle Dash by replacing the old Campaign mode with a new Career mode with way more levels (50+) and features and at the same time expand the in-game shops.He was finding it difficult to update the game with the system he had in place for level creation/advancement and the rigid […]
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Particle System for Buildbox 3, would it work in 2D worlds as well?

I’ve received this question a few days ago and realized it was a very good one, so much so I decided to write this small article to answer to it. To anyone wondering what I’m talking about: the Particle System is a complete particle engine for Buildbox 3 that you can use to create special effects […]
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Updating Dangle Dash: a micro case study, part 1

Goal Sebastian wanted to update Dangle Dash by replacing the old Campaign mode with a new Career mode with way more levels (50+) and features and at the same time expand the in-game shops.He was finding it difficult to update the game with the system he had in place for level creation/advancement and the rigid […]
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ParallaXer for Buildbox 3 now available!

ParallaXer is an asset you can add to any Buildbox game to enable parallax scrolling backgrounds. Parallax scrolling is a technique where background images move past the camera more slowly than foreground images, creating an illusion of depth. (From Wikipedia). ParallaXer for Buildbox by IndyM Software Here are three clips showing different applications of ParallaXer, […]
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