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Untitled Puzzle Game Devlog #3

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 […]

Let’s Mow! A case study, part 1

By: Ivan Perfetti On: October 25, 2022 Articles, Case Studies No Comments

Let’s Mow! A case study, part 1

Articles,Case Studies

Let`s Mow is a relaxing grass-cutting game for your mobile device. No need to go outside to get air and the smell of freshly cut grass, now it can all happen right on your screen. Let’s Mow has been developed on Buildbox 3 and published by Haavard Moland. Goal Haavard contacted me with the idea […]

Untitled Puzzle Game Devlog #2

By: Ivan Perfetti On: October 24, 2022 Articles, Untitled Puzzle Game Devlog No Comments

Untitled Puzzle Game Devlog #2

Articles,Untitled Puzzle Game Devlog

The game is really taking shape now, I’ve updated the game aspect and added a lot of new features in the last few days, you can see a few of them in the video. If you missed the first post click here to read it. Here’s a detailed description of the latest additions. Target area […]

Untitled Puzzle Game Devlog #1

By: Ivan Perfetti On: October 20, 2022 Articles, Untitled Puzzle Game Devlog No Comments

Untitled Puzzle Game Devlog #1

Articles,Untitled Puzzle Game Devlog

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 […]

Updating Dangle Dash: a micro case study, part 2

By: Ivan Perfetti On: October 19, 2022 Articles, Case Studies No Comments

Updating Dangle Dash: a micro case study, part 2

Articles,Case Studies

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 […]

Particle System for Buildbox 3, would it work in 2D worlds as well?

By: Ivan Perfetti On: October 18, 2022 Articles, Buildbox, Game Assets No Comments

Particle System for Buildbox 3, would it work in 2D worlds as well?

Articles,Buildbox,Game Assets

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 […]

Updating Dangle Dash: a micro case study, part 1

By: Ivan Perfetti On: October 17, 2022 Articles, Case Studies No Comments

Updating Dangle Dash: a micro case study, part 1

Articles,Case Studies

Wake Up (Target), a free node for Buildbox 3

By: Ivan Perfetti On: July 28, 2022 Game Assets No Comments

Wake Up (Target), a free node for Buildbox 3

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This node can be used as a replacement for the standard Wake Up node you can find in Buildbox. The standard Wake Up node only works with game paths so it’s not always ideal for working with.This node works by measuring the actual distance to a target entity, which can be your character or any other […]

ParallaXer for Buildbox 3 now available!

By: Ivan Perfetti On: July 13, 2022 Articles, Game Assets No Comments

ParallaXer for Buildbox 3 now available!

Articles,Game Assets

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, […]

Back to work on Brainjection

By: Ivan Perfetti On: June 30, 2020 Brainjection Dev Log No Comments

Back to work on Brainjection

Brainjection Dev Log

I’ve just started adding new levels and expanding the storyline of J.D. and Lex in Brainjection. Brainjection is a cyberpunk themed puzzle game for iPhone and iPad set in year 2059.In a world where brain implants are commonplace as well as frequently illegal, J.D. and Lez run a lucrative business by modding and upgrading customers […]

Space Runner 2600 update 1.0.3 released!

By: Ivan Perfetti On: June 30, 2020 Space Runner Dev Log No Comments

Space Runner 2600 update 1.0.3 released!

Space Runner Dev Log

Just released on the App Store! Get Space Runner 2600 1.0.3 for iPhone and iPad at https://apple.co/3g8FoRG. IT’S FREE TO PLAY! What’s new?– 500 customised levels, each one with its own unique name, planet type and difficulty.– 9 planet types: Mars like, frozen, desertic, volcanic and more.– 4 tracks engaging electronic/EDM soundtrack.– 3 underground game […]

Space Runner now available on the App Store

By: Ivan Perfetti On: May 04, 2020 News, Space Runner Dev Log No Comments

Space Runner now available on the App Store

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It’s been an year long journey, and what a journey!Now Space Runner 2600 is finally available for iPhone and iPad.Download at: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1473943418 Explore Centauria city and its infamous Spaceway 66 with your spaceship: destroy enemies, loot cargo ships, avoid obstacles, collect gems and power ups and try to stay alive in the most dangerous place in […]

Brainjection free until April 3

By: Ivan Perfetti On: March 17, 2020 News No Comments

Brainjection is now available for free until April 3.Get it on the App Store: https://apple.co/2WkbHGHBrainjection is a cyberpunk themed puzzle game for iPhone and iPad, an extra pastime in this time many are forced to stay at home. #iorestoacasa #istayathome

Brainjection now available on the App Store

By: Ivan Perfetti On: March 06, 2020 Brainjection Dev Log, News No Comments

Good news! Apple just approved #Brainjection and the game is now available for download.Brainjection is a cyberpunk themed puzzle game set in year 2059.Help J.D. and Lez complete the operations in this deep, dark, intense, #puzzlegame. Brainjection is among the winners of #Buildbox #Cyberpunk Game Jam and obtained the 6th place. #iosgames #gamedev #indiegames #newgames […]

Brainjection coming soon…

By: Ivan Perfetti On: March 04, 2020 Brainjection Dev Log, News No Comments

Hi all, I’ve recently participated in the Buildbox Cyberpunk Game Jam, a month long game jam held between December 2019 and January 2020.My effort gave birth to Brainjection, a cyberpunk themed puzzle game set in year 2059.Brainjection was among the winners, obtaining the 6th place out of more than 400 participants. For more info check […]

Space Runner 2600 – October 2019 update

By: Ivan Perfetti On: October 01, 2019 Space Runner Dev Log No Comments

Space Runner 2600 – October 2019 update

Space Runner Dev Log

Hi there! Just a quick update.The game’s still alive and well. I’m still alive and well too!Here’s a short clip from the latest build of Space Runner 2600.This clip shows the game tutorial at start, I’m not yet satisfied with it but almost there.Of course it’s skippable, as prescribed by the 1011th commandment:“Thou shalt always […]

Buildbox 3D Beta 3049 Android Export FIX

By: Ivan Perfetti On: April 20, 2019 Articles No Comments

Hi guys, to anyone having problem running games on Android with the latest Buildbox 3D beta build 3049, I’ve found where the problem lies, at least in my case.Looking for a solution I realized that the generated app now takes much less space on the device than with previous build, about 20 Mb less so […]

Space Runner 2600 – April Update

By: Ivan Perfetti On: April 18, 2019 Space Runner Dev Log No Comments

I’ve been working on a new game since February and posted no updates since then, my bad! Here’s a recap: Space Runner 2600 is a space runner game (duh) built with Buildbox 3D, what I’m aiming for is a space themed, fast paced, action game where you collect gems while dodging other spaceships and obstacles. […]

About UV Mapping Pt.2 – A bit of a P.I.T.A.

By: Ivan Perfetti On: April 18, 2019 Articles No Comments

Along the journey to get a good enough understanding of UV mapping, I’ve also installed Blender, a free and open source 3D creation suite, and followed a few tutorials to get a grasp of the basics of the software itself and especially to understand how to create UV maps. It’s been a bit of a […]

About UV mapping

By: Ivan Perfetti On: March 07, 2019 Articles No Comments

The game I’m now working on is my first real attempt in 3D and other than working on the design and mechanics of the game, in the last couple of weeks I’ve been learning a lot about creating UV maps to apply textures to 3D models. I had little knowledge and negligible experience in the […]

There’s something new brewing at IndyM Software

By: Ivan Perfetti On: February 20, 2019 Brainjection Dev Log, News No Comments

Hi all, I’ve been working on something new in the last couple of weeks, a 3D space-running game for Android smartphones, it’s stil in a very early stage of development, here’s a one minute gameplay clip and a few screenshots.

Tchupiki in Bouncyland 1.78 released

By: Ivan Perfetti On: February 03, 2019 News, Tchupiki No Comments

Tchupiki in Bouncyland 1.78 released

News,Tchupiki

Just released a new version, check it out here: https://goo.gl/FHmjfJ. What changed:Improved sluggish gameplay on slower devices. More bugfixing in cutscenes.Other various bugfixing seriously not deserving more details. Also released a few new clips on Youtube to show the latest version of Tchupiki in Bouncyland.

Tchupiki in Bouncyland 1.77 released

By: Ivan Perfetti On: January 25, 2019 Tchupiki No Comments

Hi all! I’ve fixed and updated many bugs and details in the latest version of Tchupiki in Bouncyland, here’a short list: Updated challenge modes gameplay and graphic elements.Updated some levels and graphic elements in adventure mode to improve gameplay. Improved levels and UI transitions. Fixed bug in checkpoints sound effects. Various other minor bugfixing.

Tchupiki in Bouncyland 1.76 released

By: Ivan Perfetti On: January 21, 2019 Tchupiki No Comments

Hi all, just a small update released yesterday to fix a problems with cutscenes not being shown in the game.I’ve also changed a few static graphic elements to animated ones, hope you’ll like ’em!A few minor bugs fixed too.Download the latest release from the Google Play Store.

Tchupiki in Bouncyland 1.75 released

By: Ivan Perfetti On: January 17, 2019 News, Tchupiki No Comments

I’ve just released an update for Tchupiki in Bouncyland.I’ve added some cutscenes to give the game more depth.The first one is at the beginning of the game (Adventure Mode).Here’s a preview, enjoy! P.S. I’ve also fixed a few minor bugs .

Welcome to IndyM Software

By: Ivan Perfetti On: January 16, 2019 News No Comments

Hi there! I’m Ivan Perfetti, a software developer and this is my dev blog and showcase page.I’ve recently published Tchupiki in Bouncyland on the Google Play Store, a retro styled bouncy platform game designed for mobile; as of now only available for Android.I’m now working on other projects, I’m going to post some news soon.Feel […]

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