Embracing Short Horror Games

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The chapter delves into the benefits and challenges of developing and playing short horror games, highlighting how time constraints and life circumstances can influence preferences. It emphasizes the importance of setting clear expectations for players about game length and discusses the value of shorter gaming experiences alongside longer ones.

David Szymanski is a video game developer focused on short retro horror games. He created the hit FPS Dusk, along with Iron Lung, Chop Goblins, and the upcoming Butcher’s Creek. He’s also involved in the production of the upcoming Iron Lung film.

David joins the podcast to talk about his work, how to capture an appealing retro game feel, why he makes short games, developing in Unity, looking beyond Unity, and more.

Joe Nash is a developer, educator, and award-winning community builder, who has worked at companies including GitHub, Twilio, Unity, and PayPal. Joe got his start in software development by creating mods and running servers for Garry’s Mod, and game development remains his favorite way to experience and explore new technologies and concepts.

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