Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Camouflage
Jan 10, 2025
Join game designer Adam Saltsman of Finji and developer Izzy Kestrel as they dive into the unique mechanics of 'Camouflage,' a stealth-based puzzle game. Adam shares insights from his journey in game design, while Izzy passionately discusses her love for the quirky Gex franchise. They explore gameplay strategies that allow players to blend into their surroundings, the nostalgic charm of the TurboGrafx-16 era, and the innovative design choices that enhance player experience, including collectibles like baby lizards and the humorous interactions within the game.
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Unexpected Cannes Winner
- Adam Saltsman worked on Dikembe Mutombo's 4 1/2 Weeks to Save the World.
- This game surprisingly won a Cannes Gold Lion, a prestigious advertising award.
Lonk's Awakening Criticism
- Izzy Kestrel created Lonk's Awakening, a Zelda and Flappy Bird mashup.
- Nintendo Life criticized the game, calling it an "abomination."
Camouflage Origins
- Camouflage's narrative involves a lizard evolving to fulfill its destiny.
- The game's premise is based on an unpublished children's book by Smolsky's mother.
