The Indie Game Development Podcast 7 Tips for Making Your First Indie Game
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Jul 10, 2023 Discover 7 valuable tips for making your first indie game, including the importance of starting with a smaller project, studying favorite games for inspiration, playing to your strengths, and using a game design document for planning. Learn about effective game development and problem solving, the importance of asking for help, and the misconception of underestimating the time it takes to develop a game. Stay motivated, overcome challenges, and create your very own masterpiece.
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Ship A Small Prototype First
- Finish a small project first to learn core game-making tasks and workflows.
- Use a smaller version of your intended game or join game jams to discover common pitfalls quickly.
Prime Your Creativity Regularly
- Get inspired by consuming art, Let’s Plays, and images to prime creative ideas.
- Study your favorite games and extract the specific element that makes them memorable.
Build Around Your Strengths
- Lean into the skills you excel at and design your game around them to stand out.
- Improve weaknesses over time but make your game's strength its defining feature.