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Sort of a sequel to my previous video on why we quit games, this video is a quick guide on how to make small games.

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you can play Ascent Flora here : https://retrodead.itch.io/ascent-flora
you can play my games here : https://retrodead.itch.io/

in this video I showed off 
- Ascent Flora,
- AZALEA
- NEODM

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music used ( in order)
- The Offing, Sega Marine Fishing
- Killing Moon, SF3
- Elevatorstuck, Homestuck

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A comprehensive guide for indie developers on creating small games, covering the complete development process from planning to completion. The tutorial emphasizes starting with core mechanics, finding the fun factor, managing scope effectively, and the importance of playtesting. Using the example of a simple platformer called Ascent Flora, it demonstrates how to minimize non-essential elements like art and sound to focus on core gameplay systems. The guide stresses that small games serve as learning tools and stepping stones toward larger projects, with practical advice on project organization and scope management throughout development.

How To Make Small Games | Indie Game Dev Tutorial