Project: Courier

Devlog

• Devlog #13. Design of the HUD for our Unreal Engine 5 Speedrun Platformer.
  January 12, 2024 by Ginkgo-Games#devlog13

  We are making progress in creating the HUD and learning which things are best communicated to the player without distracting them too much from the actual game!... Continue reading
• Devlog #12 | Explaining Player Death by adding Lore to our Unreal Engine 5 Platformer.
  December 27, 2023 by Ginkgo-Games#devlog12

  In video games, the player respawn is often rather poorly integrated into the background story. Of course, this is just one game! So why bother? Well, if the lore explains what happens when the player... Continue reading
• Devlog #11 Updates on Tutorial Level!
  December 27, 2023 by Ginkgo-Games#devlog11

  Talking some updates on the tutorial level!... Continue reading
• Devlog #10 | Reacting to the First Speedrun of our Game
  November 23, 2023 by Ginkgo-Games#devlog10

  Reacting to the first Speedrun of our Game: Project Courier!... Continue reading
• How to make tight and feel good controls for my Video Game? | Project: Courier Devlog #9
  November 21, 2023 by Ginkgo-Games#devlog9

  Some considerations and basics that we try to take into account when controlling our character!... Continue reading
• Fixing the Camera of our Sci Fi 3D Platformer Video Game | Project: Courier | Devlog #8
  November 10, 2023 by Ginkgo-Games#devlog8

  This time we focus on the 2nd of the three C´s (Character, Camera, Controls) which make the basic pillars of a Video Game: The Camera! We go through some issues that come along by choosing third pers... Continue reading
• Devlog #7 --> The Three C´s of Video Game Design (Camera, Character, Controls) --> Today`s Focus: Character
  November 10, 2023 by Ginkgo-Games#devlog7

  Focussing on the 3 C`s (Character, Camera, Controls) of Game Design to create a solid base construct for our game! Focus today: The 1. C: The Character!... Continue reading
• Showing Our Game To Strangers After Almost 2 Years Of Development | Devlog #6
  October 30, 2023 by Ginkgo-Games#devlog6

  After a long time of learning and developing, it's time to show the game to some strangers!... Continue reading
• Taking a Look Back To The First Year of Game Dev | Devlog#5 of Project: Courier
  October 20, 2023 by Ginkgo-Games#devlog5

  Let's go back to the first project we finished after 1 year of Game Dev: Rundroids! We created this game in a team of three after a whole year of frustration and persistence made with Unity. Buggy, We... Continue reading
• How to make a good Tutorial Level for our Speedrun Game | Devlog #4
  October 15, 2023 by Ginkgo-Games

  Time to talk about our tutorial level! But what actually makes a tutorial? How do you best introduce the player to a game? With a few good and bad examples in tow, let's take a closer look!... Continue reading
• Making a Post-apocalyptic Speedrun Game | Mechanics and Hazards! | Project: Courier Devlog #3
  October 15, 2023 by Ginkgo-Games#devlog3

  Game Devlog #3! Let`s have a look at all player abilities and how to combine them to overcome all hard jumps, obstacles and hazards! Music by Andreas Pross... Continue reading
• Game Devlog #2 | 3D Platformer | Unreal Engine | 1 Year Progress of our Indie Game
  October 15, 2023 by Ginkgo-Games

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  Going over some changes! Not only the visuals have improved! Also the controls are tighter and we are working hard on stuff like Game H.U.D., Rewards and Collectibles. And of course the other 2 levels... Continue reading
• Devlog #1 | Starting out with UE5 | 3D Speedrun Platformer
  October 12, 2023 by Ginkgo-Games#devlog1, #uenreal engine5, #gamedev

  Three (soon to be almost 4 years) ago, me and my best buddy decided to try game development! With no experience or knowledge we set to work and are now preparing our first real game! Project: Courier!... Continue reading