sparkfulstudios.comEcholite - Update #17 - All Things Machines! - Part 3It’s always a great day when a new Echolite devlog drops! To date, the most viewed devlogs on this blog are the 2-part updates for adding machinery to the game. This included an ore machine and hatch drill to harvest specific resource tiles within th...Aug 22, 2022·4 min read
sparkfulstudios.comThe Pros and Cons of Game Dev TutorialsGame development, especially for indies, is an ongoing journey of learning, experimentation, and creativity. When starting out, one of the most popular types of resources that developers naturally gravitate towards is tutorials. With guided instructi...Aug 16, 2022·5 min read
sparkfulstudios.comEcholite - Update #16 - Usable Tools, Revamped PlacementWelcome back fellow Sparks! We have a neat little devlog this week that both brings in the new and revamps the old! The core gameplay loop is mostly complete at this point, in which development of the game can finally enter an exciting phase. New fea...Aug 8, 2022·6 min read
sparkfulstudios.comEmbracing The Many Hats Of Game Dev!To be an indie game developer is to wear many “hats” - that is, there is an endless list of skills needed to plan, develop, promote, support, and more for every game you dream up. On the surface, it doesn’t seem too difficult. Just some art skills, a...Aug 1, 2022·6 min read
sparkfulstudios.comEcholite - Update #15 - Crafting Improvements, New Tent InteriorsWith the last two devlogs focusing on the main menu, we are finally able to dig back into the “meat” of the game! First up is some improvements to the crafting interface. Crafting Improvements The existing crafting system has worked well so far, so ...Jul 25, 2022·4 min read