Beneath the Game Developer

by shs
Overall★★★★★★★★★★3.02
Fun★★★★★★★★★★2.31
Innovation★★★★★★★★★★2.88
Theme★★★★★★★★★★2.79
Graphics★★★★★★★★★★3.12
Audio★★★★★★★★★★2.04
Humor★★★★★★★★★★3.78
Mood★★★★★★★★★★3.30
Coolness★★★★★★★★★★100%
What lies beneath the surface of the game developer's curious and excitable personality?

Uses the keyboard and occasionally the mouse. Made with Unity.

About Mac/Linux versions: I don't have a mac or linux computer, so I can't confirm that these will work properly.

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Comments50

ahmeni
ahmeni27 Apr 2014, 07:00
beautiful
PhiK27 Apr 2014, 14:23
lol
td180127 Apr 2014, 15:04
Can we win ? x)
It's fun :p
Kulomin27 Apr 2014, 17:39
Wow this game is sooo well made...and its hilarious! Rofl'd so hard!
Elforama
Elforama28 Apr 2014, 02:34
This game is so true! Nice job. Although it seems if I have more then one key pressed it won't register the other clicks.
Clinthoney28 Apr 2014, 02:37
Almost like Game Dev Tycoon but really quick and fun.
jtpup028 Apr 2014, 02:37
The sad truth.
minism
minism28 Apr 2014, 02:40
6/5 humor. But now I'm depressed.
NicoM28 Apr 2014, 02:55
Strangely brilliant....and depressing....I loved it
Thein
Thein28 Apr 2014, 03:54
Haha I expected there to be a happy ending. Nope.
Pete_H28 Apr 2014, 04:05
WoW depressing! No happy ending for you!!
Neonlare28 Apr 2014, 04:12
Well, this is pretty damn depressing... But as a dev I definitely know how this feels :<.
deathray
deathray28 Apr 2014, 04:25
This comments sums it up for me too: "6/5 humor. But now I'm depressed." Depressing, funny, and I'm sure most of us can relate!
terraco28 Apr 2014, 04:42
It is a nice commentary of people trying to make games at home. Couldn't find the button that told the character to go to Amazon and buy some books to read though.
eteeski
eteeski28 Apr 2014, 04:43
awww poor developer :( haha clever game though :)
ENDESGA
ENDESGA28 Apr 2014, 05:37
nice game :D
malmazuke28 Apr 2014, 05:44
Fantastic game (not sure if it's a game?). Very well done
shyupuff28 Apr 2014, 05:52
Very true look at game development and kind of depressing since I'm sure all of us here want to do it haha (since we're doing it right now). The clicking to load the game was really the only manner or interaction which is kind of a drag. Cool game though (:
spotco
spotco28 Apr 2014, 05:52
10/10 I CRY ERRYTIME

Would be even better if there was a ``good'' ending if you chose to make all of your games in java or something (and become the next minecraft)
thristhart
thristhart28 Apr 2014, 06:19
What an extremely annoying input method. As others said, a sad truth, but I was more annoyed at the game by the end than sympathizing.
Slader16
Slader1628 Apr 2014, 06:25
Man, now I'm depressed!
John Drury28 Apr 2014, 06:59
EXCELLENT GAME!

Overall this game really played with my emotions. I was deeply immersed. Life was brilliantly captured in the simple mechanics related to the process of game development specific to a pessimistic perspective. I experienced joy, frustration, and sadness. Great ending to this emotional journey.

Loved it.
Kulomin28 Apr 2014, 06:59
This game was amazing to play and soooo true!
PaperBlurt
PaperBlurt28 Apr 2014, 07:19
Yes!

I love meta games, and this Paper Mario like style is nice!

Good job!
Techblogogy
Techblogogy28 Apr 2014, 07:38
If there's an LD game great humor than this is the one!
IAmSpencer28 Apr 2014, 08:21
As a Player: I'm amused and laughed.
As a Game Dev: I'm depressed and scared...
So... good job! lol
tacs
tacs28 Apr 2014, 09:57
Oh dear, now I am sad.
dylanwolf
dylanwolf28 Apr 2014, 17:25
Funny and relatable, although honestly, I think most people who get into a hobby like this handle this sort of disappointment differently.
WeaselZone28 Apr 2014, 19:16
Was hoping for a less depressing ending. Enjoyed it though!
Airwaffle
Airwaffle28 Apr 2014, 19:19
Never felt either the hopefulness or disappointment of the character, relating to making video games, of course, but I believe I can understand how this will probably happen to a lot of people. Nice fun experience!
tinykidtoo
tinykidtoo28 Apr 2014, 20:38
exactly how I feel sometimes
dylanigan
dylanigan28 Apr 2014, 20:39
Such a let down at the end. :(
pawegio
pawegio28 Apr 2014, 21:45
:D add libGDX
danidre14
danidre1429 Apr 2014, 06:07
Started off good but then slowly became boring.
Magdev29 Apr 2014, 06:09
10/10 would not download
Lost King
Lost King29 Apr 2014, 06:33
The realism in this is unparalleled! Truly a feat of the ages!
Lars Faust
Lars Faust29 Apr 2014, 11:25
That guy looks like a fucking douchebag.

7/10 get a new haircut.
Cirrial
Cirrial29 Apr 2014, 16:21
I like the struggle to make games getting harder and harder reflecting the developer's will slowly breaking.
dmcfarline29 Apr 2014, 21:47
If this was based on me 90% of the game creation minigames would fail and I would start again :P great entry though!
josefnpat
josefnpat29 Apr 2014, 23:25
The unity web player does not play on linux, and the windows one would not render text in wine. Can you please release a linux binary?
renegadeninjanl1 May 2014, 12:59
I had to play the Ludum Dare game that had a similar name to mine and I am glad I did. Good game. Sad ending though.
tomvert
tomvert1 May 2014, 19:23
Well that was sad.
Zerkruemler13 May 2014, 18:33
Oh my god. This is depressing!

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