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00:00:00 – 00:06:13
The video explores whether game developers should choose Unity or Unreal engines, concluding that the choice of engine is inconsequential to players. Through an experiment where five developers created the same game in different engines, the video emphasizes that the developer's skill and creativity are more crucial than the tools used. Each game had unique mechanics, challenges, and strengths, ranging from a complex collectible game with spellcasting, a survival game with overwhelming enemy hordes, a side-scrolling adventure with effective jumps but camera issues, a promising platformer with a solid tutorial, to an action-packed game with satisfying combat but needing movement refinements. The overarching message is that a developer’s dedication and resourcefulness outweigh the specific game engine used. The video concludes by appreciating the contributing developers and encouraging viewers to continue honing their game development skills.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses whether to choose Unity or Unreal for game development, concluding that the choice of game engine doesn’t matter to players. To illustrate this, they conducted an experiment where five developers created the same game in different engines. Viewers are challenged to match the games to their engines, with a prize for correct answers. The first game involved collecting golden tomes and featured complex gameplay with various spells and solid movement mechanics, despite some frustrating hitboxes. The second game required surviving for 300 seconds with automated spells, but had slower movement and was challenging due to overwhelming enemy hordes.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the reviewer discusses their experiences with several different game prototypes:
– **Game Two**: The environment and enemy collision are solid, but movement feels restrictive. More control over action is desired, such as improved shooting or dodging mechanics. The game is challenging but needs additional mechanics.
– **Game Three**: A traditional side-scrolling adventure with a cool cinematic start but problematic camera lags that hinder gameplay. The double jump and quick dash are effective, and enemy hitboxes are better compared to previous games. The level is sizable and well-designed with good use of assets and sound.
– **Game Four**: Features an onboarding tutorial; movement and attacking are well-controlled. It’s the first to include true platforming elements and a notable death screen. Sound effects match the music well, but the game is too short. The tutorial onboard is a significant advantage, suggesting potential as a solid platforming adventure with more development.
– **Game Five**: Immediately action-packed, using text for guidance. Mixed movement feedback: decent jumps and left-right movement, but standing and swinging feels off. Ghost enemies are challenging, and combat is satisfying with impactful sound effects. Includes a physics puzzle, indicating good use of diverse mechanics, though movement and physics could be refined.
The video concludes by engaging with viewers to guess which games were made with which engines, emphasizing that the choice of game engine is less significant than the developer’s motivation.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker emphasizes that having the right tools doesn’t automatically make someone a good game developer. They express that skilled developers can create games with any tool. The speaker also thanks five game developers, providing a link to check them out in the description, and encourages viewers to keep creating.