Welcome to Yellow Disc!

Hey! Welcome to Yellow Disc. I’m Kieran.

I’m currently working on my first game (which I don’t have a name for yet). I’m documenting the entire process with short videos on YouTube & providing updates here on my developer blog!

The game is being built using GoDot!

The game is a 2D pixel art platformer! (For various reasons)

Firstly, it’s relatively small scale and approachable for my first project, as you can imagine, building a video game is a long process, especially when you are diving in with 0 experience. I do however, have a background in other areas of development over the last 10 years, so the transition into game development is slightly smoother.

Secondly, it fits perfectly into the idea/scope I have for the project. I have a deep love for platformers, it’s a gaming style I have always wanted to contribute to.

My favorite game & major inspiration being Rayman 1!

Lastly, 3D game development is something I would like to visit in the future, but for now, isn’t a high priority.

Progression

I’ll reveal more about the project as it progresses, keeping as many of the story elements as close to my chest as I can, so people playing the game have a unique unspoiled experience, but documenting the process is really important to me.

Not only does it provide me something to look back on as we progress, hopefully it can inspire anyone who is on the fence about starting game development!

It also keeps me accountable to the project!

I have just finished adding my character into the game after laying the foundations, I have;

• Video, audio, controller & keybind menus
• Placeholder sounds/music, linked to focus states
• A character with a couple of basic animation (Walk/Idle)
• My character can be controlled walking left and right
• Visually everything is built purely for functionality at the moment, we’ll revisit and spruce up everything up later on!

Next in the plan, is cleaning up the walk animation, nailing down the specifics of the character mechanics (for my eyes only!) & working on a pause menu!

Thanks for all the support & enjoy a couple very early screenshots! ❤️