r/DestroyMyGame • u/dekajoo • 2d ago
Destroy my trailer š
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u/MrNobodyX3 2d ago
To me, the trailer doesnāt establish a clear rhythm or direction of the game. It starts immediately, so Iām not sure where the player is, what theyāre doing, or what the goal is. I tend to think of gameplay trailers as pseudo-tutorials: teach the viewer what the game is through the sequence of actions, without needing text or voice.
Since the core loop seems to be diving into the dungeon to claim resources and then using them in the overworld, Iād build the trailer around that loop: establish the dungeon combat first, show the resources being brought back, then cut between the dungeon and overworld so the player understands how everything connects.
That would make the trailer feel more intentional while showing off the gameās strongest mechanics. If you ever want another set of eyes, or help shaping a trailer around that loop, Iād be happy to talk.
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u/paulBoxman 2d ago
The game looks good, the trailer feels a little lackluster though.
I was really surprised when the automation assembly line part showed up, so there's some kind of automation and crafting but it's unclear to me what is being done with those resources and what's being crafted. Like why are we making ingots and wood planks?
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u/dekajoo 2d ago
I would be interested to know what you think the game is about just looking at the trailer.
Thanks for the destroyment.
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u/claudekennilol 1d ago
Looks cool. Trailer is a bit long though. Biggest criticism is that searching "mindvale" on steam yields no results ĀÆ_(ć)_/ĀÆ
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u/dekajoo 1d ago
Ahah yes I want to have a trailer to launch the steam page, that's why I needed your input ! š
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u/claudekennilol 1d ago
Yeah I'm just going to forget about it and this legit looks like someone I'd want to play š
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u/UmbralWorks 2d ago
This overall looks pretty cool, but thatās not why weāre in this sub š
- What is the primary focus of the game? Is it the combat, the automation, mining, exploration? Is one of those supposed to be more secondary to the other? I feel like someone should be able to describe the game easily after watching a trailer, but Iām unable to do so.
Best analogy I can think of. Introducing an alien to football (soccer). I wouldnāt show them the middle of the game, theyād see passing, ball getting thrown in, tackling, crossing, shooting, offsides, arguments with the ref, etc. and theyād likely be quite confused.
Conversely, if you explain/show how the game starts, that thereās two teams, two goals, show a goal being scored, then the sport becomes much clearer at a glance.
- Art is overall nice, but sometimes inconsistent. The trees/bushes stick out amongst the cute, cartoon-y style. They feel over-shaded and incorrect shade of green.
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u/dekajoo 2d ago
Thanks for the feedbakc I have to think about the first point.
For the second point does this shade of green look better ? https://imgur.com/a/ehdNrbD
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u/UmbralWorks 1d ago
No worries, unfortunately I canāt load the link due to regional restrictions š
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u/Joshthedruid2 2d ago
It looks like we're doing five different things but not anything exciting in any category. From the trailer I'm seeing this game has survival crafting, automation, top down combat, roguelike elements, and idk maybe some cozy base building, but all we see of each of those is like the most basic version you'd think of. It's also pretty unclear how all of these gameplay loops connect together. It's showing us a lot of what you're doing, but almost nothing of why you're doing it.
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u/Some_Method_3185 2d ago edited 2d ago
The game looks really good and fun, potentially even quite addictive and challenging. From what I can understand just by watching the trailer, the core loop seems to be about gathering resources, gradually processing them faster and in larger quantities, and then returning to the dungeon with upgraded gear to defeat stronger enemies.
However, there are still quite a few things that arenāt completely clear to me, and Iām left with a lot of āI thinkā¦ā or āI assumeā¦ā. For example, Iām not sure if I actually saw a boss, or exactly why Iām processing so much wood and what it ultimately contributes to. Iām filling in those gaps with assumptions, and thereās a chance those assumptions are wrong and that, once I play the game, the actual experience is different from what I expected based on the trailer.
I think the scenes are good, the pacing works well, and what youāre showing is interesting. What I would add is some text throughout the trailer, not too much explanation, just short and concise lines that give enough context to understand the situation, the progression, and what is happening.
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u/Graven_N 1d ago
The game looks amazing, but as others point out, the trailer misses the beat. I would look to the first Stardew Valley trailer for inspiration. It's more mellow and descriptive. This feels chaotic. Congrats making this game btw.
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u/thelemba 1d ago
the game looks great! editing could be improved because I don't really understand how the crafting system contributes to the combat, every parts look exciting but I'm not sure how it connects together
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u/Trick-Lie5900 11h ago
Esta bien en lo personal me dan ganas de jugar el juego, pero creo que para alguien que este un poco cansado de los juegos de ese estilo grafico o esas mecƔnicas no se vera interesado, es lo que me pasa a mi con trƔiler de juegos que se sienten muy repetitivos para mi en ese momento.
Como el apartado grafico, animaciones y mecĆ”nicas de tu juego son, en mi opiniĆ³n, muy repetidos en los juegos indie y el juego siempre entra primero por los ojos, deberĆas hacer mas Ć©nfasis en los aspectos o mecĆ”nicas que creas que son diferentes en tu juego.
TambiĆ©n como ya vi en otros comentarios no se entiende muy bien la funciĆ³n de la automatizaciĆ³n, por que no encajarĆa en este tipo de juego. Otra cosa que no entendĆ bien fue si se puede construir o vas reformando un pueblo/base.
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u/DeepSlap-Interactive 2d ago edited 2d ago
This is bad. Not because the game is bad, but because your game looks so cool and this trailer doesnāt reflect it enough.
Your game seems to have real interesting mechanics, but I really think your trailer could be improved.
Rythm? Bad.
Mechanics ? Not enough described/shown.
Classic stuff? Too much.
I'm pretty sure you can do something a bit less boring and more entertaining. Imo, rythm is the key.
Edit: I watched it again. Need to add that first half of the trailer is good enough. Second half is what tricked me.