Have you ever looked up at the sky, and wondered where all the airplanes you see were heading? Well, I certainly have!

For as long as I have known I’ve been captivated by all things aviation, I think it’s because I’ve always lived within 10 km of an airport so seeing low-flying airplanes was an hourly occurrence. My city is also just under a pretty busy navigational waypoint for airplanes so in the morning and evening you’ll see a slew of long-haul intercontinental flights overhead.

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To begin, I’m a hobbyist game developer and I do not have professional training in this development realm.

If you’re new to my blog (welcome btw), I am a full-time software developer for a SaaS startup. During the day I mainly program in Dart using the Flutter framework, or sometimes Typescript if I’m venturing into the backend. While it’s undeniable that this hands-on experience in software development has its perks, transitioning these skills to the world of game development is a whole different beast. Gameplay programming and design are unique fields with their own intricate challenges.

info

Developer:Edgar Mendoza URL:HELP! NO BRAKE by Edgar Mendoza (itch.io) Engine: Godot (with art created in Aseprite) Platform(s): Web, Windows, Linux Release Date: Oct 22, 2022 Player(s): 1 Genre: Platformer, Action, Racing

**Description:**Hey umm, your car won’t brake anymore. So better clear all the levels to get it fixed I guess.

Video version of this blog post

what’s good

✅ Outstanding Art and Graphics

The game’s hand-drawn pixel art adds a unique touch to the vehicles and in-game obstacles like the saws. Screen shakes from boosts or collisions create a tactile connection, making you feel every jolt and jerk that the car experiences. Little particle effects from boosting or colliding with walls add to the immersive gaming experience. Just look at those particle effects! ✅ Great soundtrack and sound design.

quick stats

Developers:Studio Bollond Platform(s): Web (desktop and mobile) Game Engine: Unity Link to game:https://studiobolland.itch.io/bangminton Players: 1-2 Genre: Arcade (pong style) **Description: **There is only one rule: Make sure the shuttlecock doesn’t explode in your court.

gameplay video

what’s good

✅ Great gameplay execution

• I love the core concept of the game – it adds depth and a new way mechanic to play around with in the “pong-style” game category.
• The powerups remind me of the powerups in breakout. I think this is a great mechanic to switch up the gameplay loop for the players.

✅ Great graphic and sound design