Check out this captivating animation shared by Dotnut Studio, which is a part of the game Abyss Unchained, currently in development.
The game is a dark 3D Metroidvania/Platformer in which you wield a heavy weight. The developers worked on new level-building tools and showcased the progress in the clip, demonstrating smooth animations of a little character climbing to the upper level, using an unusual tool to help navigate.
A WIP video of the same clip:
If you admire how the WIP clips evolve into finalized versions of the games, check out posts on a trend that indie developers started on social media, called How It Started Vs. How It’s Going. In the posts, they shared their progress in the development of their games, comparing two videos depicting the same fragment from a gameplay.
Take a look at another WIP from Abyss Unchained:
The game is set in an imaginary gloomy environment, giving off mystical vibes and reminiscent of the magical castle. The developers shared a closer look at the decorations:
Also, check out Layers Deep by Tall Order Games, another Metroidvania indie game with dark vibes inspired by Hollow Knight:
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