6 Years Developing My Dream Game

6 Years Developing My Dream Game - Len's Island

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8 ай бұрын

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Len's Island Game Description:
Build, fight, farm and explore. Experience your own path. Whether it's building the home of your dreams, tending to your crops and watching the sun go down; or explore the mysteries of the Island and the darkness underneath, but you may want to take a sword with you.
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@SvenGarson 7 ай бұрын

Years ago, We all knew that this thing would blow up if you just kept going. Kudos man - Well deserved!

@Sakrosankt-Bierstube 6 ай бұрын

Did it blow up tho? I really like the game and it should get a lot more recognition but... 50 avg players 2.9k reviews.. let's say only 5% of players write a review that's still "only" 58k sales and the game is in early access for quite a while now. Very long early access periods just scare people... so.. the game will maybe.. with a lot of luck.. explode on release.

@SvenGarson 6 ай бұрын

@@Sakrosankt-BierstubeWell I meant more in terms of how much traction most youtube devs/vloggers gain over time. I don't know and don't care about the exact numbers, but if the man opened a studio, there should be an audience to depart from. Making money as a studio VS a solo dev with taxes and social security contribution are very different endeavours.

@kingbling7571 6 ай бұрын

@@Sakrosankt-Bierstube ur right. I mean compared to some other games like Thronefall which was made in 9 months and got almost 8 times the success or lethal company which got like 100 times the success so yeah

@chadwilliams4373 5 ай бұрын

@@Sakrosankt-Bierstube It would be interesting to figure how many hours were spent building it and compare that to corporate dev work! Probably doesn't make financial sense. But he may have got nearly $1mil USD for 58k sales, which is around an extra $150k yearly for 6 years. Then there's tax which could hit hard depending upon how he set it up. I imagine he's in a good enough spot now that he can focus on game dev if he likes and not work the day job, which is all most people are hoping for. All in all it looks like a big success for 1-2 devs. I'd also say it depends on total hours spent, as self reporting of hours on top of fulltime employment is unreliable.

@Sakrosankt-Bierstube 5 ай бұрын

@@chadwilliams4373 Yeah, no. At least 2/3 of the money are gone, thanks to taxes and other stuff. He would most certainly made more money if he just worked as developer at a studio BUT... he also wouldn't have his own game, so i'd say this is a W

@HANS4326 8 ай бұрын

i have the game since the steam launch and like the journey so far and am looking forward to the future. I wish you all the best

@dev_ression 6 ай бұрын

I cannot get over how beautiful the game art is, not to mention the game itself!! So proud of you bro :)

@razvanchivu9631 7 ай бұрын

This is amazing. 6 years is a really really long time, it must feel like a lifetime. I can see that you put your seat and tears into this game and I can say that it really looks amazing. Congratulations and keep working on this project. I can imagine that in another 6 years it will get on a whole new level :)

@TheModernBob 8 ай бұрын

It's a fun game. One thing I enjoy in this kind of game is the exploring and oh boy does this scratch that itch. I'd like a bigger world to explore but it does the job. I hope for some DLC with new zones to explore ;)

@srisair 7 ай бұрын

This is THE MOST inspiring video i've seen. I'm so sad i've not found this channel earlier. Good luck! Wish to be like you one day :)

@mozikr9694 3 ай бұрын

I remember when i saw your work in 2020. Thats crazy what you did with this project. I admire you for your tenacity, determination and skills. I wish you all the best and may the project bring you only satisfaction

@crimsonhollowgame 8 ай бұрын

This is so inspiring! Congrats on all of your hard work.

@abhishekrana7826 3 ай бұрын

I wish your game turns into a massive success

@mohamadbagheri7102 4 ай бұрын

Someone said "why its not free?" 💀

@mlflamingdarknessgaming6488 3 ай бұрын

💀

@abdhulhackul2620 3 ай бұрын

💀

@CrackedMB 3 ай бұрын

Yeah why? Just do it for fun not for money

@kiko4217 3 ай бұрын

@@CrackedMBwould you dedicate 6 years of your life to fun?💀

@CrackedMB 3 ай бұрын

@@kiko4217 im trollin but since its a reply nobody saw but you

@ChargeGame Ай бұрын

My name is fivarth and i'm starting my game dev jorney this year , its really awesome to see another projects like this, wishing all the best to you guys

@Maringana 6 ай бұрын

This is such a delectable, fun, amazing game, and I always recommend it to people. I am going for a full playthrough (which will be my third), when it hits version 1.0

@DanielAngArt 8 ай бұрын

What an amazing journey seeing all of it come together and how much momentum was built up over the years!

@mangasization 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Julian and Flowstudio on your awsome work with Lens island, the potential with this game is so enormous, its a mesmerizing world you created that my self fell in love with kinda fast. All the love to Flowstudio crew!

@MrSmith_ 7 ай бұрын

Genuinely, this game resonates with me. You have nailed the atmosphere and your skills as an artist really shines through. So happy to have bought it although I did not know you had a devlog. I happened to come across it on Steam and do not regret the purchase one minute.

@_Appetizer_ 12 күн бұрын

That was insane! The one thing i noticed is if you have two identical bosses and they both need health bars, please colour them slightly different and make that colour match the boss design that way players can easily tell which of the bosses has less hp. Super easy but super convenient ❤

@karlfreiha4745 Ай бұрын

graphics and animations looks promising great job man its looking so good i think its going to be the next big thing in the genre

@tendovibes 3 ай бұрын

NGL, I saw the thumbnail and thought to myself "oh no, not another one of these guys making their dream game videos". Decided to look into the game and after watching the video and putting in 100 hours I can say I ate my words. BRING CO-OP FASTERRRRR!!!

@gadgetpilipinas 4 ай бұрын

Really happy for the progress of the game! Congratulations and we're looking forward too seeing more updates. Keep the passion burning, everyone! See you in the island soon!

@NiklasFjellson 2 ай бұрын

It's amazing how far your journey has gone! I remember the time back in July 2019 but how your dream has evolved is sick! Hope you have a glorious game dev future! You are inspiring!

@jeremyblackburn5740 2 ай бұрын

Just saw this post come up and wanted to say congratulations, and thanks for sharing your journey. I hope this is an inspiration for budding Aussie game devs. 🎉

@Onemanup Ай бұрын

The game art is absolutely stunning 🌟 I really wonder how I haven't heard of the game before, it looks amazing 🎉

@polygnomial 7 ай бұрын

Have been following Len's Island's development logs for 3-4 years now, and it is extremely inspiring to see hard work and perseverance pay off. All the very best to you and your studio. On to even better things. :)

@OrionEnding 7 ай бұрын

Bravo! Neat to see others making their dreams a reality in the game dev space, especially with so much turmoil in our industry right now. Game is wonderful so far!

@CalvoMaldito 4 ай бұрын

I saw your devlog a few years ago, probably around 2019. I wasn't subscribed so I lost track of your channel, and I'm so happy it just popped up on my feed again, 5 years later. Len's Island looks beautiful; it hasn't lost a single drop of its magic. Congrats!

@ZergSmasher 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for making an enjoyable game experience! It has made a pretty decent first bit of content for my fledgling KZfaq channel. I look forward to seeing what content gets added next!

@fatihersoy7559 8 ай бұрын

As a fellow developer (even though I'm a web dev) I congratulate you, what a joy it should be!

@arcbrush Ай бұрын

I've played the version you've had like a year ago and it was already a fun, full fledged game. Well done!

@rkpixeldesign 7 ай бұрын

you are an inspiration for me from the start, i was there on your first video, when u were prototyping with little ghost things, seeing the progress now it looks insane now, great work. Keep inspiring people like me, Thanks 🤠

@Gamersbivouac 7 ай бұрын

I love to see that in the field of survival there are such people, people who are passionate about what they do, that is, they do the game with all their love. Haven't played yet but bought the game, thanks for the great work. I want to wish you success.

@SharkyGamess 7 ай бұрын

What a journey and what a game! ❤ great job

@Orcrez 8 ай бұрын

Thank you guys for making a great game. I’ve been playing every night with a few beers and just chilling and playing your game!

@Fevir 6 ай бұрын

Len's Island was a great experience to play and also to follow - much deserved success.

@Nyghtprowler 7 ай бұрын

Wow - I was so excited for this game when it first came out and I played it right away. It was unfinished and there wasn't a ton to do so after about 4 hours of game play I felt like I did most everything there was to do and put it down. Watching this video has shown me that there has been a TON of content added and I'm excited to play this once agian! Super cool!

@FunnyComms326 4 ай бұрын

lol i was working at a small studio in 2018 when i first heard of this project. awesome that its out. This is what persevernce looks like. Way to commit, i can only imagine how much growth you have experienced in that time. Are you taking a break or do you have another project in mind? This one seemed like a labour of love the next you might get the benefits of a team.

@ZigorMorgan 4 ай бұрын

Hello. I'm a game developer hoping if you might need a hand. If yes, can we discuss on discord?

@darylroyal5329 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations and thank you! I loved the way you could see the game grow from a simple concept to what you've currently made. Watching this is like seeing my own dreams come true. I have always wanted to build a game but don't have any programming knowledge or artistic talent so thanks for showing me what the process was like. It was truly beautiful.

@NewHopeGames Ай бұрын

I noticed your game on Steam. Looks really fun, impressive to know this was a solo project. So congrats on that! Oh and btw ill be picking it up.

@luisces 7 ай бұрын

Im also starting my solo gamedev journey and watching this warms my heart, and it gives me so much hope. Its like seeing my own steps, like starting the first devlogs, showing a bit of the work and ideas around, and one day even having my own small studio to bring wven more ideas to life, reach further... The fact that a lot of people have so many negative advice for us starting out sometimes breaks our spirits. This single video gave so much hope, I am so, so happy for you all! I'm wishlisting the game NOW. As soon as my financial state gets better, I'll buy it. Thank you for this video.

@m3xpl4y 18 күн бұрын

This is so cooool, congratulations dude!!!!

@Gossamer3592 7 ай бұрын

You know, sometimes I forget video games are art and someone's passion. Thanks for the reminder and congratulations; what an incredible journey. I've had this wishlisted for a month or so and will definitely be picking it up on or before full release.

@Mudtek 7 ай бұрын

Great story! It really is amazing the evolution of a game product over the course of years. Happy for you and your new team!

@angelitoabande3709 3 ай бұрын

Congrats! You've made your dream game and earn another subscriber.🎉

@0xSoko 6 ай бұрын

Love watching these videos and randomly ended up watching one where I actually played the game 😂. Amazing work, look forward to jumping in again for the full release.

@IshitaDwivedi-pq3ho 3 ай бұрын

wow you are amazing!! I really hope I don't give up on my dream and do create a game. This video hopefully will keep reminding me that end result would be worth it so don't give up.

@icreateworlds 7 ай бұрын

This is absolutely inspiring. I’ll get it if ever you come up with a Mac version as I don’t work with Pc. If this was on ps5 I would get it today as I do t like to play games in the computer. You did outstanding work here. I’m an illustrator myself since 1992 and I love to find outstanding indie illustration work. Congratulations.

@dcfavorite 5 ай бұрын

I played Len's Island not long after it went on early access, love the art style and the pacing of the game. It's probably one of the best isometric base building survival game in the market. Hope you will keep it up in years to come!

@badwolverinex17 5 ай бұрын

Indie game devs like you guys are the future of gaming!!! I love your game (yes, I do own it on steam), keep up the good work brothers!

@HausOfZombies 5 ай бұрын

I played it awhile back and enjoyed it. I noticed there has been quite of bit of updates/patches since I lasted played, so I look forward to checking those out (especially the companions addition :D) .

@ariashow4088 3 ай бұрын

Im out of words. This is crazy man. I hope every single second that you've spend on this game pays off ❤❤

@MarkKelly1974 6 ай бұрын

I've watched your journey since you started. I am stoked for you that you have made it this far. Your dedication, determination and perseverance have won you much respect. I regularly talk about you to my students who study multimedia and have dreams much like your own. I wish you continued success. What a wonderful product you have created. Well done.

@clanpsi 2 ай бұрын

It's a fun game. Definitely needs co-op, though. I'm very much looking forward to that update.

@Dubstepconcept 4 ай бұрын

Wow, I played the hell outta this game. Crazy seeing this, hell of a job my friend, had a blast and really look forward to seeing what you create next. Well done!

@JoanMousy 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for working hard and pursuing your dreams and giving us such a lovely game.❤🎉

@DavidLeoGustafsson 5 ай бұрын

Been a silent follower of your videos for a long time. From what I've gathered, you're a great guy and deserve all the bleesings coming your way. Fun to see you reinvesting into the game!

@jmiller1717 3 ай бұрын

These are the type of games I love, why have I never heard of this before today. Purchased!

@Philosoparts 8 ай бұрын

This is an amazing video... showcasing the amazing progress done... seeing your game iteratively improve into such a beautiful world, one man's vision become a studio... looking forward to the full release; maybe even on gamepass :)

@צמחישראלמרום 2 ай бұрын

this game looks so polished!

@GabGames-1 4 ай бұрын

Wow 😮 Congrats 🎉 :)

@balthasar7282 2 ай бұрын

Like and sub just because the commitment is super impressive! If only we had more Developers like you in other companies then games these days would t be so shite 🎉

@Shyguy42069 6 ай бұрын

After seeing this video and how cool the game development seems, I’ve decided that I’ll be buying the game and trying it out myself ‼️‼️ game looks really awesome and hopefully it’ll be a cool experience trying it out for the first time :)

@tomchan0 5 ай бұрын

This is definitely on my list of games to play. I shared your story with my son to hope to inspire him. Thank you for sharing your story.

@seancurtis1199 7 ай бұрын

amazing video mate, its great to see so much passion in the industry and I can't wait to see what you do next

@Churagawa 6 ай бұрын

I completed game in first days of early access and once again in some month, with pleasure. Awesome progress!

@mauroocampos 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your devotion and great work! Keep going like this, i paused my play because i completed everything available 6 months ago, now i will come back to see what's new and keep going!

@TrendingDetails 7 ай бұрын

I'd enjoyed your starting to where your game is currently now. Happy that as a solo developer you could pull this off, very very impressive and motivational. keep going

@lunarwaslost 4 ай бұрын

The game is beautiful, well well done. Looking forward to playing it soon! Got a lot on my plate right now for games, but this one will be tackled!

@RobVespa 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations! What an inspiring story. Looking forward to what you do in the future. All the best!

@ArneGockeln 7 ай бұрын

What a journey! Well done! I have played Len's Island and it's a very nice game! Wish you all the best of success!

@Blissful_Soundscapes 7 ай бұрын

This is TRULY epic!! GREAT JOB! Looking forward to more to come!

@sawmanUK 7 ай бұрын

Great Video, I look forward to playing and reviewing this title! Keep up the good work!

@jeffreystephens2658 3 ай бұрын

Well done. You earned every bit of your success. That is a lot of hard work and you are very skilled!

@owenroughley1889 6 ай бұрын

One of the prettiest looking games I've ever seen, amazing work well done

@seanb4380 5 ай бұрын

I just found this in my YT feed. I’ve wishlisted it and will look into it more. Looks awesome, gj man.

@Winterstillplayz 4 ай бұрын

Same

@barskarakaya1663 7 ай бұрын

You made my dream's game actually, I love art style, gameplay, UI elements and VFX. Damn, pretty good

@ulrichcoetzee4782 7 ай бұрын

My heart is warm for you guys. You made something you really wanted to and with all the effort and endless hours of development you guys have managed to make a incredible game. Well done guys! I’m excited to see what lies ahead🎉❤

@Kellumz 5 ай бұрын

I love this game and can't wait to see more. Thank you for letting me buy my bag back haha I so want a separate game of yours with zombies. I love the way everything looks.

@Caliboyjosh10 6 ай бұрын

I was one of those people that played the steam next demo and wishlisted it back in 2021. Can't wait for it's full release, having co-op means another sale if I can convince my friend to play it too now. Keep up the great work

@B4NTO 8 ай бұрын

This is very inspiring :D keep it up and congrats to releasing and having fun adding more to the game 😊🌲

@timbb7422 6 ай бұрын

I love that it's available for Mac as well! Good Job dude! "The hammer your girlfriend told you not to worry about" made me nearly spit out my coffee!

@almsy2617 7 ай бұрын

As an Aspiring Game dev this is absolute gold for motivation. I will keep plugging away. This is great. Never thought to log my progress. keep it up. You are inspiring others, such as me, I too am working on a survival project. btw I love playing this game. :)

@Juline1221 6 ай бұрын

never played or hear of this game a day in my life but as an audio engineer i am proud of you!!! be an inspiration to others!! ill check it out

@Fulgur98 6 ай бұрын

What an insane story, just goes to show what hard work and dedication can achieve. This is a beautiful master piece cant wait to play full release :D

@Feather1401 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much .... what a refreshing thing you building this awesome game. Congratulations on all that will be coming your way and would love to see your company become a AAA Co. !!! We need people like you Brother. Much Light to you and yours.

@niuage 7 ай бұрын

One of the most epic game dev story I can think of. So so cool that you were able to create more than your own game but your own little world almost. And on top of that managed to navigate the transition to a game studio... Really cool. Best part is that it's kind of just the beginning I'm guessing. Now you have an awesome base to expand on!

@pavlos.ch86 6 ай бұрын

I just saw the game and I’m going to wishlist immediately!! Keep up you re doing great! This is how a game should be made.. with love dedication and passion! There are not many around so I can’t wait!! Congrats!

@yh_g4ming781 Ай бұрын

just from this I can see it being a competition for the top survival games like minecraft or raft well done

@Kade_Bauman 6 ай бұрын

This game looks so fun! The animations on the player character are very fluid

@Blinkers2007GameDev 4 ай бұрын

This game is beutiful. This is like one of the best indie games I have ever seen. This is the definition of succes man. Congrats. This game will make alot of money and you will get recognized. A beutiful, well polished game. Wow

@mux9 4 ай бұрын

ok this is it. You have inspired me to finally try game dev

@newrunning 7 ай бұрын

This is what a dream is. To want something and to do everything no matter how much time it takes to never give up untill you do it. I loved the video becouse im doing something similur and i was feeling down cuz the last year have been only downhill and im still trying after years i wont give up . I really needed this video to see that other people are also trying in the world and trying to make something for them and their future.

@phalafail8736 7 ай бұрын

Truly inspiring dude ! Well done and congrats !

@kottnkottnson 2 ай бұрын

Hey man, I rarely comment but I hope it helps a little getting your video recommended for more people! Seems like a hell of a journey you are on, good luck for the future. PS: it was the first video I saw of this, just from the impression I think a lot of your success is for being honest to your fan and follower-base, being honest about what are the difficulties and why certain things are going in a certain direction, keep that up and I think you will have a loyal and happy supporter base :)

@danegerrard2884 6 ай бұрын

Well done dude, truly inspiring! Keep up the good work and look forward to seeing more!

@mfs353 Ай бұрын

the art style is incredible

@mrmacc1312 3 ай бұрын

Holy crap what an amazing journey and moving story!! Well done and congratulations I wish you all the best for future success and never forget how you got here, a lot of people could learn from you! Right Im off to go get a copy 🤣

@nagazaki2596 4 ай бұрын

I'm four minutes in, and I already love the way your game looks. I went straight to Steam and bought your game.

@jonnelopez6298 2 ай бұрын

Just dropping by to say well done and thank you.

@tigerden1908 3 ай бұрын

What a champ. onya mate. Giving me Little Big Adventure vibes. long before your time that game.

@Danielsalazario 6 ай бұрын

Amigo es usted mi inspiración ya que he seguido el progreso de su trabajo y creo que todo lo que hace es increíble, gracias por que realmente me motiva a seguir con mi proyecto.

@diegojavierconchillowagner4850 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations brother, at some point I'm going to study to make one, I really want to for now just a web program and app haha! greetings from Argentina