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Scope can be deceptive. Even a carefully scoped game can grow in unexpected ways, so we've built in more checkpoints to catch that growth early.
Asset planning matters from day one. Content-heavy games need a clear, realistic plan for what can be achieved with the available skill sets.
Tooling should match the team. The best engine on paper isn't always the best fit for your current team and workflow.
Iteration speed is everything. Fast feedback loops prevent small mistakes from becoming large ones.
Clear scope empowers creativity. Artists do their best work when they have a clear list of what's needed and the freedom to bring their own style to it.
Structure is a foundation, not a finish line. Teams and leads set the stage for effective collaboration, but staying closely connected to the day-to-day work is what keeps a project moving.
Grit matters more than perfection. Consistency and the willingness to push through the learning curve got us further than chasing a flawless first project ever could have.
Where we are now
Making Running Horror taught us so much about craft, collaboration, and leadership. Every step of that climb was worth it.
Since then, we've completed multiple game jam entries, and we're preparing to begin development on our first commercial title this year.
This blog will document that journey: what we build, what we learn, and how we continue growing as a studio.
-Cogz