How I Made A Game - from Start to Finish!

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Published 2023-02-04
Patch Quest is on Steam -
store.steampowered.com/app/1347970/Patch_Quest/

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All the music used in this video...

Outset Island (QuMu Remix) | The Wind Waker
Just a Little More (DarkeSword Remix) | Metroid Prime
The Forest Navel | Pikmin
Corridors of Time | Chrono Trigger
King of Kling | Donkey Kong Country Returns
Stickerbush Symphony | Donkey Kong Country 3
Main Theme | Autonauts
J-Type (Nostalvania Remix) | Tetris
Hill Zone Theme | Patch Quest
Working | Spacechem
Greenpath | Hollow Knight
Lilypads | Subnautica Below Zero
Gerudo Valley | Ocarina of Time
Lost Technology | Patch Quest
Ocean Theme | The Wind Waker

All Comments (21)
  • Should I make an in-depth video on a particular side of game development? (Like Coding, or Art?) Comment Below!
  • @smolblockboi
    The idea of spending years on something only for it to flop or not even see the light of day terrifies me but man what you've done with this is really something special. I remember seeing this project way back. Great to see the end of the road!
  • @torokami1109
    I'm studying game art right now and your story is honestly so inspiring. You don't shy away from talking about your failures and instead show us what we can learn from them. I really hope your game will be a success and that I might also be able to develop one in the future.
  • @dazcarrr
    patch quest is probably one of the most refined gaming experiences i've played recently. being part of the community throughout the development was great!
  • I saw this video at the perfect point in my game design journey, I just started my "last 10%" of menus, options, and all the other minutia. As another first time dev, thanks for the motivation.
  • @vulterion9162
    You should make a video where you explain the creation of a monster. Like what was the original concept, how and why you changed it over time and go more in-depth in the little design choices.
  • genuinely insane that this is your "first" game. The quality of it is truly something to be proud of, Lemon.
  • Really excellent video, so many great messages, sounds like you learned a lot from this journey both about game development and about yourself. Congrats on making an excellent game and reaching the finish line!
  • @zs2252
    It's been a fun ride, happy to have jumped on the beta when I did
  • Might sound funny but when I moved to another country for my PhD last year, your videos really helped me settle in and I got super immersed in those alone, without ever playing the game. Those videos alone have helped me a lot on my personal journey, so thanks! Definitely gonna buy the game <3
  • Yesss! It's amazing to see all the changes the game has had, and can't wait to see new projects!
  • @henrydebruin
    I'm so excited that Patch Quest is finally getting a proper release! By far one of my favorite indies, and I can't wait to continue to see it grow :)
  • @RandomAndgit
    Thank you! What a champ. Just know that now there are indie devs looking at patch quest and thinking "how can my game ever match this?" Like you did with games like hadies and slay the spire just a couple years ago.
  • @mr.meltdown25
    This looks like something Nintendo would take years to make with a whole team! You somehow managed to do it all by yourself!? Props to you man (:
  • Amazing to see the project coming to an end! Been following your journey for a couple of years now!
  • You are such an inspiration for me. I've loved patch quest, and I'm super excited for what comes next!
  • @metalman895
    Really great to hear it all worked out for you! I loved your other video about having to start over.
  • It was great to watch your journey. I started seeing your videos 2 years ago and I’m so happy patch quest is almost completed
  • Really beautiful video, made me tear up a bit. It must feel really great to have a release date after all this time. Been following you for a few years and the game has never looked better. Can’t wait to play through it again when it finally releases v1.0
  • @lance7135
    I think in-depth vids would be an awesome follow-up across the board :) The learning curve for every one of those hurdles you jumped, smashed through and tripped over would be a great thing!