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Listen to This if You Feel Like You HATE Your Game
Episode 71

Listen to This if You Feel Like You HATE Your Game

The Indie Game Development Podcast

August 7, 202413m 40s

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If you've been plugging away at your game for a while now and you feel like it sucks or you can't even tell if it's fun anymore, you're not alone.

Trust me, it happens to the all of us, and it’s a crucial stage where many people feel like giving up. Even big names like Eric Barone, creator of Stardew Valley went through similar feelings.

The reality is, when you're too close to something, you lose perspective. You might feel overly critical or worry that your game is just a mess under the hood, even if players would actually enjoy it.

In this episode, we discuss how you can power through and not only finish your game but find the joy in creating it again.

Remember, game development is a roller coaster, and the good feelings will come back. These negative feelings are temporary and there are many ways to get past them.