This is a playthrough of my own game, The Untitleds, which was submitted to the Smile Game Builder RETURNERS 2022 Game Jam (hosted by AmalgamAsh). In the video, I added some personal commentary and a brief look at some of the upcoming and planned functions and features for the future.

The Untitleds Video Playthrough

Future Development

The Untitleds is the first, last and only game I will develop to completion in Smile Game Builder.

To quote AmalgamAsh’s review on Itch.io:

This is the CompanionWulf game I want to see developed and continued. This is the game with the systems that shall bear the most fruit, both for budding developers who need to understand how menu systems might be designed as well as experienced folks who haven’t wrapped their head around how to progress through the limitations.

And with that said, continuation on the game is assured. However, development may be very slow.

The menu system is challenging, notably with SGB’s current limitations and the way it processes events. And, with that said, this will be the focus until it’s fully functional.

FNicon was a submission to Smile Game Builder Summer 2021 Game Jam, which was hosted by AmalgamAsh in June 2021.

It’s mainly to [the] test idea of split, switch and join party mechanic in smile game builder….

AmalgamAsh’s Video Playthrough

Alternate Video

You can also watch the video at Odysee.

Sands Of Arcturus 2 Alpha was a submission to Smile Game Builder Summer 2021 Game Jam, which was hosted by AmalgamAsh in June 2021.

The sequel to the original SOA; which is made in the RMVXAce game engine.

SOA 2 will be an open world, party based rpg with a branching narrative continuing the lore of the first game.

AmalgamAsh’s Video Playthrough

Alternate Video

You can also watch the video at Odysee.

Liam Davies, PI ("The Miserable Clown") was a submission to Smile Game Builder Summer 2021 Game Jam, which was hosted by AmalgamAsh in June 2021.

AmalgamAsh’s Video Playthrough

Alternate Video

You can also watch the video at Odysee.

Good Riddance was a submission to Smile Game Builder Summer 2021 Game Jam, which was hosted by AmalgamAsh in June 2021.

AmalgamAsh’s Video Playthrough

Alternate Video

You can also watch the video at Odysee.

Adventure Journals was a submission to Smile Game Builder Summer 2021 Game Jam, which was hosted by AmalgamAsh in June 2021.

A series of mini-adventures by 4 companions.

AmalgamAsh’s Video Playthrough

Alternate Video

You can also watch the video at Odysee.

The Gloaming was a submission to Smile Game Builder Summer 2021 Game Jam, which was hosted by AmalgamAsh in June 2021.

Survive in the last days of the sun.

Survive in the last days of the sun. Trade your eyes. Join a cult. Excavate the heavens.

A visual novel made in Smile Game Builder.

AmalgamAsh’s Video Playthrough

Alternate Video

You can also watch the video at Odysee.

Trapped At Home was a submission to Smile Game Builder Summer 2021 Game Jam, which was hosted by AmalgamAsh in June 2021.

This game has many secrets about endra if you are willing to dig deeper.

It’s mostly a adventure about the craziness of home isolation and haunted by spooky monster guys.

AmalgamAsh’s Video Playthrough

Alternate Video

You can also watch the video at Odysee.

I’ve been working on a SMILE GAME BUILDER game, Quietus, on and off for some time. I gave Amalgamash permission to do "progressive updates" videos.

Quietus v0.2 Update Video

This video focuses mainly on the menu for v0.2 (although he erroneously titled it as v0.3).

There Are Bugs!

I’m aware of the bug where the map/character moves in the background with the menu. That has since been fixed.

Some time ago, I conducted a poll on Facebook, on Twitter and in Discord on which game I should continue developing after the game jams they were created for.

What Were the Choices?

The choice was between:

The unanimous consensus across the board was "both". I had considered alternating development on the two games. However, it’s proving to be very time-consuming and difficult to achieve.

What Are the Plans Then?

I’m only going to focus on one, Otherworld: Through the Veil, therefore, because its entire storyline is already written and mapped out.

Both games will eventually also have their own official websites for updates.