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It's been a while... but I am still around...

It's been a while since I posted a new tutorial ( and I know I still have some of the older ones to fix ) but it's been a bit of a rough start into the year so far. 

 Today I felt inspired though and a simple idea for a really quick tutorial on how to make cogs for a steam-punk background turned into something bigger. I would like to write a series of tutorials on one game project - a super crate boy style platform shooter - and cover every element needed to make the complete game (from the main character and it's animations to the logo, the background elements to the UI and the screens that go with it like game over, options, loading, help, etc.). 

 I spent the better part of today on a first design and this is what it looks like at the moment. 


I plan to separate the steps into different tutorial posts (in a slightly changed format with larger images) covering aspects like 'creating cogs', 'making pipes', 'creating platforms', 'logo creation to match the theme', etc. 
I will also compile everything into one compact pdf document as download.

 Please let me know if you think this could be interesting. I need you feedback before I venture into the biggest tutorial project I have attempted so far. 
In other words - leave a comment!

Chris Hildenbrand

2D game artist, pixelpusher, vector bender, face turner for over thirty years. I worked on more games than I can remember... The most recent release is "Super Crossbar Challenge" for iOS (Android coming soon) with Shattered Box, Fredbear Games and PlayPlayFun.

26 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    It would be so great! Can't wait to read your tutorial. :)
    Thanks!

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  2. ryzedFebruary 22, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    Wow, looks epic!
    It is very interesting.

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  3. Ricardo JorgeFebruary 22, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    That seems like a great idea! I like that the main-character's feet are needle-like and that the enemies are blobs. Maybe they could burst if he jumped on them.
    Anyway, good luck. It looks great so far

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  4. Xavier GuzmanFebruary 22, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    Love the idea!!. Would greatly appreciate that huge effort

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  5. Fernando FernandesFebruary 22, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    This is already epic!

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  6. Hamdi RizalFebruary 22, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    It is great. I'm looking forward into it. :)

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  7. lufutuFebruary 22, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    Amazing projects ! Always love your tutorials

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  8. LancasterFebruary 22, 2015 at 5:49 PM

    I am very interested in this tutorial

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    This sounds awesome, especially as I am just about to start to try and do some art for my first game.

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  10. nay moeFebruary 22, 2015 at 8:16 PM

    I have just got into creating my own games and your tutorials are what help me keep motivated when I feel like giving up. I look forward to learning what you have to teach

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  11. Zainab Al-AnsariFebruary 22, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    This looks great! Oh please do :D

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:11 AM

    Great! Please, put the final art (source) available via donations. I can't wait to see...

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  13. RickMirandaFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:33 AM

    Yes, by all means. I look forward to going through these tutorials.

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:01 AM

    We need your tutorials, keep them coming :)

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  15. randerooFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:10 AM

    Yes please. Great idea. :)

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  16. John A.February 23, 2015 at 2:55 AM

    Chris - I'm an independent software developer working on making some app store games for a little money on the side. I've just recently discovered your blog, but over the last several weeks I've been devouring every post you've made. I've drawn cavemen, helicopters, treasure chests, almost everything you've posted. Your blog has taken my meager artistic skills to a level I didn't think possible. I've even bought your premium tutorials, well worth the money. Please, please, PLEASE keep your awesome tutorials coming!

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  17. NaffGeekFebruary 23, 2015 at 5:30 AM

    That would be absolutely amazing Chris. Would love to get an insight on how to go about this kind of thing from start to finish.

    Even if you don't manage it, thank you so much for helping me improve my art beyond anything I could imagine,

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  18. VictorFebruary 23, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    This would be great!
    I bought all the old tutos so if you compile them in a PDF and want to sell it I will get it ASAP.

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  19. FloFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    wow, great idea! looking forward to the character development!

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  20. Olga BikmullinaFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    It will definitely be interesting. Looking forward.

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  21. alena_medvedFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    Great idea! You are so talented, thanks for sharing your experience!

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  22. AliceFebruary 24, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Yes please, if you can! I'm especially curious about logo design.

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  23. AnonymousMarch 2, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    really interesting!

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  24. Revkahdel CreationsMarch 3, 2015 at 6:11 PM

    Love the level design, really effective.

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  25. AnonymousMarch 16, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    Amazing! Will follow this tutorial and build the game in Construct 2 (for myself & for learning purpose).

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  26. Anna RoseOctober 23, 2017 at 8:28 PM

    just great work guys and amazing to see this looking forward.

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