{"id":80460,"date":"2020-09-23T00:17:50","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T00:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/indie-video-games-development-good\/"},"modified":"2020-09-23T00:17:50","modified_gmt":"2020-09-23T00:17:50","slug":"there-has-never-been-a-better-time-to-become-an-indie-developer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2020\/09\/23\/there-has-never-been-a-better-time-to-become-an-indie-developer\/","title":{"rendered":"There Has Never Been a Better Time to Become an Indie Developer"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As technology continues to advance, more and more tools have become accessible to the general public that had previously required considerable expense that has barred off would-be\u00a0Indie Developers. The same kind of independent renaissance that has led film directors like J.J. Abrams to comment on the availability of filming technology has long started for anyone looking for a pathway to indie development<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With the last few years spawning creative, innovative experiences like\u00a0Cuphead<\/em><\/a> and\u00a0Hollow Knight<\/em>, the market is primed for anyone looking to make their mark with whatever idea AAA publishers are hesitant to pull the trigger on. Resources like Kickstarter to crowdfund any project that resonates with players enough, along with engines that are either free or cheap to access can give gaming fans a huge head start from playing to making their own favorite games.<\/p>\n

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Something that might not be general knowledge for the gaming public, even if it is publicly available, is that even some of the highest profile engines like Epic Games’ Unreal Engine<\/a> are completely free for personal use. In the case of Unreal, commercial use of the engine doesn’t even cost developers until after a game or related project has been released to some level of success. However, while the engine that produces titles like\u00a0Final Fantasy 7 Remake<\/em> or\u00a0Dragon Ball FighterZ<\/em>\u00a0might be enticing for newbie developers, resources like the Unity Engine might be a better option for people still looking to get a handle on the basics.<\/p>\n

Looking beyond the popular games Unreal Engine produces<\/a>, there are a number of game engines available for newer developers that might be easier to get started with. Some affordable options that might not have the $0 price tag that is so enticing about Unity and Unreal, include GameMaker Studio 2 and RPG Maker MZ. While the price for access may be higher, or exist at all, the specified utility of some of these engines lend themselves to more specific genres or development styles, specifically for smaller teams or individual developers with minor experience.<\/p>\n