So you want to make an Incremental Game?
My tips, tricks, and things to consider when trying to make a successful incremental game.
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00:00 My successful Incremental Game
01:03 Keep it Simple Stupid
02:01 Copy a Successful Game
03:02 Then Make it Your Own
04:17 My Podcast
05:17 Damage vs Health
07:40 Not Formulaic
08:20 Do Once Then Delegate
11:30 Dark Fantasy Idlers
13:17 Novelty
17:26 Call it Good Enough and Ship It