Game Development Festival Insights

The video by Code Mahi discusses the outcomes of a recent Sim Festival, focusing on the performance of his game demo. Despite positive feedback, the game did not achieve the desired wishlist numbers. Mahi analyzes the festival's impact, highlighting the importance of Steam Festivals for indie game marketing. He reflects on the challenges faced, such as tight deadlines and limited organic visibility, and deliberates on future strategies for the game's release. Mahi concludes by sharing his plans to continue working on the game part-time while exploring other promotional avenues.

What is the main goal of the devlog series mentioned in the introduction?

• To promote a new game

• To teach coding

• To entertain viewers

• To provide transparency

How many demos were available during the Sim Festival?

• 800

• 1200

• 500

• 1500

What is a key requirement for participating in a Steam Festival?

• A large budget

• A working demo

• A completed game

• A marketing team

What was the median play duration of the game demo during the festival?

• 9 minutes

• 13 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 50 minutes

What was one of the positive outcomes of the festival according to the analysis?

• Positive feedback on the demo

• High sales figures

• Large number of live streams

• High number of wishlists

What challenge did the developer face regarding the demo's performance?

• Too many bugs

• Lack of publisher interest

• High development costs

• Low organic visibility

What is the developer's plan for the game's release timing?

• Release around October

• Wait until next year

• Release immediately

• Release in December

What strategy is the developer considering to increase wishlists?

• Reducing the game's price

• Creating more devlogs and shorts

• Participating in more festivals

• Hiring a marketing agency

What is the developer's main concern about launching the game with a low wishlist count?

• It could receive negative reviews

• The game might not be fun

• It could become a financial flop

• The game might not be ready

What platform is the developer considering for additional marketing efforts?

• Facebook

• YouTube

• TikTok and Instagram

• LinkedIn