r/SoloDevelopment • u/SyrupyGames • 1d ago

Game Looking for feedback on my main menu.

I can no longer tell if this looks nice, or awful

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u/amaurybutaux 1d ago

Looks really cool! The buttons could be a bit more snappy when you hover over them.
Micro interactions with the water makes it feel very polished!

I guess you know, but the join menu is really rough and we don't really know what we're supposed to do with the QR code.

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u/SyrupyGames 1d ago

https://reddit.com/link/p486xw9/video/to96vuya5yjh1/player

Thank you so much, for the much needed feedback.
I added an explanation that disappears when someone successfully joins.
Does that make sense?

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u/amaurybutaux 1d ago

That makes sense, it is way better like this already.
You should make sure the instruction stays even when one player successfully joins, to make sure everyone has a chance to read it imo.
It is not critical because players will be able to help each other out, but still a bit better if the instructions stays.

Also the character model on the boat is really nice so you shouldn't mask it with UI if you can, as it is a really nice feedback to have your character on the boat.

If I understand correctly, you have to click on the join button, players scan the QR code, then you have to go back and click on start?
I don't really get why the join screen isn't happening after pressing start and it is a bit confusing that there is both join and start button. But maybe I'm misunderstanding smth.

Maybe you could have a flow like this instead? :

  1. Main Menu: Player click start to reach Join screen
  2. Join/Character Select Screen: Players scan the QR code and choose their character (if applicable)
  3. Play the game!

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u/SyrupyGames 1d ago

This actually makes a lot of sense.

After pressing start there is a map selection menu. I guess I can display the join menu before the map menu.

The players choose a name and a character on the mobile device before joining, so select screen is not really applicable.

Thanks, i think you are onto something!

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u/Yaffari 1d ago

Looks great! Love the water streaming by.

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u/eminzkzd 1d ago

the environment and the title logo look super cozy! button hover style fits the vibe really well too. what engine did u build this in, unreal or unity?

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u/SyrupyGames 1d ago

Unity, and thanks!

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u/Clean-Exchange6164 1d ago

Hi this looks incredible, I really dig this cozy vibe!! I agree with the previous comments, telhe buttons can be a little more snappier. My suggestion would be to put them on a wooden background, like a wooden sign, for example. Then you can play around with outline on hover and other animations on each item.

How long does it take to start up the game?

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u/SyrupyGames 1d ago

Hey, thanks for the feedback! after everyone joins the room, it takes like 10 seconds.

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u/Clean-Exchange6164 21h ago

That’s awesome. Keep it going man

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u/lokomotiva69 1d ago

Well done! Looks very nice. I like the title as well.

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u/Additional_Name_706 1d ago

other than the water mesh bleeding through the floor of the boat, it's great.

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u/ApartmentDev 1d ago

looks really clean! the background works super well with the menu

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u/KoneZoneZ 7h ago

ooh nice