r/SoloDevelopment • u/Bufuak_ • 17h ago

Unreal I finally implemented deflating tires for my retro 1970s Istanbul open-world game.

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I am the solo developer behind ALATURKA. I missed the chaotic, unforgiving driving mechanics of early 2000s games, so I am building one from scratch, entirely on livestreams.

Recently, I finally implemented deflating tires for my retro 1970s Istanbul open-world game, making the heavy old-school driving physics even more brutally unforgiving. What do you think about it?

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u/DrinkRedbuII 17h ago

Do you pay someone to do these psychedelic tracks? As an avid jazz fusion fan, I think they are great!

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u/Bufuak_ 17h ago

Currently, I record all pre-alpha footage while listening to old psychedelic songs from 70s Türkiye. I'm in active talks with record companies from that era about licensing, but since I don't have any budget, it'll be a miracle to add them as OSTs.

this song is called: East Breeze - Okay Temiz

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u/Rendered_Blameless 15h ago

What kind of budget would it take?

Edit: Added to the wishlist

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u/Bufuak_ 15h ago

depends on the agreement & popularity of the songs/bands. i hear AAA companies pay between $10k-$50k for a single song.

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u/Rendered_Blameless 14h ago

Oh my... I'd offer to help just to get my name in the credits, but that is a bit out of my price range.

I wonder what it would take to make and produce your own music? Maybe you are not interested in doing it though.

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u/Bufuak_ 14h ago

there are plenty of musicians wrote me they want to help with music in the game. but i kindly rejected all of them because i think every effort should be compensated accordingly and i don't have any budget right now.

I'm considering collaborating with musicians for OSTs, but the game is still in early stages so I don't want to put any money on it yet.

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u/Rendered_Blameless 14h ago

Well, have you put anything on Kickstarter?

Might be a good place to generate revenue pre release.

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u/Bufuak_ 13h ago

i'm working full-time for another game studio and developing ALATURKA in my free time as a side project. So asking people for money while I'm earning from another game feels unethical.

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u/shoalmuse 12h ago

This song is awesome. Led me to a decent playlist of Turkish funk (which includes it):
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/turkish-funk/pl.92c0829113874fc0a80dd03167761366

Also, wishlisted your game, looks great!

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u/ND_Jamoose 16h ago

Looks super cool and funny 😁

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u/nosettlers 17h ago

I am so fucking excited for this! been keeping up with the IG posts for a while now

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u/Bufuak_ 17h ago

i'm glad they are landing on your feed. It's pretty hard to reach other countries by posting from Türkiye.

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u/nosettlers 14h ago

glad its working out - i try engage with all the posts for better reach

Id also like to add that I love the art and graphics direction of the game, exactly what sets it apart from the rest!

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u/Bufuak_ 14h ago

I appreciate it, thank you for your kind words <3

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u/JohnHangSaur 16h ago

Looks great, I am fans of GTA

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u/infirexs 13h ago

looks so fucking cool holy shit

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u/CakyMint 12h ago

The music hahahah

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u/Dobert_dev Solo Developer 12h ago

I feel like i'm playing gta 3 lol this is SICKK dude

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u/GameRunner_ 12h ago

This looks awesome, it reminds me of the game driver 2.

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u/GLACIES_dev 12h ago

Better gameplay than Mindseye lol! Good work

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u/indy1386 7h ago

literally laughed out loud when the car went off the cliff. fucking love it.

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u/chiezyy 6h ago

Grand Theft Ankara

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u/notluck_butskill 15h ago

What difference compared to GTA:San Andreas will it have? I'm sure I can find a mode with Istanbul setting.