Game:

Boomerang X (2021)

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The team from DANG! takes us inside the engine for a look at Boomerang X. We explore how they refined the aesthetic and gameplay behind this face-paced action-adventure title.

⭐️ Boomerang X is out now: https://on.unity.com/3kJgCNs
⭐️ Learn more about Unity Game Solutions: https://on.unity.com/36N8Udb
⭐️ Check out other Devolver Digital games: https://on.unity.com/3iu8RZ7

Hosts:
Carol Trang - Program Manager, Unity (https://twitter.com/AskAlicePlease)
Hasan Al Salman - Community Manager, Unity (https://twitter.com/HalSalmn)
Sam Suite - Programmer/Tech Artist, DANG! (https://twitter.com/videodang)
Bones Taylor - Programmer/Community Manager, DANG! (https://twitter.com/videodang)

Timestamps:
0:00:00 Show intro
0:02:02 Trailer
0:03:02 Team Introduction
0:08:59 Gameplay Commentary
0:22:20 Splatter Texture Shader
0:32:00 Water Shader
0:39:30 Lava variation of Water Shader
0:42:00 Shield Effect
0:45:30 Vertex Animations
0:49:28 Healing VFX
0:52:08 Boomerang Mechanic
0:56:48 Approach to Level Design
0:58:20 Achieving a Flow State
1:02:53 Collision Visualizer and Ramp tool
1:07:25 Polyface Deletion tool
1:14:30 Encounter System
1:22:00 Accessibility Options
1:32:20 Community Strategy and Discord
1:52:10 Fortress Gameplay & Commentary
1:57:35 Outro

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