“Steam quietly welcomed one other indie recreation this week, however this one is distinctly completely different for lots of causes,” writes Notebookcheck:
Dogwalk, which debuted on July 11, is the form of quick, mild expertise that just about forces you to smile. Developed by Blender Studio, the sport introduces gamers to a beautiful winter panorama. You play as a cute, fluffy canine, with a small youngster in tow…
What’s significantly attention-grabbing right here is that Dogwalk is extra than simply one other charming indie undertaking. It is Blender Studio’s showcase for what’s attainable utilizing absolutely open-source instruments. Your complete undertaking — belongings, animations, and code — is made with Blender and the favored Godot Sport Engine. Not like trade giants akin to Unity or Unreal, Godot is totally open supply, which means it does not require builders to pay royalties or comply with strict licensing agreements. This could make it nice for small studios and impartial creators, because it lowers the entry barrier to recreation creation.
Dogwalk is 100% free, which inserts neatly into its open-source philosophy
