The Restaurant v0.2.5 – Dev Log #4
Total render: 827
Zoey’s mission: 803
Secret: 24
Hello everyone. I’m getting closer to the end of Zoey’s mission, but there is still a lot that needs to be done. So far, I really like what I’m seeing, but you will be the ones to judge it.
As soon as I finish Zoey’s mission, I’ll start working on Valeria’s quest. In the meantime, improvement never stops, I’m trying to achieve even better graphics. I added a bit of cinematic effect to these pictures while keeping the characters sharp and clear (not Photoshop, all DAZ work). This new location will also be explorable, and I’m planning to add items, secrets, and notes here.
Also, I want to say the sandbox part is not even 5% done yet. There are a lot of things I want to add over time: side quests, job opportunities, etc. But for now, I’m focusing on the story. As a solo developer, I have to use my time efficiently. After I create 10K renders in total, I plan to add these features into the game and keep polishing it further and further.
The corruption system is also not properly built into the game yet. I’m aware a lot of things are missing, but over time everything will be properly added. There is a reason why my game is not on Steam yet, I want to introduce people to something great, not something half-baked.
What I’m trying to say is that I will eventually turn this into a masterpiece. Despite everything negative, my morale is high. I’m doing my best to deliver something great to you, and I will keep working on it.
I’m a gamer myself, more or less I know what you guys want: good graphics, story, unique characters, environments, clothes, effects, music, SFX, animation, and all of that. You can be sure I’ll do my best to bring you the highest quality I can. I’m focused on delivering a good game. I’m also a fan of my own game and excited about everything; otherwise, I wouldn’t continue this.
And a huge thanks to Demon Sound for constantly delivering great tracks, that motivates me even more. I will make this game more meaningful than before. People who have been here since day one know the quality difference very well, but I also remade my intro earlier. In my next post, I’ll show you the comparison again, and you’ll see how big the difference is. That’s all for now, take care of yourselves!
Comments (16)
Just make sure to not make your characters too realistic
What do you mean by that?
you have something unique and special in your renders ✨😍
Thanks mate, it means a lot coming from you. ❤️✨
Rome wasn’t built in a day, yet it rose into one of history’s most glorious empires. This game is your Rome—shape it wisely, and so long as you avoid becoming a Nero, it too can stand among the greats if it won't turn out to be the greatest!
Well, that's my aim, but I know it's a big challenge, but I don't think about it too much. I just focus on my work and my girls. The rest is up to the players. I hope I can achieve everything I have in mind, because I have a lot of plans.
All right, Zoey, it's fine to leave your weapon a little..., even if it's just while you sleep 😁. I know this mansion well, I've seen it in lots of games. In one of them, there's a huge free-roam area inside full of ghosts 👻. Just kidding Xell 👍! I know the number of assets is limited, but it still looks great as always. Do these scenes take place on the new map? Your skill is already amazing 🥳🎉!
Trust me, I checked inside, there’s nothing there. The map only has an outer shell, so I’m using different assets for the interior. I also added shaders to it, so everything looks older and dustier. It was kind of painful to add a dusty effect to each object, but it’s done. Unfortunately, the assets are very limited, but with effects and angles, I can make them look different, and that’s where the difference will show. Thank you so much, mate, my characters deserve to look the best.
YUM YUM 💜❤️
❤️🔥
Amazing renderings!!! You're brilliant! Thank you!
i'm glad you like them mate ❤️
GOOD SATURDAY AFTERNOON 🌥, XELL, THE RESTAURANT TEAM, AND EVERYONE!!!! Zoe with that gun 😍😛… and that second-to-last render of them looking at the picture 🥰! Good on the progress… "Hey, I like everything by default 😅." Awesome… Your game is already beautiful. You're telling me it's going to get even better 😛? All good… Take your time 😁. Corruption system? What's that 🤣? I never used that 😅. It's already a masterpiece (to me 😁👍🏻). Positive energy, Xell ✨️! No… I just want stories/characters and their relationships 😁. I'm simple like that 😜. Idk which Dev isn't a fan of their work 😅. Demon Sound 🙌🏻! The gift that keeps on giving 🎶🎧! As always, thanks for the Update, Xell! The Restaurant Team, you all keep on keeping on 😉!!! ALWAYS EXCITED AND EAGERLY WAITING FOR YOUR GAME AND READING YOUR POSTS 🙌🏻🔥!!! Love and appreciate everything! You, the team ❤️, your ladies 😍, your posts 🥰, your previews/renders/tracks 😘, and your game ❤️! Always make my days better 🌈! Thank you, everyone, always, for being in my life and being a part of my routine 😉! Stay safe, stay blessed, and stay in PERFECT health, beautiful people! And don't forget to stay hydrated! And you're never alone ❤️🫶🏻!!! OUR AVNS AND OUR DEVS CONNECT US ALL 🤗!!! Have an amazing and beautiful week! I'll catch you all—ON THE NEXT ONE ✌🏻😁!!! YOUR FAVORITE AND ONLY CUSTOMER 😛!!! ALWAYS HUNGRY FOR MY ZOEY CHEESEBURGER 🍔! MY USUAL 😋! I WANT MY SAUCE FROM ALL THE LADIES ON MY BURGER, AND FOR THEM ALL TO OPENLY SERVE ME 🥰! SPIT ON THAT THANG 🤤!
Yes, it will only get better and better. Thanks for the good wishes, have a good weekend, mate!
best girls. hope this year is steam early access
Thanks, man. Not this year, but we’ll get there.