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❗Links mentioned in video
Cerebral Puzzle Showcase: https://www.cerebralpuzzleshowcase.com/
Draknek & Friends website: https://www.draknek.org/
Alan's personal website with puzzle games: https://alan.draknek.org/
PuzzleScript https://www.puzzlescript.net/
Puzzle Game Strategies: https://cwpat.me/misc/puzzle-level-idea-strategies/
Puzzle Game Discord (Thinky Puzzle Games): https://thinkypuzzlegames.com/
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Chapters:
0:00:00 - Introduction to Puzzle Director and Designer Alan Hazelden
0:06:39 - A Monster's Expedition
0:08:54 - Introduction to Publishing Studio Draknek & Friends
0:12:43 - Why did Alan start publishing games?
0:14:23 - What does Alan look for when publishing a game?
0:17:06 - What drew Alan to making Puzzle Games?
0:20:34 - What makes a Puzzle fun?
0:22:46 - How to tell when a Puzzle isn't fun?
0:27:09 - Where to start when developing a Puzzle?
0:30:28 - Common mistakes to avoid
0:31:27 - Most challenging / rewarding part of creating Puzzle games?
0:34:15 - Overall Tips to improve Puzzles
0:36:06 - Follow Alan and his games!
0:37:50 - Outro