This Indie Dev Spent 13 Years Making His Dream Game (And Lost Everything Once)
Indie developer Kent Reese spent 13 years creating his dream platformer, Duck and the Land of Flightless Birds, overcoming significant setbacks including the loss of all source code. The game, inspired by classics like Super Mario World and Cave Story, eventually launched on Steam. Reese's journey highlights the dedication and perseverance often required in indie game development, contrasting with the industry's focus on rapid success.
- Entities
- Person: Kent Reese
- Topic: Platformer
- Game: Duck and the Land of Flightless Birds
- Topic: Indie Development
- Company: Steam
- Person: Wayne Kubiak
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