Local Shop

Local Shop

Hello and welcome to my new prototype! 

This prototype was designed for the Brackeys Game Jam 2025, but I intend to continue working on it afterward.

The theme of the game jam is "Nothing can go wrong", and I'll stick to it as much as possible.

The project will be a 2.5D pixel graphics game and I will handle everything from art to code. The only things I might use are music and sounds from packages I've bought previously.

Why this project?

I have a passion for history, and recently I learned more about Scotland, where I live, and the importance that corner stores have had on communities in the past and still have today. I wanted to make a short game about it. This isn't the end of this project; I'll come back to it once I finish my other projects. I only had a few hours for 2 days, and it took me a while to relearn Unity 2D , since I haven't been using it for a while, but I'm glad I managed to build the start of something. I am proud that I made everything from scratch art and everything by myself. 

Only thing I used was a song as part of a package I bought.

Story: 

The story of "Local Shop" revolves around the local community where the shop is located. Set in the late 1960s to 1990s, the game is about owning more than just a shop; you're the heart of the community. People come to your shop sometimes unable to pay, but they rely on your understanding. Others may cause trouble for your store. This prototype will briefly touch on these themes as it sets the overall tone. It will be extremely short probably as I wont have enough time, but I will try to set the tone and idea of the game. 

Since this is an early prototype, the main focus will be on:

• Designing the basic concept, including initial artwork. - I managed to do this which was nice to make a little prototype and initial artwork.
• Creating characters and NPCs. - Did this - I would have liked to animate them but ran out of time.
• Make it controller friendly and support - Did this.
• Designing main menus and HUD. - I did it very basic would like to add more to it. 
• Implementing basic interactions between the player character and NPCs. - Did this but will work more in the future on it.
• Interacting with items around the shop and providing end-of-day stats. - Didnt have a chance to do this. 
• Implementing character customization and a saving system. - Didnt have enough time to do this.

This should keep me busy until the end or near the end of the game jam. Afterward, I'll continue working on it between my other projects.

How you can help (if you want.): 

You can support me by playing the prototype, giving feedback, or offering a small donation. As a solo indie studio, every bit of support counts. 

Check out my other projects; if you like any of them, consider supporting my studio with a purchase.

Lastly, I have a Kickstarter campaign for one of my projects, "Rusty Hammer" (link to the game page), and a Patreon (link in my Linktree).

I'll be posting updates on my progress on social media, so please consider following me to stay updated.

This will be prototype that I will continue to work in Q3 and Q4 of 2025 depending if all my other projects are being freed off.

Thank you for joining me, and I hope to see you around!