Episode 21: David Turner created Semantle.com, a unique word-guessing game focusing on semantic relationships. Turner shares insights on his journey from ideation to acquisition, his creative process, and upcoming projects like a graphical adventure game. We also chat about game design challenges, user testing, creativity in game development, and effective marketing strategies.

Check out David's games and links:
https://semantle.com/
https://twitter.com/SemantleGame
https://games.novalis.org/
https://middlesgame.com/
novalis@novalis.org

--

• (00:00 ) - Kicking Off with a Creative Idea
  


• (00:16 ) - Welcome to the Hey, Good Game Podcast
  


• (01:33 ) - Deep Dive with David Turner: The Mind Behind Semantle
  


• (02:15 ) - Exploring David's Favorite Games and Creative Hobbies
  


• (04:38 ) - The Genesis of Semantle: From Concept to Viral Sensation
  


• (05:36 ) - David's Unique Game Design Process and Programming Journey
  


• (18:13 ) - Navigating the Complexities of Game Difficulty and Player Engagement
  


• (21:12 ) - Exploring Game Design and Puzzle Complexity
  


• (21:52 ) - The Art of Puzzle Testing and Design Insights
  


• (24:28 ) - Challenges and Strategies in Game Difficulty
  


• (28:38 ) - Monetization and the Decision to Sell a Game
  


• (31:21 ) - Creative Process and Future Projects
  


• (33:08 ) - Advice for Aspiring Game Developers
  


• (39:46 ) - Launching New Games and Marketing Strategies
  


• (43:07 ) - Reflections and Future Plans

Check out our brainy games:

Sumplete - https://sumplete.com
Kakuro Conquest - https://kakuroconquest.com
Mathler - https://mathler.com
Crosswordle - https://crosswordle.com
Sudoku Conquest - https://sudokuconquest.com
Hitori Conquest - https://hitoriconquest.com
Wordga - https://wordga.com