Knick-Knack Games

Wood Update

Did a wood study and added some new wood props to Shiver Swamp and I just think they're neat

Website Updates

Hey guys!

We've recently updated all of our websites and social media profiles to feature new art, titles, descriptions, screenshots, and gifs. Take a look!

Knick-Knack Games Website: https://knickknackgames.com/

Rad Venture Itch: https://knick-knack-games.itch.io/radventure

Mid-August Update

Hey everyone, sorry for the lack of content during the first half of the month! We've been working really hard getting everything ready for SAGE and Hubworld and we've had a few technical issues on our end, but everything has gone back to normal pretty much.

In the meantime, we've got a few cool things to show you the rest of the month and we'll even share our plans for the rest of the year since the Rad Venture vertical slice is coming up soon!

We wouldn't have gotten this far wi...

Rad Venture Alpha Trailer - SAGE/Hubworld 2021

Here's the final cut of our trailer for SAGE and Hubworld 2021!

A lot of effort, blood, sweat, and tears went into making this, so we hope you guys enjoy! This will premiere sometime next month during the SAGE 2021 expo and the Hubworld Indie 3D Platformer Direct.

More SAGE Info: https://twitter.com/SAGExpo

More Hubworld Info: https://twit...

Rad Venture OST YouTube Playlist

Hey Patrons!

We've got a special gift for you! We've uploaded the Rad Venture OST onto YouTube, or at least what we have of it so far, as a playlist! 

Enjoy it to your heart's content and remember to support our awesome composer, Tempxa, over at https://twitter.com/TempxaRK9!

The Making of the Rad Venture Alpha Hubworld/ SAGE 2021 Trailer

Here's a fun little behind the scenes video showing the process on how the animated segments of the recent trailer were made!

Rad Venture SAGE 2021 Trailer WIP 2

Here is the second WIP of our SAGE 2021 trailer, now with finished rendered cutscenes, all done in Unreal Engine!

Rad Venture SAGE 2021 Trailer WIP 1

Here's the first draft wip of our next trailer for the SAGE event in August. A lot of it is still being worked on, but the gameplay segments are pretty much final.

Let us know what you think!

Rad Venture SAGE Soundtrack News

Just an update, but we plan to release the current Rad Venture Soundtrack for free onto YouTube in celebration for SAGE 2021 in late August!

This will include full versions of:

• NEW Main Theme/ Trailer Music
• Vistabell Day Theme
• Vistabell Night Theme
• Shiver Swamp Theme
• Challenge Level Music
• Synergy Silo Theme
• Missile Monarch Boss Theme

As we continue toward our Vertical Slice late this year, we'll continue addin...

Rad Venture 2021 SAGE/Hubworld Trailer WIP

Here's a quick wip/ animatic for our next trailer. It's still super early, as its an animatic, the gameplay is old, and there's no music, but we'll continue to post updates as progress continues!

Let us know what you think so far!

New Rad Venture Key Art Concept

Here's the first rough of the new Rad Venture key art, done by our newest concept artist Katherine Kehoe! 

You can follow her at https://twitter.com/RainbowZkats!

New Rad Venture Intro Test - SAGE 2021 Edition

As we get ready for SAGE 2021, we decided to redo our main menu, so we're in the middle of figuring out how we want to tackle that.

For starters, we're updating the main logo sequence that leads into the "Press Start" screen. We hope you like our draft render!

Shiver Swamp Level Geometry Update

Just an update on the geometry of Shiver Swamp.

We're almost done with the main level geo, mainly the ground meshes and walls and such. The swamp portion is almost complete, besides a few BIG meshes that we don't know how to approach yet, and the caves is getting there, just have to do ground meshes. Hopefully it'll mostly be done by the end of the month!

Memorial Day Delay

Hey Patrons!
Quick update, we will be posting our monthly content on Tuesday since tomorrow is Memorial day!

Vistabell Waterworks Assets WIP

Started makin assets for the Waterworks part of Vistabell, which is the transition area between Vistabell (hub) and Shiver Swamp (first level).

Lots of pipes and scaffolding made, with some awesome texture work done by Paul (especially the layered metal plate material, it looks sooooo good!!)

Also updating lighting. There's a big hole in the ceiling that's letting in sunlight. Let us know what you think, cuz it looks nice and cozy, but it doesn't make much sense with the day-night...

New Pause Menu UI Concepts

Here's some concept art of the updated pause screen and community service menu.

The pause is already mostly implemented in the game already

Scout Leader Leslie Progress

Hey guys! Here's a BIG post about the recent bear character I've been workin on. 

The poll we had to name him had a 3-way tie, so we're just gunna go with Scout Leader Leslie, named after my (Brandt's) favorite actor, Leslie Nielsen!

This post goes through the concept, sculpts, retopo, and texturing! 

I'm gunna spend a little bit longer texturing this week, but then I'll move onto rigging and animating, and he should be in the game by next month's build!

Scout Leader Name Poll

We're workin on redesigning an old character to be used as the main NPC in Shiver Swamp, and we're lookin for a new name for him! (The right sketch is the going to be the final design fyi).

Yes, I picked my 3 favorite Canadian actors.

Challenge Level UI Concept

Some work on the Challenge Level UI, which is pretty much two overlapping progress bars. One will show the progress of the robot through the stage, and the other is Rad's progress.

Enemy WIP - Chaser

Here is a rip of a new enemy called "Chaser"!

You can find Chasers inside Challenge Levels, where they'll race you through the obstacle course for the McGuffinite. If the Chaser reaches the McGuffinite before you, you have to restart the Challenge Level and try again.

Challenge Level Concept Art/ Greybox

Here's a BIG post for you guys on the status of the new Challenge Levels! 

We're still working on the main "gimmick" of the challenge levels, but for now they're straight runways. We're thinking a mix of the Sonic Heroes Special Stages and the Mario Sunshine Floodless Levels.

This one will be available to play in next month's build. The entrance is hidden in Shiver Swamp.

I've also included concept art for different objects and things related to the levels, like some bo...

Iris Final Design

Here's a look at Iris' final design along with a timeline of her design from the beginning!

She won't be modeled until after our vertical slice is finished, however.

Shiver Swamp Changes

Some big changes are coming to Shiver Swamp in next month's build.

The tree section is being changed to taking place at the base of the tree and under it instead of up around the trunk. This is to help open up the level a little more and help stop sequence breaking.

With this change, campers have been dispersed throughout the swamp and they must be found before entering the caves section (this will later be replaced with an NPC blocking your path).

Some other changes is an u...

Patreon Board Update

Today I updated the Patreon board! It is now a scrolling textbox of you guys and it's WAY easier to add names to it! Check it out in the next build when you get the chance!

1-Year Anniversary

Hey Patrons! Today is the 1-Year Anniversary of the launch of our Patreon!

We are so grateful to all of you for your support over the year, and we hope you continue to support us!

With your help, we've been able to complete 3 greyboxes, start a boss battle, commission new music tracks, and create awesome art assets and characters!

The best is yet to come and we hope you'll be there with us!

More Iris Redesign Update 2 and Comparison

Here's another update on Iris' redesign as well as a quick timeline of her design over the years. 

Let us know what you think!

Transition Level Greybox Update

FINALLY getting around to redoing the greyboxes for the transition levels. Also, playing around and learning lighting along the way. These will be in the next build.

Iris Redesign WIP 1

I thought it was about time to start workin on a redesign of Iris. Still workin on getting the shapes right, but I'm liking the more simple direction and better color contrast. This version of Iris won't be finished for a loooooooooong time, not until after our vertical slice, but this is the direction I want to take her.

Rad Venture Gameplay - GLGX 2021 Trailer

Here is the gameplay trailer we made for the Great Lakes Game Expo, featuring some new clips, NPCs, and some boss battle!

Great Lakes Game Expo 2021

Just a reminder that Rad Venture will be at Great Lakes Game Expo this weekend (February 18th-21st)!

We'll have a new trailer go live later today or tomorrow, but you guys get it right now!

For more info on the expo, visit: https://glgx.dev/