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How can I make the attacks more fun?

r/IndieDev
7/1/2025

SAAS TOOLS

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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Attacks feel unsatisfying and lack impact
  • Lack of visual feedback during combat interactions
  • Animations appear rigid and one-dimensional

Problems to Solve:

  • Improve combat feel and satisfaction
  • Create more dynamic attack animations
  • Enhance visual feedback for hits

Potential Solutions:

  • Implement windup/follow-through animations using keyframes
  • Add hit freeze frames on impact
  • Incorporate particle effects (dust, debris)
  • Add sound effects for attacks and impacts
  • Include physics-based reactions (knockback)
  • Implement visual damage states (dents, flaps opening)
  • Add screen shake and zoom effects for critical hits

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Prioritizing core gameplay feel before visual polish
  • Seeking community feedback early in development

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging unique game concepts (e.g., boxes boxing) for memorability

Monetization & Product:

  • Focusing on satisfying core mechanics for better product-market fit
  • Iterative development based on player feedback

User Engagement:

  • Community suggestions driving feature development
  • Encouraging creative input through unique theming