Krokanti Summer

The Beginning of Our Story

The summer of 2024 arrived loaded with emotions, challenges, and above all, dreams turned into reality. A few months ago, we decided to take the most important leap of our professional lives: founding Krokanti Games, our indie video game studio. And what better time to reflect on this incredible journey than during these intense heat days, when air conditioning becomes our best ally during long work sessions.

Creating a video game studio from scratch is not for the faint of heart. The first months have been an emotional rollercoaster that has taken us from absolute euphoria to moments of existential doubt about whether we really know what we're doing. But there's something magical in all of this: every small achievement, every line of code that works, every artistic concept that comes to life, feels like a personal victory that we share as a team.

The Challenges of Establishment

The studio establishment process has been both fascinating and exhausting in equal parts. We've had to learn not only about video game development, but also about business management, financial planning, digital marketing, public relations, and countless aspects we never thought we'd have to master. Each day brings new challenges to solve, from deciding which development tools to use to establishing the most efficient workflows for our small but ambitious team.

Internal organization has been one of our biggest challenges. As digital artisans obsessed with detail, we want every aspect of our work to reflect the quality and care we put into our projects. This means establishing clear development processes, creating effective communication systems, and perhaps most importantly, keeping alive the passion and creativity that led us to embark on this adventure in the first place.

Game Design: Building Our Identity

The game design area has been especially exciting to develop. We're building from scratch the fundamental pillars of what will be our identity as developers. Every mechanic we design, every system we implement, every creative decision we make is shaping not only our current games, but also defining the type of experiences we want to create in the future. It's a constant iterative process where experimentation and rapid prototyping have become our most valuable tools.

Programming: The Technical Foundations

On the programming front, we've been establishing the technical foundations that will support all our future projects. Choosing development engines, creating proprietary tools, implementing scalable systems, and performance optimization are topics that occupy much of our daily technical discussions. Every technological decision we make now will have long-term repercussions, so we invest a lot of time in research and testing before committing to any solution.

Art Direction: Creating Our Visual Identity

Art direction has been another fundamental pillar in these first months. We're developing a unique visual language that represents the essence of Krokanti Games. This goes beyond simply creating beautiful assets; we're building a coherent visual identity that permeates all our projects, from games to our social media presence. The creative process is intense and requires multiple iterations, but each advance brings us closer to that perfect vision we have in mind.

Strategic Planning and Milestones

Strategic planning has become an essential discipline for us. We've established a series of clear and measurable milestones that allow us to evaluate our progress objectively. These milestones include not only technical development objectives, but also goals related to building our community, establishing relationships with other studios, and preparing for future funding or collaboration opportunities.

Building Our Team

One of the most rewarding aspects of this journey has been team building. Although we're a small studio, each member brings a unique and valuable perspective to the project. The collaboration dynamics we're developing, the work rituals we're establishing, and the company culture we're creating are elements we consider as important as the code we write or the art we create.

Time Management and Methodology

Time management has become an art in itself. Balancing long-term work with immediate project needs requires careful planning and flexibility to adapt when circumstances change. We've learned to divide our work into manageable sprints that allow us to maintain momentum while working toward more ambitious goals.

Market Research and Positioning

Market research and competitive analysis also occupy a significant part of our time. Understanding the current industry landscape, identifying niche opportunities, and strategically positioning our products are activities that require constant attention. We don't just want to create games that we like; we want to create experiences that resonate with broader audiences without compromising our artistic vision.

Overcoming Moments of Doubt

Moments of doubt have been inevitable, especially during those long nights when bugs seem to multiply and deadlines approach relentlessly. But it's precisely in those moments when we remember why we started this journey. The passion for creating memorable experiences, that obsession with detail that defines us, and the determination to build something truly special drives us to keep going.

Continuous Learning and Evolution

Continuous learning has become our second nature. Every day we discover new techniques, explore new tools, and refine our processes. The video game industry constantly evolves, and staying up to date with the latest trends and technologies is both a challenge and an exciting opportunity.

Building Our Community

Communication with our emerging community has been a revelation. Sharing our development process, showing work-in-progress advances, and receiving early feedback from enthusiastic players has greatly enriched our development approach. This transparency not only helps us create better games, but is also building a solid foundation of followers who believe in our vision.

Reflections from the Studio

As we write these lines, with the air conditioning running at full power and empty coffee cups accumulating on our desks, we can't help but feel a mix of exhaustion and euphoria. We know the road ahead will be even more challenging, but we're also convinced that every obstacle overcome makes us stronger as a team and clearer in our vision.

This krokanti summer has been intense, transformative, and absolutely unforgettable. We've laid the foundations of what we hope will be a studio that endures over time and produces truly memorable experiences. The future is uncertain, as it always is in the creative industry, but we're prepared to face it with courage, passion, and that unbreakable determination that characterizes true digital artisans.

Looking Toward the Future

The light at the end of the tunnel becomes brighter each day, and although we know the tunnel is long and full of unexpected curves, every step we take brings us closer to our destination. This is just the beginning of the Krokanti Games story, and we can't wait to see what chapters we'll write together in the coming years.

Summer will come to an end, but the krokanti spirit we've forged during these intense months will endure forever. Because at the end of the day, we're not just creating video games; we're building dreams, one experience at a time.