Jacob Jones
@yoshedev.bsky.social
Game Designer and Monkey Enthusiast
Midwest
Looking for work-
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobjones7148/
https://jonesjacobgd.com
Midwest
Looking for work-
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobjones7148/
https://jonesjacobgd.com
THIS ART STYLE GOES CRAZYYY! I know you're still working on stuff, but I still wanna say congrats for what is already here so far!
September 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
THIS ART STYLE GOES CRAZYYY! I know you're still working on stuff, but I still wanna say congrats for what is already here so far!
Thanks! It was pretty satisfying to work on
August 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Thanks! It was pretty satisfying to work on
This weekend I started creating some VFX for collecting the Totems. Not 100% happy with the sound just yet, but the VFX work I did feels exciting to finally see in action!
What do we think?
#gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #ue5 #3dplatformer #ue5 #monkey #gamevfx #superjunglejim
What do we think?
#gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #ue5 #3dplatformer #ue5 #monkey #gamevfx #superjunglejim
August 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This weekend I started creating some VFX for collecting the Totems. Not 100% happy with the sound just yet, but the VFX work I did feels exciting to finally see in action!
What do we think?
#gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #ue5 #3dplatformer #ue5 #monkey #gamevfx #superjunglejim
What do we think?
#gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #ue5 #3dplatformer #ue5 #monkey #gamevfx #superjunglejim
Nice stuff! Keep up the good work
April 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Nice stuff! Keep up the good work
Been wanting Kirby Air Ride on switch since 2017 😭
TODAY IS A GREAT DAY
TODAY IS A GREAT DAY
April 3, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Been wanting Kirby Air Ride on switch since 2017 😭
TODAY IS A GREAT DAY
TODAY IS A GREAT DAY
I think that works 👍
March 30, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I think that works 👍
Brown was my first pick-but I think its a little too close to the skin tone. I think somewhere between brown and purple would be a good shade
March 30, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Brown was my first pick-but I think its a little too close to the skin tone. I think somewhere between brown and purple would be a good shade
Been working on a new level! Here's where it is now, versus how it started! I always love seeing how an art pass transforms how the level feels.
It's not a 3D platformer without the token spooky level! 🎃
#junglejim #indiedev #gamedev #unrealengine #3dplatformer #ue5 #gameart #leveldesign
It's not a 3D platformer without the token spooky level! 🎃
#junglejim #indiedev #gamedev #unrealengine #3dplatformer #ue5 #gameart #leveldesign
March 30, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Been working on a new level! Here's where it is now, versus how it started! I always love seeing how an art pass transforms how the level feels.
It's not a 3D platformer without the token spooky level! 🎃
#junglejim #indiedev #gamedev #unrealengine #3dplatformer #ue5 #gameart #leveldesign
It's not a 3D platformer without the token spooky level! 🎃
#junglejim #indiedev #gamedev #unrealengine #3dplatformer #ue5 #gameart #leveldesign
This art style looks so cool!!
March 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This art style looks so cool!!
I'm also feeling the croissant aesthetic. Not sure I'd want to eat this one though
March 22, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I'm also feeling the croissant aesthetic. Not sure I'd want to eat this one though
Congrats! That's gotta feel real good to finally make it
January 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Congrats! That's gotta feel real good to finally make it
Jim gets a swirly in my new whirlpool shader! 🫡
Planning to have platforms across a giant whirlpool for the player to get across as the final challenge in the level! The large whirlpool can be seen from the start of the level, acting as a centerpiece.
#gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #3dplatformer
Planning to have platforms across a giant whirlpool for the player to get across as the final challenge in the level! The large whirlpool can be seen from the start of the level, acting as a centerpiece.
#gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #3dplatformer
January 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Jim gets a swirly in my new whirlpool shader! 🫡
Planning to have platforms across a giant whirlpool for the player to get across as the final challenge in the level! The large whirlpool can be seen from the start of the level, acting as a centerpiece.
#gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #3dplatformer
Planning to have platforms across a giant whirlpool for the player to get across as the final challenge in the level! The large whirlpool can be seen from the start of the level, acting as a centerpiece.
#gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #3dplatformer
DAY 2 I've given the lilypad mechanic models and textures! I also implemented an elastic variant that launches the player like those rubber popper toys we all had as kids. Still working on making the geyser sounds less grating to the ears though...
#gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #ue5 #3dplatformer
#gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #ue5 #3dplatformer
January 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM
DAY 2 I've given the lilypad mechanic models and textures! I also implemented an elastic variant that launches the player like those rubber popper toys we all had as kids. Still working on making the geyser sounds less grating to the ears though...
#gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #ue5 #3dplatformer
#gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #ue5 #3dplatformer
Yesterday I started adding steaming-hot geysers and accompanying lilypad platforms! I also implemented a "lilypad seed" that can be used to grow your own platforms on water and geysers.
Is this a clever way to introduce the seed mechanic?
#gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #3dplatformer #ue5
Is this a clever way to introduce the seed mechanic?
#gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #3dplatformer #ue5
January 14, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Yesterday I started adding steaming-hot geysers and accompanying lilypad platforms! I also implemented a "lilypad seed" that can be used to grow your own platforms on water and geysers.
Is this a clever way to introduce the seed mechanic?
#gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #3dplatformer #ue5
Is this a clever way to introduce the seed mechanic?
#gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #3dplatformer #ue5
Perfect! Been waiting for the day my game starts to turn from placeholder to fun
January 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Perfect! Been waiting for the day my game starts to turn from placeholder to fun
Thanks! It's still catching me off guard too, wonder what those little guys did to deserve what they got
January 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Thanks! It's still catching me off guard too, wonder what those little guys did to deserve what they got
weirdly enough, watching mario odyssey randomizers w/ roguelike ability unlocks scratches a huge itch for me. Would pay money for something like that
January 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM
weirdly enough, watching mario odyssey randomizers w/ roguelike ability unlocks scratches a huge itch for me. Would pay money for something like that
just got flashed with Zubat encounter PTSD from rock tunnel
January 11, 2025 at 10:11 PM
just got flashed with Zubat encounter PTSD from rock tunnel
DAY 3 of adding THROWING ENEMIES by their tongue! Now you can swing them into other enemies to K.O them. I also added enemy item drops today. They bounce like in Paper Mario 64! Until rigs are up, this is prob last day of the tongue stuff. #unrealengine #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #3dplatformer
January 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
DAY 3 of adding THROWING ENEMIES by their tongue! Now you can swing them into other enemies to K.O them. I also added enemy item drops today. They bounce like in Paper Mario 64! Until rigs are up, this is prob last day of the tongue stuff. #unrealengine #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #3dplatformer
DAY 2 of adding the ability to THROW ENEMIES by their tongue! Added indicators for both the grab point and the targets. I also set up a little scenario to showcase the tongue swinging! Will probably make the target expand when hit eventually.
#unrealengine #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #3dplatformer
#unrealengine #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #3dplatformer
January 11, 2025 at 12:58 AM
DAY 2 of adding the ability to THROW ENEMIES by their tongue! Added indicators for both the grab point and the targets. I also set up a little scenario to showcase the tongue swinging! Will probably make the target expand when hit eventually.
#unrealengine #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #3dplatformer
#unrealengine #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #3dplatformer
Effects look great! Personally, I would keep it to just when the player shoots for now. It's already a bit tricky to tell which one the player is and I think adding a bunch of those onomonaepea everywhere would make it a little tougher to distinguish them from the crowd.
January 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Effects look great! Personally, I would keep it to just when the player shoots for now. It's already a bit tricky to tell which one the player is and I think adding a bunch of those onomonaepea everywhere would make it a little tougher to distinguish them from the crowd.
Sounds like a dream! Not in the industry yet but I definitely feel that way too every now an then
January 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Sounds like a dream! Not in the industry yet but I definitely feel that way too every now an then
I had fun with it, but my biggest gripe personally was how linear the movement was. On a flat plane, I don't think I'd enjoy controlling AstroBot. They released speedrun levels, but I wish there were more base movement options to choose from so finding the fastest path would be more engaging.
January 10, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I had fun with it, but my biggest gripe personally was how linear the movement was. On a flat plane, I don't think I'd enjoy controlling AstroBot. They released speedrun levels, but I wish there were more base movement options to choose from so finding the fastest path would be more engaging.
I'm pretty sure in the Input Action if you switch it from "bool" to "1D Float Axis", modern controllers will return from 0-1 how far the player is pressing the trigger down. I've done it before and if I remember correctly this was what I did.
January 10, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I'm pretty sure in the Input Action if you switch it from "bool" to "1D Float Axis", modern controllers will return from 0-1 how far the player is pressing the trigger down. I've done it before and if I remember correctly this was what I did.
Day 1 of adding the ability to THROW ENEMIES by their tongue! Will have to wait until rigs are done to add any IK /animations, but really happy with how much I was able to get finished today. Will probably work on VFX for the indicators next!
#indiedev #gamedev #unrealengine #junglejim #3dplatformer
#indiedev #gamedev #unrealengine #junglejim #3dplatformer
January 10, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Day 1 of adding the ability to THROW ENEMIES by their tongue! Will have to wait until rigs are done to add any IK /animations, but really happy with how much I was able to get finished today. Will probably work on VFX for the indicators next!
#indiedev #gamedev #unrealengine #junglejim #3dplatformer
#indiedev #gamedev #unrealengine #junglejim #3dplatformer