Developer Perspectives: Dimensional

I’m Brett Jackson, 45 years old and have worked in software development since I was 18. I started working in VR as a result of the Oculus Kickstarter filling me with enthusiasm for VR. I had no previous experience in game development.

It’s been nearly two years since I started game development and working full-time in VR. Now I’ve released Dimensional⁠, I can finally slow down a little and take some time to think (and talk) about what I’ve been through and learned along the way. Dimensional was supposed to be a small game that would help me raise funds to extend the amount of time I could spend on VR projects. It ended up taking nearly 18 months to complete and felt like a roller-coaster ride.

If you’re thinking about developing your first VR game, these notes may prove to be useful. I’ve run a Kickstarter and Greenlight campaign, entered VR competitions, launched free demos and Early Access campaigns and finally released my full game on Steam and Oculus Home.