The document discusses various aspects of developing an independent video game including art style, using contrast, supporting 8 players, submitting to festivals early, focusing on small scope and tight controls to enable emergent gameplay, but also notes missed opportunities like not reaching the intended niche audience, lack of online multiplayer, and insufficient marketing which hurt the game's success despite playtesting and iterative development. It concludes with recommendations to thoroughly playtest, prepare for certification, and consider festivals are good for visibility but expensive for business.

2. • Art style
• Contrast
• Box art
• Live action trailer
• Early decision to support 8 players
• Draws a large crowd
• Submit to festivals early and often
• Small scope and focused design
• Tight controls
• Emergent gameplay
• Finding a niche

3. • Not reaching the niche
• Missed opportunities
• Steam Early Access
• Lack of online multiplayer
• Insufficient marketing
• Not building a strong community

4. • Playtest, playtest, playtest
• Iterative level design
• Underestimating Xbox One development time
• Connected storage
• Achievements
• Certification prep
• Festivals are great for visibility and marketing
• Very expensive
• Bundles
• Great for Greenlight
• Disappointing for business