Why Early Access?

“We believe that reaktron offers a great core mechanism that can interest a wide range of player types. If you happen to be one of them please share your thoughts with us, so we can fine-tune the game mechanics and extend reaktron according to your feedback. We hope that we can commence a community-driven journey to make reaktron the great, timeless gaming experience we believe it can be.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Currently, we estimate the process of completion to take about 9 months.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Throughout the Early Access period, we plan to add a lot of extra content. Currently, we would suggest to add

New game modes

• a multiplayer mode that includes options for a user-defined gameplay. This will make it easier for you to play this with your farther or your 7 years old niece - or both. In addition, we can learn much more about the way you want to play this game.
  
• a cooperative online multiplayer mode: join forces with all local players to compete online.
  
• a challenging single-player mode in which players experience and learn to use reaktrons to solve puzzles at their own pace.
  
• a "tronement" mode that supports an easy organization of online or offline tournements.

More content

• 22 new types of reaktrons to reach a total of 31 (yes, EXACTLY 31!) with multiple levels each - resembling a skill tree that players can unlock during online matches.
  
• additional rules/mechanics such as an inventory system that allows you to collect and trigger any combination of reaktrons.
  
• two new forms of puzzles: labyrinth and pixel pandemonium.
  
• improved bot behavior adjusted for players of different skill levels.

AI interface

• AI interfaces for two leagues - "classic AI" and "replicant" - so that users can create their own bot and let it compete with others online.

General improvements

• a steadily improved UI/UX.
  
• additional language support.

Gimmicks

• a table-top mode that allows you to play reaktron like a board game.
  
• a selfie-option: get creative and use your own images as puzzles.

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What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“You can play an online multiplayer mode that includes a subset of 9 types of reaktrons for any combination of up to 12 local or remote players per match. A more detailed list of all implemented features is provided in the section "About This Game".”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The price will be increased once we will have added a significant amount of content and both we and the community think that reaktron is ready to launch as a full version.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We are eager to learn about your thoughts and ideas concerning reaktron. Join us on discord (https://discord.gg/rUGAN6e) to discuss these with us. Whether you can think of a creative new type of power-up - ups, sorry - reaktron, new ways to balance and play this game, or any other ways to improve the game - we would love to integrate your suggestions.”