Why Early Access?

“Nightlight Secrets is being developed by a small team. So the early access is really important to deliver a satisfying and flawless gameplay depending on players' feedback and suggestions.

By letting people playing an early access version of Nightlight Secrets, it is a great opportunity to get some feedback and suggestions while developing the full and final game.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“This is too early to answer this question precisely, but the game would still be in early access for months, or a year as our team members are working on their free time.

Nightlight Secrets will remain in early access until all the acts and game modes are implemented.”

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

“The final version of the game is going to be better and stable than the early access version.
In fact, we are working hard to optimize and improve the game as much as possible, the game's framerate will be perfect for any device with many graphic settings.

The final game will be polished: the animations, sounds design, 3D models, and gameplay features are going to be improved over the time.
The game will also support some of Steam's online services, like Cloud Save, a bunch of Achievements, and much more.

Please check the "Feature List" section to get more detail about what the final game will have.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The early access should feel like a small piece of the final game.
New acts and new features will be added and adjusted over the time depending on the players' feedback.

Here is a list of the current state of the early access:

The first and second acts are partially implemented:

• The story writing is complete
  
• The two acts need to be polished: the 3D Models, Animations and Sound Design are going to be improved in the next updates

Game mechanics:

• Stealth: The first act contains a dream and also teaches how the stealth game mechanic works
  
• Investigate: The second act teaches how the investigate game mechanic works
  
• Platformer: Minigames are available on the main menu, these will give you an idea of how the platformer dreams and nightmares will works. Please keep in mind that this is going to be improved and polished over the time

Some minigames:

• Platformer: Multiple levels are available
  
• Endless Midnight Madness: Don't let Toka and her clones noticing you while you collect as much keys as you can
  
• Extra Beat: A rhythm minigame where you can play on all the game's soundtrack

Please note that the game's name hasn't been updated in the latest build just yet!”

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

“As the game is still in development and early access, we don't want the players to buy an unfinished game for a high price.
We plan to gradually raise the price as we ship new content and features, until the game's development reaches its end.”

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

“To improve the game as much as possible and make sure that players are having the best experience when playing Nightlight Secrets, we are listening to all the feedback and suggestions.
We are open to new ideas, and we will make sure to build a fun and high-quality game.

We encourage the players to to interact with the community, and mostly with the team easily.”