Why Early Access?

“As a game completely designed for Valve Index, Hero Index aggressively adopts finger gesture control without compromise. We want to know how players actually think about this brand-new control scheme.

We've paid lots of effort into this brand-new control scheme and being proud of our works so far. However, it is still experimental. We want to know how players actually think about it so we can make it better.

Besides, though the game is still under development, the core experience we aim to provide is already there, that is, dive into the middle of an epic space battle with power suit. Flying in the space and watching a 500 meters battleship explode in front of you is breathtaking. We believe that the game already worth the price at its current state.

One more thing, we also want to provide some inspiration to other game developer with Hero Index. We like to see more games for Valve Index come out. Finger tracking should become the standard of VR content and Valve Index deserves more exclusive games. We don't call ourselves Fingertip Games for no reason :)”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“About 3-6 months.”

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

“Planned features of full version :

• More Weapons
  
• Dynamic Binding between Gestures and Weapons
  
• Power Suit and Weapon Customization
  
• Battleship Upgrade and Customization
  
• More Interaction with Battleship
  
• Issue Order to Battleship and Fighters
  
• Rework of Game Assets
  
• Campaign Mode
  
• Multiplayer

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What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Hero Index currently has 3 mission modes, 4 signature weapons and tutorial.

Mission Mode:

• Encounter - Fight Against a Small Enemy Fleet
  
• Escort - Escort Ally Battleship to Escape Point
  
• Endless - Survive From Endless Waves of Enemy as Long as You Can

Signature Weapons :

• Index Laser

Laser beam emitted from index finger.

• Fist Cannon

Rapid fire triggered by holding your fist.

• Ultimate Lightning

Open your hand to release unlimited power on multi targets.

• Ultra Beam

Long range and wide angle final weapon. Open your hand to fire.

• Tutorial

Learn about the unique control with a short tutorial

Player has unlimited ammo and won't take any damage. This is aim to let players focus on the enjoyable flying experience without worrying about being hurt.”

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

“Yes. Price will be raised gradually as new features being implemented.”

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

“We will communicate with players mainly through Steam Community.

Tell us what do you like or hate. All kinds of opinion from players is welcomed, especially :

• Suggestion about the hand booster movement.
  
• Suggestion about the gesture control, new gestures you would like to see.
  
• Suggestion about weapons.
  
• Any new features you would like to see.
  
• Bugs and issues.

We will reply your post as soon as we can. When there is further update, players' opinion will also be considered.”