Why Early Access?

“Anna Series is being put in early access as a way for it to get out to the community and have them give some feedback on what works and what doesn't. The storyboarding is done, yet this would allow the community to give back ideas on who they would like to see more of and what stories possibly may be lacking in certain areas.
This entire game, except for the soundtrack, is being created by one person. Characters, modelling, renders, animations, script, coding and everything else in between. It's a first attempt, and hopefully not the last, so this will be a way to help me improve what is needed to be improved.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Hopefully this game will have it's full release by the end of summer 2023. With what is done so far, it's looking like another six months to complete. Each new update will include the next phase in both normal and fantasy mode and should be released roughly a month/two months apart.”

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

“Early access is offering up to the end of phase four out of five. This includes the beginning of each woman's story and up to phase 4 continuation. Phase 1 to 4 in fantasy mode. The first four 'picks'. The finally game will offer all 5 phases with five dateable woman, 30+ endings (currently, may change.) , full fantasy mode and branches on the choices you pick.
There is already choice based content in early access, after phase 1 you can see how your choice affected the rest on the game in phase 2, so on and so fourth. This will happen in greater effect in the rest in what the full release.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current state is between 10+ hours worth of game-play with varied paths depending on what order you speak to the women and then another 10+ hours on top of that if you choose to go into fantasy mode and don't blitz through the dialogue. Plus replayability to see what choices you missed and make different ones.”

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

“Early access is going to be a lower priced to play so I can get the community feedback. With the full release looking to be over 15+ hours when released, meaning it will be a higher priced release when leaving early access. Each phase will be released through early access when it's complete and the price will climb a little with each added phase.”

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

“It would be helpful to get the communities feedback on the characters they like and who they would like to see more of and any areas where the game could be improved. Feel free to leave feedback on the Steam discussion board or email Annaseries22@outlook.com.”