Why Early Access?

“I am releasing Hank's Quest for Soup in Early Access because I believe the game currently has enough content to be a worthwhile experience (if you enjoy platformers where you must collect ingredients for soup), but there are many more features I plan to implement before I consider the game complete.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“With just me (Sean T.) working on it, probably at least 10 years. ”

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

“Major features that I plan to add before full release:

• proper overworld for each soup
• cold soup with levels set in Antarctica
• spicy soup with levels set in lava land

Features currently planned for future updates:

• sloped tiles
• armadillo suit
• vertical screen scrolling
• wall jump
• the ability for the player to carry and push around certain objects
• beach tileset for level editor
• haunted valley tileset for level editor

...to name but a few.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“There are currently three worlds consisting of three levels each. Beating them all unlocks a hard mode (three extra levels per world) and time trial mode. There are also 8 optional challenges to beat for each world. There is now a level editor featuring the forest world's tileset. ”

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

“For every major feature completed (level editor, overworld, extra soups) the price will increase by a small amount.”

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

“I will respond to any feedback, suggestions or questions made on Steam's Hank's Quest for Soup! Community Hub. ”