Почему ранний доступ?

«I have been working on this game in my spare time for several years, and the base gameplay mechanics became functional/playable a few months ago. It's already fun to play, so I want to start sharing it. But I need more time, and feedback to develop more content for the game (i.e Enemy types, Block Types, weapons and power ups, additional modes of play, characters and achievements. I would still say it's about halfway into alpha as of this writing. It isn't bug free, But its fun to play so i want to share it as I work on it.

Honestly It's already got alot of replay value with the first 3 modes I have made, but I really want to do an adventure mode with these mechanics, but it will take me 2-4 more years to make it I think.»

Сколько примерно эта игра будет в раннем доступе?

«1-3 years on my own. If I end up cutting "Adventure Mode" it will probably be done in a year. but I'm not planning on cutting adventure mode or rushing the process. I will develop it as long as it takes.»

Чем планируемая полная версия будет отличаться от версии в раннем доступе?

«The Full Version is planned to Support Local Multiplayer, HighScore Online Leaderboards, A few dozen achievments, and 6 or 7 basic playmodes, and more than triple the content it currently has (in terms of Stages, Enemies, Blocks, Weapons, Characters.) If I can get online multiplayer to feel good I will do it as well, but it is not a priority.

My Long term goal is a full "Adventure Mode" That tells the story of the game, with levels to progress and a simple overworld map. However this is alot of work and basically a second game. If it takes too long I may release without the adventure mode and save it as an Expansion or a Sequel. But i have it planned out and I am going to do adventure mode for puzzle panic island one way or another.»

Каково текущее состояние версии в раннем доступе?

«The Alpha Currently Features 3 Basic Modes of play and 9 difficulty levels which can appeal to both the casual and the hardcore Puzzlers.

Endless Mode- A balanced experience where you last as long as you can at your own pace. (The Default Game Mode)
Marathon Mode - How long does it take you to clear 30 blocks? How about 300?
Time Trial Mode - How many points can you score in the time limit?
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The Alpha is currently lacking several basic features such as:
-Custom Controls
-Game Options
-Pre-made Puzzle Mode
-Achievments
-Multiplayer

These things are in the works, just not ready for the public.»

Изменится ли цена игры после выхода из раннего доступа?

«Early Access Price will be cheaper. If I finish the Adventure Mode in a reasonable time, I will increase the price as it is basically a second game planned on top of this one. If I cancel Adventure mode, I'll polish and perfect every other mode and push out several updates and will not increase the price.»

Как вы планируете вовлекать сообщество в разработку игры?

«I want my game to run well and to be fun. If people are having problems I want to know so i can make the game the best it can be. and I can't do that without a healthy amount of community feedback.

There is a discord for my game where you can give me feedback directly.»