Why Early Access?

“Balancing the game, perfecting level progression, and eliminating bugs are of great importance. Through early access, important feedback will be gathered from a wide range of new and skilled players that will be crucial to achieving the necessary polish to make this game an entertaining, competitive, and thrilling experience.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The game is expected to be in Early Access for 3 months.”

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

“The Early Access game will initially feature about 30% of the levels and the ability to unlock all technological abilities. The remaining levels will be designed and gradually rolled out during the Early Access phase to benefit from the Early Access feedback.
In the final release, the game is currently aiming to have 50 levels with 10 significantly different environments and five checkpoints with a total play duration of 200-300 minutes in the main mode. Each level has an end boss. With additional side quests, difficulty levels, alternative game modes, and achievements for significant replayability value. The final release will also have a complete Space Synth modernized retro-themed soundtrack.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The first level in the wrecked ship area, the first of 10 visually distinct areas, is playable. The technological abilities grappling hook, jetpack, and timewarp have been implemented. Additional technologies, such as nanobots, energy shields, and cloaking device, have been visually implemented but are not yet in effect. Doors and keycard logic is functional. Time trial mode is implemented but there is no other form of scoring system yet. One enemy AI in the drone class is implemented that will hunt you through the level. None of the enemy bosses have been implemented yet.”

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

“The full release will be priced at double the Early Access price with the future possibility of DLC expansions to release new levels and bosses.”

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

“Feedback will be gathered in discussion boards from players to polish the game mechanics, achieve good level progression, and eliminate glitches and bugs. Feedback and requests will be reviewed and evaluated, and may be implemented if it is a good fit for the game and if it is within reach from a technical and development perspective.”