Why Early Access?

“Chains of the Goddess is a project developed by a very small team. Although we have tested and debugged the game to the best of our ability, some issues remain, and are still in the process of being debugged or otherwise improved. We believe that with the help of a player community, we can solve these issues more efficiently, and update the game with lots of great content.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We estimate roughly 3 months in Early Access. This may be subject to change.”

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

“Full version is expected to feature:

-UI improvements.
-Balance improvements for Depth 6 and up.
-Additional labyrinth locations and music tracks.
-More character models and animations.
-Brand-new item properties which substantially broaden the character-building experience.
-Dozens of brand-new events, helping to ensure that no two runs are alike.
-Internal Leaderboard — see which of your characters performed best!
-A Hardcore mode: create a fresh, non-upgradable character, built from a variety of offered perks and items, and take on a brutal challenge!”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Chains of the Goddess in its current Early Access form features:

-Pseudo-randomly generated characters, items, and monsters!
-Pages of intriguing, self-aware dialogue. Are you a hero wondering through the labyrinth, or simply a Player who took on a role? Perhaps some of the characters you encounter will learn to tell the difference.
-A Depth system: subsequent runs will be dramatically different from the last one. Not only will they be more challenging, but the characters you encounter may respond to you very differently…
-Hundreds of unlockable upgrades through the Tree of Life and Hyperbuffs systems, which allow your character to start a run with a better selection of Boons, increased stats, damage resistances, revives, and more!
-An Event system which could change the fate of your character dramatically.
-4 labyrinth locations with their own sound tracks.
-Battles against the powerful(?) Guardians, and if you wish, the Goddess herself.
-A secret Archive, which reveals [REDACTED], if you are powerful enough to unlock it.”

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

“We do not plan to raise price after leaving early access, although the game will be on sale for some period of time after release.”

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

“We want as much feedback as possible! Please help us find any bugs or issues with the game. Tell us what you love, what you hate, and what you'd love to see. Although we are a small team, we will act on your feedback swiftly!”