Why Early Access?

“Developing a puzzle game requires putting a lot of care into balance, so getting feedback from players will help improve the experience before release. Additionally, more game modes are planned which will require their own tweaking and balancing. The specifics of these modes are not set in stone, so input from Early Access players will significantly influence their final form.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I estimate the game will be in Early Access until mid 2024.”

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

“There are two main areas which need improvement before release: completing all game modes and adding more visual/audio content. Examples of visual/audio content include unlockable cosmetics, more music, and alternate sets of sound effects.
Once the game's soundtrack is completed, the plan is to also make it available as a seperate purchase on this Store page.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game modes which currently exist are:

• Classic: 1-4 players, try to get the highest score possible as the game gets progressively harder.
  
• Puzzle: A more relaxed mode for 1 player. You start with a full board, but no more blocks are added. Your goal is to get as many points as possible with the starting board.
  
  • Daily Puzzle: Similar to Puzzle mode, but a new board is generated every day which is the same for all players. A global leaderboard for the current day's puzzle is accessible in game.

Puzzle Mode is more recent and less refined than Classic Mode. A versus mode for 2+ players called Junk Attack is currently in development.
Current unlockable content (gained by earning Steam achievements):

• Alternate appearances for blocks, junk pieces and projectiles
  
• Alternate backgrounds and HUD themes
  
• Alternate particle effects when destroying blocks and junk pieces
  
• Sound effects packs (in addition to the default, there are currently two which can be unlocked as of writing)

In total, 16 unlockables exist as of writing, with many more planned.”

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

“I may raise the price of the game by a small amount once it leaves Early Access.”

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

“I want players to be involved in steering the direction of new game modes and helping to balance the game modes which already exist. It will also be very helpful if players take the time to report any bugs they encounter in the game. I want to accomplish this by communicating with players in the game's Discord server and the Steam Community Discussions.”