Why Early Access?

“There are still major updates and features that I want to add to Boink. I am also still in a state of balancing a game that has as many numbers as this, so I am still making significant tweaks to gameplay.

This game started as a weekend challenge to make a game, to a non-consecutive 7 months to refine it down and get it into the state that it is in now. While it has been a significant hurdle for me to get it onto Steam, this is just the starting point of Boink development. I eventually want to lay out Phases of features I want to add, to both serve as milestones for development, and to let the community know the direction Boink is heading in.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I have set a goal of no longer than 2.5 years. It may come earlier than that depending on the direction Boink may head in, but I don't want to drag something out longer than it needs to. I also want to be upfront with the community for anything that affects the timeline of Boink development.”

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

“There are lots of things in the backlog I have thought about adding, but here is a general list of things:

• More Bouncers
  
• Cannon Effects
  
• More Steam Integration
  
• Themes
  
• Additional Rebirth Upgrades
  
• Additional Build Structures
  
• Different Game Modes
  
• Sandbox Mode

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What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Refer to the About This Game section for what can be expected, but here is a good overview of what the game currently has:

• Build Bouncers to Gain Money
  
• Upgrade Bouncers to increase effect
  
• Upgrade Cannons to increase effect
  
• Rebirth the game for unique upgrades
  
• Stats
  
• Steam Cloud Save

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

“Prices will stay where they are until Boink leaves early access. This is another thing I want to be upfront with the community with if anything affects this decision.”

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

“Working out the details of how to best make this efficient, but I made the game for other people to play and I care about that opinion and feedback. Balancing a game like this is hard, and I appreciate anyone's constructive feedback on how that can be done better.”