Why Early Access?

“I am placing this game in Steam's Early Access program because I want the world to be able to enjoy my game as I develop it.

Plans for Early Access:
-I intend to receive feedback regarding gameplay and mechanics from players and resultingly implement positive changes to the game.
-I intend to fix bugs encountered by players.
-I intend to add new content, such as a campaign and new enemy types, and update said implementations based on audience feedback.

Goals for Early Access:
-I intend to make my game bug free with fair and enjoyable mechanics as recommended by players.
-I intend to learn more about game making and my audience throughu”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“1 year”

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

“I plan on completing the campaign and adding new boss enemies that are not currently included in the Early Access version of the game.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Escape from Andromeda is an overhead 2D sci-fi spaceship looter shooter based in a procedurally generated galaxy. In Escape from Andromeda, every planet is a level, and every star is a part of your story.

The game is currently in an Alpha state. I am still adding new features.
Features currently in the game:
-A new procedurally generated galaxy is created on each new save
-All ships and weapons are procedurally generated
-Intense, top-down ship to ship combat influenced by planet heat (based on closeness to the system star), procedural weapon and ship variety, asteroids, and miniboss events.
-Complex block-based damage system factoring in projectile type, size, and speed
-Different ship pieces hold different traits, such as more/less speed, more/less HP
-Solar system seeds that determine planet size/color and enemy equipment/behavior
-Breakable asteroids that serve as obstacles and cover
-Space station invasions with procedurally placed turrets, ships and minibosses
-Ship and weapon marketplaces with procedurally generated assets
-The ability to change ships and weapons
-Special abilities based on race
-End-match loot with multiple different weapon rarities
-A player character with clothing color customization”

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

“No.”

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

“I plan on involving the community in the development process of this game by implementing player suggested adjustments to gameplay mechanics and bugfixes for bugs reported by players.
This will change the direction of the game by making mechanics more enjoyable for the audience.”