早期アクセスにした理由

“🚨 Limited-Time Free Access
Flipper Frenzy is free during the very early stage of Early Access to help build a player base and gather feedback. It won’t stay free forever—so now’s the time to jump in.

Flipper Frenzy is a racing game. With seals. It works (mostly). It’s fun. But it’s not finished.

Early Access gives me a way to get it into players’ hands while there’s still room to grow. The foundation is solid—racing seals on land and water, customizable characters, and multiplayer mayhem—but there’s still a long list of things I want to improve: more tracks, more game modes, more chaos, and yes, plenty of bug fixes.

This started as a side project, but it’s taken on a life of its own. I’m a solo developer—I write the code, model the seals, and build the levels myself—so getting early feedback is the best way to make sure I’m building something people genuinely want to play, not just something I think is fun.

If you like what you see, maybe you can help make this thing a reality.”

大体どのくらいの期間このゲームを早期アクセスにする予定ですか？

“It’s hard to say, but I’m aiming for about a year. The idea is to keep adding features, tracks, modes, and polish until it feels like a complete, standalone game. Not a live service. Not "ongoing development forever." Just a finished, fully featured game you can keep playing whenever you want.

If it takes longer than a year, it’s because I’m still making it better—not because I’m dragging it out.”

早期アクセスバージョンと計画されているフルバージョンの違いは？

“Right now, Flipper Frenzy is all about racing. But that’s just the start. Here’s the plan (which is subject to change, because plans always are):
Core Features (These Are Happening)
🦭 More Tracks
Not just the usual "lava world, ice world, desert world" routine. Each track will have its own unique feel, layout, and logic—not just a palette swap. Expect strange, memorable environments like foggy lighthouse islands, upside-down sky tubes, and bizarre dystopian seal worlds. These tracks aren’t just places, they’re experiences you’ll remember.

🦭 More Seals to Play As
The current cast includes harbor seals, ringed seals, harp seals, and ribbon seals. But more pinniped royalty is on the way:

Leopard Seals – Big. Mean. The kind of seal you don’t make eye contact with.
Weddell Seals – Quiet. Mysterious. Like the guy at a party who knows something you don’t.
Elephant Seals – Loud. Massive. If they hit you, you’ll know it.
Sea Lions – Not technically seals, but they’ll be allowed in anyway.

🦭 Cool Item Abilities
These aren’t just simple power-ups. Items and abilities will affect how you race, fight, or navigate courses. Expect tools to give you an edge—or a way to mess with your "friends."

Stretch Goals (If Things Go Well)
These are the "big ideas"—ambitious but achievable with enough support. If you like these concepts, shout about them, and they might just become reality.

🏁 Seal Parkour Showdowns
Chaotic obstacle courses where only one seal survives. Flop, jump, and slide through physics-based hazards while trying not to fall behind. It’s fast, it’s frantic, and it’s absolutely ridiculous.

⚔️ PVP Arena Battles
No race. No finish line. Just seals going head-to-head in flop-to-flop combat. Push, bump, and belly-slam your way to victory in sealed-off arenas built for chaos.

🏐 Seal Sports
Seals playing sports they have no business playing—but that’s part of the fun. Possible sports include volleyball, dodgeball, and whatever else works with flippers and limited coordination.

🦭 Social Seal Lobbies
This isn’t a "metaverse" pitch. It’s just matchmaking lobbies where seals can gather, chat, and queue up for races or arena battles. Think of it as a pre-race hangout spot, complete with ELO-style rankings so you’re always racing with players at your level.”

早期アクセスバージョンの現状はどうなっていますか？

“Here’s what you’re getting right now:

Racing gameplay – Flop on land, swim fast in water, and hope you’re not last.
Online multiplayer & local co-op – Play with strangers online or split-screen with friends.
Customizable Seals – Colors, patterns, and options to make your seal stand out from the crowd.
Multiple Tracks – Race through foggy lighthouses, frozen glaciers, tropical oases, wild sky tubes, and yes, something that feels suspiciously like a dystopian seal world.
A growing roster of seals – Harbor, ringed, harp, and ribbon seals are already here.
The racing works. The seal's flop. The tracks are wild. There are bugs. I’m working on it.

and of course, lots of Bugs!”

早期アクセス期間中と期間後ではゲームの価格は変わりますか？

“Yes. Flipper Frenzy is free during Early Access — for a limited time.

I’m offering the game for free during this very early stage to help build a player base, gather feedback, and test the waters. It’s a way to invite people in while things are still fresh, a little messy, and evolving quickly.

The free period won’t last long. The game will transition to a paid model soon, with a modest price to reflect the ongoing work and added content. But if you get it now, it’s yours to keep.

This is a solo project — I’m building everything from the code to the environments myself. What started as a hobby is growing into something much more, and your early support will help shape where it goes.

If you're curious, now’s the best time to check it out.”

コミュニティは開発プロセスにどのように関わることができますか？

“I’m a solo developer, so every bug report, suggestion, and "what if you did this" comment actually matters. I’m in the forums, on Steam discussions, and I’m paying attention.

There’s no marketing team, no "engagement specialist," and no "Director of Live Services"—just me. If you have an idea for a track, a seal, or a wild game mode, I’m listening. I may not do all of them, but if it’s a good idea, I’ll probably steal it.”