Dlaczego wczesny dostęp?

„This is a racing game. With seals. It works. It’s fun. But it’s not done.

Early Access lets me get the game into your hands while there’s still room for improvement. The core framework is there—racing seals on land and water—but it’s got a long way to go. More tracks. More game modes. More ways to make seals do ridiculous things. And yes, lots of bug fixes.

This project started as a bit of a hobby, but like a little wooden toy dreaming of one day becoming something more, I’m hoping it can grow into a real game. Since I’m a solo developer (yes, I write the code, hand-model the seals, and build most of the level stuff), getting player feedback early means I can build something people actually want to play—not just what I think is cool.

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

Mniej więcej jak długo gra będzie w fazie wczesnego dostępu?

„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.”

Czym różni się zaplanowana pełna wersja od tej z wczesnego dostępu?

„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.”

Jaki jest obecny stan wersji z wczesnego dostępu?

„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!”

Czy cena gry ulegnie zmianie podczas i po wczesnym dostępie?

„Yes. Flipper Frenzy will be free during Early Access. Here’s why: I don’t believe in charging for an unfinished game. Early Access is a chance for you to try it, play it, and help shape it into something better. Since you’re helping me figure it all out, it only feels right to let you in for free.

Once the game grows—adding more tracks, characters, modes, and features—it will no longer be free. The price will increase to reflect the game’s growth and value. But if you’re here early, you get to experience it all before that happens. No tricks, no "limited-time deals," and no gimmicks.

This is a solo project. I’m writing the code, hand-modeling the seals, and building most of the levels from scratch. It started as a bit of a hobby, but like a certain wooden toy hoping to become something more, I’m hoping this can grow into a real game.

If that sounds like something you'd want to be part of, hop in early and help shape it into something special.”

Jak zamierzacie włączyć społeczność w wasz proces tworzenia?

„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.”