Why Early Access?

“Spellslime is a labor of love by a solo indie dev. Getting the community involved will help shape the course of the game, allow me to dedicate even more time to growing Spellslime, and allow me to connect with all the lovely players out there.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“About six months. After that, the game will move to 1.0 and continue to receive content updates in a complete state.”

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

“The inital version has three worlds, about 50 items, and a soundtrack sourced through creative commons. The full version will extend the game to five worlds, add new events, locations, weapons, upgrades, characters- a big expansion to the current playable state. I also want to commission a soundtrack. The expansion will complete the story. It will have more graphical and gameplay polish and additions based on community advice.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Currently, Spellslime is a fully playable rougelite with three worlds, inter- and intra- run upgrade systems, more than 10 locations to visit, and a wide variety of enemy slimes. My goal is to make sure that players can pick up Spellslime right now and have a full and enjoyable experience.”

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

“During early access, the price will be constant. Once the game reaches 1.0, the price will increase and remain at that final value indefinitely.”

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

“Roguelite games are an amazing format for community interaction. I plan to base items, locations, and added gameplay mechanics on player feedback. My goal is to make this game as fun as possible for the players, and what better way than to get direct feedback. I'll interact with the community, soliciting feedback and reading reviews to determine my direction. I may offer opportunities for players to have their ideas manifested directly in the game as well.”