Why Early Access?

“I decided to release RiftGuard in Early Access because, even though the game isn’t finished yet, there’s already enough content to play and have fun with.
I’m developing everything on my own, and this stage is a great opportunity to get direct feedback from the community.

My goal is to evolve the game with the help of those who are playing to understand what’s working, what can be improved, and what new ideas might come from the players' experiences.
Early Access is a way to build a more complete game, shaped around what players truly want.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“My intention is to remain in Early Access for about 2 to 3 months.
I believe this period will be enough to gather feedback from the community, make the necessary adjustments, and complete the game.”

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

“I’m currently exploring the possibility of adding new upgrades for the character. They haven’t been implemented yet, as they are still undergoing testing and adjustments. There are plans to allow certain upgrades to be unlocked by completing specific tasks within the game — the same tasks that may also unlock achievements, which have already been designed.

I’m also considering adding new enemies and potential support characters for the player. These elements are still in an early stage of development and may evolve depending on the project’s progress and community feedback. At this time, there is no final definition of what the finished version of the game will look like.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Currently, the game features a main character centered on the screen, a game time tracker, a health indicator, and a coin counter that keeps track of the coins collected during gameplay. These coins can be used to purchase upgrades that enhance the character's abilities.
At the moment, the game offers 9 unique upgrades, each with 3 to 4 upgrade levels, allowing players to customize and improve the character's performance throughout the run.
There are also 6 different enemy types and a single playable environment available so far.”

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

“No, the game will be released at the same price as during the Early Access period.”

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

“I plan to maintain open communication with the community throughout the entire development process.
I’ll closely monitor player feedback through the Steam forums.
The goal is to understand what aspects of the game are working well, what can be improved, and which suggestions can be incorporated to make the experience more fun and balanced.

I also intend to share frequent updates with development notes and showcase what’s being worked on, so the community can actively participate in important decisions.

Since I’m developing the game on my own, the support and input from players will be essential to shaping the final version of RiftGuard in a way that aligns closely with the expectations of those playing.”