Why Early Access?

“I want to create an experience that a wide audience can love, and to know that I have a team of people rooting for me, as solo development is notoriously hard.
I want to add as much as I can to make the game fun, and somewhere gamers can escape to in a healthy way!

- GOALS -
I'm an ambitious human being, there is no doubt about that. But this is a project, with hopefully your support, will go the lengths.

The world I am aiming to create is Nightmare Before Christmas, mixed with Animal Crossing, with a through story about time, death and friendship. I want some existentiality themes to run through it, but I want there to be a light hearted feel about it.
To complete the game is of course the main goal, adding new characters, items to collect and things to customise and wear. Along with developing the story and taking players to other locations. Combined with a sprinkle of Britain, there being a post box and phone box, hopefully it delivers a place you sort of know...
THEN - big big things, would be if the world is fleshed out and coherent, an animated series definitely NOT animated by me, would be incredible. To explore these themes such as Ghibli, Summer Camp Island, Gravity Falls and Over The Garden Wall do, having an mix of adult themes in a pretty, but dark animated show. My lord! That would be cool. I have a small theme song I have written and have chords for too. I'm aiming big. I just know it takes a lot of time. I am a performer and freelance person too, so Early Access is so that it gives me time to dip in and out without dying in the real world! And that's just the truth!

I'm dedicated to providing a great experience and to finishing this project. I will take in your feedback and make sure all voices are heard for gameplay, accessibility and other things I may need to improve upon.
Being a one man team, it will take time, but know that my honesty, and transparency in here. In other words, I'm not going anywhere!
Follow me @prettylonelybear on TikTok for general videos, and feel free to comment and message. ”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The time limit is unknown, but full honesty and transparency is something I want to keep. Ensuring people know that they are supporting someone who is driven and excited to bring something new to the gaming world.
I would like to say it steps into v1.0 by 2026.”

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

“I want to push the variety of sellable items into triple figures.

To ensure it is bugless.

A large scope of costumes and ways that players can customize their characters.

Adding characters with Voice Over from REAL actors and develop their stories and the overall lore.

Create an intuitive and attractive UI so that every aspect feels part of the same world.

Make sure each biome feels unique and rewarding in purely exploration.

To have minigames of many varieties for different rewards and gameplay styles to keep players entertained.

I want the overall world to be full, but not cluttered. Styled towards horror, on the brink of scary, but not too much because that little bit of cute is endearing.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“It is limited in the areas you can walk in.

Only a few minigames exist, along with the variety of items are limited.

You can still enjoy exploring, collecting and selling. And you can upgrade your character so when updates open, you can continue your journey.”

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

“No. The price will be the same.
I don't want there to be a divide between the price. Those that invest early have the opportunity to influence the way the game is created and hopefully enjoy the journey all the more.”

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

“I will use social media to interact aswell as taking reviews on board, and anything necessary, so that fixes and new content can be implemented.
Follow me @prettylonelybear on TikTok for general videos, and feel free to comment and message.
Also, via email if you want a more formal message, but socials are much easy for me to handle. And takes away some of the pressure!
Thankyou so much, and be sure to provide any feedback you have. I want this to be a world that is made by the world. By the people, the gamers. You.”