Why Early Access?

“"Dev_Null's Tower" is an experimental game where the gameplay experience evolves through dialogue between AI and players.

Optimizing AI response quality and game balance is difficult without feedback from actual players. Through Early Access, we aim to work together with players to fine-tune AI behavior, stage balance, and prioritize new features.

Additionally, we will use the Early Access period to verify whether the AI negotiation system—a novel game mechanic—is enjoyable for a wide range of players, and to iteratively improve it.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan for approximately 3 to 6 months.

However, this timeline may vary depending on player feedback and development progress. We will announce on the store page and community forums once the official release date is determined.”

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

“[Early Access Version]
- Core AI negotiation system
- Bug report ticket system
- Basic enemy and trap variety
- Procedural stage generation

[Planned Additions for Full Version]
- Greater variety of enemies, traps, and gimmicks
- Expanded AI response patterns
- Enhanced procedural stage generation
- Replay mode for cleared stages (time attack feature)
- Stage sharing functionality
- Additional localization support

*The above represents current plans and is subject to change based on development progress and feedback.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The core features of the game (AI negotiation system, stage modification, etc.) are implemented, and the game is playable from start to finish.

The game runs stably, but there may be areas that need improvement, such as AI response quality, game balance adjustments, and some bug fixes.”

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

“During the Early Access period, the game will be offered at a lower price than the official release price.

As the official release approaches or at the time of official release, the price may increase in proportion to the additional content and features added.”

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

“We welcome feedback from the community through Steam Community forums and social media.

Whether it's gameplay impressions, bug reports, or feature requests—all feedback is welcome. The developer regularly checks the forums and will respond whenever possible. We will use your voices as a reference to continue developing and improving the game.”