Why Early Access?

“The Faraway King is fairly unique in terms of gameplay, art style, setting, and story. So I can't necessarily look to existing games to determine what works in this format and would like feedback from players before pushing on with the rest of the plan. Examples of issues I'm wondering about include:
-Does it feel as though there's a world to explore, or does it feel linear?
-Are parts of it more engaging than others?
-Are you able to follow the story?
-Do you voluntarily talk to Zxtabella, or not bother with that?
-Have you experienced performance (or loading) issues?”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“1-3 years. How much of my time I can justify dedicating to it really depends on how the early access goes.”

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

“The complete version would tell a full story and should feel less linear. In the planned story, we gradually get more personal development of JD and Zxta, but also more of an epic tale of ancient races spanning millennia. Each part should feel structurally unique. ”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“This version is representative of the final game, in terms of quality, but it contains only a section of the story, lasting around three hours.”

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

“I've tried to price Early Access at good value for what you get. I expect the final version to launch at 4-5 times this price.”

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

“I'm interested in seeing what feedback I'll get, via reviews, the community page, or email (see above). I intend to occasionally share some indication of progress, but as a narrative-heavy game, detailed updates would amount to spoilers. So I'll aim to make them more like teasers or sneak peeks.”