Why Early Access?

“KOROD is an action game with RPG elements that requires a perfect balance between combat mechanics and a stat system that evolves according to the player's style. I'm developing this universe entirely myself; the coding, music, and game design are all my own, while the character artwork is by my sister, Ecrin. To perfect this mythological world and the game's delicate combat balance, I need your feedback from the very beginning of the development process.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“KOROD originated as a graduation project idea. This is my first game on such a large scale. I plan to keep the game in Early Access for approximately 8 to 10 months. However, this is not a fixed limit; it could be shorter or longer depending on feedback from the community and the development process of any new mythological enemies I plan to add to the game.”

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

“In the full release, I plan to add a wider variety of mythological enemies and new mini-bosses. I also aim to include new boons from ancient gods to further customize players' play style, improved visual and audio effects and user interface enhancements, new weapon combos, and various dialogues and cutscenes to enhance the story.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game's core action loop, including sword fights, dodging, and blocking mechanics, is fully playable. An "Adaptive Stat System" is in place, adapting to whether the player plays aggressively or nimbly. In the current version, you can explore the first dungeons, build your own combat builds using ancient boons, and fight for survival against bosses.”

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

“I'm keeping the price reasonable to thank the community who participated in this journey during the Early Access phase and directly contributed to the game's development. As we transition to the full release, I plan to gradually increase the price depending on the scope of new content and features added to the game.”

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

“I will maintain constant and transparent communication with you through the Steam forums and my social media accounts. Your feedback, especially on critical mechanics like sword strike feel, enemy difficulty, and stat system balance, will be my biggest guide in determining the direction of the next update.”