Wozu Early Access?

„Releasing the game in Early Access will allow me to get active feedback from players, and then apply it through as many updates as needed.
My plan is to develop the game in my free time, so having players “helping me out” with development by playing through the game and informing me about issues will prove to be very helpful. Also, by stating that it is in Early Access, players will know there may be a few bugs or little errors that you wouldn’t expect from a full release. That way, players know that the game they’re about to play is in active development and their feedback will help it improve!
I am actively working on developing the full game (which would include 5 different chapters) and, although it’s a slow process because I’m a solo developer, I am very committed to completing it.“

Wie lange wird dieses Spiel ungefähr den Early Access-Status haben?

„I am planning to launch chapter 1 of the game in Early Access by early May, right after Steam Next Fest. After that, I intend to release a new chapter every 4-9 months. That also depends on the complications I encounter during development of each chapter, but I’ll stay active on the steampage forum and make regular updates.
All chapters of the game must be released before I consider it complete, so before the release of the last chapter, it will stay in Early Access.“

Wie soll sich die Vollversion von der Early Access-Version unterscheiden?

„As of now, the full game is set to include a total of 5 chapters. As I develop the next chapters, I'll update the game to include them. These next chapters continue Brooke’s story and introduce new characters and storylines.
While still in the adventure game genre, I plan on adding different mechanics (for example archery, or some kind of simple turn based combat) to make the game richer and more enjoyable. Those features will not be main gameplay mechanics, however, just entertaining extra additions.
Aside from these “big updates”, which will include whole new chapters, I plan on updating the already released chapters taking into account the feedback received. Maybe there’s a puzzle that’s too hard to solve, or a bug that messes up a character’s animations. All of that I intend to fix as soon as possible through regular updates.“

Was ist der derzeitige Stand der Early Access-Version?

„This first version is what I would call "Chapter 1" of the entire game. It is one fully playable Adventure Game chapter with its very own beginning and open-ended conclusion (since chapter 2 will follow).“

Wird dieses Spiel während und nach Early Access unterschiedlich viel kosten?

„Yes. I will most likely increase the price gradually as more chapters are added. (Don't worry, once you've obtained the game for a certain price you won't have to pay any more regardless of there being extra content!)“

Wie werden Sie versuchen die Community in den Entwicklungsprozess miteinzubeziehen?

„Anyone who plays through the game is 100% welcome AND encouraged to let me know about any bugs/issues or anything that could be improved about the game. Since for now I am a solo developer, there are many things that could get past me, so I would love to receive outside input!!“