Imagine a Balloon that you Build yourself. By which you can then fly towards islands that float in the sky, Where you can gather resources to build and grow your balloon. Or build a base. It all up to you.
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Nov 28, 2017
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Due to limited budgets we are Releasing the Game in this early state.
Some features are still not implimented yet.
And because this game is in a early state of development. Keep in mind that there might be some bugs in the game.
And some items do not have their correct models yet.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“our hopes or set at less then 12 months”

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

“Among the items on our list to at to the game are.
Multiplayer, Resources gathering and Crafting, Food and Water, Bigger islands with biomes
The ability to grow your own food on the ground and on board, More enemy types,
searchlight, Hookshot on the balloon to reel you into a Island, A ending, and much more”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Alpha 0.20
this is what the game offers now

At the beginning of the game you start out by rebuilding your balloon with the parts you find near your crashed balloon.
Then by use off gas you can ignite the burner and take of. (by using termaldynamic system)
While flying and being pushed by the wind you can try and land on islands that float all around you.
On these islands you can find more building parts to expands upon your flying creation.
But be careful for at night creatures comes out that can harm you can fend them off with your trusted double barrelled flintlock pistol

In game items includes: Floor, Railings, Walls, Stairs, Chests, Propellers. controller block, gas bottles small medium and big, balloon base , Slow medium and fast burners, flintlock pistol”

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

“No we will keep the same price.”

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

“We are firm supporter of people's rights to there opinion. And we will listen to everyone's ideas and or criticism about or game so that we can improve upon it and make it the best it can be.”
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About This Game

The balloonist is a single player, 3D, exploration game. Where you build and expand upon a balloon. As you fly trough the air from island to island.
Currently there is no story mode nor ending to the game.

At the beginning of the game you start out by rebuilding your balloon with the parts you find near your crashed balloon.
Then by use off gas you can ignite the burner and take of. (by using termaldynamic system)
While flying and being pushed by the wind you can try and land on islands that float all around you.
On these islands you can find more building parts to expands upon your flying creation.
But be careful for at night creatures comes out that can harm you can fend them off with your trusted double barrelled flintlock pistol

In game items includes: Floor, Railings, Walls, Stairs, Chests, Propellers. controller block, gas bottles small medium and big, balloon base , Slow medium and fast burners, flintlock pistol

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows Vista and above
    • Processor: Intel 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon 2.6 GHz
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: ATI Radeon 4870/5770/6770 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 260/460/550 Ti
    • DirectX: Version 9.0c
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Windows Supported Sound Card
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7 and above
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD Phenom II X4 940 or better
    • Memory: 6 GB RAM
    • Graphics: ATI Radeon 7870/R9 270 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 Ti/760
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Windows Supported Sound Card
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: 10.7.5
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 @2.7Ghz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GT 640M, AMD Radeon HD 5750, Intel HD Graphics 6100
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Two button mouse
    Recommended:
    • Additional Notes: Two button mouse
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 14.04, Mint 18.2
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 @3.3Ghz
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GTS 8800, AMD Radeon HD 4650, Intel HD Graphics 6100
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
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