That's great! I put quite a bit of work into making each level unique and interesting exploring different elements and re-using nothing but the core stuff. Level 3 is in production, but as for when it'll be ready, that's anyone's guess. These levels take the time they take because they grow organically if that makes sense. I would never release a level that didn't pass my quality control. If you liked the other levels, then I'm sure I won't disappoint with the next...
The scenery for level 3 is complete and about 1/3 of the sprite types defined, but the rest I'm still working on and then of course there are the paths and the guardian. I thought about putting a teaser video but that would spoil the surprise. Unfortunately it takes time to build the way I do ... I wish it were quicker, but I guarantee you will get it at some point, you just have to be patient. This isn't an abandoned project, and the plan is to do 5 or 6 levels, I just like taking my time and building something with care so that I create something interesting rather than something that is bland and boring.
Sprite types are all done (finally). Some really interesting ones in this level. Laying down paths now which shouldn't take long and then it's on to the icing on the cake - the guardian.
Why not ? It's my game so I do what I want with it. It's not like I'm asking for money really. I'm just making it available so you can try it out, that's all.
I was thinking out loud, I wasn't talking to you specifically. I just think it would be better if betas were not released, that's all...
Too many games (with good intentions or not) were never finished, so I personally avoid "previews". If a game has been finished, that's okay but not if it's just a preview that might never see the light of day. As long as it's not a finished title I simply avoid it that's all. I can understand someone wanting to show off his work but I personally will avoid touching any "betas" or "previews" because 50% of those will never be finished, so why should I try them in the first place then...
I can understand your point of view, but what I've released is essentially complete and able to be experienced as it is intended. If you choose not to download it, that's fine, but if I didn't release this now, I don't know when it would be released, so I thought I'd do it this way. I did wonder if it was the best course of action, but I thought it could be interesting releasing level after level in this way... I guess we'll see.
Any developer continuing to work on a project for whatever reason may not finish it. That's just the way life goes. This may not be known to occur, so there may be no deception involved, sometimes things just happen. My opinion is you should try things that are available (especially for free) so that you can encourage the developer to finish whatever it is they are working on.
Looks promising! Maybe we could feature the next demo on our ZZAP! 64 coverdisk as an exclusive launch (towards the end of May)? Please drop me a mail! jazzcat64@gmail.com
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Looking awesome already. Waiting for more content :)
That's great! I put quite a bit of work into making each level unique and interesting exploring different elements and re-using nothing but the core stuff. Level 3 is in production, but as for when it'll be ready, that's anyone's guess. These levels take the time they take because they grow organically if that makes sense. I would never release a level that didn't pass my quality control. If you liked the other levels, then I'm sure I won't disappoint with the next...
We are still starring on your page almost daily for updates :)
The scenery for level 3 is complete and about 1/3 of the sprite types defined, but the rest I'm still working on and then of course there are the paths and the guardian. I thought about putting a teaser video but that would spoil the surprise. Unfortunately it takes time to build the way I do ... I wish it were quicker, but I guarantee you will get it at some point, you just have to be patient. This isn't an abandoned project, and the plan is to do 5 or 6 levels, I just like taking my time and building something with care so that I create something interesting rather than something that is bland and boring.
Awesome progress! :) Thanks for letting us know.
Sprite types are all done (finally). Some really interesting ones in this level. Laying down paths now which shouldn't take long and then it's on to the icing on the cake - the guardian.
previews, or betas, shouldn't be released. just my 5c
Why not ? It's my game so I do what I want with it. It's not like I'm asking for money really. I'm just making it available so you can try it out, that's all.
I was thinking out loud, I wasn't talking to you specifically. I just think it would be better if betas were not released, that's all...
Too many games (with good intentions or not) were never finished, so I personally avoid "previews". If a game has been finished, that's okay but not if it's just a preview that might never see the light of day. As long as it's not a finished title I simply avoid it that's all. I can understand someone wanting to show off his work but I personally will avoid touching any "betas" or "previews" because 50% of those will never be finished, so why should I try them in the first place then...
I can understand your point of view, but what I've released is essentially complete and able to be experienced as it is intended. If you choose not to download it, that's fine, but if I didn't release this now, I don't know when it would be released, so I thought I'd do it this way. I did wonder if it was the best course of action, but I thought it could be interesting releasing level after level in this way... I guess we'll see.
Any developer continuing to work on a project for whatever reason may not finish it. That's just the way life goes. This may not be known to occur, so there may be no deception involved, sometimes things just happen. My opinion is you should try things that are available (especially for free) so that you can encourage the developer to finish whatever it is they are working on.
This is coming to good game and fun to play, thank you. I also added that to my New Games On C64 from March 2024 -video too.
Thanks for that. At least you got about halfway through level 1.
Looks promising! Maybe we could feature the next demo on our ZZAP! 64 coverdisk as an exclusive launch (towards the end of May)? Please drop me a mail! jazzcat64@gmail.com
Will do. Thanks for having a look at it.