This is not a BUG, ​​this is a game feature

Chapter 18 Early Access Version

Early access is nothing new.

Many games on the steam platform will have a version of the game that is sold and developed at the same time before the official release, which is commonly known as "early access version".

These games are half-finished!
To put it harshly, some early access games are not even semi-finished products, they are simply a framework.

Some games don’t even have early access versions. They just make a demo animation and then start “player crowdfunding”.

Chen Ba doesn’t need crowdfunding.

The income from [Hanchuang Kudu Simulator] is enough for him to complete the development of a new game, and he may still have some balance, so he just decided to crowdfund.

But an early access version is available.

For a new game under development, releasing an early access version has two main benefits.

The first benefit is that developers do not have to work behind closed doors. They can collect player suggestions while developing, and adjust the plan in a timely manner based on player feedback, which is equivalent to the "internal testing" link of online games.

The second benefit is that developers can recover a certain percentage of their capital investment in advance, which increases their confidence and confidence in subsequent game development.

at the same time.

The early access version can also reflect players' desire to purchase, the future market prospects of the game, and the quality and reputation of the game.

After listening to these words, do you feel that early access is a good thing with no harm at all?

wrong!
Early access also has its drawbacks.

And this shortcoming is very fatal, especially from the player's perspective. If you spend money to buy an early access game, what if the game developer runs away and does not update it?
Even if the developer does not run away, spending money to be a guinea pig and a "paid tester" for game manufacturers, apart from enjoying a certain purchase discount and the fun of early play, does not seem to be very worthwhile.

Once bitten, twice shy!
When early access first came out, it won unanimous praise from players and game developers, making it a perfect win-win situation.

As time goes by, especially after some unscrupulous developers use the early access mechanism to make money and run away, this mechanism has become a bit mixed.

But for start-up Tianba games, early access is definitely a good mechanism and must be utilized.

A week later, the "Reliance Simulator", which was composed of the Hanchuang Kudu simulator framework + system 2.0 core + new art resources, landed on the Steam platform and released an early access version.

Calculating the time, only one month has passed since Chen Ba came up with the idea for this game, then recruited employees, and released the early access version.

Incredibly fast!

If this was a new game developed from scratch, the development progress would be like ghosts.

But after all, Tianba Game has a successful previous game and a mature template framework. Even the core code is generated with the help of the system.To produce a semi-finished product in a month is actually not that exaggerated...

What's more, this is not a huge AAA masterpiece, just a small game.

"The new game is now available for early access. It's very cost-effective to buy it now. Mr. Chen has lost all his pants. The price of the official version will increase when it is released! @All Members"

After the early access version of [Resting Simulator] was released, the first thing Chen Ba did was to inform the players in the fan base of the good news.

With the popularity of the Hanchuang Kudu simulator, the newly born Tianba game also has a group of loyal fans.

At the suggestion of core player "Qian Duoduo", Chen Ba established a fan group to collect feedback and suggestions from players and provide a communication platform.

"New game? Damn it so fast?"

"Brother Ba is indeed my superman!"

"The new guy has never been banned before. He is not allowed to call the group leader Brother Ba. He must be called Mr. Chen! I am right, Brother Ba? @GameBugs" [The high priest of the Cowherd Cult was banned by the group leader GameBugs one day】

Why are there cattle herding cults everywhere?
Just as the leader of the cult was silenced, a high priest emerged from behind. The Cowherd Cult was so tenacious that Chen Ba was helpless.

Are you still herding cattle?
The versions have been updated!It’s a part-time job now, so hurry up and get a part-time job, you bastard!
Apart from the daily teasing of him as the group leader and the teachings of a certain cattle-herding sect, there are still many serious people in the group.

After he @all members, some people quickly went to search for [Staying Home Simulator] and experience the game.

"Okay, it's my favorite simulator again!"

"Living under someone else's roof? Brother Ba, can you tell us the plot of the game? @GameBugs"

"The installation package this time is a bit big. 3.5 gigabytes is equivalent to two cold windows studying hard!"

"Wuhu! A fast Internet speed is really fast! It has been downloaded. Don't worry, brothers, let me explore the road first..."

Some people have amazing internet speeds, and before others have finished loading the game, they have already downloaded it and entered the game.

Of course, these guys did not forget to share the surprise with the group friends. They sent screenshots to the group one after another, just like a live broadcast of text and pictures.

Many people have found out.

Compared with the previous game [Hanchuang Studying Simulator], this time [Length of Life Simulator] has made the biggest improvement in picture quality.

What kind of abstract art style was that before?
Look at this, it’s eye-catching!
They are all veteran players who have been studying simulators in Hanchuang. Although the UI interface of Renrenqixiaxia simulator has been upgraded, the core operation logic is still the same, and everyone can get started quickly.

The initial interface is almost the same.

It's nothing more than asking players to name their characters, then select their gender before entering the game.

The difference is that the protagonist of Hanchuang Kushu Simulator can only choose a name and gender, but cannot personalize his face or choose other images.

But this time, although the simulator cannot be used to pinch faces in detail, it can change the protagonist's face shape, hair color and hairstyle.

It will happen after pinching the face.

Now you can only choose the one that players like the most from a dozen system preset face shapes, hair colors and hairstyles, which is already a small improvement.

Entering the game, players soon went through the novice tutorial level and began to realize the core mechanism of the game - self-esteem!

"Damn it! Don't go digging through the trash can to pick up bottles out of curiosity. You won't be able to sell them for a few bucks. Your self-esteem will be greatly reduced..."

"What the hell? You criticized me for eating a few extra pieces of meat. This uncle is so partial!"

"Yes! It's better to be aunt..."

Seeing that the players were chatting enthusiastically in the group, completely forgetting that he, the game producer, was still peeking at the screen, Chen Ba couldn't help but shake his head.

"The game has not yet been developed, and it is normal that the plot has not been unlocked!"

"If you find a bug, please be sure to contact the administrator or group owner. If you have any suggestions during the game, you can also give feedback @GameBugs. I wish everyone a happy game!"

After explaining the precautions, Chen Ba closed the chat page and started to edit the game introduction and gameplay instructions of "The Simulator".

After finishing writing, he sent the information to a WeChat contact with the note "Game Star Editor".

　Happy National Day!Please support me by collecting and reading the new book, thank you all!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)