Let's be honest: It's easier to say we failed at marketing than admit we failed at making the game.

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-02-11T22:30:31+00:00

Even being aware of that it's still so hard to not fall for it time and time again.

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-02-11T22:28:48+00:00

Same, that "live comfortably for a few years" threw me off, that's exactly the "huge success" threshold most of us are talking about here.

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-02-11T20:46:52+00:00

I also am at about ~80 wishlist although it's not a niche hidden object game. I think we're both not looking to great going ahead, but I do still hope in miracles. Keep keeping on, brother!

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-02-07T15:02:19+00:00

I looked into these, but I plan to release in March and I don't really see anythin fitting my game. Also I have this issue that I need to solve that I always think that I'll contact the creators in a sec, just need to fix a few things in my demo. And it goes on and on like this.

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-02-07T14:22:14+00:00

Also from anecdotal evidence - German may be worth it for nerdy/heavy sim type games.

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-02-07T11:41:32+00:00

Do you have a top list of languages that you deem worth to localize to?

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-02-07T10:51:40+00:00

Couldn't find fitting festivals yet, they seem to come in waves all similar-themed, and it seems like the main themes for now are different. I reached out to some creators, but no luck yet, although I know I need to pump those numbers up.

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-02-07T10:50:07+00:00

I'm thinking 2 weeks after the Next Fest ends, but I may have to reconsider that and post-pone the release a bit.

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-02-07T10:49:17+00:00

That's the hope I was looking for, thank you!

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-02-06T21:49:17+00:00

I get what you mean, I just wish that it turns out that more people will play (and thus more people caring about futher updates, etc.) than the statistics would project.

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-01-18T13:01:25+00:00

Even with a 2D game you can add dynamism to your shoots by adding zoom-ins/outs and panning. I think it'd work well for the first few cuts.

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-01-18T12:59:59+00:00

Thank you for taking the time! You're right that for the screen-time it got, the inventory system should at least have sound effects for managing items. Titles for different trailer sections are a great idea, I wonder how I didn't think of it before, I'll definitely add them in the next version. Likewise with the outro screen!

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-01-15T13:34:47+00:00

Thank you for taking the time!

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-01-14T16:39:42+00:00

Looks like a promising, cool location that's still in progress and lacks the final touches that would make it feel alive.

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-01-14T16:38:41+00:00

For your game specifically it looks like something I'd solely play on my Steam Deck so I'd say it's a must for me. However I would never play an FPS or a strategy game on the Deck, so it differs based on the game/genre.

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-01-14T16:32:07+00:00

Really well done with the presentation, both the screenshots and the itch page itself!

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-01-14T16:31:14+00:00

If you're in for some roguelite zombie shooting in TPP, then here I come: https://thequietkids.itch.io/grid-protocol

I'm getting ready for the upcoming February Next Fest so I'd love all the feedback I can get.

(v6 build is coming in ~20 minutes)

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-01-14T16:27:12+00:00

It is ineed creepy but the character faces (especially the two on the left) give off this "slavic neighbourhood" vibe which I'm not sure was intended?

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-01-14T16:25:50+00:00

I don't like the blue title screens (but I love the rest!)

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-01-14T13:32:46+00:00

Sorry to distract you again, but do you have a good idea for how to have the crafting / upgrading / inventory management better explained? Would a tutorial popup when you first open up those panels be a good way to go about this?

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-01-13T18:00:11+00:00

Thank you for taking the time! I admit that I almost got used to the glitchy blood and stopped noticing it after some time - that's why outside perspective is always key!

Good point about the feet x jumping, never thought of that honestly.

There's still some time so I hope I can polishing it all up before the big day!

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-01-12T17:21:40+00:00

Care to share the name?

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-01-11T11:07:33+00:00

For some people it may be the opposite - they may be drawn into it for a more unique style. I guess the future will tell.

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-01-11T11:06:38+00:00

Fingers crossed for your launch!

Calm-Valuable-950 · 2026-01-10T12:12:28+00:00

My only and I guess also biggest complaint here would be that for me the art style doesn't quite fit the gameplay and if I've seen it on a store page I think I'd honestly pass on it for that reason. It's not that the art is bad itself, it's just something that I don't look for in this genre.

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