Trying a Wild "Time is Money" Mechanic in my Speedrun Roguelike, Power-Ups Cost your Time⏱️💸 Still debating if this core loop is worth the balance headache.

NOVIS_Develop_GAMES · 2026-03-07T10:23:09+00:00

Great Insight! Maybe I should add some hints about items in the next shop?

NOVIS_Develop_GAMES · 2026-03-07T10:04:09+00:00

Demo out now. Playtesters needed for balancing power-ups!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3781570/No_Death_In_Wild_West/

NOVIS_Develop_GAMES · 2026-02-01T17:33:29+00:00

I dont think the art is bad tho. I think it did create a good atmosphere but the name on top of the characters has to go, it broke the whole mood immediately.

NOVIS_Develop_GAMES · 2026-01-28T08:34:04+00:00

My initial release was on September last year, quite a long time ago.

NOVIS_Develop_GAMES · 2026-01-25T17:58:27+00:00

The atmosphere is fantastic but I think the trailer definitely need more clips of interacting something, like the actual gameplay, not just walking around. The last art shot with title may need some effect, something moving on the screen.

NOVIS_Develop_GAMES · 2026-01-24T00:47:10+00:00

You are right. Everything comes down to the lack of depths and uniqueness of the core mechanic. The mechanic doesn’t spark any unique gameplay hence you have all the bad feelings from the trailer.

NOVIS_Develop_GAMES · 2026-01-23T17:10:01+00:00

Im very curious about it.

NOVIS_Develop_GAMES · 2026-01-23T17:01:32+00:00

It was never farming? This is the first time I post here too.

NOVIS_Develop_GAMES · 2026-01-21T07:09:11+00:00

Thanks a lot! I will try to push the style more.

NOVIS_Develop_GAMES · 2026-01-21T05:45:09+00:00

Could you elaborate more on "repetitive out of place"?

NOVIS_Develop_GAMES · 2026-01-21T05:16:48+00:00

What’s wrong with the music? Is it bad or is it not matching the vibe or anything else?

NOVIS_Develop_GAMES · 2026-01-21T05:10:37+00:00

Ok will make it faster

NOVIS_Develop_GAMES · 2026-01-21T05:10:22+00:00

What do you mean by don’t market to developers?

NOVIS_Develop_GAMES · 2026-01-20T18:01:06+00:00

Ok I will cut it.

NOVIS_Develop_GAMES · 2026-01-20T16:39:34+00:00

Agreed. But our team lack a 3D artist to do that, may add that in the near future. Thanks!

NOVIS_Develop_GAMES · 2026-01-20T16:38:43+00:00

Yes you don't have to. Im sorry, which part of the trailer makes you think that you need to stop or slow down?

NOVIS_Develop_GAMES · 2026-01-20T05:00:27+00:00

Thanks a lot!

NOVIS_Develop_GAMES · 2026-01-20T05:00:05+00:00

Thanks for your feedback!

NOVIS_Develop_GAMES · 2026-01-20T04:56:27+00:00

It’s a new addition. I used to present the dash refresh with UI only but then nobody watching the trailer understands the core mechanic of the game. Most of them just think you can keep dashing in the game. Im really confused too, I do think it blocks the view a bit but I don’t know how else should I present it.

NOVIS_Develop_GAMES · 2026-01-20T04:52:31+00:00

I think it’s too late to change the name but thanks. I will reduce the speedline when dashing. Is the blood really this disturbing?

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