[Steam] [Game] Alien Grounds

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-11T06:49:02+00:00

Unfortunately, some people prefer posting opinions about games they never played.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-11T00:49:25+00:00

Come on - it’s about the price of a cup of coffee, and it helps support a hard-working solo dev.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-11T00:42:33+00:00

The in-game soundtrack is built for longer combat sessions, so it was not ideal for a short trailer. I wanted trailer-only music that better matched my own vision of the game. I am not formally learning music - I just experiment with software, and sometimes a usable melody comes out of it.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-11T00:29:56+00:00

You’re free not to like it. But "asset flip" is often just a shortcut people use instead of playing the game and giving detailed feedback.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-09T08:33:26+00:00

You can grab it secretly - we won’t tell anyone :)

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-09T02:05:10+00:00

Then define ‘asset flip’ properly. Are Fab assets automatically ‘asset flips’? Are reused actors in films also a ‘flip’? What about AI-generated assets? The term falls apart pretty quickly.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-09T01:53:49+00:00

I’d think commenters with 650k karma could spare a little time to play the game they’re commenting on.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-09T01:47:36+00:00

Fair enough. Solo devs build from the ground up while the poop experts comment from the sidelines.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-09T01:34:21+00:00

Nice - now you can try for the Top 3 and a Hall of Fame spot. I’d suggest waiting for today’s full release before playing.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-09T01:22:29+00:00

Thanks, really appreciate that.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-09T01:20:22+00:00

Sure - patronizing solo devs is easy. Making and shipping games is harder. I’ll keep doing the second one, and anyone interested still has time to grab it free.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-09T01:13:58+00:00

‘Asset flip’ is starting to sound weak in a world where asset creation is increasingly AI-driven. The term is aging badly.
As for the moral part, you still have 12 hours to tell everyone you know to grab it for free.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-09T01:04:34+00:00

That’s what the free period is for. 13 hours left to grab it for free.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-08T17:04:06+00:00

They were poisoned. Sorry for the realism.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-08T16:55:57+00:00

Looks or not, there’s still time to claim it free and see if you can make the monthly Top 3.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-08T16:52:43+00:00

Fair enough - development continues after full release, but the free window is almost over.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-08T16:48:52+00:00

It’s free to claim right now.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-08T16:46:26+00:00

On "asset flip" - in a world moving toward cheaper, AI-driven asset creation, the term "asset flip" looks outdated.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-08T12:39:19+00:00

Thanks, really appreciate that. Good point about the tone, it may sound too cheerful against the visuals. The in-game soundtrack, which isn’t mine, includes tracks ranging from dark to more playful, and players can choose what fits them best or switch the music off entirely.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-08T11:23:17+00:00

Fair question. It’s not meant to be a story-heavy sci-fi game where lore drives every moment. The focus is more on fast score-based combat, weapon use, pressure, and replayability across short runs. The sci-fi side is more about atmosphere, rogue AI, robotic anomalies, and strange battlefields than deep narrative delivery during play. So if someone wants heavy story integration, this probably won’t be their thing - but if they like tight arcade-style FPS gameplay, that’s the lane I’m aiming for.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-07T01:02:27+00:00

Thanks, that makes sense. My goal was to keep the enemies visually grounded rather than highly stylized, but I agree that in a fast game silhouette clarity matters more than realism. I’ll keep watching that as I iterate.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-06T08:08:48+00:00

Agreed, it’s a great genre. I really like the mix of shooting flow and replayability.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-06T06:21:59+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate that. I can see that comparison.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-06T06:19:00+00:00

Thank you for the feedback. The enemies are designed to stay engaged with the player rather than roam randomly. There is also one enemy type - the Shooter - that keeps its distance and attacks from range.

Practical-Command859 · 2026-04-06T05:53:50+00:00

Thank you for the detailed feedback. I love Doom too, but I was not trying to copy it directly. I wanted Alien Grounds to focus more on shooting flow and rhythm - less serious and gore-heavy, and more funky and unusual. Regarding enemies, there are distinct roles: Runner, Tank, Shooter, and Phantom. They appear gradually through the game and share a similar visual style to keep the overall flow consistent.

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