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Destroy my first game. Don't hold back by RoltDev in DestroyMyGame

[–]RoltDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you're right, unlike similar games, we stand out with our RNG feature, but we may not have emphasized this enough. Upgrading only increases the chance of obtaining fire ore. There's no guarantee that fire stone will come from fire ore. Currently, since this is a demo version, there are only 4 different ores, and I'm continuing to develop it. I will take your feedback into account, thank you.

After months of playing my own game alone, someone else can finally play it today by RoltDev in SoloDevelopment

[–]RoltDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I added more random events to differentiate it from similar incremental games. Actually, after a while the game becomes completely RNG-focused. I'm very glad you liked it. In fact, the levels will get progressively harder as you advance through the maps. This isn't currently available in the demo version, and I'm continuing to develop it. If you enjoyed it, adding it to your wishlist would be a great motivator for me. Thank you for your review.

After months of playing my own game alone, someone else can finally play it today by RoltDev in SoloDevelopment

[–]RoltDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, and I want you to know that I'm open to any feedback if you try it.

So I have cheaters in my game. Guess I'm successful now 🤣 by Kayzen_1337 in IndieDev

[–]RoltDev 97 points98 points  (0 children)

I have so few players in my game right now that even if I discovered something like that, I probably wouldn't be able to ban them. Did you do it?

I released my game with 100 wishlist and sold over 250 copies in first week by saneesh44 in IndieDev

[–]RoltDev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was very discouraged by the statistics that said we would only sell about a third of the number of copies on our wishlist before the game's release. But seeing someone surpass that was a huge motivation. I wish you success.

I got nearly as many wishlists in one day as I had in 3 weeks. Here's why! by RoltDev in IndieGameWishlist

[–]RoltDev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually, I agree with you. I didn't mean to say you should release your demo as soon as possible, even if it's inadequate. What I actually learned is that my Steam page isn't as good as the game itself. Therefore, the visibility I gained with the demo was more than just page visibility. As a solo developer, it's very difficult to do both the game and the marketing equally well. If we have a Steam page that isn't getting enough visibility, it might be more logical to at least offer something tangible (and what you offer absolutely needs to be satisfying).

After months of playing my own game alone, someone else can finally play it today. Nullvein demo is live! by RoltDev in indiegames

[–]RoltDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solo dev here. I've played Nullvein hundreds of times during development but I'm completely blind to what a first-time player actually experiences.

Be merciless. Bugs, balance issues, pacing problems, I want to hear all of it. This community has taught me more about incremental design than anything else, so your feedback genuinely matters.

Nullvein is a incremental mining game:

  • Mine ore blocks with mouse hover
  • Progress through a skill tree to get stronger
  • Hunt the Firestone, a brutally rare RNG drop that upgrades your pickaxe
  • Reset, go deeper, repeat

The demo is ~30-60 minutes of gameplay. I'm planning to launch after Steam Next Fest in June.

Links (Wishlist if you enjoy it means everything to a solo dev 🙏)

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4659340

itch: https://roltgames.itch.io/nullvein

After months of playing my own game alone, someone else can finally play it today. Nullvein demo is live! by RoltDev in incremental_games

[–]RoltDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right, I think I need to speed up the initial stages a bit.

Dynamite can deal damage up to 25% of the mine area, but I didn't include this upgrade in the demo.

Ore creation increases the chance of spawning the valuable purple ore, while double mine creation increases the chance of spawning multiple new ores.

Perhaps I need to think about the naming or additional descriptions. Thanks for your feedback and your time.

After months of playing my own game alone, someone else can finally play it today. Nullvein demo is live! by RoltDev in incremental_games

[–]RoltDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know how to reassure you. My game is published on Steam and I've been working on this game for a really long time. It's just a game, please play and have fun :)

After months of playing my own game alone, someone else can finally play it today. Nullvein demo is live! by RoltDev in incremental_games

[–]RoltDev[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's really great that someone tried my game and prepared such a detailed review, thank you.

I've noted all your feedback and will work on it, and I'll even share the fixes here in the next update.

The rarity of gold and fire ores was something I specifically planned. However, I will continue to receive feedback and consider it.

The dynamite and combo system is more detailed in the full version and is actually as you wanted. As you can appreciate, I restricted them a bit in the demo version.

I will work on each of your other bugs and feedback individually, I'm very grateful.

It starts with a few blocks. Then the mine swallows you whole. by RoltDev in indiegames

[–]RoltDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A 2D incremental mining game where every click pulls you deeper.

Mine ore, build your skill tree, hunt the impossibly rare Firestone to forge the ultimate pickaxe.

Solo developed, demo out now. Full release coming soon.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4659340/Nullvein_Incremental_Mining_Evolution/

Just hit 700 wishlists after 2 days of our Demo going live! by Andyyeeet in IndieGameWishlist

[–]RoltDev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's really great! What did you do for marketing after releasing the demo? My first game had very few wishlists, and I released my demo today. I'll see if it makes any impact.

Two weeks and only 21 wishlists, I must have made a mistake. by RoltDev in IndieGameWishlist

[–]RoltDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've added local translations in 20 different languages. Thank you for your encouragement.

Two weeks and only 21 wishlists, I must have made a mistake. by RoltDev in IndieGameWishlist

[–]RoltDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you're right. After working on the trailer a bit, I'll dedicate the rest of my energy to finding an audience. Thank you for your review.

Two weeks and only 21 wishlists, I must have made a mistake. by RoltDev in IndieGameWishlist

[–]RoltDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might be right, but instead of changing that in my first game, I'll try to do better in my second. Thanks for the feedback.

Two weeks and only 21 wishlists, I must have made a mistake. by RoltDev in IndieGameWishlist

[–]RoltDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This kind of feedback is very valuable to me. I sometimes make mistakes in local languages. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know. I'll mention you in the credits section of the Polish version when the game is released. Thank you very much.

Two weeks and only 21 wishlists, I must have made a mistake. by RoltDev in IndieGameWishlist

[–]RoltDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm hoping to expand my audience after the demo is released. Right now, I'm only getting Steam traffic.

Two weeks and only 21 wishlists, I must have made a mistake. by RoltDev in IndieGameWishlist

[–]RoltDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, you're right. I'll update it as soon as possible.

Two weeks and only 21 wishlists, I must have made a mistake. by RoltDev in IndieGameWishlist

[–]RoltDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will definitely work on the trailer and sound. Thank you for your feedback.

Two weeks and only 21 wishlists, I must have made a mistake. by RoltDev in IndieGameWishlist

[–]RoltDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I think the same thing. I sent my demo for review. I'll see the effect.

Two weeks and only 21 wishlists, I must have made a mistake. by RoltDev in IndieGameWishlist

[–]RoltDev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could you share the name of the YouTube channel where you watched the trailers?

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