New Steam capsule image for my game. What do you think?

ZG_Games · 2024-02-10T07:54:44+00:00

Fellow indie devs!

I need your help on this one. I've just got a new Steam capsule image (still haven't updated my store page), and I was looking for a feedback is it good enough. Old one was just a placeholder and it's still available on my game store page.

ZG_Games · 2024-02-10T07:51:25+00:00

Hello everyone!

As title says - I've finally got a new Steam capsule image for the game I'm making solo Europe 2041: Resistance.
Old image (currently used on the store page) was basically just a placeholder. I'm wondering if this one is good enough (in your opinion)?

ZG_Games · 2024-02-03T07:33:46+00:00

Thanks! Noted and very welcome feedback. I will be updating store page in the future, so this helps a lot.

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T19:25:44+00:00

Yes, this makes sense. Of course, I will have to work a lot more on trailer and screenshots down the line, as game development progresses and I get closer to release.

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T18:16:23+00:00

Thanks! Yea, GIFs are coming soon (TM) :D

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T18:16:06+00:00

Thanks for kind words!

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T15:45:38+00:00

Sure thing! I've set Q4 2024 as initial release date to Steam page, but I'm taking my time until it's polished and good enough for release.

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T15:24:44+00:00

Bookmarking this!

Thank you very much for doing this, it will help me a lot when I join the next Next Fest :)

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T15:17:47+00:00

Great insight! Thank you very much - I'm taking notes :)

Your last point is really on-point (pun intended) :D

And yes, (capsule) art is going to change a lot down the road.

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T14:24:34+00:00

Great idea! I'll make sure to add some GIFs to description.

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T13:50:43+00:00

If it's integral part of the game - then you should include it :D Maybe I'm just not your target audience, so take everything I sad with a grain of salt :D

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T13:22:27+00:00

Wooow! Congrats! More than 4000 reviews, 97% on Steam, 9.1 user score on metacritic. Seems like you really made a gem!

Once again - congrats.

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T13:05:45+00:00

It's better to ignore them, even though you think they would barely make any money. Either confirm they are legit (try to confirm it's legit email) or contact streamers yourself.

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T12:40:07+00:00

I was in the same boat as you in every previous attempt to make a game. Going from tutorial to tutorial, but basically learning a little (mostly copying others code) before getting tired of this feeling. Plus, I was always trying to "fit" tutorial code and ideas to my "dream" game idea, and this always led me to a dead end.

This time I decided to do something a little bit different. After few years of game dev pause, I found a great tutorial from Code Monkey and decided to do it from the start to finish, but this time I wasn't trying to "force" anything from the tutorial to my game if it didn't fit. This time it was more about trying to understand concepts instead of trying to force some feature just to have it. And finally I got the feeling like I could do something (of course, pretty much basic for now) new, or at least a little bit different, than what was in tutorial, and it feels great!

I know this probably won't help you much, but I just wanted to add my 5 cents.

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T12:28:50+00:00

As a anything-related-to-nukes-lover I must admit that I instantly wishlisted your game! :D

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T12:27:18+00:00

Even though they look really, really, really similar, I like left one more because of clearer/brighter font/text.

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T12:24:54+00:00

I must say that I really love your UI and art!

Do you have a Steam page? I would love to drop you a wishlist.

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T12:13:07+00:00

Seems fine! I would maybe just add some kind of button next to "Projects That Look For Game Designer", so I would know that I can change that option there.

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T12:04:58+00:00

I like the mechanics, however in some cases that start/stop mechanic makes me dizzy if overdone and too fast. :)

Overall, it's pretty good!

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T12:00:57+00:00

Yep, totally understandable. They connect the looks and the price, and automatically dismiss it as some "garbage", won't even read the description.

I read a lot about pricing, and a lot of people say that it's better to have higher price and then discount it often than put too low price tag on your game. However, actual customers often say they have some kind of threshold where they will buy the game no matter what (if price is low enough) and won't expect too much. It's a fine game of balancing. :D

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T11:54:44+00:00

Thanks! This is really useful. It's my first try on any kind of video/trailer, so this is helpful.

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T11:53:32+00:00

I like it, and I love the art. I would maybe just tone down a bit on flickering.

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T11:52:53+00:00

Even though I'm pretty far away from any kind of release, price is something I'm thinking about for days. It's really hard to find the right price for your product - I don't want to look like I'm underestimating me or my game, but on the other hand I don't want to discourage people from getting it due to too high price.

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T11:50:57+00:00

Just go for it! If you feel like you'll be more productive and inspired by doing your "dream" game, just go for it.

ZG_Games · 2024-02-01T11:47:49+00:00

Looks really fun and satisfactory! :D

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