Early access or full release?

[Servius88]

Like the title says will this game in EA or full release? I don't mind if it going to be an EA but I hope for full release.

[berggen]

The dev's intention is to do a full release, but the publisher may have a word on that. At this time a full release is expected.

[I Can Imagine Anything]

I just hope we can get a general time-frame, hope it doesn't release too close to Menace because they both seem kinda similar conceptually and I'd hate for one to outshine the other

[manhole]

This game cannot compare to Menace. Those guys actually know what they're doing. I'm just some guy with no coding or game dev experience who learned everything on youtube (shoutout to Sebastian Lague).

My strong advice is to direct your hype somewhere that deserves it. MT is no Menace, no Xcom, no JA, no Phoenix Point. It's gonna be a small janky tactics game that hopefully does 1 or 2 things well.

[Belzebub]

Originally posted by manhole:

This game cannot compare to Menace. Those guys actually know what they're doing. I'm just some guy with no coding or game dev experience who learned everything on youtube (shoutout to Sebastian Lague).

My strong advice is to direct your hype somewhere that deserves it. MT is no Menace, no Xcom, no JA, no Phoenix Point. It's gonna be a small janky tactics game that hopefully does 1 or 2 things well.

Often those are the best games! Wish you great success

[nazri]

Originally posted by manhole:

This game cannot compare to Menace. Those guys actually know what they're doing. I'm just some guy with no coding or game dev experience who learned everything on youtube (shoutout to Sebastian Lague).

My strong advice is to direct your hype somewhere that deserves it. MT is no Menace, no Xcom, no JA, no Phoenix Point. It's gonna be a small janky tactics game that hopefully does 1 or 2 things well.

I can understand that you don't want to get anyone's hopes up but I'm looking forward to your game more than Menace, although it's in my Steam wishlist too

[Wolfier]

Originally posted by manhole:

This game cannot compare to Menace. Those guys actually know what they're doing. I'm just some guy with no coding or game dev experience who learned everything on youtube (shoutout to Sebastian Lague).

My strong advice is to direct your hype somewhere that deserves it. MT is no Menace, no Xcom, no JA, no Phoenix Point. It's gonna be a small janky tactics game that hopefully does 1 or 2 things well.

Considering how the Xcom devs were basically flying by the seat of their pants with no idea if people would even like the game, i think your not giving yourself enough credit.

At least from the store page this looks like the game I wanted out of Phoenix point and didn't get.

[not mike]

Originally posted by manhole:

This game cannot compare to Menace. Those guys actually know what they're doing. I'm just some guy with no coding or game dev experience who learned everything on youtube (shoutout to Sebastian Lague).

My strong advice is to direct your hype somewhere that deserves it. MT is no Menace, no Xcom, no JA, no Phoenix Point. It's gonna be a small janky tactics game that hopefully does 1 or 2 things well.

I'm saving this for later when your game becomes a homerun GOTY for me personally.

[JDCollie]

Nah man, I'm excited for Menace, and I'm sure it will be good, but Mars Tactics has me hyped. I've been waiting for it since the first demo, and I'll gladly wait however long it takes for you to iron our your vision for the game.

[Alpha]

Originally posted by manhole:

This game cannot compare to Menace. Those guys actually know what they're doing. I'm just some guy with no coding or game dev experience who learned everything on youtube (shoutout to Sebastian Lague).

My strong advice is to direct your hype somewhere that deserves it. MT is no Menace, no Xcom, no JA, no Phoenix Point. It's gonna be a small janky tactics game that hopefully does 1 or 2 things well.

well since the 2 demos i played - the game allready do 1 or 2 things well, a few more from my point of view :)

keep on and take your time!

[I Can Imagine Anything]

Originally posted by manhole:

This game cannot compare to Menace. Those guys actually know what they're doing. I'm just some guy with no coding or game dev experience who learned everything on youtube (shoutout to Sebastian Lague).

My strong advice is to direct your hype somewhere that deserves it. MT is no Menace, no Xcom, no JA, no Phoenix Point. It's gonna be a small janky tactics game that hopefully does 1 or 2 things well.

One of my favorite games of all time is Space Station 13 and that is the epitome of jank. I was an early adopter of Factorio and Rimworld before they were both on Steam. I've been playing Dwarf Fortress since before Obama was in office. I have hundreds of hours in the Siralim franchise. "Small janky tactics game" you're just making me more hype.

[wei270]

if it is your first time building a game then maybe go light on the macro economy side of thing, these things can be very difficult to get right, even for experienced teams. keep it simple and maybe leave room for improvement down the road.

[Haohmaru]

Originally posted by manhole:

This game cannot compare to Menace. Those guys actually know what they're doing. I'm just some guy with no coding or game dev experience who learned everything on youtube (shoutout to Sebastian Lague).

My strong advice is to direct your hype somewhere that deserves it. MT is no Menace, no Xcom, no JA, no Phoenix Point. It's gonna be a small janky tactics game that hopefully does 1 or 2 things well.

Should I remove from Wishlist then? Seriously there’s honour in being humble but that’s a bit too much.

[Shanewayne9™]

Originally posted by manhole:

This game cannot compare to Menace. Those guys actually know what they're doing. I'm just some guy with no coding or game dev experience who learned everything on youtube (shoutout to Sebastian Lague).

My strong advice is to direct your hype somewhere that deserves it. MT is no Menace, no Xcom, no JA, no Phoenix Point. It's gonna be a small janky tactics game that hopefully does 1 or 2 things well.

Just like Alpha said from the demos I greatly enjoyed it. Of course that was more combat side but if anything you are doing a hell of a job.

[Phart]

Originally posted by manhole:

This game cannot compare to Menace. Those guys actually know what they're doing. I'm just some guy with no coding or game dev experience who learned everything on youtube (shoutout to Sebastian Lague).

My strong advice is to direct your hype somewhere that deserves it. MT is no Menace, no Xcom, no JA, no Phoenix Point. It's gonna be a small janky tactics game that hopefully does 1 or 2 things well.

When JA first came out, it was little more than a janky tactics game, so there...!

[manhole]

Thanks guys for all your warm messages. I really appreciate it! Sorry I have been absent from Steam and socials. Last 3 months were super busy working toward a big testing milestone. The strategy layer rework is almost done and reflects all the great feedback I got in December. Also, Gunsmith was tested last month and is working well. Overall, things are going well. I will share some more details in the quarterly update and also my first ever video.

Originally posted by Haohmaru:

Should I remove from Wishlist then? Seriously there’s honour in being humble but that’s a bit too much.

Sorry it was a flippant comment from me. But it's also brutal 100% honesty. Objectively speaking, I think this game has a decent tactical layer. That's why the demo got people excited and the hype train began. However, I think most tactics games have a good tactical layer. It's a given right? And in my exp, it's the easier layer to develop. It's basically just chess + dice.

Instead, I think the strategy layer is the real test of a good tactics game. This is why people still play 1994 Xcom and 1999 JA2. And why I'm obsessed with it. So I would temper your hype until you see my strategy layer and try it in a demo. (And if it's good, I will be the first on the hype train. Until then I am cautious.)

Thanks again for your support!! Almost 4 years, but I am still fully motivated and the game is in best shape yet.