I find this message quite hard to write, but being open and transparent with the community is the right thing to do.TLDR: The game is not earning any money. There will be a free demo version, relatively inexpensive Patreon/Subscribe Star/Itch.io options, more levels, and more benefits.Since the game started, I have received about 7$ from
Itch.io, with more than 5000 downloads only from official sources. With other/piracy-based sources combined, the game has been downloaded more than 10_000 times, maybe even 20_000. I do not count it.
I'm incredibly grateful to all Patreon subscribers who subscribed and helped with the development, but its hard justify spending much more time on the game with current numbers.
I'm still willing to develop the game because I like it, but in the long run I need money.
The game is, was and will be community feedback driven. I always try to answer any questions, add requested features and play fair and I would like to ask the community to do the same, of course if it's possible. I have grow up in poor family, so if you cannot spend money on the game - just pirate it/send me DM on discord or e-mail. I will personally deliver the copy of the game.
The game is still in a rough state, but it's a typical chicken and egg problem, where a great game is the chicken and egg is money that I need to build that game.
So what next? Well, the following will happen shortly:
- Version 0.85 will be the last full version that is available for free
- Version 0.9 will be the first version with a free demo and a pay walled complete game
- The entry level that gives you access to the game is lowered to 2-3$ depending on the platform
- There is 6-8$, depending on the platform, that allows you to vote for the game's future and access to bi-weekly development builds [can be broken and full of bugs!], with development tools enabled
- There is a limited 10$ level that will put your nick/name in the game credits
On my side:
- I will spend more time on the game
- I will do more marketing starting from version v 0.9 (the one with handjobs/cock hero mode)
- With bi-weekly builds and development logs, I will be more active on Discord and other platforms.
Ahh and the version 0.85 will be released in about 48 hours. EDIT FROM 24 HOURSThank you for being so supportive!
From bottom of my heart,
DomJOIDev