Cryspace News

As promised, the demo has been updated to a new version containing new features, new additions to the story (including first dates with all three girls!) and more. This demo, from start to finish, should take about 30 minutes to complete, and nearly 2 hours of original content in total if you try different branching paths. Of course, progress made in the demo will be compatible with the full version upon release.

Note: The Unity splash screen shows up in this build due to the ongoing issues with the engine. This will not be present in the final game.

As the sole developer of Cryspace, I wanted to take some time to discuss development progress as well as announce a change to the expected release date.


To be clear, nothing is changing in regards to the game's features. The entire story will be available, alongside the editor, Steam Workshop support, etc. on day one of the game's release. That being said, the game's release is being pushed from September 1st of this year to November 30th.

The reason for this change is that, when this game releases, I want it to be complete. That's not to say there won't be updates post-release (there will be!), but as far as the core features go, I need to allocate myself this extra time to ensure that everything is prepared, polished, perfected, and good to go.


To put in perspective the progress made on the story so far, I have prepared a list of statistics for your amusement:

As of today, there are:

1. 2,348 messages sent by characters.
   
2. 271 opportunities to respond to characters, and influence the story.
   
3. Approximately 867 branching paths/unique dialogue sequences influenced by your responses, and character's opinions about you.
   
4. 17 endings developed so far, most of which are a result of negative interactions with characters.
   
5. 5,576 lines of "story script", which tells the game how to execute the story.
   

As the only person working on this game, as well as the fact that I am working full-time, it is a necessity. This is not a decision that I've made lightly, but I'd rather delay the game until November than release an incomplete product in September. Rest assured, I'm working practically everyday to make this game as good as it can be.

While I could likely finish, for example, the story by September, that would leave out the editor, Steam Workshop, etc. and leave me no time to apply any "final touches" prior to release. I have all the intention in the world to ship out a fully featured, complete game on day one of release as to not keep any of you waiting for the next "chapter" of the story, the ability to make your own stories, or use any of the other features. I've played a lot of games in the past in which I've been left on cliffhangers only to be told I have to wait a year to continue playing, and I'm not going to take that approach with this game or any other game that I make.


The demo will be updated with an additional segment of the story on September 15th.


As the branching paths, story, and features progress further, I am in need of beta testers. Should you be interested, please add me on Steam, or shoot me at an email at [email protected].


All in all, I look forward to delivering a quality game with tons of replay value very soon. Thanks to everyone who's wishlisted and/or followed the game so far. I appreciate your support!

The first demo version of Cryspace is now publicly available from now until the end of the month. This demo encompasses the first pivotal events of the game, including deciding which girl you'd like to pursue, and resolving a heated conflict between your best friend and an unknown assailant. Every decision you make in the demo will be saved, and will be compatible with the full version once it is released.

An average play-through of the demo takes about fifteen minutes, though I encourage you to create multiple saves and try out the different dialogue options/choices to get the full experience. Each decision you make in the game, no matter how trivial, can and may be cross-referenced by characters either later in the demo, or in the full version of the game. Feel free to play around, explore each character's personality, and have fun trying things out!

Beginning July 1st, this demo will no longer be available for download. You can look forward to an extended demo that will expand upon the events of this demo, and offer a more refined experience available on August 1st.

Have fun!

I'm excited to announce that Cryspace will be showcased in the upcoming Steam Next Fest!


The first ever publicly available Cryspace demo will be available for all players starting June 15th, 2023 at 12 AM EST. This demo contains the entire prologue of the game, allowing you to create your own character, choose between three love interests, and make your very first game-changing decision. This demo will allow you to create an unlimited number of saves so you can explore every dialogue option/love interest to your heart's desire, and the saves will be compatible with the full version of the game upon its release.


In addition to the demo, I will personally be livestreaming the game on July 24th, 2023 at 10 PM EST. This livestream will showcase the aftermath of the prologue, what the different branching paths may look like, and a special behind-the-scenes look into features such as custom stories, the game's editor, and much more. I will personally be answering any questions that come in (within reason, of course) to the best of my ability. I look forward to seeing you there!

-JIMMY DIAMOND

I'm excited to announce the full version of Cryspace will be available to all players on September 1st, 2023!

Upon release, the game will include:

• A full story with three different major paths, several endings, and many choices along the way.
  
• Full Steam Workshop support with the ability to create your own custom stories with your own set of characters, images, music, etc. and the ability to play stories created by others.
  
• Several themes and settings to choose from to fully tailor the Cryspace experience to your liking.
  
• And many more to-be-announced features.
  

Prior to the full release, demos will be available for players to get their hands on, and give Cryspace a try for free.

The first publicly available demo will be released in the middle of June in correspondence with the Steam Next Fest event. Be on the lookout for another announcement for an exact date!

If you'd like to receive access to this demo early, and you are a member of the press/an influencer, please contact me directly, or add me on Steam.

From here, many more demos will be released which will expand on the story, add a new subset of features, etc. all the way up until the full release of the game.

Thanks for reading, and be sure to wishlist/follow the game to be notified when demos/updates are released.