Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator News

[p]We’ve been getting this question a lot lately: Will there be an adult movie section in the store?[/p][p][/p][p]Most video stores back in the day had a separate “Adults Only” corner. It's an iconic part of the experience and we've been debating whether to include it in Retro Rewind. We fear it could affect the game’s rating or turn some players away.[/p][p][/p][h3]Our Current Plan:[/h3][p]We’re considering a lighthearted, comedic take on the adult genre with stylized and non-vulgar artwork. Movie titles and cover art would lean into light humor and parody, rather than realistic or too explicit details. The adult movies are created using the same Movie Creation Tool that we developed for all other genres that combines hand-drawn artwork (no AI black magic here!) with a massive list of original titles we came up with. This will create some funny and bizarre combinations! [/p][p][/p][p]This genre won’t be visible in the Marketplace on the computer. To buy adult movies, you’ll need to visit a shady VHS dealer who will occasionally setup shop in a back alley behind the store. We designed it this way so players who aren’t interested in this genre won’t encounter it, since it isn’t a core part of the game. Also, this mysterious character adds an extra touch of humor to the mix! [/p][p][/p][p]The Dealer will also offer bootleg movies for half their market value and the occasional holographic rarity.[/p][p][/p][p]Here’s an example of an in-game adult movie to give you a sense of the direction we’re exploring. The way we see it, if the movie could also be considered a comedy, the content is safe for all ages.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Do you think a silly, lighthearted adult section would be a fun addition to the game? Or do you feel it might take away from the experience for some players? Comment on the post.[/p][p][/p][p]We’d love to hear your thoughts![/p][p]Cheers![/p]

[p]Hi,[/p][p]We’ve gathered your amazing feedback and have been hard at work addressing most of it. Thank you for your participation and your help! ːsteamthumbsupː[/p][p][/p][h3]This Friday will be the last day of our first playtest session.[/h3][p][/p][p]The updates made following player feedback:[/p][p]- Clients now have multiple clothing designs, hairstyles, glasses, hats, beards, and more.[/p][p]- Clients will less frequently keep their mouths wide open and will return to a neutral expression more quickly.[/p][p]- Client eyes and lips change more often.[/p][p]- The game now pauses when the menu is displayed.[/p][p]- A trash can has been added under the Slush machine.[/p][p]- Added missing mapping context (key displays) at Checkout.[/p][p]- Changed the price of Old movies: now $3 instead of $4. Regular one stays at $4.[/p][p]- Decorations, machines, shelves and movie count now affect how many clients visit the store and how often.[/p][p]- Greatly reduced the chance of clients walking in front of someone already at checkout.[/p][p]- Greatly reduced the chance of clients walking behind your counter.[/p][p]- More text variations and grammar fixes.[/p][p]- Improvements to the Slush machine.[/p][p]- Adjustment for audio volume[/p][p]- Multiple fixes to the tutorial.[/p][p][/p][p]Coming up next[/p][p]- A shady VHS dealer who runs a blackmarket stand in a backalley next to the store.[/p][p]- Continued work on weather, events, and seasons.[/p][p]- And, as your most requested feature: Employees![/p][p][/p][h3]When is the update coming?[/h3][p]We’re working on the official demo for the game. While we don’t have a set release date yet, our goal is to have it ready before the Holidays. The demo will include everything from the playtest + a special Fall Event, the Back Alley, and the Dealer. If time allows, we’ll also add the late-game systems.[/p]

[p]Today’s the day! [/p][p]The Retro Rewind open playtest is officially live, and players can finally open shop for the very first time.[/p][p][/p][p]As we mentioned in our previous post, the main goal of this playtest is to gather your feedback so we can make the game the best it can be before launch. Was there something unclear while playing? Did you run into anything that felt tedious or unfun? Are there features missing that you’d like to see in the final version? Did you spot a bug, or do you simply want to share something you absolutely loved? We’d love to hear all about it! [/p][p][/p][p]Share your thoughts with us on the Steam Discussion Board or join the conversation on Discord.[/p][p][/p][p]Keep in mind, this is our very first playtest and the game is still rough around the edges. We plan to add a lot more content and polish before the official Steam release. ːBonesawSkellyː[/p][p][/p][p]Have fun, and enjoy your trip down memory lane![/p][p]- The RR Team[/p]

[p]We’re excited to announce the very first Retro Rewind open playtest will be available soon! Sign-ups are now open on the game’s Steam page, and you’ll receive a notification as soon as the playtest begins.[/p][p][/p][p]This playtest offers a taste of the full game experience, letting you step into the early 1990s and run your own video rental store for the first 7 in-game days.[/p][p][/p][p]What’s included in the playtest:[/p]

• [p]Experience a full week as a video store owner in the early 90s.[/p]
• [p]Order movies and shelves to start building your business.[/p]
• [p]Collect 3 of the 11 available movie genres.[/p]
• [p]Play through the full rent/return daily gameplay loop.[/p]
• [p]Help customers find the perfect movie based on their requests and preferences.[/p]
• [p]Experience the excitement of 1 of many new movie releases.[/p]
• [p]Get the slush machine running to serve thirsty customers.[/p]
• [p]Use the Design Tool with a limited color set to customize your store’s walls, floor, and ceiling.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Our main goal with this playtest is to gather your feedback. We want to know what you enjoyed, what could use improvement, and what features you’d love to see in the full release. We are still actively working on the game and we want our players to help us make RR the best possible experience. [/p][p]Share your thoughts with us on the Steam discussion board or in our Discord. We will be reading every comment and suggestion.[/p][p][/p][p]And of course… Don't forget to wishlist the game!
Enjoy the playtest and stay tuned for more updates coming soon![/p][p][/p]