8-Bit Adventures 1: The Forgotten Journey Remastered Edition News

Time flies, doesn't it? I've been hard at work on the game, but I'm back with another update - this time in video form! And for American players, just in time for Thanksgiving =)



I'm sorry it's been so long since the last update, but the game is progressing really well. However, I've got both good news and bad news. It's not exactly a trailer, but I've prepared a sort of 'sizzle reel' that you can watch below. I really hope everyone enjoys it!

If you want to skip straight to the gameplay, please go to 1:54 on the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BZIxbw_m30

So, as most of you have probably guessed, 8-Bit Adventures 2 will be released in 2019. I feel terrible for breaking another release window and keeping you all waiting. But I'm also not going to release an unfinished game, or something that isn't worthy of the support you've all shown me these past 3 years.

Even though I won't give a date, the end is nigh! With a few small exceptions, all of the mapping is complete (the final dungeon was completed a few weeks ago), cutscenes are at least 90% completed, environments are fully functional, NPCs are all written and implemented, the game's systems are all in place and finalised...The biggest challenges on the horizon are battles, balancing and testing (and lots of work has already been done on these fronts).

This game has been an incredible learning experience for me, and a much bigger project than I ever could've anticipated. Every other game I've worked on has taken around 6-12 months to complete - which is why my previous estimates for this game have been so wrong. Mistakes were made (and learnt from), but overall it's been a pretty smooth process. It's just also a pretty big game =)

I'm sure this news will disappoint some, but I just wanted to say that you guys are amazing. I love talking with you all, meeting new people through this game (and my previous works), and the patience and support you've shown me has really kept me on track these last few years.
We don't celebrate Thanksgiving in Australia, but I'm always thankful for you guys!

I sincerely hope you enjoyed the video and, as always, I'm more than happy to answer any questions you may have about the game. Well, to a point...spoilers ;)

The closer we get to release, the more I'm going to have to say and show, so please stay tuned! And if you haven't already, add 8-Bit Adventures 2 to your Steam Wishlist to get notified when it releases!



For this week only (until 10:05 AM on November 27th Pacific Time), you can get 8-Bit Adventures at 60% off! That means you can own it for just $4 USD! You can also get the fantastic Remastered Soundtrack 30% off ($3.50 USD), or the Game + Soundtrack bundle 45% off (that’s only $6.60 USD)!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/370300
Additionally, my most recent game Tales Across Time is also participating in the sale, making an already cheap game even cheaper! You can now get it 20% off - that's just $2.39 USD!!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/461710
These discounts won't get any lower in the future, so get 'em while they're hot! ;)

And remember, every purchase goes towards 8-Bit Adventures 2's development. As many of you know, I am funding development myself, so any and all support is greatly appreciated!



I always post 8-Bit Adventures 2 news here on Steam (on the 8-Bit Adventures 1, 8-Bit Adventures 2, and Tales Across Time pages), but I also highly recommend following @CriticalGamesAU on Twitter, as that’s the best way I’ve found to keep up-to-date on news!

You can also check out the 8-Bit Adventures 2 Website for more info and screenshots, or check Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalGamesDev

And don't forget the newest addition - the Critical Games Creator Page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/33038547
Follow that page or wishlist the game to be notified when 8-Bit Adventures 2 is finally released!

Thank you everyone for your support; I'll have another update post next month.


~Josh

Well, it was a crazy month, but 8-Bit Adventures 2's time on the Square Enix Collective finally drew to a close last week. 300 people voted for the game, and we had an amazing response on the website and on social media - ending up with a 90% YES rating!



Now as far as I'm concerned, that's absolutely incredible! Thank you so much to everyone who supported us over the past month, whether you voted, gave feedback, tweeted, or just checked out the page! Everything you guys did for the game was sincerely appreciated.

In fact, we even got our very first piece of 8-Bit Adventures 2 fan art, drawn by the wonderful @Zepht on Twitter, who did an incredible job!



I'm planning to run a fan creation competition at release with some really fun prizes for collectors. So if there any artists, musicians, or writers out there, get ready! We'll be accepting all kinds of entries, so even if you don't fall into the above categories, you still have a shot. But that's a discussion for another time!



For this week only (until 10:00 AM on August 27th Pacific Time), you can get 8-Bit Adventures at 60% off! That means you can own it for just $4 USD! You can also get the fantastic Remastered Soundtrack 30% off ($3.50 USD), or the Game + Soundtrack bundle 45% off (that’s only $6.60 USD)!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/370300
Additionally, my most recent game Tales Across Time is also participating in the sale, making an already cheap game even cheaper! You can now get it 20% off - that's just $2.39 USD!!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/461710
These discounts won't get any lower in the future, so get 'em while they're hot! ;)

And remember, every purchase goes towards 8-Bit Adventures 2's development. As many of you know, I am funding development myself, so any and all support is greatly appreciated!



I plan to have some more announcements in the (relatively) near future, so please stay tuned! I always post 8-Bit Adventures 2 news here on Steam (including on the 8-Bit Adventures 2 Steam Page!), but I also highly recommend following @CriticalGamesAU on Twitter, as that’s the best way I’ve found to keep up-to-date on news!

You can also check out the 8-Bit Adventures 2 Website for more info and screenshots (including our new Dev Blog), or check Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalGamesDev

And don't forget the newest addition - the Critical Games Creator Page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/33038547
Follow that page or wishlist the game to be notified when 8-Bit Adventures 2 is finally released!




~Josh

I hope everyone's having a fantastic Summer (or Winter, if you're a Southern Hemisphere-er like me)! As you can see, the 8-Bit Adventures 2 crew have been enjoying some time in the sun ahead of release =D

I just wanted to remind everyone that there's only one week left to vote for 8-Bit Adventures 2 on the Square Enix Collective! We've had an incredibly positive response, and lots of requests (particularly for a Nintendo Switch version). So, if you're able, please support the game and make your voice heard!

https://collective.square-enix.com/projects/475/8-bit-adventures-2/



For anyone that doesn't know about the Collective, it's a curated website (run and maintained by Square Enix) that helps small teams build awareness of their ideas. It's a wonderful opportunity for more exposure, as well as a chance to connect with an audience who loves the same types of games that we do (namely JRPGs). And depending on how positive the response is, there could be more opportunities beyond this as well!

If want to help support 8-Bit Adventures 2, there are two things you can do. First off, as mentioned above, please vote and provide feedback!

Secondly, if you're able, then please share the page on social media. Getting the word out there is always very helpful! One way or another, your support would be sincerely appreciated.

Any support is always appreciated, so thank you very much for taking the time to read this post! Allow me to introduce you to my new pet - Pile o' Slime! He likes to try and eat me :3



I plan to have some more announcements in the near future, so please stay tuned! I always post 8-Bit Adventures 2 news here on Steam (including on the new 8-Bit Adventures 2 Steam Page!), but I also highly recommend following @CriticalGamesAU on Twitter, as that’s the best way I’ve found to keep up-to-date on news!

You can also check out the 8-Bit Adventures 2 Website for more info and screenshots (including our new Dev Blog), or check Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalGamesDev

And don't forget the newest addition - the Critical Games Creator Page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/33038547 Follow that page or wishlist the game to be notified when 8-Bit Adventures 2 is finally released!




~Josh

I just wanted to give everyone a quick reminder that 8-Bit Adventures 2 is currently featured on the Square Enix Collective! Today's the first of 28 days that the game's SEC page will be online.

Why's this exciting? Well, read on!

https://collective.square-enix.com/projects/475/8-bit-adventures-2/



For anyone that doesn't know about the Collective, it's a curated website (run and maintained by Square Enix) that helps small teams build awareness of their ideas. It's a wonderful opportunity for more exposure, as well as a chance to connect with an audience who loves the same types of games that we do (namely JRPGs). And depending on how positive the response is, there could be more opportunities beyond this as well!

If want to help support 8-Bit Adventures 2, there are two things you can do. First off, please check out the page. If you'd like, you can take the opportunity to vote and provide feedback - always much appreciated! There are also some new screenshots and new tidbits of information to check out.

Secondly, if you're able, then please share the page on social media. Getting the word out there is always very helpful! One way or another, your support would be sincerely appreciated.

Of course, I don't want anyone to feel like they have to do this. Ultimately, being featured on the Collective is about connecting with a new community, gaining additional feedback, and exposing the game to a wider audience. So if you're not able to help, that's a-okay! Just reading this shows that you're interested in the game, and that's a BIG help in itself =)

Anyway, I'm really excited to see what the SEC community thinks of 8-Bit Adventures 2 after all our work. I hope everyone here enjoys the new tidbits as well!


~Josh

As promised in last month's update, I am very excited to announce that 8-Bit Adventures 2 has been selected for this month's Square Enix Collective showcase! It will be visible on their website for 28 days, beginning on July 16th.

https://collective.square-enix.com/projects/



For anyone that doesn't know about the Collective, it's a curated website (run and maintained by Square Enix) that helps small teams build awareness of their ideas. It's a wonderful opportunity for more exposure, as well as a chance to connect with an audience who loves the same types of games that we do (namely JRPGs). And depending on how positive the response is, there could be more opportunities beyond this as well!

If you want to help, then please check the Square Enix Collective website on or after July 16th (up until the 20th of August). There will be some new screenshots and information to check out, and you can take the opportunity to vote and provide feedback if you'd like. Your support would be sincerely appreciated!





Also, despite some troubles, the new Critical Games Creator Page is fully operational! If you want updates on new games and a place to see my entire library of content and news updates, please check it out and click the green 'Follow' button up top!

https://store.steampowered.com/curator/33038547



Finally, I just wanted to remind everyone that the Steam Summer Sale is nearly over. Even I'm honestly not sure when the next sale will be, so if you haven't picked up 8-Bit Adventures or Tales Across Time, make sure to grab 'em before 10:05 AM on July 5th (Pacific Time)!

You can get 8-Bit Adventures at 60% off! That means you can own it for just $4 USD! You can also get the fantastic Remastered Soundtrack 30% off ($3.50 USD), or the Game + Soundtrack bundle 45% off (that’s only $6.60 USD)!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/370300
Additionally, my most recent game Tales Across Time is also participating in the sale, making an already cheap game even cheaper! You can now get it 20% off - that's just $2.39 USD!!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/461710
As I've said before, these discounts won't get any lower in the future, so now's the best time to buy! ;)

And remember, every purchase goes towards 8-Bit Adventures 2's development. As many of you know, I am funding development myself, so any and all support is greatly appreciated!


~Josh