August progress update
Hello everyone, I know an update has been very long overdue, I've been very busy but I finally have some news to share about development and the direction of the game.
I've been reworking a few things and overhauling some core aspects of the game to make it more enjoyable and longlasting.
To be completely honest I've found that the pure "business management" aspect of the game to be a little lacking in its current form. And the game needs something to set itself apart from similar style games. I don't want to release a forgettable management sim that people are bored of in a few hours.
Anyway, here's a list of some of the features I've added since the last update:
-Your own storymode character
Originally I planned to release with a standard sandbox management mode where you try to build/run a successful business but I'm happy to say that in addition to that I'm going to include a story or "career" mode.
Upon starting a new storymode game, you'll be prompted to create your own character. The "Owner" of your business.
There are many roles that your character will play. You will need to build them an office to get them started but from there they can be controlled by you personally or left on auto control to handle things on their own.
- New Gym Equipment
A variety of new gym equipment usable by both your customers and your personal character.
- Stock room
Your janitors will need to keep things like vending machines and your cafe fridge full.
- Temperature
The temperature of a day will affect things like what your customers want to do more, for example
you can expect your pools to be full on hotter days.
- Zones
Designate rooms and areas as zones which can restrict entry by specific memberships, genders or employee-only.
- Boxing
The first playable sport has been added, take part in boxing matches using your character, train them up using your gym equipment, climb the ranks and earn money for winning fights.
In the screenshot provided below you'll notice that your character has a wide array of muscle stats, these can be trained and improved by taking control of your character and using your various gym equipment.
These muscle stats will affect your performance in the various sports I've added and will be adding in the near future as well as after release.
For example, if you want to increase your movement speed around the boxing ring or tennis court, use equipment that trains your legs. If you want a more powerful serve, or harder punches, train your arms and so on..
Personally building your character & competing in sports is exclusive to storymode. If you're after a traditional
business management sim, you can always just play the standard sandbox gamemode.
- There have also been innumerable other small changes & bug fixes.
I once again want to apologise for my absence in regards to updates, I had a lot to juggle these last few months but my time has freed up and I'm committing to regular monthly progress updates again. I know this is taking forever but the end is nearing, I hope you all stick around to see the finished product. :)
I've added a couple quick screenshots below showing some new stuff.
I've been reworking a few things and overhauling some core aspects of the game to make it more enjoyable and longlasting.
To be completely honest I've found that the pure "business management" aspect of the game to be a little lacking in its current form. And the game needs something to set itself apart from similar style games. I don't want to release a forgettable management sim that people are bored of in a few hours.
Anyway, here's a list of some of the features I've added since the last update:
-Your own storymode character
Originally I planned to release with a standard sandbox management mode where you try to build/run a successful business but I'm happy to say that in addition to that I'm going to include a story or "career" mode.
Upon starting a new storymode game, you'll be prompted to create your own character. The "Owner" of your business.
There are many roles that your character will play. You will need to build them an office to get them started but from there they can be controlled by you personally or left on auto control to handle things on their own.
- New Gym Equipment
A variety of new gym equipment usable by both your customers and your personal character.
- Stock room
Your janitors will need to keep things like vending machines and your cafe fridge full.
- Temperature
The temperature of a day will affect things like what your customers want to do more, for example
you can expect your pools to be full on hotter days.
- Zones
Designate rooms and areas as zones which can restrict entry by specific memberships, genders or employee-only.
- Boxing
The first playable sport has been added, take part in boxing matches using your character, train them up using your gym equipment, climb the ranks and earn money for winning fights.
In the screenshot provided below you'll notice that your character has a wide array of muscle stats, these can be trained and improved by taking control of your character and using your various gym equipment.
These muscle stats will affect your performance in the various sports I've added and will be adding in the near future as well as after release.
For example, if you want to increase your movement speed around the boxing ring or tennis court, use equipment that trains your legs. If you want a more powerful serve, or harder punches, train your arms and so on..
Personally building your character & competing in sports is exclusive to storymode. If you're after a traditional
business management sim, you can always just play the standard sandbox gamemode.
- There have also been innumerable other small changes & bug fixes.
I once again want to apologise for my absence in regards to updates, I had a lot to juggle these last few months but my time has freed up and I'm committing to regular monthly progress updates again. I know this is taking forever but the end is nearing, I hope you all stick around to see the finished product. :)
I've added a couple quick screenshots below showing some new stuff.
