I've discovered and played this game in 2018. At first playthrough I've fell in love with the artstyle, type of writing, etc, having replayed it a couple of times! I'd say it was one of my first VNs I've actually enjoyed. And then came the announcement that the game was cancelled (brought out of active development), understandable due to computer, file and transfer issues, but I have to ask, is there still progress or work being done on rebuilding or recreating the game? I'm not nagging or anything, but sometimes I feel as if multiple fandom or things might cause someone to lose sight of their original goal, in worst case maybe forgetting about it entirely (as I've experienced, anyway).. I hope it wasn't cast out and forgotten, after all, you did state that no matter how slow and painful, the results will eventually show itself. But the matter is, when, and if one's ready for it..
I'm almost 99.9% sure that they will not be picking up this project anytime soon. I can't exactly remember what they said that happened but judging from the tweets from the game's twitter, it seems like their ALL of the game's progress got lost. :(
Before they had made their tweet, the game's progress was almost done and it was set to release in 2020. I'm guessing during the holidays of 2019, something happened to Zodiac Axis's progress to make them drop the project.
They don't have the blog up anymore so I don't exactly know what happen but the old twitter for the game has shown much of their progress during the years of their development.
The developer explained the decision to drop it in this blog post from January 2020. They refunded their backers on Kickstarter back then as well. I just found the blog after waiting forever for updates here. It's pretty disappointing they never released that announcement on itch.
edit: The blog post doesn't say it's dropped , just that it's no longer in active development. So I suppose there is hope for it to one day be picked up again but it's been over a year without updates so I wouldn't hold your breath.
I just finished playing the demo. I have never been this blown away by the writing of this story. It's rich. It has character. It has a compelling plot, pacing and dialogue. Everything in this game is proof why indie games should never be overlooked.
I understand that the current state of this game is on an indefinite hiatus. But I'm just gonna say that if and when this game is ready for release, I definitely going to buy this game. It's a wonderful work and I felt the amount of love and effort you and your team had placed into it.
If anything, this was inspiration. Even if it's just a demo.
When I first played this game a year back or so, I fell face first in love. The demo was amazing, even for its length I could not pause it until the end, I enjoyed every minute of it. (That's why I came back for a second run and to write this comment, even if the project has been put on long-term hiatus.) But in my opinion The Studio/Creators health is way more important. I know that I'll be here when its released fully,
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I've discovered and played this game in 2018. At first playthrough I've fell in love with the artstyle, type of writing, etc, having replayed it a couple of times! I'd say it was one of my first VNs I've actually enjoyed. And then came the announcement that the game was cancelled (brought out of active development), understandable due to computer, file and transfer issues, but I have to ask, is there still progress or work being done on rebuilding or recreating the game? I'm not nagging or anything, but sometimes I feel as if multiple fandom or things might cause someone to lose sight of their original goal, in worst case maybe forgetting about it entirely (as I've experienced, anyway).. I hope it wasn't cast out and forgotten, after all, you did state that no matter how slow and painful, the results will eventually show itself. But the matter is, when, and if one's ready for it..
Have a nice day!
I'm almost 99.9% sure that they will not be picking up this project anytime soon. I can't exactly remember what they said that happened but judging from the tweets from the game's twitter, it seems like their ALL of the game's progress got lost. :(
Before they had made their tweet, the game's progress was almost done and it was set to release in 2020. I'm guessing during the holidays of 2019, something happened to Zodiac Axis's progress to make them drop the project.
They don't have the blog up anymore so I don't exactly know what happen but the old twitter for the game has shown much of their progress during the years of their development.
Oh no, that's so sad. I'm still hoping they'd pick it up soon. >.<
I've never played an indie vn as awesome as this.
I sadly think that the game will not be release and that is has been dropped. I really enjoyed the demo and was looking forward to buying it :(
aw, dyou have any evidence?
The developer explained the decision to drop it in this blog post from January 2020. They refunded their backers on Kickstarter back then as well. I just found the blog after waiting forever for updates here. It's pretty disappointing they never released that announcement on itch.
edit: The blog post doesn't say it's dropped , just that it's no longer in active development. So I suppose there is hope for it to one day be picked up again but it's been over a year without updates so I wouldn't hold your breath.
thanks for informing me, even if the news is disappointing :)
I just finished playing the demo. I have never been this blown away by the writing of this story. It's rich. It has character. It has a compelling plot, pacing and dialogue. Everything in this game is proof why indie games should never be overlooked.
I understand that the current state of this game is on an indefinite hiatus. But I'm just gonna say that if and when this game is ready for release, I definitely going to buy this game. It's a wonderful work and I felt the amount of love and effort you and your team had placed into it.
If anything, this was inspiration. Even if it's just a demo.
God's speed to you and take care of yourself.
When I first played this game a year back or so, I fell face first in love. The demo was amazing, even for its length I could not pause it until the end, I enjoyed every minute of it. (That's why I came back for a second run and to write this comment, even if the project has been put on long-term hiatus.) But in my opinion The Studio/Creators health is way more important. I know that I'll be here when its released fully,
Please take care of yourself!
Drink some water :)
Someone let me know if and when this game releases :/