The full release is just around the corner: September 22!

So this is a pre-release update of the demo and it is as close to the final full version, as it could be (considering demo limitations).

I tried to keep web-demo as small as possible, to minimize download times, but keep the quality high. But obviously, Windows version (downloadable from Itch.io and available on Steam) has a better higher-res textures and slightly better sound (due to less compression). Also, Windows version contains immersive main menu ;)

The full version contains much more gameplay mechanics and content, so don't forget to wishlist on Steam if you like the demo!
Some screenshots from full version attached to this dev-log.

Se you on the Release day!!!

Today I upload update for my game (created in Unity), and got this error message. I didn't change any project settings. I even tryed to upload previous build version that worked before, but now it is the same error for previous build as well!

I know, I could set size manualy (and it works), but I prefer auto-detection. Did I miss something?

Story sneak peek update!

There will be a story in the game too! Yes, in incremental game :) With some choices. I'll not promise an interactive novel, but every new star system type will contain some piece of the story to spice things up a little bit.

Demo is just a small sneak peek.

Also, Skill tree now contains animated background ( static screenshot does not reflect how it really looks)

And squash some non critical bugs.

Story sneak peek update!

There will be a story in the game too! Yes, in incremental game :) With some choices. I'll not promise an interactive novel, but every new star system type will contain some piece of the story to spice things up a little bit.

Demo is just a small sneak peek.

Also, Skill tree now contains animated background.

And squash some non critical bugs.

Astromental Incremental 

 Thank you for feedback!

Yeah. Still in the search of music to license (I, myself don't have skills to compose). Have some decent candidates, but not 100% ideal. But I believe I will find something eventually. :)

Ah! That could be an explanation, yes.

Very good idle game for the long play.

But, looks like 10K Perks "Raises the Obliteration bonus to the power of 1.5" and "Increase Form Body Ash bonus from 20% to 30%" are buged. They both decreased my income rate! After Oblitiration "Raises the Obliteration bonus to the power of 1.5" fixed it self. But Oblitiration doesn't fixed "Increase Form Body Ash bonus from 20% to 30%", I guess I need to make a Form Body to fix it. That's a setback. Or did I miss something?

Astromental Incremental (Demo)

HUGE update!

 New demo version is playable in the browser (around 15 Mb). Or, you can download windows version of the demo (Around 70 Mb)

This new demo available on Steam! Please wishlist here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4660370/Astromental_Incremental/

 

https://store.steampowered.com/widget/4660370/

1. New effects are implemented:

- Ionization (Chain lightning!) - available in the demo

- Shockwave (not in the demo yet)

- Asteroid split (not in the demo yet)

2. New mechanics: Abilities!

3 of 7 are available in the demo. Abilities are upgradable. Complete Quests to earn XP to upgrade abilities.

3. Prestige Skill tree is reworked.

It's much bigger now and contains not only new effects, but some new skills. Ty it out!

4. New star system type: Red Twins.

It's an exotic binary star system. There is Unique bonus for this type of systems: Combo chain. Also, this star system is bigger than orange or white dwarf systems and this gives it a different feel.

and some other changes...

HUGE update!

New demo version is out! Lots of updates.
And now, demo also available on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4660370/Astromental_Incremental/

1. New effects are implemented: Ionization, Shockwave and Asteroid split. And ionization (Chain lightning!) is available in the demo. try it out!

2. New mechanics: Abilities! 3 of 7 are available in the demo. Abilities are upgradable. Complete Quests to earn XP to upgrade abilities.

3. Prestige Skill tree is reworked. It's much bigger now and contains not only new effects, but some new skills.

4. New star system type: Red Twins. It's an exotic binary star system. There is Unique bonus for this type of systems: Combo chain. Also, this star system is bigger than orange or white dwarf systems and this gives it a different feel.

and some other changes...

First update!

Got some feedback for first demo. More than 500 views on Itch. People found some issues, but overall, feedback was very positive. So, officially:

Astromental Incremental will be developed intensively!

Spend a lot of time to made Steam page for the game. This was my very first time on Steam, so took almost a week just to made all the graphical assets, set up the store page, explore and set application and demo settings and approve in moderation.

And now, new update is here. Here are some key changes:

1. Combo bonus for multi-hit clicks!

If you like to be involved in your incremental games (don't forget: Astromental Incremental has "Auto-click" checkbox!), Click mechanics become much more powerful, and stays relevant even on the late stages of the run.

2. Quests

Demo doesn't contains Abilities yet, but you already can complete Quests and receive some Experience points. XP - is the new type of currency for upgrading Abilities (coming soon!)

3. Squash some bugs

Demo was very stable, but I found a "infinite Dark Matter glitch". No more free stuff, sorry. ;)

And for the sad part:

Game still not indexed on Itch!!! Why?! :.(

Astromental Incremental (Demo)

This game reminds me the "game books" I used to read when I was a teenager. In a good sense. You know, where you need to go to the page number dependent of your choice. Nostalgia. The more I read, the more immersed I become. Good stuff! I wonder, is it possible to make this game for an e-ink book readers? Anyway, game needs a dark theme option.

To read the book, he just take, player needs to press 5 buttons. And first button (open menu) is not obvous for players who doesn't play these type of games often.
I think, it'll be a good idea, to make 'I' as hotkey for Inventory, and after taking book, show hint: "Press 'I' to open inventory..." or something like that. Anyway, inventory is an important part of the game isn't it? So, hotkey would be good idea.

Astromental Incremental

Browser-playable demo is available.
My first game in incremental genre, also my first game as an indie solo game developer.
Work in progress!

https://visualdima.itch.io/astromental-incremental

This is my first game in incremental genre, so I desperately need feedback.

Demo is here: https://visualdima.itch.io/astromental-incremental
(playable in browser + downloadable windows version)

It is an incremental, idle, clicker game about space. When objects collide, you receive matter, then use this matter to unlock and upgrade objects in your star system. Also, you can use mouse to speed up the process.

There is a prestige system (Warp) with a Skill Tree, and new star systems with bonuses (for now, there are only two systems in the demo).

As I said, I'm new to the genre. There are a lot of things can go wrong. Is the pacing too slow, or too fast? Is this style of graphics OK for this game? Is timing of the first prestige OK?... etc.
... is the game even have a chance?
Any type of feedback is appreciated!

It's alive!

So, Astromental Incremental is my first incremental game. Also first PC game as an independent solo developer.
I was working hard to make a playable demo, containing enough content to play around 2 hours or even more.
Now, game is playable in browser and has a downloadable windows build available.
And this is work in progress.

Here: https://visualdima.itch.io/astromental-incremental

Game consists of continuous "runs", each 15 minutes or more. Player buys upgrades in real time during those runs (like in classical clickers and idle games). But also, there is a prestige mechanics with a big Skill tree of permanent upgrades. Also, there is a progression of star systems: each new star system type grants some bonuses. I made only 2 types of star systems in the demo, but I plan to have at least 6 (including exotics like double stars and black hole).

Whats next?

There is a big game mechanics, that was not implemented in the demo: Abilities.
Here, on this screenshot, I mark slots for abilities activation buttons. Abilities are powerful tools, could, and would break current balance of the game. So, I think it's a priority for now, to implement them and test, test, test...

Main problem for now:

I'm absolutely noob in marketing. I have no idea, how to made my game visible to the players. And I desperately need feedback...

At last! I am satisfied with the stage of the game and releasing a free demo!

The point of the game is in its name: "Astromental incremental". It is an incremental, idle, clicker game about space. When objects collide, you receive matter, then use this matter to unlock and upgrade objects in your star system. Also, you can use mouse to speed up the process.

There is a prestige system (Warp) with a Skill Tree, and new star systems with bonuses (for now, there are only two systems in the demo).

There will be an Abilities system in the future, but it's not ready for the demo yet.

There are plenty of things in the demo already: asteroids, planets, comets, prominences. The Skill tree already has lots of available nodes, and you need at least 3 hours to activate them all.

You can play the game in the browser (~13Mb) or download windows version (~64Mb).

Game page: https://visualdima.itch.io/astromental-incremental

Trailer:

Some screenshots: