So we had a lot of questions from the players who tried the game or heard about Elypse. We decided to pick and combine the most commonly asked questions from the community and here they are:
Is Elypse a Metroidvania?
We got asked this question a lot and there were some initial misunderstandings/miscommunication and assumptions that it was a Metroidvania when the game was initially announced. We would just like to emphasize the fact that we never wanted to call it a Metroidvania and tried to avoid using the term. But everyone knows how the digital space is out of our control as a small team of indie game devs.
Honestly speaking, we drew inspirations from celebrated titles, including Ori and the Blind Forest, which influenced the aerial aspect of the controller, providing a sense of freedom and fluidity in movement. Celeste served as a structural blueprint, shaping the game's platforming challenges, and delivering a captivating narrative that unfolds with each step of the adventure. Taking cues from Super Meat Boy, Elypse features a dynamic controller and the exhilarating die-and-retry aspect, ensuring an adrenaline-fueled experience that will keep players hooked.
We tried our best infusing Elypse with their spirit while adding our own innovative gameplay elements. It's a fusion of platforming, challenging gameplay and storytelling that offers players a fresh and challenging adventure. While Elypse shares some artistic similarities with metroidvania games, it is more of an action-adventure 2D-Platformer, and we tried to offer a unique experience that sets it apart.
How many years and people did it take to work on Elypse?
The journey of developing Elypse has been an incredible one, shaped by the passion and dedication of the talented team at Hot Chili Games. Over the course of two years, a close-knit group of friends and developers poured their hearts and souls into this project. Hot Chili Games, founded in 2020, brought together individuals who shared a common vision and an unwavering commitment to creating remarkable gaming experiences.
We were five people in total, 1 producer, 2 artists and 2 developers. The actual game development took about 18 months. Through countless hours of hard work, collaboration, and overcoming challenges, Elypse has evolved into a labor of love that showcases the team's talent, creativity, and determination.
When is the console version coming out and does the PC version of the game support controllers and Steamdeck?
Yes, the game has been out on PC since 17 May 2023, and it does support controllers. It is available on Steam, GoG, Epic stores. I think we got some player feedback about the game running smoothly on their Steamdeck. Also, we would like to add here that a lot of people were looking for the demo and as per tradition/usual, we took off the demo on the day of the release.
Regarding the PlayStation and Nintendo Switch versions, while it's not officially confirmed, I can share with our curious and supportive community that they can expect it very soon, possibly within the next month.
If you have any other questions for the devs, don't hesitate to ask on the social channels.
If you still haven't tried the game, here is the Steam Page:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1725340/Elypse/
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