Developer posts and news about this game.
ERSATZ v1.62 This update focuses on correcting a bunch of unseen errors that popped up when the game was ported into the later versions of GameMaker from GameMaker Studio 1.4. This fixes Steam functionality, a bunch of crashes, strange draw order issues with some backgrounds, con
Hey all, it's been a looooong time! I've been hard at work on my next project the last couple of years and the engine I use has gone through some major updates meaning working on ERSATZ was largely a lot of effort for very little personal gain. However, spurred by an odd error a
I can confirm that translation work for ERSATZ is now underway! I've finished setting the game up to take the translations and have collated all the game's text. It's now just a matter of waiting for translators to finish their work :D At the moment of writing this, I officially
Hey all, just a very small update for all platforms today. I've fixed a bug that caused freezing. This would trigger if pressed up against certain walls and trying to dash slide away from them. Thanks to JayJay for posting about a potential issue and Klianc09 for helping me disco
Exciting News! Watch Austrian World Record holder for ERSATZ, Klianc09, speedrun the game at German speedrunning event Germench today at: 14:20 gmt / 15:20 cet / 06:00 pst / 08:00 est The whole event will be watchable here: I'll be sure to support him in spirit on my second monit
Hello all, Paris here :) It's been a while since I updated ERSATZ as I've mostly been hard at work on a new project. However, the ever impressive Klianc09 has found a few key bugs I wanted to fix before he plays the game LIVE at a speedrunning event in Germany on the 8th October
Hey everyone, I'm back from Japan and getting ready to move job & house, but the weather is warm and it's the Steam Summer Sale! 50% off ERSATZ with the complete Soundtrack! OR 33% off ERSATZ on its own! I've also just uploaded an update to Windows & Linux that reinstates
Hey everyone, A bug introduced with the last update (v1.45) that caused crashes on the first level was raised to me by a player last night. However, I am currently away for 2 weeks in the land of the Rising Sun, so I have temporarily rolled back the last update until I am back to
Hey all, Paris here, YouTuber The Hidden Chest uploaded a fantastic video about ERSATZ a few days ago. You can check it out HERE In other news, a small update before things kick off again busy wise back in IRL land. This update also finally brings the Mac OSX version up to the sa
Hey everyone, Paris here, It's time ERSATZ had a price cut me thinks, so the game is now down to $6.99 / €5.49 / £4.99!! It's been a while hasn't it? Well I must apologise for the lack of news on any front from me. Life's been very busy, working extra hours, visiting my girlfrien
Hello lovely people! I'M ON ANOTHER PODCAST! ------------------------------------------ Back around October last year, shortly after ERSATZ' release, I had the pleasure of appearing on my good friend Max Pears' podcast, 'The Level Design Lobby' . The episode has just gone live on
Hey all, Paris here! Just a little update with a few small fixes in v1.44 of ERSATZ. And woo, it just hit 2000 keys activated!! In all honesty, it hasn't translated in a lot of money, but that doesn't take away from the achievement at all. I have another announcement tomorrow too
BIG SALE! Hello everyone! It's time for the last big sale before the summer, so get your mitts on ERSATZ with a whopping 50% off now! Offer ends 21st April at 7am Pacific Time! Itch.io: Steam: _______________________________________________________ ZONTRY VIDEO REVIEW Youtuber Zo
BIG SALE! Hello everyone! It's time for the last big sale before the summer, so get your mitts on ERSATZ with a whopping 50% off now! Offer ends 21st April at 7am Pacific Time! Itch.io: Steam: _______________________________________________________ ZONTRY VIDEO REVIEW Youtuber Zo
Youtuber Peppage pointed out a minor crticism in his video yesterday, which I have now rectified with this update with the help of Klianc09! Well you can't say I don't respond to feedback ;) I fixed a few other things found as well along the way :) ERSATZ v1.43 Patch Notes ------
Youtuber Peppage pointed out a minor crticism in his video yesterday, which I have now rectified with this update with the help of Klianc09! Well you can't say I don't respond to feedback ;) I fixed a few other things found as well along the way :) ERSATZ v1.43 Patch Notes ------
ROCK PAPER SHOTGUN 'HAVE YOU PLAYED....' ARTICLE In case you missed it, Jack Yarwood wrote a delightful little piece about ERSATZ for Rock Paper Shotgun. You can read the full article over HERE ______________________________________ PEPPAGE VIDEO REVIEW Also today, YouTuber Peppa
ROCK PAPER SHOTGUN 'HAVE YOU PLAYED....' ARTICLE In case you missed it, Jack Yarwood wrote a delightful little piece about ERSATZ for Rock Paper Shotgun. You can read the full article over HERE ______________________________________ PEPPAGE VIDEO REVIEW Also today, YouTuber Peppa
Have You Played? is an endless stream of game retrospectives. One a day, every day, perhaps for all time. Ersatz is an action platformer with a twist. It has a bunch of rhythm elements, with players having to dash, run, slide, and slam in time with an eclectic soundtrack through
Dear Players, If you're interested in seeing an example of how quick you can really go in ERSATZ check out THIS STREAM by Klianc09 of Level 07. Wow! Even as the developer and armed with an intentional design philosophy to open the game up to skillful play, I've continued to be bl