Hello Everyone!
We wanted to give you a quick little update on the upcoming release of Matrix Hearts! The game is almost complete, but we had to make a tiny adjustment to the release date. There has been a soft push of a month on the release.
While the main build of the game is going to be finished on time, there is one thing we have to play it safe for: animations. Matrix Hearts is built entirely in house by one Otter! That was the main reason for the first delay, because the writer took over for the artist as well. The only thing that isn't included in that are animations, which are outsourced to another artist. The animations haven't been completed as fast as we wanted, and while the main build of the game is going to be ready, these animations might not, and we don't want to release a product that isn't 100% complete. This little push allows us time to make certain that the animations are completed, and in the game, while giving Steam time to verify the final build of our game.
We know another month might be a long time, but we promise this is the release. Everything has to be perfect, as this is our first game, and making the best first impression is what our little paws and hearts want.
Keep in mind, this game is currently a work in progress, but the version you get for each season is the polished product. The first release, Season 1, contains three chapters of the game with about 4-7 hours of gameplay.
We can't wait for you to play Matrix Hearts. It's going to be Otterly-amazing!
-The Blue Otter Team