We are have to write this post because we are received a lot of new negative reviews such as: "I have no idea what to do here, lack of tutorial, the game is garbage, refund!"
Okay, let us clarify…
1. This is Early Access
2. This is Pre-Alpha
3. 1-and 2 items described at the store page very clearly.
Right now, tutorial is not high priority goal!
Our priority goal, it is adding new features, improved of existed features and finding the best structure of the game.
Sure we can add a tutorial which will displays a big, glowing and flashing arrow which will point where user should click (to win). But unlike most games, we may completely change the game features during development process in order to find the better implementation and result.
And it is good, right?
If so, it means that every time when we will change something in core gameplay, we should completely change the tutorial. As result, we will spend a lot of additional time on any changes, which eventually will slow down the development.
We are sure that the optimal and fastest development in order to create the better game is soon as possible is more important than polishing some temporal solutions which can be replaced after couple of weeks.
Are you agree with us?
Another sad moment that all those reviews is caused by two little things which can be fixed very easy.
1. Starting ship should appears with connected engines.
2. Engineering bay of starting ship should have an engineer inside by default.
These things is already made and will be added with the next update. What a shame that the authors of negative reviews just can’t wait a couple of days.
One more thing.
If you like any game, do not hesitate to leave your review.
Especially if the game doesn't have many reviews.
Especially if this is independent game.
Especially if developers are active and working with their community and reads its reviews.
Enthusiasm - is the main resource which is used during development of independent games.