Back in January of this year we released MatchyGotchy, originally intended as a cute short project to open up the Matchyverse. A casual tamagochi-like experience presented as a free game for everyone to rekindle that sense of childlike joy, and for those who never had a virtual pet, to join in the fun exploring a game experience like this.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/772700/MatchyGotchy/
MatchyGotchy got a positive response all the way from beta testing phase, consistently having players ask for more and more content – this is what sparked the idea of creating a DLC with extra content for the MatchyGotchy. We initially started the idea with mostly cosmetic items: like new outfits, and new food skins; all of this with the purpose of including Steam Cards like everyone wanted. Eventually we learned that Steam Cards via DLC required a steep financial curve for players we were not comfortable with, so we are still working towards MatchyGotchy Steam Cards but in a different way. This is where the idea of MatchyGotchy Z comes in, a new whole game instead.
We introduce Zoot into the Matchyverse with MatchyGotchy Z, that’s where the name comes from. Presenting money as part of the game allows us to expand more on the places to interact with – like MatchyMart. A monster store that will be the place for you to unlock activities to do with your Stars and items to customize everything from the toys you use to play with, to your entire pet’s wardrobe. Now food will have a direct impact on your pet’s productivity along with their stats, and ultimately defining how it grows. This will be part of our intent to diversify how you want to explore your gaming experience with the Stars, now there will be different elements that will change your Star’s mood, including their chances to become a Rocket Surgeon.
Another addition MatchyGotchy Z is Zootlandia, this is known as Star Base trade house. It is where you go trade your ships for Zoot, and unlike your regular game store, there is an economic trend which will either favor you or not when selling your ships. This means the market can be doing great and you get get a fantastic deal when you sell, or simply luck out and get a below standard deal at the moment of the trade. This will provide for a bit of timing and thinking whether you want to save up to buy things, or risk opportunity to get a better deal for your money.
MatchyGotchy Z has already over 30 different types of food / snacks coded in, we also have a fully functioning currency system in place already. We have already included new ways to interact with your star with games, cleaning and even to look after their health – there is even a mini game to give vitamins to your stars. And of course, last but not least, a new activity to do selfies with your cute stars that can include your favorite NPC’s too.
Right now we are preparing to wrap up the first beta revision up on Steam, so if you would be interested in joining us beta testing MatchyGotchy Z, please don’t hesitate to reach out so I can include you as part of the beta group for MGZ. You can find me on Twitter, or you could join the Matchyverse community on Discord :)
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Derpy Wasabi @ Silverware Games