Rising from the Ashes:
Our Journey to a Point and Click Adventure
Getting real
Hey, let’s be real here – no shame in owning it. Last year, our first Kickstarter campaign tanked. Looking back, we realized we made a classic rookie mistake: biting off more than we could chew. Our vision for an open-world game was epic, sure, but with our team size, it was like trying to build a skyscraper with popsicle sticks. For those who haven’t read our previous reflections on this, you can find the detailed account here.
Our failure – Fuel for change
Failure, as painful as it was, became our catalyst for change. We reviewed the feedback from our campaign, and it was clear that our project wasn’t heading in the right direction. So, back to the drawing board we went, with a fresh perspective: make a game that’s doable while still keeping you on the edge of your seat.
The unveiling
Today, we’re thrilled to unveil the rebirth of our beloved project “The Infernalist” now transformed into a point-and-click adventure. This genre allows us to focus on the captivating story we wanted to tell in the first place, and the detailed environments we envisioned, without the overwhelming complex mechanics of an open world. This new direction is a perfect blend of ambition and practicality, enabling us to deliver a high-quality game within our means.
Our journey to a point and click adventure
In a point and click adventure, we can craft intricate puzzles, engaging narratives, and beautiful visuals on a more manageable scale. This format still offers players an immersive experience but within a framework that our team can realistically develop and polish. We’re committed to creating a game that’s fun, interesting, and worthy of our audience’s time.
Open worlds
To our beloved open-world enthusiasts, we get it. The allure of endless horizons and untold adventures is hard to resist. But fear not, friends. Think of our pivot to point-and-click as a detour, not a dead end. We’re cooking up an experience that packs the same punch of exploration and discovery, just in a more focused format.
Every click is a step closer to unraveling mysteries and forging new paths, keeping that spirit of adventure alive and kicking. And who knows, down the line, we might dust off the ol’ open-world dream and give it another shot. But for now, join us on this new adventure, where every click brings us one step closer to epic tales and unforgettable experiences.
You’re making it happen!
This journey wouldn’t be half as possible without you, our community, by our side, and we’re lucky to share the ride with you every step of the way. Your support means the world to us, and it’s what keeps us going, even when the going gets tough. Here’s to you, our backers, our fans, our fellow adventurers!
Our journey from the ashes to this shiny new adventure game has been wild so far. But buckle up, folks, ’cause the best is yet to come. Stick around for updates as we bring this project to life, proving that failure’s just the first chapter in a killer comeback story.