Infested Planet

Infested Planet

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HolyScarab 31 Dec, 2019 @ 4:26am
Future long term support for the game?
I don't mean any DLCs or expansions but possible long term support for the game in the coming years?

I've gathered the developer is really busy right now but is it possible to expect any bug fixes or support for the future?

I hope this game has a long and prosperous life indeed! :antg:
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RocketBear  [developer] 31 Dec, 2019 @ 10:35am 
It's really unlikely. I'd need to come home from doing 8 hours of programming and somehow get excited for more programming.

It would take a game-breaking issue being discovered to issue another patch. Also, keep in mind that I haven't touched the code in years - I might actually introduce NEW bugs because I forgot how stuff works.

Was there any specific bug you were thinking about, or is this a general question?
HolyScarab 31 Dec, 2019 @ 10:46am 
Originally posted by RocketBear:
It's really unlikely. I'd need to come home from doing 8 hours of programming and somehow get excited for more programming.

It would take a game-breaking issue being discovered to issue another patch. Also, keep in mind that I haven't touched the code in years - I might actually introduce NEW bugs because I forgot how stuff works.

Was there any specific bug you were thinking about, or is this a general question?
Oh no not a single bug so far! I was just wondering for the future of the game seeing as how it's still gaining new players! Personally I heard about the game through some people recommending it to fans of Starship Troopers and since the winter sale was just starting decided to give it a try even though I try not to buy too many games nowdays. Naturally I loved the game and got the DLCs, I was just wondering in the future if some bugs or errors do occur will you be able to patch them! I think the game has enormous potential but needs more marketing so to say! Of course for any indie game that ultimately is up to fans spreading the word. I already got 1 friend to buy and recommended it to several facebook groups that might like it but everybody want to know if there's be any support if future problems show up!
RocketBear  [developer] 31 Dec, 2019 @ 2:00pm 
Glad that you like it. :)

I regularly check the forums, so if you find anything, you can post it here.
HolyScarab 31 Dec, 2019 @ 11:31pm 
Originally posted by RocketBear:
Glad that you like it. :)

I regularly check the forums, so if you find anything, you can post it here.
Awesome! Just don't wanna accept you've abandoned the game just yet! :lunar2019grinningpig:
b.StEalTH 1 Jan, 2020 @ 11:26am 
i WAS THINKING A FEW YEARS BACK A COOP DLC WOULD BE NICE =P But I understand where you're coming from..
RocketBear  [developer] 1 Jan, 2020 @ 11:28am 
Originally posted by b.StEalTH:
i WAS THINKING A FEW YEARS BACK A COOP DLC WOULD BE NICE =P But I understand where you're coming from..

The biggest problem with co-op is that you'd need a gigantic player base just to find a game reliably.
HolyScarab 1 Jan, 2020 @ 11:46am 
Originally posted by RocketBear:
The biggest problem with co-op is that you'd need a gigantic player base just to find a game reliably.
Unless you invite friends which opens the opportunity to people who like the game making their friends try it out! I think it's a win win for both the fans and you!
There's a reason co-op is so overused in recent games, it literally pushes the fans to spread the game just so they can play with their friends...
Originally posted by RocketBear:
Originally posted by b.StEalTH:
i WAS THINKING A FEW YEARS BACK A COOP DLC WOULD BE NICE =P But I understand where you're coming from..

The biggest problem with co-op is that you'd need a gigantic player base just to find a game reliably.
Not necessarily. The original PAYDAY has about 100 or less peak players per month according to steamcharts but I still usually see a couple lobbies open when I go to look. Hell even AvP Classic 2000 has active multiplayer every time I've looked and it has less than 30 peak players. Looks like Infested Planet sits around 50 or so which is pretty impressive considering it's a singleplayer game, some sort of play with your friends incentive like a 4 pack game bundle would probably boost those numbers up a good bit.

That all being said I'd imagine it would be a huge effort retrofitting an entirely singleplayer experience to a multiplayer platform and I wouldn't blame you at all for not wanting to attempt it, not even considering your busy schedule. It's probably the kind of thing best left to a sequel if we can ever expect one, where you can make the game from the ground up taking it into consideration.
Last edited by alucard.gaming@*****software.com; 1 Jan, 2020 @ 3:32pm
Drongo 6 Jan, 2020 @ 5:05am 
If you ever release a sequel in the future, my only request would be mod tools.
HolyScarab 6 Jan, 2020 @ 5:08am 
Originally posted by Drongo:
If you ever release a sequel in the future, my only request would be mod tools.
As long as he keeps it 2D! :grub:
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