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(Disclaimer: Developer on the project) We recently release SimAirport via Steam's Early Access program. The game was initially riddled with bugs, probably rel

(Disclaimer: Developer on the project) We recently release SimAirport via Steam's Early Access program. The game was initially riddled with bugs, probably released about 2+ weeks or so too early, but after >= daily patching over the last 2 weeks it's finally yielding pretty solid gameplay. If you enjoyed the old Bullfrog games, the Roller Coaster Tycoon series, or Prison Architect in modern times (huge inspiration), then you'd probably SimAirport too. We're in Early Access, so go easy on us! You'll still hit bugs for sure, but we [hopefully] don't have any major game stoppers at this point. There's no tutorial, some so experience with similar games is helpful, but we've got a lot of players with 20, 30, and way upwards of 40 hours in just the short <2 weeks since we initially released. http://store.steampowered.com/app/598330 http://store.steampowered.com/app/598330

stordoff 10y ago
Just curious, but did you run the name past a lawyer before using it? Sim<Noun> strikes me as perhaps a little too close to the Maxis series. Looks neat either way though. I've put it on my list of games to [p]review once I get back to writing stuff up (been on an extended break due to illness).
- adanto6840 10y ago
  Oh yes, of course! Quite a while back, and certainly well prior to registering the trademark. Can't discuss it publicly beyond that, however. :)
acdha 10y ago
Have you considered listing it on GOG? I am more likely to buy games there than deal with Steam's clunky UI & DRM.
- adanto6840 10y ago
  To be honest, we haven't considered it yet. We probably will eventually, but for right now -- releasing patches almost daily, and planning to release content/feature continuously for the next year or two -- staying on one ecosystem is just a lot easier. It may change in the future (probably not) but we don't have any/special DRM right now -- we just deploy our vanilla EXE/.App game executable.
SeanDav 10y ago
£19 for a probably bug-ridden, no documentation or tutorials game, where I am largely acting as a bug-finder for the game seems excessively expensive.
- adanto6840 10y ago
  We've been advising those who have expressed a similar sentiment that, if you're unsure, then just wait a bit. If you think you'll be unhappy with it in it's current state, then you probably will be; unless you're really into tycoon games or aviation. If you're hesitant then yes, we'd suggest it best to wait a few weeks or months. Even if it means paying a slightly higher price later, you'll probably be happier with a more complete & bug free game for the slightly higher price at that point in time.
- kolinko 10y ago
  I, personally, don't mind paying to support indie devs who try to get their title off the ground.
  - SeanDav 10y ago
    Agreed, I have bought probably a dozen games in beta, but usually in the £5-15 range and more than likely, further in the release cycle. Usually the more raw the game, the cheaper the price - I would have expected a game like this that has been subject to recent, major bugs to be closer to the £5-10 level. I will be keeping an eye on this one in any case.

stordoff 10y ago

Just curious, but did you run the name past a lawyer before using it? Sim<Noun> strikes me as perhaps a little too close to the Maxis series. Looks neat either way though. I've put it on my list of games to [p]review once I get back to writing stuff up (been on an extended break due to illness).

adanto6840 10y ago
Oh yes, of course! Quite a while back, and certainly well prior to registering the trademark. Can't discuss it publicly beyond that, however. :)

acdha 10y ago

Have you considered listing it on GOG? I am more likely to buy games there than deal with Steam's clunky UI & DRM.

adanto6840 10y ago
To be honest, we haven't considered it yet. We probably will eventually, but for right now -- releasing patches almost daily, and planning to release content/feature continuously for the next year or two -- staying on one ecosystem is just a lot easier. It may change in the future (probably not) but we don't have any/special DRM right now -- we just deploy our vanilla EXE/.App game executable.

SeanDav 10y ago

£19 for a probably bug-ridden, no documentation or tutorials game, where I am largely acting as a bug-finder for the game seems excessively expensive.

adanto6840 10y ago
We've been advising those who have expressed a similar sentiment that, if you're unsure, then just wait a bit. If you think you'll be unhappy with it in it's current state, then you probably will be; unless you're really into tycoon games or aviation. If you're hesitant then yes, we'd suggest it best to wait a few weeks or months. Even if it means paying a slightly higher price later, you'll probably be happier with a more complete & bug free game for the slightly higher price at that point in time.
kolinko 10y ago
I, personally, don't mind paying to support indie devs who try to get their title off the ground.
- SeanDav 10y ago
  Agreed, I have bought probably a dozen games in beta, but usually in the £5-15 range and more than likely, further in the release cycle. Usually the more raw the game, the cheaper the price - I would have expected a game like this that has been subject to recent, major bugs to be closer to the £5-10 level. I will be keeping an eye on this one in any case.