Remember this time last year, we were telling you about a local guy who was hoping to raise money for this cool game, STASIS. The game got funded and we even had a cool Q&A with the team. So what’s been happening since then? Here’s what.
First up, the game was originally shooting for a Q3-Q4 2014 release date. The team is now working furiously towards an end of Q1 2015 deadline as they’ve added some excellent extras. For example, Mark Morgan, the composer for Wasteland 2 and Fallout, has completed the STASIS soundtrack and is now working on an extended musical score. STASIS is also getting localized – translated into German, Polish, Russian, French and Spanish. But it’s really coming together, according to game creator Christopher Bischoff:
The last year has been an amazing experience making STASIS a definitive adventure game. STASIS is now looking and feeling like the game I dreamed of all those years ago.
Just check out the dynamic lighting that’s been added to the game:
There are also some gorgeous new screenshots to rub your eyeballs over:
If after a year you still have no idea how cool STASIS could be, you can go play the alpha over here. And they are even still accepting money being thrown at them.
The game is coming along nicely, and it’s excellent to see a local game get so much attention, and then follow through on planning. It’s clear that STASIS isn’t in development hell, and will release pretty close to the planned time. The Bischoff brothers are incredibly cool guys, and every time I see them at local indie meet ups they are happy to chat about the game’s progress and how things are going. It’s probably best that the game isn’t releasing now – with the glut of AAA games releasing at the moment, it simply won’t get the same attention that it should. Q1 2015 sounds a whole lot better.
A year ago, plenty of you were rather excited about this game. Don’t let the development time deter you, it seems there are still plenty of reasons to be excited for STASIS.
Last Updated: November 12, 2014
Skyblue
November 12, 2014 at 15:25
This game looks cooler every time I see it and I am looking forward to playing it. Happy to hear the guys ares still on track. The alpha wouldn’t run on my system and I was too lazy/busy too investigate why, I should remedy that.
Admiral Chief Wang
November 12, 2014 at 15:40
Nice, glad it is still going strong!
Anon A Mouse
November 12, 2014 at 15:44
Some SA love. Hope they have a very successful story to tell afterwards.
Anon A Mouse
November 12, 2014 at 15:47
Glad to hear it’s not in Stasis…
Jonah Cash
November 13, 2014 at 06:59
This game looks so good!! Would have loved to play this if I had a decent PC….
Spaffy
November 13, 2014 at 07:37
Recommended: Pentium 4 2.0 GHz, 1 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB (GeForce 8800 or better), 2 GB HDD, Windows Vista/7/8
If in this modern era you don’t beat that, quit.
😛
Jonah Cash
November 13, 2014 at 08:01
I have a work laptop…. A Samsung Series 9… Haven’t had a true PC since 2006……
Spaffy
November 13, 2014 at 08:04
Eish. You know, charities throw PCs away with better specs than that.
Spaffy
November 13, 2014 at 08:10
Can’t the laptop have an “accident”?
Jonah Cash
November 13, 2014 at 09:48
Hahahaha!! I work for insurances, don’t think I can take that chance!!
Spaffy
November 13, 2014 at 09:53
So you know all the loopholes…
Say, I have an Audi that needs to, uhm, be replaced. (poor resale and all that)
Jonah Cash
November 14, 2014 at 07:06
The insurance will only pay you out on the retail value if it is in an accident and written off…. So that doesn’t really help… Sorry!!
Spaffy
November 14, 2014 at 07:31
Yea, I’m just kidding of course. (*nervous laugh)
Jonah Cash
November 14, 2014 at 08:17
Hahahahaha!!!! Uh huh!!!!
CypherGate
November 13, 2014 at 08:51
Looks really great hey! Will definitely look into this game when its released.
Sageville
November 13, 2014 at 11:18
I’ve thrown my money at these guys, the game looks very polished and I’m happy to wait it out for the final shiny version.
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