Another week another update. This time I have added a couple of features and a bit of story content. All your constructive reviews/comments are key to making A&O a better game so thank you for all your input.
Features
Added a shattered picture frame which the player must fill in by collecting shards scattered throughout the game. Collecting all 25 of them will reveal a big clue to Albert's past.
Added in-game menu which includes options for the following:
music volume slider
sfx volume slider
Vsync toggle on/off
Resolution Settings
Quality settings
Levitation sensitivity slider (for controller)
Added mouse support in menus
Added a death counter at the end of the game that will show player how many times he has died and how. Share your screenshot on twitter and tag @albertandotto I really look forward to seeing your stats :)
Fixes
- Fixed rare animation glitch that caused final boss to turn head wrong way
- Fixed rare glitch that made Albert slide on the floating tree log.
- Fixed minor bugs and glitches
As always, thank you for supporting Albert & Otto
Review Round-Up
Albert & Otto is making its way through the press, and we've rounded up some of our reviews! Come read what the press is saying about us.
The puzzle design is where Albert and Otto really stands out. The game only has a few different mechanics but the game does such a good job utilizing them in order to make some interesting puzzles. While I wish the game had more mechanics, the game does a good job mixing up how you use them so it doesn’t feel like you are doing the same things over and over again.
Albert and Otto is a stimulating thrill ride of difficult puzzles and stunning art. This is not a game meant for casual beginners, and like Super Meat Boy, is only for those who wish to enjoy a satisfying struggle.
Good 2D puzzle platformers are few and far between. K Bros Games has finally awakened the genre from its dormant state with their first game, Albert & Otto.
Albert & Otto gets top marks for requiring players to utilize a wide arsenal of skills for both platforming and puzzles. In addition, the ambience of the game is perfectly realized through the minimalist design, and it would be easy to see a complex narrative develop from the story's simple beginning.
And an interview with Wake & Game, if you dare to take a peek into what's brewing in developer Nik Kostic's head:
Help us get the word out! Tweet at your favorite outlets and journalists to let them about a lost little bunny, and please leave us a Steam review. Everything counts!
Albert and Otto: Update
UPDATE v1.1
Celebrating the second week of the first episode of Albert & Otto on Steam.
This update contains some fixes including the much requested additional checkpoint at the rafting sequence.
Fixes
Added extra checkpoint to first rafting area
Improved overall performance on slower machines
Improved collision detection on boss battle.
Fixed a rare bug that caused end scene not triggering properly
Fixed a rare bug that caused the teeter totter to not reset properly
Fixed the bug that caused the magnet pulley to not reset properly.
Fixed small bugs and glitches throughout game.
*No sheep have been harmed in the making of the new teaser:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz9kXvoKBxI
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ALBERT & OTTO :)
*SUGGESTIONS and BUG REPORTS*
Hey Guys
It has been awesome reading what you had to say this past week. Some of you had great ideas and took the time out of your day to post suggestions which is really cool. I have already started implementing some of them and they will be released as part of the next update in a couple of weeks.
In light of this I have opened up this thread to keep suggestions and bug reports in one place.
Just pop them in here and ill address them one by one.
Would love to hear more from you. It's just me working on this game so it's really cool to get input from a fresh perspective. A big reason behind me releasing Albert & Otto episodically was to get you guys involved in the creation process so definitely expect more community based stuff in the next few weeks.
Stay Awesome
Nik
Small Update: Performance Fix
Hey Guys.
A couple of you were experiencing issues with non-smooth game-play and hard to make jumps. Most of this can be attributed to the game being set to ULTRA graphic quality as its default setting in the launcher causing slightly older computers to lag.
If you are experiencing such issues and your computer meets the minimum requirements please turn the settings down a notch or two in the game launcher and your experience should improve tenfold. (the latest update now selects the medium option by default)
Big thank you to the people who have reported bugs and suggestions for improvements, I am hard at work on an Update and will have a little extra content for you guys in a few weeks as well :)
Nik
The Search for Anna Begins -- Albert & Otto NOW AVAILABLE!
It's time to unveil the secrets and pull back the veil of darkness. Because she is not the damsel in distress, and you are not the hero.
Albert & Otto is a title that achieves what it sets out to do on a profound level, this is done in the sense of the gaming experience, story and all other elements that come together such as music and the games programming which in the end result in a fantastic game that we highly recommend to everyone.
But the road here is only beginning. Please share Albert & Otto with your friends, and leave us a Steam review. The future of Albert & Otto, and Nik's sanity, depends on you!
And maybe some Episode Two news soon...? :)
NINE DAYS TO RELEASE! The previews are rolling in!
With only NINE DAYS until we begin the search for Anna, Nik has been working like a madman. Sleep and food and sunshine are of no consequence when the release of Albert & Otto looms on the horizon!
How can you possibly endure the remaining wait? Check out some of the buzz we've been getting:
- IndieGames.com:"Combining a compelling plot and setting with what I consider to be a fantastic art style, Albert & Otto is promising to be one of my most anticipated titles so far this year."
- The Gamer Scene: "Albert & Otto is obviously a good, fun game that promises to be one of October’s biggest hits. The game is like a good film and a good game tied into one. It is definitely something to look forward to, and puts K Bros Games on the list of rising indie game companies you should keep an eye on. The end of the month cannot get here fast enough."
- That Video Game Blog:"I was stumped on the very first [puzzle] for longer than I'm willing to admit."
Don't forget -- WE NEED YOUR HELP! Every single tweet or trailer share or reddit post or wishlist add means EVERYTHING to us. Please drop us a note if you do so we can thank you personally!
Again, our trailer link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jym8UpZthg
And lastly, review codes are coming THIS WEEK! If you're media, a YouTuber, streamer, a Steam curator, an indie game advocate, or just have a lot of awesome gamer friends, give us a shout at codes@albertandotto.com.
The Adventure Begins - Episode One of Albert & Otto Releases OCTOBER 28th!
Hey Albert & Otto fans!
After an amazing showing at PAX, we've been working like mad over here to get Albert & Otto in shape for release. We're so excited to officially announce OCTOBER 28TH as the date. That's 36 days.
And, of course, with a release date comes a new trailer!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jym8UpZthg
Another major announcement is that Albert & Otto will be released in four episodes. Each episode will release at $4.99 and can be played as stand-alone adventures, but together they reveal the twists and turns of Albert & Otto's journey. Each chapter introduces new powers and abilities, which open up the world in new ways and keeps the gameplay fresh.
The current plan is to release new episodes every few months, depending on how fast Nik can polish everything up.
Phew. Lots of work to do.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! As you know, we're a one-man-dev team (plus helpful loving brother who keeps the business side running), so any help would mean the world to us! Spread the word, link the trailer, post on reddit, tweet to your favorite streamers and press sites about this magical little bunny you've found.
And, if YOU'RE the streamer or journalist or know someone who would love Albert & Otto, get in touch with us at codes@albertandotto.com ! We're putting the final touches on a preview build as we speak and we would love you to show it off.
Questions? Comments? Fire away!
Pax Prime Vlog
I took the new demo to Pax Prime , got some great feedback and a lot of new fans. So close to release now. Let me know what you think of the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaPdyv-K8gI
