Ariel
Ariel v1.0.0 Release!
Finally, Ariel is out!
It certainly took long enough for us to finish the project—however, we are quite happy with the results. We believe Ariel shall bring a decent experience to the Steam community, and we can't wait for you guys to unravel its mysteries.
Since its release on Early Access, the project was polished and eventually finished by two developers, at some point, working mostly during the weekends. We had to face many challenges along the way, considering these previous years have been difficult for all of us; not to mention unexpected events, such as financial struggles and family illnesses.
Therefore, it took far too long for Ariel's release to come to fruition. Nevertheless, the project is done; Ariel's test is ready. We're aware of just how indie our game is—accordingly, the final price has been reconsidered, as we wish for most people to find the project accessible and easy to get into.
There is one thing in our minds: to know if you guys like the game. We believe Ariel will take advantage of its own nature—its atmosphere, its own mechanics, and so on. Can you survive Ariel's test?
Finally, we would like to thank you for your support. We truly hope you find the project interesting and fun!
Ariel—There's no way out
//The Nuclear Fiction team
Ariel v0.9.0 BETA release
At long last—a new update is out!
It's been a while since the last update. To be honest, we've been finishing the project during the weekends, and so on. Yet, we managed to implement everything on the list!
This update, in particular, is the last before the 1.0 release.
Multiple endings to the story have been added...!
The game is almost ready.
Unfortunately, we cannot continue developing the MacOS version of the game. We will fully focus on the PC version, so as to deliver a great survival experience. In this way, we will grant our total attention upon the final release.
We plan to polish a few things here and there, reaching a publishing state; finally!
Thank you for your patience. The project was always meant to be released earlier, nonetheless, we'll be extremely happy to share with you soon the 1.0 version of the game!
We hope all is well. Thank you for your support, and for believing in the project. We can't wait...!
//The Nuclear Fiction Team
Ariel v0.8.9 release
Hello everybody,
It's been months since the last update, however we've been working slowly but steady on the project. First of all, with this update we are fixing some of the mechanics which were broken due to our last update. The game is now stable and all mechanics are functioning properly. In addition, we implemented the Mechanical Turret and several small fixes. This is so far the best version of the game we have updated.
Below there is a list of the fixes for this update:
- Transceivers, Emitters and Central Antenna are all functioning properly now.
- The Orbiter panel is fixed.
- Small changes in textures and assets.
We are close to reaching the BETA version, which will include the multiple-endings feature.
There is something we want to let you know about the MacOS version of the game. The engine's version in which the project is being build has not released a patch to make it run on MacOS Catalina. We are waiting until this is solved in order for our game to run in Catalina. It is our understanding that the game runs in earlier versions, but as soon as a fix is released for this issue, we will update the project and let you know.
We hope you get to enjoy Ariel's full experience with these new features. The project is finally coming together. Thanks for your interest and please let us know if you have any questions or comments.
//The Nuclear Fiction Team
Ariel v0.8.8 release
A new update is out!
We've been working on several new features, some of which are being released in this update.
Below you'll find a checklist of the implemented features and the ones to come:
- Workbench: You can now upgrade your weapons.
- Jetpack: This feature is now available! Upgrade your space suit within the workbench.
- General bug fixing and tweaks.
For the upcoming update, we will be working on the following features:
- Defensive Turret: Protect the camp from enemy hordes.
- A new mechanic will be added to the Main Central computer in Ceres encampment.
We're getting close to enter the Beta stage of development. We will release a new update in the following weeks. We appreciate the interest the community has shown. In the meantime, enjoy this update and let us know if you have any comments or questions.
//The Nuclear Fiction Team
P.S. Happy Holidays!
Ariel v0.8.7 release
Hola,
A mysterious update has arrived! Ariel v0.8.7 is now available.
This update includes a new scene, The Portal, as well as bug fixing and lightning improvement. This sort of "Easter egg" will contribute to the narrative of the game. A dark atmosphere unfolds before you and brings tension to the story-line as professor Ludec finds yet another test to endure.
We took some time in order to implement this new mysterious features, so that Ariel is finally taking form. It will be polished further in upcoming updates.
For now, here is a list of the fixes we will be working on:
- Improving camera movement.
- Portal scene bug fixing.
- Adding new achievements.
- Additional dialogues.
After the upcoming update, we will focus on releasing the 0.8.8 version, which will bring new features to the game.
We hope you're having a great weekend and enjoy this release.
//The Nuclear Fiction Team
P.S. Happy Father's Day!
New Update coming soon.
We haven't released an update for a few months now, but we wanted to let you all know that in the following weeks we will release the 0.8.7 update.
The team is still working to reach the 1.0 version as soon as possible. There are a couple of important updates yet to be released.
We wanted to thank you all for your interest in the game and feel free to let us know if you have any doubts or inquires.
//The Nuclear Fiction Team
Ariel v0.8.6.1 Hotfix
We are uploading today a hotfix since we noticed a couple of bugs regarding the equipped weapon between loading scenes. The issue is now resolved and the 0.8.6.1 version is stable!
We will continue the workflow in our regular schedule. We hope you have enjoyed Ariel so far. Stay tuned for the upcoming updates!
//The Nuclear Fiction Team
Ariel v0.8.6 release
The new update is here! With this, the 0.8.6 release, Ariel is fully optimized and the system is stable. This month we worked on the following:
- Third Person mode fully implemented
- Third Person sound effects added
- Elevator inside bunker (Rotation fixed)
- Guidance system tuned
- Several bug fixes
We are reaching a state in the project where we feel comfortable with the features and mechanics developed so far. Moreover, the game is quite stable now on PC, and it will only get better.
For the next update, we'll work in the following:
- The Portal: This new scene will contribute to the narrative of the game. A dark atmosphere unfolds before you and brings tension to the story-line as professor Ludec finds yet another test to endure.
Thank you for your support, as always, this project would be nothing without you, the players.
//The Nuclear Fiction Team
P.S. Happy New Year!!!
Ariel v0.8.5 release
Hello everyone,
First of all, we wanted to thank you for your patience. Finally, the 0.8.5 version of Ariel is here! This update took way more time than expected, but it was all worth it, for key features were implemented and we wanted to make sure this update was stable.
Here are the implementations for this version:
- 3rd Person Mode.
- Guidance system (Map).
- Mood states.
- Several bug fixes.
Below are the changes for the upcoming update:
- 3rd Person mode tuning and fixes.
- Guidance system tuning.
- Footstep Sound FX in 3rd person.
- Overall fixing and improvements.
This release is a big one because the features implemented required hard work. However, we couldn't invest our full time working on this update, due to financial reasons.
We will keep doing our best to deliver a great experience to the community, so please give us your feedback and feel free to contact us with any inquires.
P.S. Happy Mexican Independence Day!
//The Nuclear Fiction Team
Ariel v0.8.4 release
We hope you are having a great weekend. The 0.8.4 version is finally here!
This update is an important one, for it fixes bugs we detected some time ago, as well as adding new implementations. Here is a list of the changes made for this version:
- 2 new weapons added.
- New suspense elements!
- Better performance and terrain generation: The procedural creation of the terrain is now more precise and the enemies travel through in a more coherent manner.
- Gamepad sensitivity.
- Illumination tweaking.
- Bug fixes.
The 0.8.5 version will be here soon, and it will mark the end of our first phase of updates. It will include the 3rd person mode, a map (guiding system or similar) and new features!
As usual, we would like to thank you for your support. We are polishing the game and it is certainly gaining momentum. Stay tuned for the the next update!
/Nuclear Fiction Team