I just released the latest alpha build, version 0.15, for Patreon supporters.
Discover what's new in this update here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/28831730
Using a controller is the recommended way to play Ghost Grab 3000, and this update adds support for a wide range of input devices. This is all thanks to Rewired, a popular plugin that handles a lot of the under-the-hood technicalities.
What controller do you prefer to use? Let me know in the comments below and I'll make sure the most popular ones are supported!
If you're interested in getting early access to Ghost Grab 3000, you can do that today by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/mattglanville
Please remember to add Ghost Grab 3000 to your wishlist too!
Another quick update to say that development of Ghost Grab 3000 has made some big steps forward recently, thanks to the awesome playtest feedback from my amazing supporters on Patreon. The latest alpha version is available now for Patreon supporters.
Last month I said I might hit beta in a couple of weeks. It looks like that didn't happen (looking after a new baby also turned out to be quite hard work) but rest assured I'm very busy getting this game finished and in your hands!
I've been working hard to improve readability during the game's more intense moments, adding the new 'Wide Beam' power-up and fixing a number of pesky bugs.
Find out what else is new in this blog post:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/ghost-grab-3000-28614564
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Update 0.12 (alpha)
Just a quick update to say that development is coming along well and I just released a closed alpha build of version 0.12. You can read full notes on what I've been working on here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ghost-grab-3000-27915759
I've recently implemented localisation, so the game will support several languages at launch. I've also made the first Steam test builds for Mac and Linux.
I hope to reach Beta in the next couple of weeks or so, and I'm now aiming for an August release on Steam (fingers crossed).
If you're interested in trying out early versions of the game, you can get instant access by joining me on Patreon.
Hey everyone! While I haven't been posting updates here on the Steam page, rest assured that development of Ghost Grab 3000 is in full swing and coming along very well.
Alpha
In fact, I'm very happy to announce that the game reached its Alpha milestone today!
For those of you who aren't familiar with the term, Alpha basically means that the game is 'feature complete' and contains at least a rudimentary form of every element that's intended to be in the final version.
Some of those elements still need work, some are still using placeholder graphics, and there are still bugs to be squashed, but the important part is that you can have a complete experience that closely resembles the final game.
New feature: Robot Mod Shop
A big new feature that I implemented over the last couple of weeks is the Robot Mod system. You can equip your robot with a variety of components that modify its abilities and performance in different ways. There are 3 different types of mods, so you can combine them in different ways to create a build that works for your play style.
All of these can be bought and equipped in the Robot Shop, where you can spend any coins you've collected during your struggle. It's all in-game currency of course... no micro-transactions here!
The rest of development
I'm very happy with how the game is progressing and I hope to reach Beta pretty soon.
Early access to pre-release builds is available through my Patreon. There are some very generous folks supporting development of the game there. If you want to play Ghost Grab 3000 before its full release on Steam (plus a bunch of other prototypes and more) that's the place to go!
