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Tower of Sorrow digital release!
Post Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 11:26 am
Hello my friends!

So Tower of Sorrow was on second place in Hack competition 2020. Back then i told that this game will be still in develop, and now is finished!

Digital release include:
2x rom .sms hard one with 15 lifes and easy with 99 lifes
ready to print:
- cover box art
- box art poster A4
- World map poster with no spolers A2
- World map poster with everything A2
- Manual

edit: all codes are used
here is game page: https://neofuturism.itch.io/tower-of-sorrow
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Post Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 1:51 pm
Nice! Are you working on a physical release?
 
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Nice! Are you working on a physical release?


yup! but i will fund it via kickstarter. It wont be just game in box but everything from digital + soundtrack with modern and 8bit songs and keychain! So I think it will be worth to buck. I was trying to find everything on my own but also i was yesterday talking with Yéti beacuse he have know-how and helped me with a few things :)
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Post Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:53 am
It's a shame that you kept Alex Kidd SFX, totally ruin immersion...
 
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Post Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 9:43 am
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It's a shame that you kept Alex Kidd SFX, totally ruin immersion...


I did? with one? i was thinking we change all new sfx.
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Post Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 9:56 am
At least jump and text.
 
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Post Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:05 am
Just tried the complete version, you actually changed jump SFX :D But not the text one. You should update your demo.
 
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Post Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:46 am
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Just tried the complete version, you actually changed jump SFX :D But not the text one. You should update your demo.


yup. I saw a lot of people prefer first download demo so i updated it today. I forgot about text sfx but i dont know if would it change a lot, still good to considering that.
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Post Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 12:07 pm
Hi, I completetly agree about removing text sfx from Alex. I do believe it's important.

I am interested in physical edition.

You did such a great job.
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Hi, I completetly agree about removing text sfx from Alex. I do believe it's important.

I am interested in physical edition.

You did such a great job.


yeeeeaaaahhhh. i changed that now, it is much simpler sound but should also feet to the game, its not that huge work to do so okay.
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Post Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:44 am
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yeeeeaaaahhhh. i changed that now, it is much simpler sound but should also feet to the game, its not that huge work to do so okay.


Good news!. When a game is as important as Alex Kidd, we have very inside us its sounds, then it is impossible to focus when we hear its sfx in another game.

About the physical edition, Do you manage any timetable of the kickstarter campaing?.

Thank you!

Greetings from Spain.
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Post Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 3:10 pm
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About the physical edition, Do you manage any timetable of the kickstarter campaing?.


I think sometime between january and february. I want to polish it and fix things that people will feedback me. Better i do it now by updateing digital version than make a physical and then have a big problem.
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Post Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 4:45 pm
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I think sometime between january and february. I want to polish it and fix things that people will feedback me. Better i do it now by updateing digital version than make a physical and then have a big problem.


Yes, I guess it is the best way of removing possible problems. There's nothing like feedback to improve the final result.
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Post Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:23 am
I decide to release a color blind version of the game. Demo is ready for download now on Tower of Sorrow itch.io page and full version will be on december 16

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I decided release for color blind version now along with Winter Sale so now its 1,5$ for limited time


https://itch.io/s/42674/neofuturism-winter-sale-2020
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Post Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 4:28 pm
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I decided release for color blind version now along with Winter Sale so now its 1,5$ for limited time


https://itch.io/s/42674/neofuturism-winter-sale-2020


If we buy now and you will update in the future, we will receive the update?
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Post Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2020 4:07 am
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If we buy now and you will update in the future, we will receive the update?


If there will be update or fix then YES. So far i got message about one bug and i added that new version of the game. If you buy it, or assign code to your account then you can update or download.
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Post Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 4:25 pm
Hi Steiger, do you have any news about your project?.

Regards from Spain.
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Post Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:40 am
Just purchased it with a little bonus ;-)
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Hi Steiger, do you have any news about your project?.

Regards from Spain.


Yes, previously what i wanted is producing 100 copies of ToS in version how i imagine but its hard to promote this game so its a bit discoreages to fund it via kickstarter (fail ratio i think i too high). I see people asking me about physical copy but i dont know how many of them acualy is. Revo suggested me Ichigobankai and i need to contact him/them about ToS. I still want to do that deluxe version but now i considering two options:
1. make free preorder file on project page, this way if there will be small amount of people who are interesting with physical version, i will try to produce those copy by myself and then sell them when they will be ready.
2. if there will be alot of people i will ask them to pay for physical version upfront.

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Just purchased it with a little bonus ;-)

Thanks mate! that's awesome, have fun!
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Post Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 1:58 pm
I just bought this today after getting hooked on the demo, clearing it in one sitting yesterday. Great work!
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Post Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:00 pm
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Aranya wrote
Hi Steiger, do you have any news about your project?.

Regards from Spain.


Yes, previously what i wanted is producing 100 copies of ToS in version how i imagine but its hard to promote this game so its a bit discoreages to fund it via kickstarter (fail ratio i think i too high). I see people asking me about physical copy but i dont know how many of them acualy is. Revo suggested me Ichigobankai and i need to contact him/them about ToS. I still want to do that deluxe version but now i considering two options:
1. make free preorder file on project page, this way if there will be small amount of people who are interesting with physical version, i will try to produce those copy by myself and then sell them when they will be ready.
2. if there will be alot of people i will ask them to pay for physical version upfront.

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Just purchased it with a little bonus ;-)

Thanks mate! that's awesome, have fun!


I dont mind paying upfront for a physical copy. count me in!!!
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Post Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:08 pm
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I just bought this today after getting hooked on the demo, clearing it in one sitting yesterday. Great work!


Did you play easy version or hard? if you had fun that's best reward for me :)

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I dont mind paying upfront for a physical copy. count me in!!!


Yeah but is not that simple. Mostly beacuse i would like sell this for 60$ i think but if i do this via kickstarter i will cost more and if i do this via itch.io it will cost 120$ becuase 50% of that itch.io will took. So i will do this propably like preorders via itch but payments directly to paypal, outside that i will need collect everything and that also will take a time, risky action. I need to be 100000000% sure about everything and secure everything. It's still pandemic time so shipping also could be a part of the problem both from my to buyers and from manufacture of parts to me.
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Post Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:27 am
Why you don't sell here?
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Did you play easy version or hard? if you had fun that's best reward for me :)


Easy. I don't think I'll make it very far on hard, but I'm going to give it a try today. Thanks again! This is probably the most fun I've had with a homebrew.
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Why you don't sell here?


what do you mean "here"?
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Post Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 1:27 am
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law81 wrote
Why you don't sell here?


what do you mean "here"?

This forum
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Version 1.3
Post Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 5:20 pm
Hi Steiger,

I'm playing through version 1.3 on Hard right now and have a couple of nitpicks you may or may not be aware of. The title screen still reads "Digital Version 1.1". Also, on the tower stages that show the stage number on the bottom left at the beginning, all of them that I have seen after "S:01" show as "S:02". It's also worth bringing up that these numbers don't correlate to those on the map screen. "S:01", the first tower stage, is actually #4 on the map. #5, #6, and I think #7 show as "S:02". Then #11 shows as "S:05".

I hope this helps!
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Hi Steiger,

I'm playing through version 1.3 on Hard right now and have a couple of nitpicks you may or may not be aware of. The title screen still reads "Digital Version 1.1". Also, on the tower stages that show the stage number on the bottom left at the beginning, all of them that I have seen after "S:01" show as "S:02". It's also worth bringing up that these numbers don't correlate to those on the map screen. "S:01", the first tower stage, is actually #4 on the map. #5, #6, and I think #7 show as "S:02". Then #11 shows as "S:05".

I hope this helps!


Thanks for reminder to change that title screen. About those "S:01", those are not a errors :)



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you know i ceated some games in the past so keep it all in one place is much more practical for me. I will inform people also here about everything but Im only one person.
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Post Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:55 pm
Thanks for reminder to change that title screen. About those "S:01", those are not a errors :)



My mistake, that's a cool feature!
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Post Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2021 3:53 pm
I also purchased the game this week, looking forward to give a play through today :)
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Post Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 12:29 pm
Just bought my digital copy, would definitely be up for a physical version if you do end up creating them :)



Steiger wrote
Hello my friends!

So Tower of Sorrow was on second place in Hack competition 2020. Back then i told that this game will be still in develop, and now is finished!

Digital release include:
2x rom .sms hard one with 15 lifes and easy with 99 lifes
ready to print:
- cover box art
- box art poster A4
- World map poster with no spolers A2
- World map poster with everything A2
- Manual

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Post Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 2:00 pm
Thanks guys!

Also I create new mocap of physical version & wrote to 2minds about cost of pcb with game. A Lot things still dynamically changes in my life.
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Post Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 2:13 pm
Looks exciting!

I've got a couple of games on pre-order with 2minds and had another already, so fingers crossed. :)

But lets face it, you can take your time.

There's no rush as we've had these machines nearly 40 years, so if there's a bit of a wait for a new physical cart it's not the end of the world!

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Thanks guys!

Also I create new mocap of physical version & wrote to 2minds about cost of pcb with game. A Lot things still dynamically changes in my life.
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Post Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 5:49 pm
I was asking them about only pcb. Other things i will trying to do by my own or with hand of friends
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Post Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 5:50 pm
That's cool, I can't even print a cover properly on my own and make it fit! ha ha

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Post Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 12:32 pm
Hello my firends!

Its finally happens. I prepared first google form where you can see physical version mockup and also declare your willingness to purchase Tower of Sorrow. It is first stage, where i want to know how many peoples are interesting:

https://forms.gle/vRy8tg8rN41pZwn4A

I won't be spamming you with newsletters or anything like that, is is for me to knowing how many peoples are interested and also contact individual with buyers.
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Post Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 7:44 pm
Hey dude, I filled it out right now =)

60$ may be a bit expensive; maybe 2Minds could be an option instead of Kickstarter? I´m trying to avoid Kickstarter if possible.
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Post Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:59 pm
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Hey dude, I filled it out right now =)

60$ may be a bit expensive; maybe 2Minds could be an option instead of Kickstarter? I´m trying to avoid Kickstarter if possible.


Look what is include. I will buying pcb from 2Minds.
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Post Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2021 11:06 am
Same price than Voyage but you get extra: 2 posters, CD soundtrack, Keychain. Not expensive at all !
 
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Post Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2021 4:45 pm
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Hello my firends!

Its finally happens. I prepared first google form where you can see physical version mockup and also declare your willingness to purchase Tower of Sorrow. It is first stage, where i want to know how many peoples are interesting:

https://forms.gle/vRy8tg8rN41pZwn4A

I won't be spamming you with newsletters or anything like that, is is for me to knowing how many peoples are interested and also contact individual with buyers.

I signed it already :D
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Post Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2021 6:15 pm
I have a question. I dont understand when you write:

"Both: you will receive 2 cartridges"

with this option you will receive 2 cartridges?? and the price is the same as the other previous options, around 60$?

And another question, when you write the colours this way:

red/white/green

I dont know what would be red or white or green.

Thank you Steiger.
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I have a question. I dont understand when you write:

"Both: you will receive 2 cartridges"

with this option you will receive 2 cartridges?? and the price is the same as the other previous options, around 60$?


Thats mean in game box will be 2 cardridges, so its 60$ + additional cost for extra card + shipping cost.

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And another question, when you write the colours this way:

red/white/green

I dont know what would be red or white or green.


This game use 3 colors to represent things: red for background, white for colliders (platfoms walls etc.) and green for enemies and dangerous.

Beacuse there are also color blind players thats mean this: https://neofuturism.itch.io/tower-of-sorrow/devlog/204095/color-blind-version-on...
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Post Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2021 7:03 pm
Thank you Steiger, now I understand it.

I signed it because I am interested.
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Post Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2021 11:06 am
When i play the fixed version on my everdrive of the easy rom my sms crashes when i go into the first shop. Anyone else had this?
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When i play the fixed version on my everdrive of the easy rom my sms crashes when i go into the first shop. Anyone else had this?


entire console crashes or just do on flip on enter and exit? it happens on all versions?
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Post Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2021 8:57 pm
Only played this version. (Easy fixed rom)

On entering the shop the screen goes black and flickers. 50% of the time the shop appears and the game carrys on. The other 50% the screen goes black, flickers and then the console crashes to a blue screen and I have to turn on/off to restart it.

Its an sms version 1 with snail maze built in

Love the game btw
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Only played this version. (Easy fixed rom)

On entering the shop the screen goes black and flickers. 50% of the time the shop appears and the game carrys on. The other 50% the screen goes black, flickers and then the console crashes to a blue screen and I have to turn on/off to restart it.

Its an sms version 1 with snail maze built in

Love the game btw


every sms version 1 have snail maze :D on my v1 that have safari and hang-on its filcker once on first shop but never crash console. I wrote about this to Calindro, if you can please record it for me
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Post Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 9:33 am
Steiger wrote

every sms version 1 have snail maze :D


Actually not, the Alex kidd one doesn'y have Snail Maze at least.
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Steiger wrote

every sms version 1 have snail maze :D


Actually not, the Alex kidd one doesn'y have Snail Maze at least.


Just sent a link in pm

It does it about 30% of the time roughly. I played it 10 times to that point and it did it 3 times.
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