Let's Play: Salvage Trader [alpha]

theprint

I'd like to share my work-in-progress, Salvage Trader. It features open exploration of 25 interlinked maps, including several mini games tied to specific locations, like race tracks at a space station or a cave run on a planet. Along the way, you will unlock the storyline through a series of campaign missions, taking you from a lucky survivor to a fully fledged member of the Salvager's Guild.

I made a "Let's Play" video to show the basics:


I hope you like what I've got so far.

If any of you are interested in being an alpha tester, you can sign up for updates on http://www.salvagetradergame.com, or like the facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/SalvageTraderGame.

Braydon_SFX

Wow.....That is so cool. Well done - loving it so far!

jamie_c

looking great, looks like a long term project!

theprint

looking great, looks like a long term project!

It could go on forever, I think. Or until I decide that enough is enough.

Wboko

Sweet Idea, can't wait to when it is completed!!!

theprint

Happy to announce that there is now a Twitter account you can follow, if you'd like to stay up to speed on the latest developments - https://twitter.com/STvideogame

IsabelleK

This one looks really cool, congrats!

theprint

Here's a new, updated let's play video of Salvage Trader. Still in alpha, but if you've watched the first video you should definitely see some improvement.

decaoeu

Nice job so far, alot of improvements in the second video!

Wboko

It looks like it is coming along really nice!!!

Great Job...

theprint

I'm glad you guys can see the difference. When you're up to your ears in it, it can seem like not much is actually happening in terms of progress.

theprint

I'm happy to announce that Salvage Trader now has a Kickstarter!

If you'd like to support my game, or if you're just curious, head over to http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theprint/salvage-trader-a-2d-space-adventure

Thank you everyone who have been supportive so far. Your encouragement really made a difference.

theprint

It's been a while since I updated this thread, but now there is a good reason to do so: a brand new 30 second teaser trailer for Salvage Trader. If you have been following the development at all, you will notice new graphics among other details. The game is very nearly done and is scheduled for Mac release towards the end of February.

Check out the teaser:

-Timo-

Thats a huge improvement looks really cool. Love the idea. Keep it up!

Socks

Looking good ! >-

theprint

Thanks, everyone!

theprint

Another update --

Salvage Trader is now on Steam Greenlight. If you like the project, I would very much appreciate a vote.

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=224854131

quantumsheep

This looks lovely - great to see the improvements from the placeholder art in the first video to what it looks like now.

Definitely has an 'Elite' vibe to it, which is always good in my book! (and the ZX81/Vic20 shootouts are something I would do - so I love that!)

Just wondering - how are you planning to get this onto Steam if it's made in GS? I ask because I'd love to be able to do that with my own games as well

QS =D

theprint

Aaand - the game is OUT! I just launched the title for Mac, available through my site for now.

Link: http://salvagetradergame.com/

I am indeed hoping to get it on Steam. It's on Greenlight right now, but that part is really out of my control (feel free to give me a vote there).

Greenlight: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=224854131

My thanks to everyone who has followed this thread, dropped comments and all that stuff. You guys rock.