Wowow I had to read the title of this devlog a couple of times to let it fully sink in!! 1400 (as the download counter currently stands) is beyond the number of people I can physically imagine in most given spaces, so to think that that many people have downloaded, taken the time to play, and have left meaningful comments on a game I’ve participated in is super exciting!
Seeing the game in its current state, being able to see how deeply people enjoy interacting with the story, characters and the world they occupy is both deeply fulfilling as a musician and as a game / story lover! Seeing the level of polish, care and attention given to this game in the small details of the UI, the backgrounds and animations as well as the subtlety and intention behind each piece of artwork has been such a treat. I’m so excited to continue to try and enhance these elements and am looking forward to seeing the game blossom even further!
Huge huge thank you to @Lemonink for letting me participate in this project! You have put so much time, effort and care into every part of this process and it is so satisfying to see that pay off with the response to your game and its story. As much as doubt may manifest (which is another form of your love, passion and care for the game and the playerbase) and even in the unlikely event that the demons of the internal world will manifest 1:1 into real, dorito-fueled internet hate, you have this factual, science-backed number to look back on. 1400 people saw your game, took interest in the world, story and characters, and felt the desire to take tangible action to be a part of it. That is real, beyond any doubt as it may appear. (Source: lifelong /chronic self-doubter lol). You have created something truly special and I am proud to be a part of it!
TLDR: Yay! WOW 1400+ is more people than Jon can comprehend in a physical space, you have put tremendous amounts of time /effort / care into this project and you should be proud! Thank you for letting me be a part of it!