It's got cat's....hat's.....and... errr... stats. What more could you want?
[Self Promotion] Cat Box Paradox is currently in the Steam Spring Sale (£3) it's a colour swapping precision platformer. It's good honestly...trust the biased co-creator
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1771200/Cat_Box_Paradox/
7 Comments
Localhorst86@feddit.de · 6 pts · 2y
Tbh, a demo would be cool
MrBobs@lemmy.one · 5 pts · 2y
Not a bad idea, might do it when we add it to itch properly. (And hopefully a Linux build)
PlasticExistence@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
I wouldn't spend resources on making a demo unless you just wanted to anyway. Steam's refund policy gives everyone a two-hour demo by default. Two hours of gameplay has always been enough for me to know if I want to keep a game or not.
Accordingly, I picked up a copy of your game. It looks like it's my kind of game, but if I'm wrong, I'll know well within the refund window.
I realize this doesn't cover other game stores, but people can always test drive through Steam and purchase elsewhere.
MrBobs@lemmy.one · 2 pts · 2y
I agree and that was mostly our thinking when we decided to not put out a demo at the start (and also the quite cheap asking price) I suppose the benefits of a demo would be...
Not everyone knows about steams refund policy
The gameplay can make it look quite a frustrating game (which it can be at times, but we have really tried to work around this) so a demo might encourage people to try it out and hopefully show them its tough but fair. (And even generous in places)
Not sure this all adds up to a strong argument either way but just thinking it over.
I think the biggest problem has always been visibility in general, we are terrible at promotion and left it very very late.
PlasticExistence@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
That's true that not everyone knows about the refund policy. I know advertising isn't cheap either. Hopefully whatever you decide, it will help sell some copies!
I like the game, by the way! It's well worth the price!
MrBobs@lemmy.one · 2 pts · 2y
Thanks so much.... For the purchase and the feedback. Pricing is another mine field - too cheap and people think it is low quality too much and people expect more than just a simple platformer.
Anarchistcowboy@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Cats + Linux = shut up and take my money