Development update #12 - Summary of 2023

Edge of Sanity

Set in the unforgiving lands of Alaska, Edge of Sanity is a Cthulhu-inspired, 2D survival horror game. Uncover a disturbing story while madness claws at your mind. Lead a group of survivors and explore, scavenge and survive together - against untold eldritch horrors.

[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42848898/efb98bfe787e944e953a0785e82681f84bb1667f.png[/img] Greetings, fans of darkness and insanity, The year's winding down, and wow, what a wild ride it’s been for Edge of Sanity! Let's dive into a rapid-fire recap of the year's major twists and turns. [h3]January - Puzzle Madness & UI Magic[/h3] We hit the ground running in January, turbocharging the UI and rolling out some mind-bending puzzles. The first lock and radio you will stumble upon? Check. Don’t forget to read the notes! [h3]February - Here Comes the Ranged Zombie![/h3] February brought a new terror to the table – a ranged zombie! This bad boy went from sketch to nightmare, now lurking in the game, ready for you to blast or bolt past. Your call! [h3]March - Big Moves with Daedalic & PAX East[/h3] March was a game-changer! We teamed up with Daedalic Entertainment and took Edge of Sanity to PAX East, giving the American crowd a first taste. Oh, and we spiced up the gameplay with Madness and Traumas. No big deal. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42848898/f7273565c214f27aa2a9728f0f7e706eb88aaf3d.png[/img] [h3]April - Animation Overhaul[/h3] In April, we focused on making every move matter. Knife attacks, sprinting, and even climbing ladders got a major facelift, making your survival spree smoother and more lifelike. [h3]May - Lighting Up the Darkness with Flares[/h3] May was all about flair with flares! These beauties aren’t just for show – they're your best bet against those pesky photo-sensitive maggots. Light 'em up in Alaska's darkest corners! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42848898/b81fa381cc38b40b46be6ce92016d1cd019f364e.gif[/img] [h3]June - Monster Mania[/h3] June was a monster month! We designed a whole freaky lineup, including a dissapearing enemy that literally has eye on you and the boss that'll make your endgame epic. Spoilers? Nah, we wouldn’t dare. [h3]July - Soundscaping[/h3] Summer didn’t slow us down! We prepped for big showcases and brought the first act of the game to life with killer sounds, dialing up the immersion to eleven. [h3]August - Gamescom Adventures[/h3] Gamescom was a blast! We let everyone in on the action with a solid intro and three main missions. Way more than last year's tease! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42848898/b6bea4df91c67ed2e99efb3b9f45419da51e4d0e.png[/img] [h3]September - Fear Fest Frenzy[/h3] After Gamescom, we hit Fear Fest with our first gameplay trailer. Think intense Lovecrafian vibes, spooky forests, and secret labs – all the mind-bending stuff. [h3]October - Gameplay Reveal[/h3] October, the heart of horror season, and we went all out. A fully decked-out mission was on display, complete with our commentary – a good preview of what is to come. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1897110/view/3753246843709639736?l=english [h3]November - Deep Dive into Dark Stories[/h3] November was intense! We dove deep into the dark tales of side characters, adding more twists and turns to their already mysterious ways. [h3]December - Camp Events & Fine-Tuning[/h3] December? It was all about camp events and balancing the scales of survival. The nights at camp got a whole lot more interesting, with your choices having even bigger impact of not only your future. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42848898/6f4c6e8b11e666ad3413788d475ce987ec6faad1.gif[/img] [h3]What’s on the horizon?[/h3] Looking back, it's been a scary good year, and yet we've only scratched the surface here. We're now shifting gears from adding new stuff to refining and testing, getting closer to the final stretch (hard to imagine 12 months ago). And hey, about that release date – we're all about quality over speed. But, good news! A demo's coming your way within a few months, packed with enough Edge of Sanity to keep you on your toes. Thanks for being part of this wild journey. Here’s to even more impactful 2024! PS The friendly neighbor's cat kept paying us visit all year along, helping us to not fall into madness. Cute, isn't it? [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42848898/e47ba999d2d9db7f27414c174a0a3ae3a71c866b.png[/img] Stay tuned, follow us for more updates, and join our Discord community to be a part of the journey into madness: [url=https://discord.gg/vixa][img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42848898/fda8f352ce8430761f15250aca2d98135e588d38.png[/img][/url] https://store.steampowered.com/app/1897110/Edge_of_Sanity/ Talk to you soon!