[h3]Hello Custodians! [/h3] 2023, what a year! Can you believe it's already over? Wanted to let you know of [b]everything[/b] happening behind the scenes of Monster Mop Up, but I'll stick to the highlights! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44218512/55db4f2c3bad950efa61c5e4be9d8432fdd34a8a.png[/img] [h2]Down and [strike]Dirty[/strike] Clean[/h2] We had big plans and even [b]bigger dreams[/b] when starting Monster Mop Up, and it feels warm and fuzzy inside seeing them come to life! Some of the following will be revealed in the coming weeks/months in better detail but I really can’t wait! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44218512/57547a6eb921444f015695006c12b5edee00aeaf.png[/img] [h3]Ragamuffins[/h3] Those adorable fluffy rascals got even [b]adorabler[/b] (totally a word), with unique looks, poops and abilities (poopabilities?), so each time you try to save them you’ll get a pleasant (evil grin) surprise! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44218512/b63da8cce4263d5009ba973a2e2466f1a9be6ecb.gif[/img] They also[b] increased in number[/b] from what we originally planned! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44218512/5988d245ee425268f0f8c12df82a118462245c88.png[/img] [h3]Tools[/h3] We still haven't revealed an [b]important tool[/b] that will help you immensely in keeping the Ragamuffins' presence hidden from humans. (Hint: it's a multitool with 3 different functions that will BLOW you away). Also we finished our [b]upgrade system[/b]. Oh I never told you about that? We got UPGRADES for days! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44218512/5c5b21223cac8beb4c4165d7b75a6cac71f966dc.png[/img] Some of them can be bought with the coins you get from finishing levels but some can be found only by the most observant custodians [b]for free[/b]! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44218512/4b0ad3339c61f7c15a2f073be34e1c5fb933247e.png[/img] [h3]Levels[/h3] So our level designer might have had too many good ideas that we couldn’t pass up on, and ended up with [b]a couple more levels[/b] done than we originally planned! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44218512/eb9e6d8b1246aaf1e7cb9a95c65fc0b871b3a4cb.png[/img] Expect diverse level layouts with little details and references from movies or other games we love, as [b]easter eggs[/b]! Also if you missed it, this is how a level is created in the game! [previewyoutube=8TqYkOi8DKk;full][/previewyoutube] We even added a [b]new tutorial[/b] level as we wanted you to give you an easier intro and at the same time a viewpoint of the human world through the cute eyes of the monsters. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44218512/1c33acca81894e32ab32f7d21683c94eccd56989.png[/img] [h3]Gameplay[/h3] This is where most of the time is spent on Monster Mop Up! We wanted to give you a [b]satisfying[/b] experience where you can express yourself. This requires a fine balancing to avoid tediousness but at the same time be rewarding enough down to each stroke of the mop! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44218512/3698d9362b19eea4d3978c110727867e6895ed24.gif[/img] With the full campaign in mind, overall pacing became very important! Upgrades, decorations and house expansions offer different options on how to tackle obstacles. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44218512/2c61cc7c913d04fca6cd9f9f9d4a61e816a9cc55.png[/img] There is a lot of playtesting going on, but we got the [b]best feedback[/b] from the community when the demo came out, so thank you for making the game better! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44218512/d40d2b9d16cceae9c7ec6a7601502a92ecd89a87.jpg[/img] [h3]Art[/h3] Some mighty talented people in our team helped bring everything to life! The custodian's home - the place where your Ragamuffins will be safe, can be adorned with (currently) [b]169 unique[/b] furniture, toys, paintings, and numerous other objects so you can make it your own! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44218512/6331c9f0d1986fa0076327aab87adb2897c73f64.png[/img] You can purchase these from the shop using the coins you are rewarded when finishing missions. We did a [b]total redesign[/b] on the Custodian’s home from our demo days with different rooms so you can build themed spaces too! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44218512/c8bbc4e5713f1d4cf9b80bca7798e4f5bdb233d7.png[/img] [h3]Secrets and Achievements[/h3] Of course there are achievements! You should be rewarded and bragging rights for your continued efforts! Proudly show off your prowess! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44218512/9cf405b4f986921415a6aaca4f817cdb7aa57700.png[/img] Secrets? Hmmm… well [i]if[/i] I were to verify the existence of any secrets then they wouldn’t be secret anymore. So no. [b]No secrets[/b]. Totally nothing to look for. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44218512/b2b8025a99b1872eb161deb03637a1370671bd42.png[/img] [h2]Big Hugs and High-Fives![/h2] All the hard work going into Monster Mop Up hasn’t gone unnoticed! [h3]Awards[/h3] Without your love we would never have made the [b]Dreamhack Beyond Game Awards 2023[/b] ([i]Most Anticipated Game[/i]) or be among the Finalists at the [b]TIGA Game Awards[/b] ([i]Best Casual Game 2023[/i]). Everyone in the team is honored and humbled by the recognition of our efforts! [h3]Youtubers/ Streamers[/h3] The gaming community around the globe took notice of our First Demo! You know them, you love them, here are the [b]most viewed videos[/b] for 2023 on our Demo: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHLJTUT_B4o]Fynnpire (Australia) 105K views[/url] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVhIWHIwHgA]Drae (Canada) 98K views[/url] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXADTltUzwE]LegitGamingGr (Greece) 49K views[/url] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VeuGSsF5-U ]Oyuncu Aile (Turkey) 36K views[/url] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWBncCpd-b0]Hugo Délire (France) 19K views[/url] Thank you! [h2]The Biggest MVP![/h2] Yeah, I'm talking about [b]you[/b]! From the support and love you gave us to the awesome feedback, which some ended up in the game, we couldn’t have done it without you! My favorite suggestion was flushing the poop down the toilet, where we looked at each other in the office and went “[i]huh, why didn’t we think of that[/i]”. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44218512/fcfd12cead0554aa4fdebd09b72b7f72b09a2b1a.png[/img] [h3]So here’s to you and a brand new year! [/h3] Feel free to keep in touch on [url=https://twitter.com/terahardstudios]X (Twitter)[/url] for weekly updates, or if you want to get updated on the game’s development (once per month) how about[url=https://cutt.ly/IwF5Md3j] joining our newsletter[/url]! Also also if you haven’t already [b]wishlisted[/b] or followed Monster Mop Up, you [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2451310/Monster_Mop_Up/]can do it right now[/url]! From everyone here at Terahard studios, [b]thank you[/b] from the bottom of our hearts! We wish you a cozy and wholesome 2024!