Why Early Access?

“We want The Grip of Madness to be a fantastic game. We believe the best way to make an amazing game is to include players in the development process. Releasing The Grip of Madness in Early Access helps us involve players in the development process.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Assuming a team member doesn't become possessed and turns against us, the game will be in Early Access for 8 to 12 months.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version of the game will be expanded upon with:

• An up to 8 player experience
  
• Additional characters with unlockable abilities
  
• New procedurally generated settings
  
• Additional monsters and monsters with differing personalities alongside additional traitor abilities
  
• A randomized ritual system and side rituals that can alter the state of the game.
  
• Increasing difficulty through a deep progression system
  
• Introduction of Sigils, modifiers that alter gameplay.
  
• A crafting system for building items needed completing rituals.

We will add these features & content to the Early Access version as we continue to update the game.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The primary focus for us has been on building the core gameplay. At this point, this is mainly complete.

The current game features static and procedurally generated maps, four fully-playable characters (equipped with unique abilities), randomized Ritual objectives, traitor abilities to help the possessed player subvert Rituals, and four different Invaders equipped with unique abilities.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“At the start of the game’s Early Access release, the price will reflect the state of the game. We plan to increase the price after major content updates and additions.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We want to get players involved in the discussion by providing feedback via our Discord server on bugs and also potential improvements we can make to the game.”