HELP ME DECIDE where to go from here PLAYTEST: April 11th – 18th 2024

In the middle of the second year of Thumb Tanks‘ development, I am at a crossroads. Either I fix the remaining bugs and release the game – knowing that hardly anyone will notice. Or I commit for another year and try to add an online multiplayer mode and ramp up the marketing of the game. But I want to know if the core of the game has potential. For this I ask for your help in form of honest feedback!

During the playtest you can play the game for free via Steam. All you need is a buddy to play with you in person (or online via Steam remote play together). Afterwards, I look forward to your feedback. There will also be a small thank you for everyone who provides feedback when the game is released.

How does it work?

To get the code for the playtest, you’ll need a key. The easiest way to get the key for the playtest is to join the discord. You can also send me a message on Twitter, Reddit or an e-mail.

Then you just play the game. I’m also happy about people who want to play directly with me. Just let me know and I’ll see if I can make time.

Afterwards I look forward to your feedback in the discord, by e-mail or whatever suits you best. If you want to record the game or stream it (privately or publicly): No problem. Just send me the link so I can watch your game.

ARE there any rules?

To be honest, no. You can do whatever you want with the playtest. That also includes content for YouTube or Twitch. I’m even happy about that.
You don’t even have to give feedback. I’m happy about everyone who plays the game.

Only the exclusive game content and free keys are reserved for those who give feedback on the game.

Do i get the game for free?

Yes, but not automatically. All those who provide detailed feedback will receive a key for the game as a thank you, which will allow you to play the current development status before release. This key will also remain valid when the game is released. You will also receive exclusive content!

ARE YOU AVAILABLE FOR PLAYING with me?

Sure. I’ll be available to play with you or chat about the game on the 11th and 18th of April around afternoon and in the evening (CET). If you’d like to play with me at another time, just send me a message and I’ll see what I can do!

DID YOU SAY EXCLUSIVE CONTENT?

I did. When the game launches, there will be exclusive content for Discord members, playtesters and creators who produce content about the game. (So if you join the Discord and also create something around your playtest, you can get all exclusive content in one go).

I don’t want to promise too much. But there will at least be an exclusive tank with its own secret weapon. However, it is possible that this will be the same for all three groups. It is also planned that each group will have two exclusive talents to choose from in the game. Maybe even more. But don’t pin me down on that.

This content will not be available for normal players. However, there is the possibility that I will release them as paid DLC for those who want to support the game financially. So please don’t sue me if that happens.

What will definitely remain exclusive, however, are the small supporter badges in the game: