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EXAPUNKS from Zachtronics is now out in Early Access

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How do you feel about hacking to save your life? In EXAPUNKS it's 1997 again and you've made a deal for one hack, one dose to prevent dying from the phage.

As a massive fan of their previous game, Opus Magnum, I'm very interested to see what exactly they will be frying my brain with this time. They also made SHENZHEN I/O, TIS-100, and more! I always find their games have such incredible design to them, EXAPUNKS continues that feeling from the trailer.

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What's interesting, is that the game will require you to read zines (a sort of magazine) and they have a set of limited edition printed copies available from the official site.

It's Early Access, although it seems it won't be for long. They're estimating it will only remain there for a few months, so they can act on feedback like they did with previous titles. As it is right now, Zachtronics say EXAPUNKS is functionally complete with a full single-player campaign, a puzzle editor, Steam Workshop support and so on.

It's currently only available on Steam for £15.49/$19.99.

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buenaventura Aug 13, 2018
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Quoting: buenaventuraI wonder if it is worth getting now or if I should wait for it to finish early access?

I think they're using early access as a kind of beta phase. It seems it's working quite well already, so I'd expect a release soon. Whatever that means for your decision.

OK, well that sounds good! I will get it eventually anyhow. I think now I am full up for the moment.
tuubi Aug 13, 2018
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Quoting: Eike
Quoting: buenaventuraI wonder if it is worth getting now or if I should wait for it to finish early access?

I think they're using early access as a kind of beta phase. It seems it's working quite well already, so I'd expect a release soon. Whatever that means for your decision.
The only sane decision is to wait until a game is finished before you pay for it. I do realise Zachtronics is a safe bet, but paying for an unfinished product seems a bit counterproductive.
Eike Aug 13, 2018
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Quoting: tuubiThe only sane decision is to wait until a game is finished before you pay for it. I do realise Zachtronics is a safe bet, but paying for an unfinished product seems a bit counterproductive.

I'm not bold kind of person, but this bet would be safe enough for me. :)
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