Pier Solar, the new Genesis RPG can now be pre-ordered!

[Wolfrider]

A new update on how the game is progressing is available to read at our website. Enjoy.

www.piersolar.com

[Gemini-Phoenix]

Website redesign everyone!

The version is considerably less.... flashy. (Oh-ho, see what I did there?) Drop us a line and let us know what you think.

I noticed this, and at first I thought I had the wrong site, as it is quite easy to accidently access the .co.uk site. I was quite disappointed that the cool flash site had gone, as it really did reflect the quality of the hard work being put into the game, and was easially one of the most impressive sites I have seen.

[Xander]

it really did reflect the quality of the hard work being put into the game

QFT. But according to your blog post Wolf, I guess you had people complaining that the website was too slow for their modem 56k.

[Daria]

I thought the flash site was annoying myself. It looks nice now, although somehow it looks like you all work at Working Designs.

[Gameguy]

QFT. But according to your blog post Wolf, I guess you had people complaining that the website was too slow for their modem 56k.

I liked the look of the old website, but it was very slow on my PC. I actually have high-speed internet, not dial-up. I like the look of the new website too, and it loads much better.

I'm very impressed by the look of this game, and I liked playing the demo. Prior to playing it I couldn't stand RPGs, now I'm going to try them out again. For a game to turn me onto another genre that I previously didn't like it has to be exceptional. Excellent work.

[Sosage]

Cool. Ordered my copy. Free bump hoping other people who haven't seen this take notice.

[Coldguy]

Anyone know the ETA of when this is coming out, last time it was Christmas, now it is May of 09?

[megasdkirby]

Good question, and not to be a pessimist, but I fear that it will be postponed again come May '09.

Just a feeling...that is why it is best to think of it as "When it's released, it's released".

[Wolfrider]

Good question, and not to be a pessimist, but I fear that it will be postponed again come May '09.

Just a feeling...that is why it is best to think of it as "When it's released, it's released".

We haven't announced an official date yet but we are planning for a Spring 09 release. We'll know a date for sure once we start moving further along but from what I've experienced lately Spring 09 is a pretty likely scenario.

(And yeah, we received a few complaints about the site and it's reliance on flash. It worked well for building initial hype but now we're focusing more on user friendliness.)

Cheers

[Cellplanman]

how can i get my hands on a copy?

[Wolfrider]

how can i get my hands on a copy?

You can preorder (or donate!) at our website: www.piersolar.com

Price is $35 US and includes the following:

1 x 64MEG Pier Solar game cartridge.

1 x Audio/Data CD allowing enhanced HIFI soundtrack and sound effects, when used in conjunction with the Sega Mega CD / Sega CD add-on.

1 x 24 page glossy printed story book similar to those found with Japanese Sega Genesis Games.

1 x Uniquely styled gloss cardboard clamshell with incorporated storage for both the Audio/Data CD and booklet.

1 x Pier Solar Poster.

[SegaAges]

Yeah, Me being a programmer, I can understand the delays. I am going to wait until closer to the release to get a copy.

Me personally, I am working on a project that has a release date of second half of 09, when the date was supposed to be march of this year.

I am assuming that the people doing this are not dedicated their entire day to nothing but ps.

that is a problem we have over here. every single person is getting pulled in multiple directions.

Like me, for example, I am working on helping convert all oracle tables and legacy vb code to sql tables with 3.5 framework.

I got pulled into helping with taking the entire way that you apply for a job here, and rewrite it. There is alot of crap there as well. Fully automated screening, questions, submittal, etc.

The work I do, the clients are actually internal for my company, but the ps guy's clients are us.

As long as you guys keep posting updates on your site, I say do what you have to do, once the updates stop, I might get worried, but me, personally, I just would rather wait until I know when these are starting to get shipped to get my copy.

[Wolfrider]

Speaking of, a new update has emerged! Check it out at www.piersolar.com

[Gemini-Phoenix]

Another concern of mine: How will the game be shipped?

I just recently bought something from Amazon which came in a fragile box and they shipped it in just a jiffy bag, offering no protection whatsoever to the item enclosed. As a result, it arrived squashed. I am somewhat worried that the same fate may happen in regards to my Pier Solar game, and it would be a shame for it to be shipped and damaged during transit...

[Wolfrider31]

The shipping methods are still being finalized but he game will be well protected, and if anything happens during shipping you can be sure we'll take care of it.

On another note, Tuesday's update has arrived and with it a contest to win a free copy of the game!

www.piersolar.com

[Wolfrider31]

This week's update has been posted. Check it out to see the finished packaging and a little update on what's been happening development wise.

Also our contest to win a free copy of the game is still open, check out the site for the details.

Cheers all! www.piersolar.com

[Dark_Sol]

I really liked the cover art. It's very good.

[Hwj_Chim]

that is really good packaging good job on that.

[swlovinist]

That cover art looks AWSOME...I cant wait!

[aboblyndsae]

In what form will you be selling Pier Solar once it's completed? I'm on the fence about preordering it, but it looks very promising, and I'd like to play it eventually.