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Into the cylinder

One of the last pockets of humanity adrift in space in a distant corner of the galaxy. Traverse this untamed land, batte countless perils, explore each and every dip and hill, from soaring mountains, lush meadows to serene lakes, make new allies and build a reputation among the stars.

All Reviews:

Mostly Negative (27) - 25% of the 27 user reviews for this game are positive.

Release Date:

3 May, 2023

Developer:

Starwalker

Publisher:

Starwalker

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English	✔

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We have now completed the starting area of the cylinder and are opening up the early access. More map sections being be added, so that the entire cylinder can be walked in the future.

As an indie-game, we are releasing our early access build to our community to get feedback early. In order to test things thoroughly before doing a full-release, we want to start with a small user base to be able to find bugs and test gameplay.

This first early access phase of the game will be more quiet, more peaceful and more focused on exploration. With a growing player base and more strong characters that have survived several days of playtime, more action, more social dynamics, more social hierarchies and insidious schemes will come into action that we aim to achieve towards the end of early access.

Building one's reputation and relationships in the game takes time and only those with the patience and acumen to do it, will be able to usurp power.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Starwalker will stay in early access for several months the game goes into full-release.”

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

“The current version has the 16 km2 starting area. The full version will have the full 80km-cylinder covered, so that the entire cylinder can be walked and explored.

The full version will also have more fighting, parkour, hunting capabilities, more character, a lot more social dynamics between players, variability and additional biomes.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current early access version has the following features

1. 16 km2 starting area with villages that contain food and water supplies
2. Survival mechanics hunger, thirst, injury through food that impact character strength, such as berries, break and fruit and drinking water from water bodies with the 'E' button.
3. Voice chat talking to others via the 'V' button.
4. Characters getting 2% stronger for every kilometer of traveled distance
5. Basic parkour and fighting abilities
6. Dynamic daytime/night time cycle and constantly changing weather patterns in the cylinder

This first early access phase of the game will also be more quiet, focused on exploration and there will not be so much competition for food and resources while the player base is still small.

With a growing player base and more strong characters that have survived several days of playtime, more action, more social dynamics, more social hierarchies and insidious schemes will start to happen.”

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

“We plan to moderately increase the price of the game after release.”

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

“We want to involve our community on Discord, Twitter and Youtube. We also welcome player generated content and are looking forward to feature submissions and individual stories created by players of which there can be so many in the cylinder to feature on our social channels.”

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About This Game

In one of the last pockets of humanity, an 80-km long spinning cylinder adrift in space is the only place where the human species was still able to cling onto the remnants of their once great civilization.

Life is rough in the space habitat. Centuries of famine, disease, and war have crumbled humanity's once great societies, leading to loss of technology and inhabitants having to adapt to the new harsh environment.

You need to survive. Most don't make it past several hours, but hopefully you do.

You are born into the cylinder with randomly distributed attributes of strength, stamina, and agility that you must strengthen in order to shape your own path. To prepare for the impending challenges, only those that cover as much ground as possible to bolster your attributes as only those that can plan ahead will survive.

You need to survive.

Most don't make it past several hours, but I hope you do.

1. Humble Beginnings As A Simple Farmer

Your journey begins in a humble cluster of huts, where you must quickly learn the ropes and gain the knowledge to adapt, know where to gather supplies and water and survive. As one of the first arrivals, the world might seem empty at first, but it will be filled swiftly with new arrivals that will become your friends or foes trying to trick you into an ambush. This means, you have a bit of time to learn the ropes and gain the knowledge to adapt and to make your character stronger before the masses arrive.

Will you embrace the rugged path of a daring explorer or for the ways of a simple village dweller thriving amid the bonds of community to increase your attributes unassumingly?

2. Adventure awaits

Unleash your inner adventurer, and explore each and every dip and hill inside the habitat, from soaring mountains and lush meadows to serene lakes and freshwater rivers; and immerse yourself in the quaint hamlets and bustling villages peppered across the cylinder.

As you traverse this untamed land, battling countless perils, you'll be growing stronger and stronger, honing your skills and mastering the arts indispensable for survival.

With every kilometer traveled, you will gain 2% strength, running speed, and stamina to cover even greater distances without experiencing fatigue - but beware, as your health wanes, your abilities will just as much.

3. Rise Through The Ranks And Gain Power And Influence

If you manage to survive for several days in a row, your character will have gained significant physical prowess that not many can match.

Harness the power of communication by using the 'V' button for voice chat, forming your own tribe and coordinating your goals. Share strategies, delegate tasks, and make collective decisions to secure your place as a force to be reckoned with.

Make new allies, and challenge yourself as you build a reputation among the stars. Witness your physical prowess and societal influence reach staggering heights with each day you survive as you break through barriers that would have once seemed insurmountable. Expand your territory, forge alliances with like-minded compatriots, and become a leader truly worth following. Know that the competition will be fierce, but the rewards, limitless.

But remember adventurer: 'tis but a single life you possess, leaving you with a single haunting question:

How long will you survive?