KickStarter Studio FOW's Subverse - Explore a wacky galaxy full of hot alien babes! - now on Early Access

[catfood]

Fuck people this is just early access. FOW makes the best porn movies. Patience is a virtue.

This build doesn't look very different from what they showed during the Kikestarter. They probably blew the money on hookers and blow.

 

[Alienman]

Not super interesting, but the thing that got me is that the dude is working on 8 games at the same time

At least that's the impression I got by listing to it half-heartedly while gaming.

I'm not sure having that many projects in the "pipe-line" is good, but what do I know?

 

[Gyor]

Fuck people this is just early access. FOW makes the best porn movies. Patience is a virtue.

This build doesn't look very different from what they showed during the Kikestarter. They probably blew the money on hookers and blow.

Darn now I wish I worked at FOW Studios even more!

 

[santino27]

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/990500595/subverse/posts/3147562

Update #64
What's Next - Subverse EA Update 01

FOW InteractiveCreator
April 1, 2021
WHAT'S NEXT? EA UPDATE 01

It's been almost a week since we launched into Early Access and it's been incredible for everyone associated with StudioFOW. For some perspective, we started up the studio in 2013 with just myself, and Yagskie in our underwear making questionable SFM movies. After 16 movies and 4 flashgames it's incredibly fulfilling to see the hype around the game and our product translate into engagement and sales.

I can't thank you guys enough for coming out in NUMBERS and supporting Subverse. Special thanks to the sections of the media who bothered to get off their asses on a zero-news week and cover the most successful adult game launch of all-time, including Halfpint, GamerTron, SexPositiveGaming, Arch, Hihsasuke, Ana Valens from DailyDot and Tyler Wilde from PCGamer.

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Considering we did no marketing, this is a massive success. Yes, you heard right - we spent a grand total of $0 of the backers money on marketing during production. All the trailers were cut by me, all the pictures were done by Manski, and the GIFs were submitted by the devteam. You guys did the rest, by spreading the word. And we cannot thank you enough. Much like the game, it was a wholesome team effort all around.


Despite the strong start one thing is for sure, complacency is a killer, and I can assure you that none of the team is getting complacent about the record-setting success of Subverse. We know we've got a massive amount of work ahead of us to turn this into a truly excellent adult title, and we're prepared for the challenge. You wanna know the telltale sign of how you have a fantastic team? When instead of wanting to rest, they actually beg you to go back to work.


And sure enough, the devteam was already hyped up and raring to go on Monday! As of writing they're back at it, fixing all the bugs. Most importantly, thanks to your feedback sheets and bug reports, we're already preparing the first patch that will fix the most egregious of crash issues and technical errors. Please keep in mind, that this is our very first videogame (and therefore our very first patch) so please be a little patient with us as we figure things out.

PANDORA
I fully understand that there was some disappointment about the initial sex scenes on offer, after all this is just small morsel, but our focus for this 0.1 build was first and foremost stability. Our objective was to get PANDORA running smoothly on the majority of your PCs before enabling the more experimental features later down the line. Now that we have a lot of data rolling in, we understand better where the ceiling is. I can assure you that a LOT more scenes are going to be added as well, including futa pairings and fringe kink content . Believe me, there was a reason we went with the realtime system and we will make full use of it as we expand our capabilities. We've got a lot more rounds in the chamber, don't worry.

SEX WITH THE STORY
I also noticed a lot of complaints about the sex not being integrated with the story, and for those that were not aware of the Kickstarter diaries... the Devotion Quests are coming, and they should greatly alleviate the concerns regarding this. In addition to the dialogue options, in my opinion the Devotion Quests (unlocked when devotion reaches a high enough level) are the marquee content of the game, blending thrills, romance and sex into one satisfying package that is capped off with a 3+ minute StudioFOW cinematic movie. Imagine the loyalty quests in Mass Effect 2 but finished off by an amazing sex scene. That is exactly what the devotion quests will deliver and I'm so proud of the actors' performances during these segments. I can't wait until these are integrated into the game, they make our movies look amateurish by comparison.

ONBOARD INTERACTIONS
The waifus are the heart and soul of the game, and we will be delivering more of them as Early Access progresses. Not just new team members joining, as is the case with psychopathic space-elf Elaisha Sorn in the next Act, but expanding upon the interaction system. This means more depth to the Gifting system, more options to interact with the waifus on the ship, and more combat lines. Please note that this is not feature creep, it was always the plan - we understood what the selling point of the game is very early on in development and we'll be slowly drip feeding you the good shit as Early Access progresses.

TIMELINE FOR UPDATES
I really despise roadmaps, they rarely communicate objectives effectively and ultimately places extreme pressure on our already stretched-thin dev team (who have worked themselves into the ground these last 3 months) so I would refrain from giving any concrete estimates at this stage. But obviously a patch is on the way, and that is to be followed by Elaisha's block and the expansion of the Pandora system after that. But please keep in mind, we are a tiny dev team and there is only so much we can do until recruitment is concluded. (More on that below)


MODDING
We know there is healthy interest in modding the game, and we'll be looking into this over the next month but currently we are focused on hotfixing and recruitment as the main priorities. I'll give an update once I am able to.

RECRUITMENT
We need more animators, so if you're a hotshot Blender/Maya animator who thinks they're up to the challenge, do drop me an email at fowstudios@gmail.com


Serious inquiries only please, we've had cocky hotshots with 20K+ Patreons audition in the past and they've flamed out at the first hurdle so let's not waste each other's time

We're also hiring for the position of C++/Unreal Developer so if you have experience with both the language and the engine then please drop me a line - we definitely want to interview you as soon as possible! Experience with delivering AA+ titles is a must!

STREEMSTER
As usual, we just can't launch without external nonsense (Seriously, I could write a book on what it took to get Subverse launched) but the Streemster team is working through the issues and the platform should be operational very soon (I am told, sometime next week) Apologies for the delays but it really is out of our hands at this point. I can't say much more than that due to legal reasons, but we thank you for your patience.


REDDIT AMA

There will be an AMA tomorrow at 2PM EST on /r/pcgaming


I will be attending alongside Casting Director/VN Developer Samantha as well as the Voice Actress of DEMI, Bordeaux Black! Feel free to drop by and drop some steaming hot questions all over our faces!

GOING FORWARD
I can assure you we are not buying Ferraris snorting coke from hooker's buttholes. You've made your voices clear on how you want Subverse to be the leader in the adult scene, and I am completely on board with that. We'll be using the funds for recruitment and expanding our team first and foresmost, making sure that the dev team is in a position to deliver the remaining chapters and module upgrades in a timely fashion. We are 100% committed to working with you guys during Early Access so please keep the feedback coming. I am loving the passion and engagement from the community!

Yours Truly,
DC
Founder/Creative Director
FOW Interactive

 

[santino27]

Update #65
Patch v. 0.1.2

TiborCollaborator
April 4, 2021


We have released patch v. 0.1.2 by addressing several issues and bugs. The release notes are at https://bit.ly/3wlxRIh.

Thank you for your support!


Best regards,

Tibor

Release notes:

Version 0.1.2 (04/02/2021)
New Features

• Implemented Save Patcher System: This system will automatically patch saves to fix any inconsistencies (missing key items, progression locks, etc.), whenever the player loads a game. It is worth noting that, before the first patch is applied, it will back up the save file (A big thanks to the discord testing team who helped a lot in making this happen)
  
• Added quest indicating the end of the Early Access release
  
• Added App Icon

Bug Fixes

• Changed “Continue” button’s label to “Skip”, to avoid confusion during recruitment scenes.
  
• Fixed issue where inventory wouldn’t scroll if players had more than 48 items.
  
• Fixed issue where devotion rewards were not triggering.
  
• Fixed issue where devotion conversations were not triggering.
  
• Updated some of PANDORA’s preview cards to reflect the captain’s current design.
  
• Improved bloom-glitter (on low anti-aliasing) issue in PANDORA and dialogue scenes.
  
• Fixed DoF issues on PANDORA scenes.
  
• Fixed some Grid Combat characters’ missing shadows.
  
• Disabled shadows and DoF on low graphical settings.
  
• Toned down physics on Kasidora's veil.
  
• Fixed PANDORA right and middle mouse button double-click issue.
  
• Fixed various typos.
  
• Fixed issue where Killi’s music would play twice during the cinematics.
  
• Fixed issue where planet mission card would not update properly if players visited several planets in a row.
  
• Fixed issue where a white box would appear during Lily’s ultimate attack if videos were not playing.
  
• Fixed progression lock where changing save slots, in the same game session, could cause quests to be marked as “Completed”.
  
• Fixed issue where dialogue skipping was impossible after Killi’s recruitment scene.
  
• Fixed progression lock where pressing the skip conversation key, during a loading before a dialogue sequence, could cause some quests to not trigger even if the “Interact” button was clicked.
  
• Fixed issue where continue would not appear at the end of the mission results’ screen.
  
• Fixed issue where enemy ships could bounce off objects and remain stuck in a drifting state.
  
• Fixed issue where you could return to the Mary Celeste from the navigation during tutorial by pressing the "Return To Ship" key.
  
• Fixed interaction triggers on 3 quests (Revenge of the Red, Final Piece and Gornagoth’s Trove).
  
• Changed order in how main menu cards are displayed.
  
• Changed how the EULA is initialized so it doesn’t lock if players are unable to view the background video.
  
• Fixed issue where Side Quests weren’t being updated on the main menu after they were completed.

Notes

Currently, the only way to reset the key bindings to their defaults is to close the App and then delete the Input.ini file under C:Users<User>AppDataLocalSubverseSavedConfigWindowsNoEditor (if AppData is not visible, under Windows 10, on your explorer, go to View and then check “Hidden Items”), before restarting it. In addition, if you are experiencing issues with key bindings, please follow the aforementioned troubleshoot.

 

[santino27]

Dev diaries releasing on their official blog site now: https://blog.studiofow.com/subverse-ea-dev-diary-02/

Subverse Early Access Update 02

Thanks for joining us for this round of updates on Subverse’s development!

RECRUITMENT

We’ve finally got some fresh blood coming into the studio! We’ve been interviewing candidates all of last month for key technical positions and we’re pleased to be able to bring in some extra firepower and experience to help us out. More importantly, we’ve managed to retain all the core team members. We’re in good shape going forward.

DATING SYSTEM

We’re exploring how much of the dating system we can expand for Elaisha’s update. We understand that simply spamming gift items to waifus is not the best way to show your affections, and we’re working on a few things to spice this module up and make it more meaningful in the long run. I also feel it should feed in better to the sex experience, so I’m looking into how to connect the two more elegantly.

SCRIPT REVISIONS

The script has received another round of revisions and cuts. Moving forward during the main quest, we want to steer away from the large exposition dumps and streamline the experience for you guys. The onboard dialogue will provide plenty of opportunities for worldbuilding and background development, without bogging down the main questline. The CODEX has also proven to be more popular than anticipated, so we want to use it more.

TECHNICAL IMPROVEMENTS

We’ve made several improvements to performance and load times on lower end systems. Please note that we can’t provide support for systems running Windows 7 in the future, as even Microsoft has ceased supporting it last year. The team is also improving the way Pandora scenes are handled in preparation for the system’s expansion.

MORE WAIFU AUDIO

We’ve got the actors back in the booth this month for additional pickup lines. The game’s at its best when you’re interacting with the waifus, which means more audio during combat, more audio during dating and more variations of audio during sex. It’s great to have the cast back and doing what they do best!

As we mentioned, it will take time to integrate the new team members and get them up to speed (especially the new animators) I’ve been hearing that people’s expectations for us are to push a new chapter out every few weeks. It kind of reminds me of when people expected us to churn out 30-minute movies every month in 2015. It was impossible back then, and its simply impossible now, considering that a videogame is 100 times more complex of a beast than any movie ever was.

I just wanted to make sure to quash any rumors so that the rumor mill doesn’t go into overdrive about when the next chapter is coming. Thanks for your understanding and patience!

To end with, please enjoy this glorious blooper reel prepared by Samantha showcasing some of the more…unexpected moments during the recording of Subverse. Have a good one!


DC
Founder/Creative Director
StudioFOW

 

[Caim]

Okay, so where the fuck is the Codex review of this game? Or will that wait until the game comes (huehuehue) out of Early Access?

 

[santino27]

I wouldn't expect a review until the game is done, yeah.

 

[Harry Easter]

So, how is the gameplay so far?

 

[Caim]

So, how is the gameplay so far?

The Xcum parts are not too deep and the average hardcore Codexer won't really be challenged by them, and the Shmup is nice but not very deep. If you want the game for the gameplay then it's just way too basic for the asking price. Wait until the game proceeds through Early Access, look up the main draw of this game on your adult video website of choice.

 

[rusty_shackleford]

now this is an RPG

 

[catfood]

They say they will improve the tacticool but I'm not holding my breath.

Not so much an overhaul as a quality-of life improvement, we’re going to be making this part of the game much smoother and comfortable to play. The new upcoming faction will also get an ability or two that might take you by surprise. Some of the tweaks and improvements we’re looking to roll out in the near future are:

– Directional Damage (backstabs)
– Environmental Hazards (exploding barrels)
– Greater variety of maps in both layout and looks
– New AI patterns and priorities
– Moveset tweaks to the Mantics
– More interactions from the waifus
– UI and optimization tweaks

But if you want X-Com with tits then just play X-Piratez.

 

[flushfire]

Fuck people this is just early access. FOW makes the best porn movies. Patience is a virtue.

Nah, their work is good, but I've seen better. Too much bloom and shadows to hide imperfections.

 

[0wca]

ROFL at how this game is insta-like by the codex.

Guys, if you want to jerk-off, just say so.

 

[Maxie]

Guys, if you want to jerk-off, just say so.

you offering your mom to help us out or what

 

[KeighnMcDeath]

Gman reviewed it....


Is that really all there is to the game?
Unchallenging shooter
Crappy TB combat
Boring dialog
Lackluster sex
Meh humor
A protagonist who only wears fucking panties on his face!

Seriously, DLC to remove those fucking things. Is it a fucking panty alien keeping him alive (face-fucker).

 

[Caim]

Yeah, unless they pick up the slack in the coming releases this should've stayed as a very high budget long SFM video.

 

[Lyric Suite]

Wait, this game is a total pile of shit?

Who could have guessed.

 

[Lyric Suite]

Lmao, he even has a coomer face:

 

[KeighnMcDeath]

If i had the time I'd put the protagonist's panties on his face.

 

[Alienman]

Mentioned this earlier in the thread, but in a interview he did, he mentioned has like 10 games in the pipeline, so don't expect much.

 

[Haba]

Mentioned this earlier in the thread, but in a interview he did, he mentioned has like 10 games in the pipeline, so don't expect much.

I am a little worried that he is working on 12 games at the same time, but maybe he is good at multitasking?

 

[baud]

If i had the time I'd put the protagonist's panties on his face.

 

[Jenkem]

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1034140/view/4695549702078555808

THE MAIN EVENT

Of course we gotta start with the main attraction! The horny masses are all waiting for the debut of Elaisha Sorn, voiced by the stellar Venus LeMay! Elaisha’s main quest line is a mix of prison break and some Trojan horse action, as the next step of Fortune’s revolution unfolds. For the very first time, you get to experience one of the girls’ homeworlds as we take you down to the surface of Talissan, the beautiful Art Deco-styled homeworld of the Kloi. As I touched on in a previous devblog, the priority was to integrate sex into the quest in a way that didn’t take you out of the action and we’re confident of meeting that challenge!

NEW CINEMATICS

Accompanying the main quest are 13 new cinematics produced just for the Ela update. Unlike the first release, this time around we focused more on character-driven cinematics. I feel like longer, more character driven stuff is what you guys are enjoying the most, especially the ones centered around the waifus. You will of course get to catch up with events at Celestina’s Palace and with fan-favorite General Blythe, as the supporting voice cast makes a return to bring all these to life.

NEW ENEMY FACTION – THE KLOI

It wouldn’t be a major update without the Captain sticking it to some goons, and this time around is no exception. You’ll get to take on the Kloi in both grid and space combat as they unleash the full might of their fleet against you! Alongside the space stuff revealed previously there’s also grid combat boss fights to sink your teeth into as well!

NEW NEBULA – THE HYDRA

We’re going to be unlocking a brand new region of Prodigium Galaxy in this update, and it’s filled with over 100+ new anomalies to discover in total! There’s anomalies like Meatbeat Station, deep inside Chutt space, the mysterious Luby Consortium and of course Ars Gloria where the primitives are apparently all Ass-Men. Absolute savages. You’ll also get to meet a colorful new cast of Sidequest givers, with several new fully voiced quests of this ilk being added. By the way, we are looking into enhancing sidequests (especially how they are resolved) but I’m not sure if that will make it into this update or the next one, so I’ll keep you guys posted on that. Again, the philosophy is to make sure the quests are a bit more waifu-centric and that’s our goal.

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NEW PANDORA SCENES

Over 50+ new Pandora scenes are being added in the Ela update, including more for existing girls like DEMI , Lily and Killi. Futa fans will be pleased as there’s a some really cracking futa scenes in this batch! All the while, we are also working on the next evolution of the Pandora system which will launch AFTER this particular Ela Update.

NEW MAPS ‘N MANTICS

We’ve got some new Mantics to discover and breed, and new grid combat maps to test your mettle! I’ll go more in-depth about the critters in the next devblog because we’ve got some really interesting things planned for them! In the meantime, have some cock:

GALLERY PATCH

The Gallery is going to expand further with the Ela update, and you’ll be able to pose her to your lewd liking once she’s been recruited. In the meantime, the devs are going to push a hotfix on the Gallery next week to fix some issues

 

[Caim]

Bunch of promises, little to be shown aside from monster dick. Let's wait for what they actually have to show down the road.