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Full Dark Data: Zero update
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Hey homies, I know it has been a long time. I have been complete shit at marketing/keeping people updated, and I apologize for that. I've been hyper focused on developing the project, and honestly just really dislike social media in general, which is why I always procrastinate with those types of things. I know that isn't great for people interested in the project, nor the game, or myself; so with that said, I'm going to make a big effort to do better with community management/marketing etc moving forward.
What changed
- Gameplay
- Store
The reason Dark Data
Zero is its own project now instead of an update to the original Dark Data is because it no longer makes sense to "Override" via an update, with a game that is clearly its own thing. The people involved are different, the mechanics and overall systems have been overhauled. I think it is slightly odd to compare projects to other games, but in this scenario it may help understand in a more succinct way. Dark Data's inspiration was Golden Eye and Perfect Dark.
Dark Data
Zero plays more like early Unreal Tournament with heavy Turok 2 and early Resident Evil influences. The vibe of being a love letter to 90's console shooters remains, but aside from retaining some DD-Universe characters, DDZ is an odd prequel to the Dark Data movie script.
I know there was a time I was marketing Dark Data as having an update with single player. The scope and change of direction grew so immensely over the last 4 years, that again, it didn't make sense to go that way. With that said, ANYONE who is unwilling to buy Dark Data: Zero when it is finished, but has been interested in single player DD, and purchased Dark Data when it was $19.99 (with or without sales), then hit me up and I will send you a key. I'm not trying to fuck with anyone or be a meanie. I sincerely appreciate everyone who has been interested and giving support.
If you've been lurking and periodically checking things out, definitely give Dark Data: Zero a wishlist! I will work on making more posts on steam, and hopefully even twitter. Hop in the discord and hit me up with any questions or to check things out. The project has been in full-blown development, and really I just got too ambitious with what I want for the project for an indie game. With that said, it is feeling really good and I am so excited for you all to play it when it is done! I love you all and hope October has been treating you well.
-Mitch
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