Hey all, it's been a looooong time!
I've been hard at work on my next project the last couple of years and the engine I use has gone through some major updates meaning working on ERSATZ was largely a lot of effort for very little personal gain.
However, spurred by an odd error a windows user was having and upcoming plans for Steam with my next game, I've added a new Beta branch to ERSATZ which hopefully fixes this issue and also adds Russian language translations a friend did for me a while back.
Some things to note:
This Beta branch is only available in Windows. I no longer have access to a Mac that runs on late enough software and my Linux partition has been lost to time. Both of these platforms account for a very small chunk of my user base I'm afraid so to update these and possibly not fix anything is very low on my priorities. I'm very sorry!
The Russian language should be well translated from a fluid speaker and a native speaker. But I haven't yet formatted the text to visually fit in all menus, so you will likely come across issues of text overlapping or going off screen. If this is impacting you, please do not hesitate to post in the forums and let me know and I'll bump up fixing it in my priorities!
If you wish to try out this build either for a fix or the Russian Language, then in your Steam library, right click the game and select properties. From there select "BETA" on the left and in the drop down select the only available beta. There is no passcode. The game should begin redownloading in your download queue. Any issues, please let me know!
ERSATZ is a speed focused, hardcore Action Platformer with Rhythm elements. Featuring a multiple genre Original Electronic Soundtrack which dynamically builds and changes based on your progression!
Run, Jump, Slam, Slide, Dash & Survive your way through 8 varied and increasingly intense levels, in multiple modes & playstyles, starring tricky level hazards and enemies and even tougher bosses.
Use the unique dash mechanics to move as fast as you can, trying to chase down that elusive 'S' rank. Learning the game is simple, mastering it is not...
Original Soundtrack that progresses with you, with genres like:
House
Trance
Synthwave
DnB
Techno
& More!
Also Inlcuding:
Type Beta & Type Gamma: Unlockable alternative playstyles with their own times & grades
Journey Mode: Try & complete all 8 levels as fast as you can. Do it in under 60mins for a special reward. For experts & speedrunners!
Infinite Mode: A fun reward for 'S' Rankers
Synth Rush: Challenge any individual or ALL of the bosses of ERSATZ against the clock!
Steam Leaderboards: See how your times stack up compared to other players (now viewable in game!)
Vibration: Feel your controller vibrate to the beat!
Design, Art, Animation, Programming & Music all by Paris Stalker (that's me!).