Yo,

[img src="https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/35414793/8ea9d3b32aa4101043e231ae1c1a4fb0884c6eb0.png"][/img]Since a lot of people keep asking about Rap Simulator, I wanted to let you know that the demo version alpha 1.0 is already being tested by a few people.

[img src="https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/35414793/191711170c843a6faad6811dd05e7e1279d34c9f.png"][/img]The alpha 1.0 demo is not yet publicly available, because as you can see in the screenshots many elements still have a placeholder interface (a small change is planned). Additionally, many parts still lack a complete English translation (the game has grown more than I expected :P, so Ill leave the translation for last). As you can see, the menu is already in English, but the loading screen and some interface elements are still not in this language.

[img src="https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/35414793/a1dde60a884d269f4beea973ffe864305d97c21d.png"][/img]Additionally, some NPCs still look identical to the player this is due to a recent change in the character animation system. I wanted the animations to be more elaborate, because the previous model was too simple and limited development opportunities.

[img src="https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/35414793/461cc817b38b924d86754a7ccb12596974aeabb4.png"][/img]A few weeks ago, a more elaborate radio was added to the game previously, it was more of a decorative feature. Now, when you turn it on or change stations, the radio comes to life in its own rhythm. Its already fully functional (it can even load songs from our folder), but the radio interface still needs polishing.

[img src="https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/35414793/e5471442f331471f22240556cf28400507e49c93.png"][/img]Currently, Im focusing on finalizing a few key elements: concerts, drug dealing, and freestyle battles (the freestyle mechanic already works, but I still plan to add tournaments). Keep in mind that in a few days some screenshots may be outdated (the final interface and a few other improvements will appear). My goal is to release Rap Simulator this year or at least a public demo to gather your feedback. Once the demo is publicly available, Ill be active on the forum.

I dont want to reveal too much, because the game contains some interesting solutions you wont find in other titles (if you know my games, you know I like to surprise people for example, I removed the flashlight in a horror game and replaced it with an old camera with a flash :P). But Ill give you a sneak peek at whats in the demo:

• Local concerts

• Drug dealing

• Prison

• Freestyle (local battles without tournaments)

• The games starting room (room) and the games basic functions: wardrobe/clothing change, radio, news, sleeping, item locker, recording songs, store, etc.

• Charts

• Timeline

• Tape store

• And something else something thats not just another statistic like in other games... ;)