I started work on the Long Gate almost four years ago, and during that time also graduated from engineering school, wrote two novels, and worked as a robotics programmer. During this busy and stressful period of my life, one thing I wanted dearly was to create a world that was both beautiful and relaxing to be in. Then, given my background and love of challenging puzzle games, circuit based puzzles felt like a natural thing to fill this cavernous world with. I created nearly everything in The Long Gate as a lone developer, then, in 2019 began working with my longtime friend Nick Newman on the games original soundtrack. One aspect of the game that is important to me was to make learning how to solve the many different types of puzzles feel as intuitive as possible for players. There are no written instructions or "in your face" tutorials. It was also important to me that the principles behind most of the three types of circuit puzzles (digital, analog, and quantum) be accurate to real life. So, in the early months of 2020, I partnered with D-Wave Systems, the world's first commercial quantum computer company, to ensure the accuracy of the quantum puzzles that are based on the same technology used in their quantum computers. For me, The Long Gate has been both a challenge and a joy to create, and, once completed, I hope it will be a joy to play and a challenge for many. After The Long Gate is published later this year, I plan to quickly begin production on a new game. So if you like what I've made, give me a follow, and please enjoy the free demo.