"After releasing A Short Hike and working on the subsequent updates and ports...I didn't really want to go back to this game? The development for the RPG had become difficult, which was why I took a break from it in the first place. I might return to this project someday, but I've been working on other things and don't see myself making time for this RPG in near future."
"I wanted to get it to a point where combat felt strategic and puzzly. But I got the sense that battles just felt like an annoying obstacle to players interested in exploring."
"I thought there was some dissonance between the cute and grounded world I was trying to make and the requirement for an RPG story to justify lots of fights and violence."
Adam Gryu, known for developing A Short Hike, started the untitled RPG project as a tribute to classic RPGs. After years in development, he has paused the project and released a one-to-two hour demo for players. Gryu expressed challenges in crafting a cohesive experience, feeling torn between creating two distinct games and struggling to integrate an engaging story. He also found that combat became a hindrance rather than a compelling element, contributing to his decision to focus on other interests instead.
Read at Kotaku
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