Been looking at this game on steam and it really caught my attention but It seems no one on it's forums nor is the game beta not for sale on steam for some reason? I was wondering If someone here could help me out and tell me more about the game in depth and how good It is? 25$ isn't that much but I't I'm being honest, I'd buy another game If Idol Manager doesn't have much content at the moment or If it's really buggy, no offense intended to the developers.
1. How difficult is the game on standard difficulty? Is the learning curve high like a 4X game or it something far more simple? Is a playthrough long or short? Does the game end after a certain point Or is like a sandbox where you can just keep playing indefinite? Are there different playstyles? Does the game force you to rush or can you take your time within reason?
2.Are there console commands for debugging the game or technically cheating? I'm not one for cheating but once in a while, it's fun to just mess around.
3. Is modding support going to be a thing? I doubt it's in right now or If the game itself even moddable lol
4. How good is the management system in this? I guess this question related to 1, it is good and balanced, Is it simple or difficult?
5. So how good are the stories? From what I've seen so far, the game looks like focuses more on story which is fine but I was wondering how good are the stories? Are they randomly generated? Are they mini stories or story arc's?
6. Since I think this was a highlight for the game, how is the Interaction system with the idols? I read a patch where Idols can be friends with each other or hate each other or something in between? What about the manager? Can you be friends with them? Or have a romantic relationship or have multiple romantic relations at the same time? Can you manipulate Idols? Brainwash them, can they go crazy? Can you woo them and by total accident get them pregenant? Smell total scandel XD etc. Do they graduate? Can you hire them as a trainer or something? I guess your relationship with them be public at that point lol. I find it interesting if the Idols actually feel like people rather than a just portrait you pay money to each month after they do their job lol
7. How alive are the Idols besides interactions with idols and the manager? Do they get fatigued or tired? Do they get depressed or suicidal? Do they get jealous or motivated?
8. How's the art? Is there enough artwork I won't get a bunch idols with the same portrait?
9. When it comes to updating, does the game have a patcher where all I have to do is open the patcher and It will update my game or will I have to update it manually?
10. So what's up with the whole kickstarter thing, Is that still going or has that been done? I wouldn't mind funding them more If I like their product.
11. Forgot about this one lol So when the game enters full beta or full release, do the testers get a steam key and how does that work? Do they send it to us in the mail or something? I use steam for everything PC gaming related.
Sorry for asking alot of questions, I was just really curious about the game since it grabbed my attention, It looks fun, I just wanted some info cleared up since I can't seem to find my answers really anywhere without doing ALOT of digging lol