Milestones

Sometimes the milestones on a project can feel like asteroids in our path. However, if we can mine the asteroids for resources, perhaps we can make it safely home!

Video Game Milestones:
Phase 1 Pre-Alpha: vertical slice
– Build a level for visuals
– Create login
– Create character selection
– Create base ship modules
– Implement core mechanics
– Add enemy combat
– Add hazards
– Add resources and solutions
– Create mini-demo to show gameplay
– Squash major bugs
Phase 2 Alpha: early adopters
– Expand level(s)
– Add more ship modules
– Flesh out core mechanics
– Implement additional features
– Add more character options
– Add more enemy experiences
– Add more hazards and solutions
– Create new video showing gameplay
– Squash moderate bugs
Phase 3 Beta: Prep for Launch
– Create final levels
– Complete all ship modules
– Validate all game mechanics are working as intended
– Finalize character options
– Finalize enemy experiences
– Finalize hazards
– Finalize resources and solutions
– Create hype trailer of gameplay
– Test launch platforms as able
– Final bug squashing
Phase 4: Launch
– Ramp up marketing efforts
– Finalize launch platforms
– Run final tests
– Address any unexpected issues
– Launch party!