[EXCLUSIVE] Interview: Developer of "Estranged Act 1" Q & A!!

Estranged Act 1 | Alan Edwardes

Alan Edwardes created the game "Estranged Act 1" which was Greenlighted by the Steam Community. It is a free-to-play game using Valve's Source Engine

Get it here:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/261820

or

http://www.iamestranged.com/acti/

Below is an exclusive interview I did with him via Steam!

Q: When did you start developing?

A: About 3 years ago.

Q: That's Impressive! What inspired you to make Estranged Act 1?

A: I really liked the first jetty of the Half Life 2 e3 demo video, so (I) decided to construct a map with a similar atmosphere. I taught myself the tools, and decided what I liked what I created.

Q: Were you the only one working on the project?

A: Until December 2012 I was joined by Christiaan Bakker. More Recently I was joined by some other talented folks, too :)

Q: How long did it take you to make the game?

A: In total, 2 and a half years.

Q: What's your advice to people that are new to developing?

A: I'd say just jump in, decide on something you'd like to make... A common thing people do is wait for the latest tech, or a new pc, etc. Don't do that, just start working now.


Q: Are there any plans for a sequel in the future?

A: We have announced Estranged Act II, but haven't revealed in details about it just yet.

Find more about Alan at http://alan.edward.es/portfolio/