The Kaiyō Mission

Devlog

• New Year, New Beginnings
  January 01, 2025 by TheKaiyoMission

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  After what I’ve heard a lot of people describe as a challenging year, here at eXplore Studio we have been reflecting on what progress we have made. It has not been all sunshine and rainbows for us e... Continue reading
• Wellbeing - Beating the winter blues
  November 30, 2024 by TheKaiyoMission

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• ​Updated Demo available now!
  November 26, 2024 by TheKaiyoMission

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  Hi everyone, based on the feedback we have received, we implemented several improvements in this new version of our demo to enhance your experience when you play it. Please do have a go and keep letti... Continue reading
• About our environmental compensation…
  November 14, 2024 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Making 'The Kaiyo Mission' accessible to all
  November 06, 2024 by TheKaiyoMission

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  Whilst developing video games, accessibility might not be your first thought. After all, some people argue that certain accessibility functions could limit your creative scope. However, here at eXplor... Continue reading
• Why is it so important to estimate the workload of your team when developing a game?
  October 04, 2024 by TheKaiyoMission

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• How can small indie game studios compete with the large marketing budgets of bigger companies?
  September 17, 2024 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Is playing videogames good for our mental health? And why is it sometimes hard for game developers to get enough sleep or a regular sleep pattern?
  September 09, 2024 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Small game development studios face several challenges in gaining visibility in the large market of games – why is there still much hope even without having a publisher?
  August 28, 2024 by TheKaiyoMission

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• In game development, is it better to work with employees or freelancers?
  August 16, 2024 by TheKaiyoMission

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• As a game creator, is it worthwhile attending game conventions?
  August 08, 2024 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Make the game you love, not the game others tell you to make (but still keep an eye on the market)!
  July 31, 2024 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Why is it so important to try and find a diverse group of play testers?
  July 26, 2024 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Should we care about using inclusive language for games?
  July 19, 2024 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Remote work versus co-located work - what is better?
  July 13, 2024 by TheKaiyoMission

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• The benefits of having a strong support system
  February 11, 2024 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Define our 2024 goals. Ask ourselves the right questions.
  January 22, 2024 by TheKaiyoMission

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• What do you want success to look like in 2024?
  January 14, 2024 by TheKaiyoMission

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• As the year comes to a close…
  December 17, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Taking The Kaiyo Mission to Africa Games Week
  December 11, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Why did we choose African music for the Kaiyo Mission?
  December 10, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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  If you have played our demo or watched our trailer, you have probably noticed that we have used a non-conventional type of music for our science-fiction game... Not many people associate space travel... Continue reading
• When we know we are surrounded by the right people… a personal experience.
  November 26, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Intellectual wellness
  November 19, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Our final version of the Demo is now available!
  November 19, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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  The final version of the Demo of our game is now ready and available for free download. It is based on the release version of the full game. Compared to the intermediate and complete versions of the D... Continue reading
• Yet. The three-letter word with the power to shift your mindset.
  November 12, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Our complete demo is ​now available for download!
  November 11, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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  Our complete demo is now available on itchIO and Steam! The demo can now also be played in Turkish , our 10th language, photos made during gameplay can be saved, the diver movements have been improved... Continue reading
• The power of talking to someone and how to do it
  November 05, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Feeling overwhelmed: acknowledge the symptoms and implement strategies to get through it.
  October 29, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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• An incredible community. My personal experience.
  October 22, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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• The health benefits of taking a holiday and how to make them last longer
  October 16, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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• The snowball effect can boost your productivity – and mood
  October 08, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Indie games – a new generation of art
  October 01, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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• The added value of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the gaming industry
  September 24, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Let us be gentle to ourselves and make sure we rest
  September 17, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Remembering why we are game developers
  September 10, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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• What to do when we hit a wall?
  September 03, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Gaming conventions: It’s not all roses, or is it?
  August 27, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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• How to boost our productivity?
  August 20, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Creativity vs Marketing… (part 2/2)
  August 13, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Creativity vs Marketing…
  August 06, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Latest demo version available for download
  August 01, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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  Hi everyone! We have made an updated demo version available for download. Please do let us know what you think, and enjoy! The Kaiyo Mission will be released on 20 September 2023!!!... Continue reading
• The importance of adjusting your release schedule
  July 29, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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• Thank you for Beta-Testing our game!!!
  July 26, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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  We really appreciate your comments and other feedback we have received. If you haven't filled in the survey yet, please do so. Late entries will also be gratefully received. Please just keep using the... Continue reading
• Tomorrow is the last day of our Beta-Testing...
  July 24, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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  ... late entries will still be considered as far as possible, of course. Thank you so much again to everyone who has already participated. We have received a lot of very useful feedback that will help... Continue reading
• Now Beta-testing from 27 June-7 July...
  June 27, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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  We are now BETA-Testing our game to prepare the release later in the summer!!! From the 27 June to the 7 July, we will run our Beta-testing campaign. If you would like to be part of it, please do play... Continue reading

  
• Beta Testing from 27 June - 7 July
  June 26, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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  BETA-Testing is about to start!!! From the 27 June to the 7 July, we will run our Beta-testing campaign! Please watch this spot for the Beta version and our feedback form that we will make available h... Continue reading

  
• The Kaiyo Mission Demo (based on v.0.7.03)
  March 09, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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  This is the first published demo version of the Kaiyo Mission (game under development). Many aspects of the gameplay can be explored within parts of one of the mission phases of the game. From time to... Continue reading

  
• Updated version v0.6.02 (for continued Alpha-testing)
  January 10, 2023 by TheKaiyoMission

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  Many thanks to all those who have already supported us by testing our game during this Alpha-testing campaign!!! This is an updated version of the game, with some feedback already implemented. The Pol... Continue reading

  
• Updated version v0.6.01 (for continued Alpha-testing)
  December 20, 2022 by TheKaiyoMission

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  Many thanks to all those who have already supported us by testing our game during this Alpha-testing campaign!!! This is an updated version of the game, with some feedback already implemented. The Pol... Continue reading
• Updated version v0.6.00 (for Alpha-testing)
  December 05, 2022 by TheKaiyoMission

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  This new major version of our game ‘The Kaiyo Mission’ (under development) will be used for Alpha-testing from 5 December 2022 . All mission phases, including the self-contained games of the bonus... Continue reading

  
• Updated version v0.5.09 (game under development)
  November 22, 2022 by TheKaiyoMission

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  This updated version of the game contains improvements of the messaging and photo systems, further plants and features in mission phases 1 and 2, as well as several bug fixes. We are still looking for... Continue reading
• Updated version v0.5.08 (game under development)
  November 12, 2022 by TheKaiyoMission

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  This updated version of the game contains upgraded animations of the divers in all mission phases, further plants and features in mission phase 3, as well as several other, minor improvements and bug... Continue reading
• Updated version v0.5.07 (game under development)
  October 25, 2022 by TheKaiyoMission

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  This updated version of the game contains an upgraded photo system, further plants and features in Mission Phase 3, as well as several other, minor improvements and bug fixes. Also, we are looking for... Continue reading

  
• Updated version v0.5.05 (game under development)
  September 28, 2022 by TheKaiyoMission

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  This updated version of the game contains upgraded animations of some of the players, some terrain improvements, additional background objects and audio files, as well as several other, minor improvem... Continue reading
• Bringing traditional African games into the digital world
  September 17, 2022 by TheKaiyoMission

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  Nyèñ and Tindè are two traditional African games that are still popular among the older generations of the Basaa tribe in Cameroon. Of course, in real life, both games are played not by the power o... Continue reading

  
• Updated version v0.5.04 (game under development)
  September 13, 2022 by TheKaiyoMission

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  This new version contains updated sound effects, re-modelled objects, and new animations. A large number of other minor improvements have been implemented, too. Enjoy checking it out!... Continue reading
• Major update - version v0.5.02 (game under development)
  August 22, 2022 by TheKaiyoMission

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  This major version of the game features additional, self-contained games in the Bonus Mission Phase. Some of these games are inspired by traditional African games of the Basaa tribe in Cameroon but se... Continue reading

  
• Updated version v0.4.08 (game under development)
  June 01, 2022 by TheKaiyoMission

  This is a minor update of the game 'The Kaiyō Mission’ (under development). The Bonus Mission Phase with several, small, self-contained games has been further implemented, with two of these already... Continue reading
• Updated version v0.4.07 (game under development)
  May 16, 2022 by TheKaiyoMission

  This is another minor update of the game 'The Kaiyō Mission’ (under development). The further implementation of the Bonus Mission Phase with several, small, self-contained games is ongoing, two of... Continue reading
• Updated version v0.4.06 (game under development)
  May 05, 2022 by TheKaiyoMission

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  This is a minor update of the game 'The Kaiyō Mission’ (under development). The further implementation of the Bonus Mission Phase with several, small, self-contained games is ongoing, two of which... Continue reading
• Updated version v0.4.04 (game under development)
  March 22, 2022 by TheKaiyoMission

  This is a significant update of the game 'The Kaiyō Mission’ (under development). The first half of the Bonus mission phase is open now, enabling the human diver to race through an alien underwater... Continue reading
• Updated version v0.4.03 (game under development)
  March 01, 2022 by TheKaiyoMission

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  This is a significant update of the game 'The Kaiyō Mission’ (under development). The first part of the bonus mission phase is open now, enabling the human diver to race through an alien underwater... Continue reading

  
• Updated version v0.4.02 (game under development)
  January 31, 2022 by TheKaiyoMission

  This is a minor update of the game 'The Kaiyō Mission’ (under development). The implementation of the Bonus Mission Phase has further progressed, and several minor improvements have found their way... Continue reading
• Updated version v0.4.01 (game under development)
  January 17, 2022 by TheKaiyoMission

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  This is a minor update of the game 'The Kaiyō Mission’ (under development). It now contains the cut scenes of the controlled wormhole travel to the alien world (departure from Europa and arrival on... Continue reading
• Updated version v0.4.00 (game under development)
  December 27, 2021 by TheKaiyoMission

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  This is a major update of the game 'The Kaiyō Mission’ (under development). Besides three different mission phases that are set on underwater plateaus of alien ocean worlds, including the Saturnian... Continue reading

  
• Updated version v0.3.02 (game under development)
  December 13, 2021 by TheKaiyoMission

  This is a significant update of the game 'The Kaiyō Mission’ (under development). The third mission phase is now fully accessible for the player to explore. Also, a new dialogue system has been imp... Continue reading
• Updated version v0.3.01 (game under development)
  November 30, 2021 by TheKaiyoMission

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  This is a significant update of the game 'The Kaiyō Mission’ (under development). It now contains an additional mode for the third mission phase, where the player, a human diver, is equipped with a... Continue reading

  
• Updated version v0.3.00 (game under development)
  November 16, 2021 by TheKaiyoMission

  This is a major update of the game 'The Kaiyō Mission’ (under development). It now contains three different mission phases set on underwater plateaus of alien ocean worlds, including the Saturnian... Continue reading

  
• Updated version v0.2.06 (game under development)
  October 18, 2021 by TheKaiyoMission

  This is a minor update of the game ' The Kaiyō Mission ’ (under development). The game can currently be played in two different mission phases on three levels that represent underwater plateaus of... Continue reading
• Updated version v0.2.05 (game under development)
  September 27, 2021 by TheKaiyoMission

  This is a minor update of the game 'The Kaiyō Mission’ (under development). The animations and visuals of some of the animals have been significantly enhanced, and several minor improvements have b... Continue reading

  
• Updated version v0.2.04 (game under development)
  September 13, 2021 by TheKaiyoMission

  This is a significant update of the game 'The Kaiyō Mission’ (under development), which can now be played in Basaa as well as in English, German and French. Also, animal animations and portal cut s... Continue reading

  
• Updated version v0.2.03 (game under development)
  July 27, 2021 by TheKaiyoMission

  This is a significant update of the game 'Enceladus - The Kaiyō Mission’ (under development). It currently contains two different mission phases on three levels that represent underwater plateaus o... Continue reading
• Updated version v0.2.02 (game under development)
  July 12, 2021 by TheKaiyoMission

  A new saving system has now been implemented, currently for one player. On the profile page, the already earned status is saved and displayed in terms of stars achieved and to be achieved (in all open... Continue reading
• Updated version v0.2.01 (game under development)
  July 06, 2021 by TheKaiyoMission

  This is a minor update of the game 'Enceladus - The Kaiyō Mission’ (under development). It currently contains two different mission phases on three levels that represent underwater plateaus of ocea... Continue reading
• Artistic Explanation
  June 24, 2021 by TheKaiyoMission

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  Do you find the choice of soundtrack music for the game unusual? You are right! It is unusual. But the choice of African music was made on purpose, mainly for two reasons: First, not many people assoc... Continue reading
• Major update - version v0.2.00 (game under development)
  June 18, 2021 by TheKaiyoMission

  This is a major update of the game 'Enceladus - The Kaiyō Mission' (under development). It now contains two different mission phases on three levels that represent underwater plateaus of ocean worlds... Continue reading
• Updated version v0.1.06 (game under development)
  May 31, 2021 by TheKaiyoMission

  This is a minor update of the game 'Enceladus - The Kaiyō Mission' under development. It contains one level that represents an underwater plateau of the Saturnian moon Enceladus ( additional levels h... Continue reading
• Updated version v0.1.05 (game under development)
  May 17, 2021 by TheKaiyoMission

  This is a minor update of the first published version of the game 'Enceladus - The Kaiyō Mission' under development. It contains one level that represents an underwater plateau of the Saturnian moon... Continue reading
• Updated version v0.1.04 (game under development)
  May 03, 2021 by TheKaiyoMission

  This is an update of the first published version of the game 'Enceladus - The Kaiyō Mission' under development. It contains one level that represents an underwater plateau of the Saturnian moon Encel... Continue reading
• Updated version v0.1.03 (game under development)
  April 19, 2021 by TheKaiyoMission

  This is a major update of the first published version of the game 'Enceladus - The Kaiyō Mission' under development. It contains one level that represents an underwater plateau of the Saturnian moon... Continue reading
• First published version v0.1.02 (game under development)
  April 07, 2021 by TheKaiyoMission#Versions

  This is the first published version of the game 'Enceladus - The Kaiyō Mission' under development. It contains one level that represents an underwater plateau of the Saturnian moon Enceladus. The pla... Continue reading