Topic: ZaciSa: Defense of the Crayon Dimension! (NA 1.3 Patch / EU Out) - Hello from the Developer

ZaciSa: Defense of the Crayon Dimension! for Europe is now out!

ZaciSa's Last Stand NA Patch is now live!

This patch includes the following content:
60FPS Gameplay
4 New Maps: PING 1.5+, BLOK DROP U, GAF, Pollux System
1 New Mode: Insanity Mode
Online Leaderboards
Miiverse Posting
1 New Bot Weapon: Tesla Coil
2 New Enemies
And more!

Full Details: http://www.zenfaproductions.com/2015/06/zacisas-last-stand-pa...

Hello everyone. I am Greg from ZeNfA Productions. A one-man development team. I created a Wii U game all on my own (programming & graphics) thanks to the Nintendo Web Framework program Nintendo has thankfully created. Called ZaciSa's Last Stand, a tower defense genre type of game , that I released in early July of 2014.

I'm a pretty big Nintendo fan. I never imagined that when I picked up a Wii U on launch, that I would one day have a game, that I made by myself, on the Wii U eShop. I feel like this is a big accomplishment for myself.

I am creating this thread to see if anyone who has possibly played the game has any questions or comments or even better yet, suggestions or issues. As these can help me in future patches as well as future games.

The first patch that was released back in mid-August featured additions and improvements thanks to honest reviews and feedback from the community.
Since October, I have been spending a lot of time working hard on a new patch for the North American version as well as working on the Europe version.
You can see some of the new things in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nCSmiDS1Z4
Basically some of the additions include:

4 new maps! Two of which are crossover maps featuring indie games BLOK DROP U and PING 1.5+
Online Leaderboards
Miiverse Posting
Two New Enemies
New Bot Weapon – The Tesla Coil
60 FPS Gameplay
5X Game Speed. Speed up the game to play it even faster.
Bank Loans & Manage All option for Bots (weapons)

I am fixing a few small issues currently, and will be re-submitting the patch to Nintendo again by tomorrow. Hopefully the new patch should be available to all by early March.

For Europe, I am very close to submitting the Europe version. Which will be called ZaciSa: Defense of the Crayon Dimension! (Both games are the same, just different name per region)
All that is left is getting the game translated, which is now being worked on, and the game will be sent off to Nintendo of Europe. Currently expecting to submit in about 2 weeks. Hoping for a late March/early April launch.
You can see a full trailer of the game here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muNfioPBK-Q

Thanks for your time.

I still need to get this game lol

I have two questions for you just mostly out of my curiosity.

1. Will the update also change the game's Wii U menu icon? I noticed the icon on the eShop is now the same one that's your avatar here, which I think looks a lot more interesting than the old one that's just ZaciSa's Last Stand written on a black background. It's a small thing that won't really change my enthusiasm for the update, but I do think it would make it look better on my system menu.
2. What is "ZaciSa," how do you pronounce it and where did that name come from?

For a one-man game, by the way, this is really pretty great. I think it's the best game on the system for the price and I look forward to seeing what you put out in the future.

#1: Sadly no. I tried to include the new icon but Nintendo rejected that as violates a guideline. Europe will have the new icon, but NA will never have it (at least on Wii U)

#2: Pronounced something like this: Zaa - Key - Saa. I kinda made it up, along with "ZeNfA" a long long time ago, way before I was even ever considered making a game. Always considered it to have a "space" like name, so that's why I used it in the game given the crayon space nature.

In hindsight, should have titled the game ZaciSa's Last Defense at very least. My biggest issue I've noticed, was that people didn't really know what to think of it. I went with "last stand", as a "Remember the Alamo" type of concept to help illustrate it's a tower defense type game. Obviously didn't quite work haha. I really enjoy the new Europe title, ZaciSa: Defense of the Crayon Dimension! Both absurd title and helps get the point across.

Anyways, thanks! I'm planning at least 3 new releases (outside of ZaciSa Europe) this year. My experiences with this game will greatly shape those I think. Not to mention prob at least 1 more patch of new stuff for later this year for ZaciSa after this current one.

I figured it was something like that, but I was curious in case there was any deeper meaning to the name.

Does this mean we can expect a 3DS version of ZaciSa?

I am all for it. It's unlikely currently though. This is a HTML5 game, a product of Nintendo Web Framework. And the NWF/Unity program is only on Wii U at the moment. I can easily see this program expanding, hopefully, to the next Nintendo handheld. If it ever does, I'd love to put ZaciSa and any other title on the handheld.

I bought it last night. I am a little confused with the Easy and Hard modes, how long do those last? Does it stop at a certain wave or is it endless? I also saw there was an endless mode, so it made me more confused lol. But the game is fun, I am still trying to understand it fully but I love the art style.

Haha, yeah that question gets asked a lot. There is no end, so it's endless. Because of the confusing nature of the last mode's name, it will actually be renamed "Endurance Mode" in the new patch.

I originally called it Endless, as the enemies never stop coming, as their are no breaks and no levels. Hopefully calling it Endurance mode in new patch will relieve some of the confusion.

So is there no way to "complete" each level?

Yeah, the game never truly ends, as it's an arcade style type of game where the game keeps going. I did think about having it end at lv 50 or so. But wasn't sure how best to do it. I do have a few ideas now. But part of me still likes the idea of allowing the user to continue on forever and try to get better and better score. (the upcoming patch will allow people to reach new levels)

It just transforms the game for me. Without there being a way to "complete" a level then I play until I get bored. One I get bored I am unlikely to go to a new level as I am bored with the game. So I may not experience everything this game has to offer now as there is no goal. I know some people like the freedom of no goal and I am not saying it is a bad thing. I am just the type of gamer that likes to complete stuff and since I can't do that in this game it now becomes a time killer game rather than a game I strive to complete, which means I will be playing it a lot less. But still worth the $0.69 I paid for it lol

@DefHalan & @ZeNfa We need something like a mission mode. Only one level should be open in the beginning, and if you reach a certain wave, or a certain score, the next stage will be unlocked.
Maybe add a little ending after beating the final stage! This would greatly enhance the feeling of reward in this game!

I'll buy it when it's out here in EU.

You know, that's a really good idea! Some has suggested that before.

I still have some time before I submit the game to Europe, so might try to work it in so you have to unlock new maps before playing them. Would help give a sense of progression. Something like get "1 key" for reaching level 10, 2 keys for level 20, etc.

The visuals just don't do it for me. It's unique, I'll give you that. I downloaded the demo and tried it a bit. My girlfriend was lost trying to play it and gave up. I sorta got it but looking at triangles and such left me wanting a little more details and intricacies to the visuals. Congrats on making your own game man. That alone is awesome.

I love your game. How can I access the new maps? I only have the 8 normal maps.

No problem. I knew the visuals weren't going be for everyone.

The new patch isn't out yet. In lotcheck now. If it's approved, I suspect it will be out early March.

Can't wait for everyone to try out the new patch.

The Patch is Live! With a 40% off sale too.

This patch includes the following content:
60FPS Gameplay
4 New Maps: PING 1.5+, BLOK DROP U, GAF, Pollux System
1 New Mode: Insanity Mode
Online Leaderboards
Miiverse Posting
1 New Bot Weapon: Tesla Coil
2 New Enemies
And more!

Full Details: http://www.zenfaproductions.com/2015/06/zacisas-last-stand-pa...

What do you think of the patch?

I spend hours with this game trying a lot of different techniques to survive. One of the best in eshop.

Thanks! Got a lot more planned for this game for another big push of new content in late 2015.

Europe version, ZaciSa: Defense of the Crayon Dimensions! is currently in testing at Nintendo of Europe. I should find out next week if there is any issues or if it passes. I am currently aiming for an August 20th release!

Those in Europe will be able to enjoy the game soon! This is finally coming out on August 20th! With a special 1 week launch sale.

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/07/zacisa_defense_of_th...