In this era of flourishing download-only stores that open the doors to a host of small development studios, it's not often that an indie game will make the move into physical retail. Teslagrad bucks that trend, however, having arrived on a diverse range of digital platforms — including the Wii U eShop — and is now on the way to stores.
The fact the title is being given a retail release was announced earlier in the year, but Rain Games has now confirmed release dates or windows for the boxed version in different territories. SOEDESCO is managing this distribution, and though some countries will get the boxed copies on 3rd December on PS3 / PS4 and PC, the Wii U entry will come to Europe and the Americas in 'early 2015'. We'd expect it to have a budget price while, at the very least, it will hopefully be available from major online retailers.
We were hugely impressed with Teslagrad in our review, but let us know whether you're tempted to hold on for the physical retail version.
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Amazon UK have listed it as a January release for £35...
Yeah.
Budget price is still probably higher then eshop. Good for those that want the game but don't care for dl's. I'll still with the cheapest way I can play the game.
I would rather get this on the eShop, like I did with the NES Remix games.
I support the physical format, so I'm tempted. And it's more storage space left for me. Make a compelling price for it and I'll get it.
You should all already own it.
Am I the only person that thinks this game is overrated...? And I'm not trying to start anything, just expressing my opinion.
I messaged Rain games privately on FB asking for an update on physical release in NA for Wii U. They responded yesterday and told me news was coming soon, probably this week even. They weren't lying, that was only 24 hours ago!
I was surprised not to like this very much. I'd been looking forward to it. I found the physics a bit unpleasant, making the game less fun than I had thought it would be. Then there came several difficulty spikes that made me stop enjoying it altogether, so I never finished it. A shame, because there's so much that is great about it.
Good thing i've waited.
I haven't got the digital version yet, so i might check out the physical version.
This game is amazing and one of the best indie games ever but a full blown physical release with a higher price tag makes no sense it not worth it
It's a pretty small print run, so it's mainly meant as a collector's item/a nod to die hard physical media fans. Re the price difference between physical and digital editions, making and distributing discs is fairly expensive- we actually make less money per copy sold on disc than on the eshop!
@Punished_Boss_84 I've already seen it for sub 30 prices, but it had a release date this year so I was hoping to get it around Christmas.
What the box art look like tho? Might buy it if the price is right
I have been strongly considering downloading this game. Now I'm not sure if I should wait or not... I do prefer physical games, but I've also heard this game is quite short, so not sure if it's worth owning the physical disc? Ultimately, it'll boil down to price and the artwork as that can be a big deal for me.
Good news! If the price is right, then its certainly the version I go for!
@ollibald how likely is it that extra features will be included do you think?
Really enjoyed this. Liked how they got so much out of the mechanic, to the extent that getting past a tricky section would put a smile on my face, appreciating the ingenuity. If I'd not picked it up yet I wouldn't be waiting for the physical release.
Oh yeah, I forgot about that. Doesn't matter; already have it.
Always happy to see indie games make it from digital to boxed.
I understand why some think it's old fashioned, and a waste of money and materials, introducing various middle men who pinch pennies. But my fascination with games as a physical product is that it will be visible to so many people who would otherwise not have known of its existence.
That and I am a sucker for physical copies myself.
Hoping for a game like Armikrog, coming out in Spring, to eventually release in a box as well, as it looks like it will be a taxing download.
We all know many many moms and dads only buy games at stores or as gifts. Im pretty sure they will sell it all and soon thd game will be out of print and "rare" altough I find pointless spectlation on games as collector itens. There are many better ways to multiply your money than keeping your games sealed.
I'm glad I waited then. Physical games have a more timeless appeal. Really, more indie developers should try doing this. Mighty Switch Force 1 & 2 combined for example, that 'd be amazing.
@ULTRA-64 there's no major features that differ from the eshop version, but it comes with some changes (that will be patched into the eshop version) preinstalled though- improved map system, support for more controller types, minor bug fixes etc
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