I'm excited to share that the demo for Goodlands has officially launched! It was three years ago — almost to the day — that I first released a demo for this project on itch. Back then, it was a small puzzle platformer that didn't do either puzzling or platforming very well. It was my first foray into a development projected that lasted more than 48 hours, and the feedback I received from it has shaped Goodlands into what it is today: a game about exploration.

If you like dinosaurs, paleontology, cute NPCs, driving, character customization, and collecting things, then I think you'll love Goodlands.

This demo is designed to be representative of the core game loop and ambience of Goodlands. It includes loads of NPCs, several quests, four dig sites (contributing to one full skeleton), a fossil cleaning mini game, and eight invertebrate fossils to collect. My hope is that it will get you excited for the full release, while offering the opportunity to further shape the game as it progresses through development.

I love feedback. I will read whatever you send my way. I sincerely hope you enjoy your time with this demo, and that through it, you can understand my vision for this project.

Thank you so much for your interest, support, and time! Enjoy!

Josh