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Introducing: Project Powerslave (Working Title)

🕑 Added 2025-08-03 16:59:28 +0000 UTC

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Taylored Printers

So hyped we got something Marvel, hoping one day we get to see ya'll do RWBY, which would play almost the same as this as it's centered around super hero schools kinda like this. or Star Wars. lol.

Frank Ariosto

When will we be able to test it?

Gunsmoke Games

We chose to go with a fresh start, to develop the systems. BoB2 has old stuff that would need to be combed through, and really some light planning. Once this small project is done we will use this playbook to do BoB2

Gunsmoke Games

Please point to the excuses. Our team is anything but lazy as well. NLT has 9660 subscribers 3x ours. Lazy Tarts last build was end of July, and prior to that was April. We have put out an excellent build in April that was top 5 build in the last 5 years. Additionally Henshin put out an excellent Android update. Just because it's not what you want doesn't mean the team is lazy.

Devin Chesser

That sounds awesome

Gunn3r71

So is BoB2 never going to be finished then?

FalseHope

I thought that SU got too big. It was nice that many dc characters got recognition but it restricted the depth you could go. The brothel scenes with villains, some tied to the characters lore or their nemesis was cool and I would like to see more of this style of content make it into this project. Less of a focus on quantity. Pick a few popular characters then expand until you are happy with it, call it finished and move on. Some people will be disappointed but it's a more sustainable model.

Ki Ik

Wait...does that mean that you wont be a bad guy but rather a good guy?

Kelvin

"So where is it? Still nothing. It’s been three months. You’re getting lazier and lazier. I remember when we used to get monthly updates with solid content. Now? We wait 2–3 months for maybe 10–15 minutes of gameplay. You have 2–3 unfinished events in SU( I dont even mention Bend or Break 2), and yet you’re starting new projects without finishing the old ones. And we’re supposed to wait and keep paying for 4 months straight for what? I can already bet it’ll be another short update with barely any content. This is absurd. Why should we keep supporting you when there are constant delays — literally every time. NLT Media or lazy tarts dont have these issues. They deliver on time and don’t make excuses. Compared to them, I can honestly say: you guys are just lazy."

bigdinasar

Howdy! It's really cool seeing you guys finding ways to make your work exciting again! After 10 years working on the same thing, it only makes sense you would need a break. Especially for a creative work! Burnout is the enemy here, SU (and more importantly, Gunsmoke Games) will 100% benefit from this Looking forward to the new project!

Gunsmoke Games

We chose to go with something fresh and new to test our idea, as BoB2 has some early stage work done. What we're creating here will have direct impact on BoB2's quality and success. And we're looking forward to having you apart of the process in doing so.

Gunsmoke Games

I can understand where you're coming from. We have to manage creativity and passion. Passion is what started SU, and brought you concepts like cells, and bordello. But the "order" is what removed innovation, and iteration. That is why your #1 doesn't have a threat system, or has tons of unfinished content. Because it was more about getting your #1 out the window, than making something spectacular. Presenting you with a #5 is a different meal, but it's the team behind that meal that makes it great.

Gunsmoke Games

Thank you for this comment Nigel. It's refreshing when someone can see past everything and grasp our vision. We initially set out to pivot as the temperament on the team was just persevering, it lacked excitement and passion. That was really reflected in metrics as well. We don't feel the content suffered but it was only about when it would, not if. So we ran a concept we had been talking about for years. Could you make a fun and interactive game in 4 months. And could we break away from SU style of removing gameplay loops to satisfy the content requirements. While along the way building out a playbook for new content (think a user manual). I then picked up a book called Lean Startup and it took what we were trying to do and explained it in a way that made so much sense. Iteration and innovation were things we can't do in SU due to size, and expectations. We had already implemented feedback, so it seemed only natural to take the development loop from the book (develop-measure-feedback-learn) and place you guys in the loop via Patreon. I eventually see our patrons valuing their role in our process, over the content being created. That's not to say the content won't be important, I just think our patrons want to be heard. Making them a critical portion of our development loop will hopefully accomplish that. Yes, yes, yes we want to expand the team eventually. But first we need a playbook so we can go let's make a banger of a game, via our patreon. Then take the book and open it to page 1 and follow those steps. Thanks for the thoughtful response.

Gary Henderson

Love it. Only hope the workload doesn't get too big. I was also wondering if anything about Bend or Break 2 came up?

IronicSoup22

I'm not gonna lie this is kind of disappointing, after all this time just to get this, is like going to a restaurant ask for a #1 wait 40 minutes just for them to bring you a #5 instead and tell you that the cooks decided to pivot to this new and exciting meal(#5). yes it maybe new and exciting for the team but is not what we ordered. That's my opinion take it with grain of salt.

Nigel_Homeless

As long as content remains consistant in quality between both projects and the amount of content delivered to SU is not completly neutered than this sounds fun and potentially refreshing. The philosphy in development sounds interesting and really cool for a business model centred around crowd funding. One last thing is that I was wondering is if the work load is too much and you may have been to ambitious in starting a new project, will you consider bringing on more talent to GS games or what stratgies have you considered beside sidelining one to work on the other? Which I could foresee as being a source of potential frustration and fracturing of the community esspecially if one half prefers one project to the other and vice versa. P.S I really don't like the name Powerslave

Sebby

honestly, getting a break from SU to do a Marvel equivalent which could make both games better in the long run. hope both projects are getting continuing support

Gunsmoke Games

Thank you! We want to build value to your support, beyond just getting content.

Gunsmoke Games

I will do a write up on a concept of technical debt. It's something that I have been realizing lately that we need to solve. Ultimately the solution is easy, iteration. But I will do a post to address this soon.

Terrell Hird

I'm conflicted on this. On one hand I love not only the Idea of you guys working on a game (though limited) set in another fandom but also trying to include us in the development of said game. Its a cool idea and it will be interesting to see how it turns out. On the other hand the amount of time this could potentially take away from SU development is worrying. There are already a parts of SU that have not been implemented fully I.E. Laboratory functions(Robotics, powers, cloning content) and a few bordello options to name a few. All in all I'm going to be cautiously optimistic on this and hope it turns out as well as you guys are planning.

DingleHopper

I dont mind. Personally I think that getting away from SU might be healthy and X-men sounds like a good opportunity, especially considering that 80% of the drama that stems from that group is the fact that it's a mostly unstable polycule anyways. What's one more guy trying to have sex w/ Jean Grey or Rogue. I know that there already so much to do with the DC universe as a whole that making the step towards Marvel and X-men of all things may seem a bit ill advised but I keep my subscription w/ you guys cause I like what you make. Keep at it and looking forward to what you make of this!

Gunsmoke Games

I don't agree. We have dedicated cycles and internally these projects are not being worked on during the same cycle. They have dedicated time and resources. Additionally we are implementing systems that will keep the team organized and focused when shifting. This pivot has already been a boon to the team internally. Our internal communication is at an all time high, and we can't wait to get you all involved in the development process.

Gunsmoke Games

I'm sorry you're not a fan of this pivot. And we understand that there will be many that are not fans. But we're Gunsmoke Games and we want to make Games not just SU. Your patronage up to this point promised a set amount of content in the game. Nothing more. We're now pivoting to have you involved in the creative team, to be apart of the development of content. You will still get the content, but you will now also be able to help form that content into something great.

Evoker

I do not like this. You guys already seem to have issues getting SU content out and now this will make it worse. Even if we get SU content it will now be less thanks to this taking away focus. I already do not like the renpy SU because of how it is not one game. You didn't even ask anyone before doing this. I'm sure most people if you put up a poll would have wanted you to focus on SU instead of this.

Jeff Novak

Honestly, I'm not that excited. I joined up for SU. And you can put it in any terms you want, but if you have one team working on two different projects, one project is always going to get the short end of the stick. The way you're talking about this new project, it's going to be SU getting the short end of the stick.

Lucas Mascena

GOOD

Gunsmoke Games

We chose to go X-men for the fresh start, without any past processes implemented. This is forming the playbook of small compact games. Our biggest objective is including you in the creative process. So we felt a fresh start allowed that much more than something we have had ideas over for a very long time. We're looking forward to seeing what we all can create.

Matthew Bray

I am very interested. I look forward to trying it out.

HotDog89

One more thing to take your attention away from the nigh unplayable BoB2. Sure, why not? Granted, an X-men version of SU is hardly a bad thing, but still.

FrankMSwank

Sounds great. Looking forward to playing this.

Joseph Egan

What artstyle is going to be used?

Jim

I'll never get tired of X-Men games so I'm hyped. Especially since my potato can t run newer versions of Null Hypothesis. Will it be X-Men Evolution specifically? Comics? A mix of both?

Gunsmoke Games

Feedback is important in our process and we will be utilizing it with all aspects of development.

Gunsmoke Games

We're aiming the end of this month!

Amaze

When will this be playable?

trollmahn

I'd like to have Powerslave incorporate different body types. Big tits and muscles are nice, but small & medium boobs need love, too. Also, some should be skinny WITHOUT abs. Their all fit, but not all are built. Looking forward to it regardless.

Ryan H

I know the name is a placeholder but damn if it doesn't put the iron maiden song buzzing through my head.

flibbity

I’m excited to see what becomes of this

Gunsmoke Games

This is what is called an MVP = Minimal viable product. We want to show of some basic systems, look, and plot. Then we use you all to give us feedback and we use that to adjust content. Niche fetishes can be explored later, but aren't included in this build.

Kobei Son

Will there be Deadpool getting Pegged? 😅🍌🍑

Joss Wheezer

Yeah like Rogue, Kitty, Storm, Etc have different bodies and hope that in game we can see some variations between character’s body types.

Chewiewook The Vindicator

I don’t mind. SU is frankly awesome and I think anything else from this team will be awesome too. My only complaint(which is more personal preference) is that most of the ladies seem to have giant breasts; maybe a bit more variation? Seems somewhat ‘same-y”, but it’s a small compliant, and not a big deal. Puns not intended.

Nick Christie

Will there be spanking in the game?

Gunsmoke Games

We felt internally we wanted something fresh, without expectations to do this pivot. The playbook we've developed will only help other small projects moving forward.

Gunsmoke Games

We never promised when the Ren'py port was coming this early, and Henshin is working hard at this still. This pivot was started in April. I'm sorry you feel this pivot isn't exactly what you want. But we needed a pivot, or we just persevered. Internally we felt this was what was best for everyone (patrons) included.

PsychoSinMafia

I’ve heard of rogue like evolution but not the other one. I’ll have to look that up.

Andrew Burris

also to add on i feel kinda lied to you said we would get at least the beginning of the new SU port after this four month wait and instead give us a new game that no one asked for. I really do hope it works out becuase the concept is great but I dont feel this was handled correctly at all.

Gunsmoke Games

Not at all. This will be entirely different.

Andrew Burris

I'm concerned now im not against this idea in theory but it feels like this is gonna detract from what many of us have been patiently waiting for SU and Bend or Break 2 which was supposed to come out of hiatus alongside the promised port of SU android to PC I dont want to speak for others but I think those were what we are all excited for and now we have a 3rd game to probably slow things down further. I know this wasn't your intention but I feel this may have been a mistake I hope it works out the way you envisioned because that could be cool but I am skeptical.

Reversi

Guys, this is certainly impressive, but there are already two games about this (The Null Hypothesis and Rogue-like: Evolution). What about the game based on Korra?"

Veit1991

Will this be similar to Rogue-Like?

Gunsmoke Games

We're very excited as well. Adding you guys as creative partners is something we're looking forward to as well!

Biscuits_Brown

I love the concept, and the idea and would love a game in this style! However I am a little concerned. You have SU, Power slave AND BoB:2? Which many of us have been patiently supporting and waiting specifically for.

Gunsmoke Games

After this releases, SR7 will be jumping right into it! After that we are going to follow feedback!

Gunsmoke Games

SR7 and I had a discussion about pivoting or persevering. I felt it would be nice to pivot after 10 years of SU, and finally get our ideas in the open. This feels fresh, and exciting. SU will 100% benefit.

Gunsmoke Games

Ren'py day 1

Gunsmoke Games

I can understand your worry and we share it. We will be keeping a close eye on quality. Your feedback is necessary to accomplish that.

David Ullrich

This kinda worries me, two projects at a time normally means both will suffer

Kai-Skywalker

Will this be on rinpy or unity?

IRON MASK

Wait and SU!? Where is the Jewl of the Proyect!? The cream of Cream!?

Gunsmoke Games

We're jumping right into SU post release. During that time we will be having you all help us focus on the next update to Powerslave. Getting this perfect through you guys being creative partners is the end goal!

jose hernandez

SO just to confirm, the SU next build is still in progress or it was paused during these 4 months for this "Xperiment"?

GoHawks1840

I'm Down

Joss Wheezer

Oh, so no SU update this month? Regardless excited about this new project, I remember the old X-men comic sunset made and yeah it sounds awesome to explore more of it.

Gunsmoke Games

We can't wait to have all of you on the creative team!

Nobu Nobu

I'm down, hell yeah

Gunsmoke Games

We're aiming for Rogue and Kitty to be the characters with content on initial release.

Nethel

Which of the X-men might be in it? Like the targets that you can get with or have fun with?

Orbital Bacon

This sounds very interesting, and I love the 90's X-Men! Looking forward to it.

CometRed06S

Never would’ve guessed this. Sounds interesting. Excited, however more excited for the next SU update.

Gundam lupus

Hope we get Illyana Resputaina, Boom Boom, Marrow without the spike look, Emma Frost,

Gunsmoke Games

I liken this to not eating steak everyday, sometimes you want some prime rib. This project has really invigorated the team!

J Dub

I cannot lie. I would have been more excited with new BoB2 progress.

Gunsmoke Games

90's Xmen/Evo Cross. We will show more this month. We're not beholden to the SU curiosity. We will be sharing lots of stuff leading up!

NSFWCrusader

Sounds good, just hope you guys don’t get overwhelmed or burned out, working on two games now.

Nethel

This will definitely be interesting I can’t wait to help out and give feedback

PsychoSinMafia

If this is what you’ve been teasing, no wonder no one got close lol. I’d be interested. Are you going for an art style along the lines of a specific series or will this you your take on their designs?