Maggie Last Name Reveal + Potential Console Version Poll

I know I'm late to the party as I just joined but I wouldn't mind a Linux or a Chromebook.

Chiming in as another rare Linux gamer here, but unless you're doing something crazy (like invasive copy-protection), the Windows (or "PC") version will very likely "just work" through Steam's Proton. :)

definitely PC and Switch id buy it on both consoles.

Tsuki

Switch version would be great tbh 😍 just base game + any expansions.

Max or Mac, PLEASE PUT THIS ON MAC. I've been DYING to play this since the first reveal!!!

Is Max actually Mac???

Max is for "Mac" I guess ? Haha

A switch version would be amazing- considering the success of ACNH- it would be a best seller

I really want to do this for MacOS too. I'm probably going to have to get Parallels anyway, but I'd really love to play it on this machine without any issue.

j

I really hope this game will be available for Mac OS

can we make Maggie's middle name Elliot? In honor of how close those two were, Maggie Elliot Vaughan sounds nice.

Nintendo Switch!

D. Kun

PC usually means Windows, so I’d choose Linux.

Andy Whitmire

But my PC is with Linux 😅 So do I choose PC or Linux?

Console for me it's just for Rock Band ;) Games on pc please!

It would be awesome to have the data saved in the cloud and be able to have the same files in console!

PC and Switch would be the best! Just imagine being able to take this game out with you, and then just throwing it up on the tv when you get home!

I would love to play on PC and switch!

Switch! I legit would never put this game down if I could play on my switch! Lmao

Joanna Hinds

Picked Mac, but my second and third choices are Linux and PC!

Mari M

I'm the kind who love to play with mods and all, and since i'm pretty sure people will jump on the train to customize their parafolks, I would not want to miss that. So PC all the way ^^'

Minimouette

I would love to play on PC but if I had a second choice I chose switch.

Diana H

Ohh thanks! I completly missunderstood. I actually prefer pc, but i dont have a powerful one. Even Though paralives will run on lower end machines, i will still like to have a decent pc. I do have a ps4, but i prefer pc for simulation games. Anyway, thanks!!

The question was, "if Paralives was available on all major platforms, what would be your preferred way to play?" For a lot of people, myself included, PC would still be my preferred platform even if it was on every console.

So im late for this post, and im comfused. It says to choose a console, and most people voted for pc? Is pc consider a console? Maybe im lost. I would prefer ps4 and ps5, im a console player.

Sebastian child reveal???

I really hope for linux support. Steam supports linuxes after all. It would be sad if this game would be enforcing presence of windows on my computer.

MsArchange

switch please please dear god please

I would play it on pc first and foremost then after maybe my switch. The ps5 I will eventually get is tempting just to have something to play on it

Alexi

I'm a PC player but my PC is getting old(I'm hopefully going to be upgrading it soon) so after it has been better developed on PC, I think branching out to console (PS4/PS5 in my case) would be great.

Genesis Llanos

But I would like it to be on PC first to give it a good base and then in the future branch out to other platforms, but I can't tell you guys what to do lol

Having Paralives on the switch would actually be the best thing to ever happen to my life. Please add it on the switch in the future <3 <3 <3 <3

I think you should only release on PC to start with. It's easier to maintain and develop one version of something, and you can port later after you've refined Paralives a bit more with less stress.

I'll be so happy to have it on the switch!!

Daniel Asraf

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Donish Gibson

I personally prefer to play in the pc, but I definitely wouldn't mind buy it for the switch 😉

you can change the opacity of the lights, so it probably won't be distracting to you in game.

Not to be negative, but that blurry red flickering light in the video too ALL my attention. It's... kinda painful to look at, and incredibly distracting.

CheckerDuck

Definitely PC/Mac and then sprinkle some love in there for the Linux users lol Then in the future Xbox and Nintendo switch

Simmons

Aside from my previous comment I’d definitely want to play on the PC majority of time but would like to see a nintendo switch version as well, but it’d be nice to have the game optimized for a console controller on PC my fiancé likes using controllers but I have no problem using mouse/or either.

S&M Gonzalez

I believe there should be a Linux port once the PC/Mac versions are done. Not sure if the game will translate to consoles with controls and all but perhaps it could be for next gen as ports?

Catty C

Thanks for asking! I’ll most likely will instal Paralives on my MacBook Air (2019). (It says ‘MaX’ in the poll?) Sims 4 runs fine on it. I can’t play my Sims 3 on it as one needs a beast of a pc to run TS3 and the mods from that other talented Canadian ;). So, I’m grateful that you guys are doing an effort to give a broad variety of Para-players the chance to play your game.

Maskra

Why only on PC? What Mac users gonna do?

Like most I typically prefer PC for life-sim games. BUT, if you were to release Paralives on console as something similar to Sims 2 on PS2.... that’s a whole different story. Sims 4 feels very clunky on console. A simplified version where you can control characters via third-person rather than “god-mode” would be pretty cool, if it were to ever get to that point. (:

I think focusing on PC only would work best. If need be to port to a console I would say Switch cause games like Stardew Valley did well porting on there sales wise, and it’s a more family market oriented console that keeps expanding their indie market. If it’s a popular game you’ll likely get an offer from somewhere though.

Scarlletta

The Hero ($20) tier has a reward like that: "Name a randomly generated townie or pet" :)

Alex Massé

The game is already planned for both PC and Mac :)

Alex Massé

We're optimizing the game so it should work on recent laptops but the exact requirements will come as we get close to the release :)

Alex Massé

Yes, oops! Thanks for telling us!

Alex Massé

i dont think sim-type games work for consoles. sims 4 was a failed one. if u do decide to, i hope u guys can find a way to make it work great <3

McCatto

PC and Mac would be awesome!

Jenny Heller

I pretty much only use Linux these days, so that's my obvious answer lol. That said, since Paralives will be on Steam, I expect that Linux users will most likely be fine running the game through Steam Proton. Not quite as good as having a native Linux version, but barring any obscure technical difficulties it shouldn't be impossible for us to play on Linux.

Eden Chan

Well, it can run Skyrim in handheld mode, so it might not necessarily be impossible. :)

Jordy

Definitely PC, but when it comes to console a switch version would be my first priority. As long as it doesn't get the censorship treatment like Sims 3 on DS where same-sex relationships have been removed.

Jordy

I think if it ends up taking too much manpower and will equal less actual features in the game then don't worry about making it available on other platforms, everyone has a PC/Mac/Linux so focusing on that might be a better idea :)

PC for me but it would be cool for a switch version for when I travel.

Console version: Xbox One and Xbox One X 🙂

tey711

Linux! Then i could finally get rid of my windows for good, only using it to play sims at the moment. Besides porting to Linux should not be that difficult, you might even get help from the community.

I'd ask for Linux support, but a painless Wine/Proton Stream install would be enough for me.

Elifer

I have a question! Have you guys thought about having your Patreon members ( only If they want to) submit their name to be apart of the random name generator? A lot of us have some unique names that would be cool to add! Maybe it could be apart of the tier pledge to have your first name, last name or both added to the random generator list for naming parafolk.

Simmons

I am all for Pc,However,the older I get,the worse my eyesight gets. So definitely would love Console version on down the line. So that way I can keep playing! 😊

I'm normally all for Switch ports, but the biggest reason I'm excited for this game is building and I think that would be infinitely easier with a mouse

The only other platform I play is VR... obviously too much to ask for it to be made 3D tho so I guess I just have to hope it becomes a "major platform" someday!

Madi Crouch

I agree with this. Especially since it won't have to compete with the Sims (as far as we know) and this would be sometime in the near future, at best. TBH I think with all the hype, Paralives will be more popular than Sims 5 but console is another beast entirely and overall Switch is the most popular one of the current generation (I think. I could be wrong!) :)

DoveCGCP

tbh i’d buy it on switch and on pc

Caitlin

Im for both nintendo switch and Xbox series x console versions :) but voted for nintendo switch. Please do a nintendo switch version! They’re planning to a have a pro version/next generation console in a few years that can handle more demanding games and since there’s no sims for switch or any plans for it I think Paralives would be perfect fit for it plus we could play on the go.

S&M Gonzalez

Please do a Mac port 🥺

I have a gaming laptop, will paralives work for laptops?

SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY! I need that Nintendo Switch port in my life.

Yes, max is supposed to be Mac!

Hi! While the devs like the idea of a phone/tablet version, they believe it won't be possible due to the complexity of adapting the game to touch controls, and most mobile devices would not be powerful enough to run the game well. ❤️

I feel like basing the game build in Linux might make it more stable and easy to maintain/repair even on PC and Mac, but that might just be me and my limited understanding of server architecture.

comprehensive galaxy

I think focusing on the PC/Mac version would be best for release. I think The Sims 4 made this mistake by not making the UI in the game for EITHER pc or console and the game is very clunky and boring. Maybe some cool console releases in the future though!

I only have Mac so I’m glad it will be available there!

Big mood. I would love it on both.

Thank you for thinking about so many things, you guys are amazing!

Auntyleti

I'm a big fan of PC but also Nintendo switch

I know this is not an option and I may not understand the possible limits but could Paralives ever be an iPad app? Seems crazy to ask but I recently subscribed to Apple Arcade and some of the games there truly seem as if they’d need a full set up to play and yet my iPad is fully capable. I don’t know, just a thought of mine I guess

The question is "if Paralives was available on all major platforms, what would be you preferred way to play?"

I'd mostly play on PC, but I think a nintendo switch version would be great too

Jennifer Stephenson

The Nintendo Switch would be awesome! I'd love to play it in the comfort of my own bed in handheld mode. But PC's fine too.

Vanessa H

I don't understand the question or the answer options. The question is written as "Console Version?" and then there are non-console options in the answers. Shouldn't it be a yes/no answer and then what game console would you prefer?

Jonas Svensson

Don’t spread your self so thin that you end up with a game everyone complains about

pc and nintendo switch when I'm traveling

Osby,ossisims

I know the team might grow large enough to allow you to create console versions, but I honestly prefer if you focus on the PC/Mac for the first release. Then *maybe* a Switch port afterwards.

I love PC but I would also enjoy it on PS4.

I would love to play on console (ps4 or ps5)

Maggie's loft is looking GOOD!

Megan Santucci

I love the Switch as much as the next person, but I suspect the game might be heavier than the graphics alone imply, and Switch is, ultimately, a mobile chipset with a fan strapped on it (the fan does make quite a bit of difference, admittedly).

Mod Zero

Is Max supposed to be Mac, or is it some operative system I’ve never heard about?

😍 This is amazing

Similicious

I’d definitely play on PC but I think it would be a great game for the Nintendo Switch!

I think at the moment a release for PC/Mac should be the main focus. Then maybe someday down the line (2-3 years) you guys can port the game to different consoles :-)

literary_warrior

These kind of games truly only works best on pc, mac and linux. There's too much accuracy going on, in simulation games for them to be properly played on console.

Vegard Myklebust

I only have a PC and I'd really appreciate it if Paralives would not be exclusive to one specific launcher, though I understand you guys need to make a living.

Definitely PC would be preferred, but I'd love switch too.

talaynalynn

I voted PC because I can't get the horrors of playing The Sims with a controller out of my head. But I'd probably buy a Switch copy for the portability if there was some kind of cross save option.

PC all the way :D

PC is my platform for gaming, obviously. IDK but I think that a game like Paralives should just stick to computers. I've tried Sims 4 on PS4 and man, it's so clunky plus there's no mod support either, no offence console players.

Stermatical

I voted PC, but Linux could potentially be really cool. I definitely fantasize about ditching my windows computer for a linux one.

Luciana Keil

PC for sure, but PS5 would be cool as well.

PC and Switch. :)

Gary Hardt

PC and Linux, but voting for Linux as it's going to get small representation XD

Where's the VR option?? XD I want to zoom in to the world with wide arm gestures and reach out and poke the little para I wish mine to interact with. Spin the interaction menu like I'm spinning a mini wheel of fortune. I vote it be ported to VR!

PinkLyon

Everything is better on pc

Haley Tilton

I am a dedicated PC game player. I appreciate that some people aren't, and I support that. It would be nice for them to have access to this wonderful game in the future. But, selfish thought it may be, I wouldn't want that to affect the PC and Mac versions

Jennifer Huber

I would probably play it on PC but it would be awesome if it could run on PS4/5 too.

Tini

I cannot even comprehend how happy I am about the Nickname feauture! Thank you!!

Lena Marie

personally, I can't afford a new console or laptop so I kind of hope it will be able to run decently well on a potato hah

Ellen Thomas

It's ok, we'd play with Max too. Lol

Ileah

Well, I'm a linux user and I'm able to play any game from my steam library. Proton do a great job. I think you guys shouldnt be worried about that and focus in a xbox or playstation version besides PC-WIN

Roger Monteiro

I would love to have the game available on the PC, Mac, Switch and Xbox Series X

Mac & Nintendo switch :)

PC + Nintendo Switch 💙

PC is definitely first but Switch is a huge second! It would be cool if we could play the same saves universally through each console somehow. PC at home, switch on the move!

My main concern is that to avoid too much redesigning for other platforms, some features will be simplified or removed that might have worked beautifully on a well-endowed PC. The Sims already has dreadful textures so it can run ok on a cheap laptop. It would be nice to be able to choose a sims-like game that isn't deliberately tamed to run on potatoes.

I JONES

I’m on mac

every hour I mean*

Been checking every day for new paralives vid

One of my favorite things when I was little was sims Bustin out on gameboy Advance. I’d love to take Paralives with me on my switch!

Jessica Martin

Prefered way would be PC or the Switch, cause the switch I would be able to take anywhere I go😊

Anouk Geelen

No option to play on game cube?😒

Pyrus

How do you pronounce that last name?

Roman

I transitioned to Sims 4 entirely on console and prefer it so much

I believe the iPhones and IPads Pro would easily be powerful enough to run the game. Plus you could play them with a controller if you want to make a console port anyway.

Marcin

If there is a console port it will be in the future yes, i.e. after initial release on PC and MacOS! :)

Anna

I wish I can pick two because I would say PC and Switch.

moonlite_

Definitely PC first, but would love a Switch port at some point :)

+1 Stadia would be great. Could play on my phone then without performance issues.

Diazed

It will definitely be for the future, i.e. after initial launch of the game!

Anna

PC & Mac and eventually PS5&Xbox (:

Same here. I bought switch to play acnh(just love it that much), it would be nice to have one more fun game to play on it😁.

Aleksandra Gołębiewska

I definitely want this on PC, but I think this game would be amazing on the SWITCH!

Pc player, but would love if the game would be available for other consoles, so more people can enjoy it...

I'm a big console gamer... but although in the past I've played games like Paralives on them I much prefer on PC... if for no other reason than whilst PCs update, they are still essentially the same thing. I can still run Sims 1 for example on my new laptop even though it's over decades later. So for me consoles should be a cherry on top and not a focus on release. They're an ever changing world and not always backwards compatible (and not everyone keeps old consoles when they upgrade). So the lifeblood of this kind of game for longevity I believe focus should be on PC (and mac os).

ZombieZmaj (Jenni)

PC! But would great to have it in switch and ps4 and Xbox. My siblings have those. Thinking of others as well.(:

Sarah

I voted for PC but it would also be cool to play it on my Switch

Ayanna F

I'd be primarily a PC player, though if the game came to Switch I'd buy that version as well so I can play while lying in bed lol.

KittHaven

PC first and foremost. Playstation and Switch would be nice eventually... especially Switch because I can take it on the go more easily, but Nintendo Switch isn't exactly a console, I'd imagine having a strong capability for a decent life simulation game... it would likely be a muddled down version. PS5 touts amazing graphics and capabilities, so it has promise!

Melissa Toothman

KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK MY DUDES

Crystal

Hey, what about Stadia? Would you considering expanding to it? I know Paralives should run on most PCs but it would be a way to make it also playable on tablet and mobile.

Mariana Castiglione

Mac, been playing that other simulation game on this for years and while I know it would run better on a PC, I've had no worries downloading mods for the game. When I played on PC there were virus' everywhere. Running the game on the Mac is slower but doesn't crash at all.

Charlotte Stevens

I’d play PC and switch. PC for building and switch for gameplay probably!!

I totally don't want the team to be concerned about the console yet. From the market research, console games sale with this kind of life simulation is not worth your dedication and energy devotion yet. In the future, yes. But not now. The console players always voice their "desire" through social media but IT DOESN'T MEAN THEY WILL BUY THE GAME". And let alone modding. The console players always complain about "no mods" too. So, too may headaches.

Very click intensive games like this, especially when building and designing, for me are best played on a computer/ MAC with a mouse. I wouldn't have much interest in a controller console version -- never have really got into the Sims console games.

I definitely need Mac but I would love a Switch version as the sims doesn't have one. I REALLY want to play on switch!

Kitten Walters

mac and pc for modding !!

I'd probably do both PC and switch

Krissy

I never really get used to The Sims 4 on PS4 and I also hate that there is not CC support. So I prefer PC, but if there was easier controls on PS4 (or PS5) than it is now with The Sims 4, I would maybe go for it, becuase I could play game with best graphics

Wondrous_Mickey

Mac and Switch.

sussexbound

Having the game on the Nintendo Switch and being able to play anywhere, anytime, would be fun ! And it would reach to the people who doesn't own a pc to get the game too :D

Camelia

Pac first and abosolutely the NINTENDO SWITCH!!

Em Cottone

Vawn

PC first then the switch

Charlotte Ménétret

Please keep it on PC and Mac. I feel like there is something lost when games try to be added to every platform

As much as I love my Nintendo Switch, I'd prefer to play this game first on PC, I might get another copy though if it was on it XD

Natasha Welsh

PC and Nintendo Switch

Delisa Dickstein

I'd say don't stress the other consoles too much, just focus on putting out the best game you can even if it's only on PC at first! That being said I would LOVE to see a switch version eventually as the on the go capability would be really really awesome

PC for sure but I think it would be so cool to play on PlayStation or Switch! Thank you so much for this update, I love the name customization, it’s so detailed ;;

I only didn't want that one cuz I don't know how to pronounce it

Court12413

I would still play on pc but I know my sister would love to play this and she plays on ps4

Jasmine Perdigon

PC or Xbox One ( or have controller compatibility on PC )

Priscilla

PC would be the best choice imo, but if you guys ever did adapt it for consoles, I'd love to see it on the Nintendo Switch!! I take my switch with me to work, so getting to play Paralives on my breaks would be life-changing.

KittlynM

would love to have it on mac!

Please have it on Mac and PC! I think those would definitely be the best to start out with!

Sophie

yes i want it on the "Max" XD yall are doing great :) (tbh im gonna use windows)

PC first for sure, but afterwards on the switch for portability

Mo Des

Would be awesome to have it in xbox but it would probably be a lot easier to play on PC

Laura Burchart

I would love the opportunity to have titles and suffixes for names. i.e. Dr. Maggie Vaughan III

PC for now but I think Linux needs keeping an eye out for certain.

GameBurrow

Max OS yup

Arnie

I’m assuming you mean Mac when you guys put Max but I would prefer PC/Mac at first. And when you guys become more established, you could potentially move to console

Other than PC, which would be my favourite platform, I’d like to play it on the switch so that I could play it on the go!

Amy Wallis

Oh, PC/PS5 and Switch because those are what I have :)

Nazly Sabet

Definitely pc cause I only play games on my phone or laptop

I would only ask if it ever got a Nintendo Switch version, that it was optimized as such, because a lot of PC ports to switch run terribly even at low graphical settings, of course this is only if y’all ever do that

Matt Jeffrey

is max a typo for mac

Another wonderful post Alex and team! Although I wouldn’t mind playing it on the PlayStation aswell? I’d much prefer simulations on pc! So I’m voting that 🤗👍🏻🥰🙏🏻❤️

Becky

👁👁

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