Zhou Jinxuan: Since we started as a Doujin circle, we weren't tethered to the constraints of commercial expectations. Our goal was simply to make a game we genuinely enjoyed, rooted in our shared love for anime, comics, and games (ACG) culture. We eschew rigid, monthly planning in favour of a flexible, agile methodology. If an idea surfaces, we whip up a playable prototype within a day, test it, and use the results to dictate our next move. This fluid, rapid-cycle approach is our most vital asset.

Ji Gongtau: The passion and feedback we receive from Korean players regarding the action roguelite genre are incredibly valuable. Internally, we view the Korean market as a top priority. We've worked directly with English-speaking members of the Korean community on platforms like Discord to polish complex elements, such as our achievement system. The quality of feedback we receive with every major update has been a massive boon to our development team.

Bow Minghau: I was struck by the high level of technical prowess among Korean indie developers. There were so many titles with a level of polish that rivals commercial releases, which served as a huge motivation for us.

Ji Gongtau: Some of the Korean players at our booth breezed through the tutorial and cleared stages without a single hiccup. It was a clear demonstration of their high skill level. Thanks to the professional support from our local partners and the event organizers, we’ve been able to map out a more concrete strategy for the Korean market.

Ji Gongtau: Cinderia is a marriage of tight, responsive action and deep roguelite systems. The core loop revolves around precise, satisfying combat interactions with monsters and bosses, all wrapped in a charming, story-driven, fairytale art style.

Bow Minghau: From a development and publishing standpoint, our greatest strength lies in the depth of our build variety. With four characters, each featuring over 100 passive skills and more than 20 active skills, every run offers a fresh, tactile experience.

Ji Gongtau: Our development velocity is quite high, so we are on track to release the 1.0 version as planned next March. Following the full launch, we intend to collaborate with console publishers and partners to bring the game to platforms like the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation.

Ji Gongtau: It’s not really a secret, but rather a process of moving from ideation to a 'two-hour playable build' as quickly as possible. Even if the initial build is rough, we iterate on it five or six times a day based on immediate testing. Our team has grown from about 10 members to 20 or 30, and everyone communicates proactively on a daily basis.

Zhou Jinxuan: We are all die-hard fans of ACG culture. We felt that many subculture games on the market were too focused on selling character illustrations rather than gameplay. We wanted to blend cute, appealing ACG-style characters and fairytale aesthetics with a dark, apocalyptic setting, all while ensuring the core action roguelite mechanics remained deep and satisfying.

Zhou Jinxuan: Seeing fans create art and comics in the Korean Discord community gives us immense strength. We sincerely thank everyone who cherishes Cinderia.

Bow Minghau: When I posted about our arrival in Busan on Discord the day before the event, I was deeply touched to see fans show up at our booth the very next morning to cheer us on. This trip has been much more than just a business excursion.

Ji Gongtau: We are truly grateful for the warm support from Korean players. We will continue to find opportunities to communicate with you and work hard to make Cinderia even better.