Neon Rain Alpha Demo

Instructions for Windows

1. Locate the ZIP File:
   • Go to the folder where the ZIP file is stored (usually in Downloads if you downloaded it from the internet).
2. Right-Click the ZIP File:
   • Right-click the ZIP file to bring up a context menu.
3. Choose "Extract" or "Extract All":
   • Select the option that says either “Extract” or “Extract All.” The exact wording depends on the software you have installed.
   • Note: If this option is missing, you may need extraction software. Free options like 7-Zip or WinRAR can be downloaded.
4. Select Extraction Location:
   • When prompted, choose where you want to extract the game folder. Often, it's best to create a new folder specifically for the game.
   • If no prompt appears, it will usually create a folder in the same location as the ZIP file.
5. Extract the Files:
   • Click “Extract” to begin the process. Wait for all files to be extracted. This may take a few minutes, depending on the size of the game.
6. Open the Game Folder:
   • After extraction, navigate to the folder containing the game files. Look for a file named something like Neon_Rain_Alpha_Demo_V1.exe to start the game.
7. Run the Game:
   • Double-click the executable file to start playing.

Instructions for Linux Users

1. Locate the ZIP File: Navigate to the directory where the ZIP file was downloaded (e.g., ~/Downloads).
2. Extract the ZIP File:
   • Right-click the ZIP file and choose "Extract Here" or "Extract To..." (options may vary depending on your file manager).
   • If no extraction option appears, you may need to install a utility like File Roller (GNOME), Ark (KDE), or the unzip command-line tool.
3. Install Extraction Software (if needed):
   • Open your terminal and type the following command for your distribution:
     • Ubuntu/Debian: sudo apt install unzip
     • Fedora: sudo dnf install unzip
     • Arch/Manjaro: sudo pacman -S unzip
4. Select Extraction Location:
   • When prompted (or after selecting "Extract To..."), specify the folder where the files should be extracted.
   • If no prompt appears, the files will typically extract to the same location as the ZIP file.
5. Open the Game Folder: Navigate to the folder containing the extracted files.
6. Set Executable Permissions (if necessary):
   • Locate the game file (e.g., Neon_Rain_Alpha_Demo_V1.x86_64).
   • Right-click the file, go to "Properties," and ensure the "Allow executing file as program" option is checked under Permissions.
   • Alternatively, in the terminal, run:

     chmod +x Neon_Rain_Alpha_Demo_V1.x86_64 
     

7. Run the Game: Double-click the executable file or launch it via the terminal:

   ./Neon_Rain_Alpha_Demo_V1.x86_64 
   

Instructions for Adding the Game Demo on Steam Deck

1. Download the Linux Version:
   • Ensure you download the Linux version of the game demo on your computer. If using the Steam Deck itself, use Desktop Mode to download and manage files.
2. Transfer the Game to Your Steam Deck (if downloaded on another device):
   • Connect the Steam Deck to your computer via a USB-C cable or use a microSD card to transfer the downloaded ZIP file.
   • Copy the ZIP file to a folder on your Steam Deck, like ~/Downloads.
3. Extract the ZIP File:
   • Enter Desktop Mode on the Steam Deck by holding down the power button and selecting "Switch to Desktop."
   • Use the Dolphin file manager to locate your ZIP file (e.g., in ~/Downloads).
   • Right-click the ZIP file, choose "Extract Here," and wait for the extraction to complete. The game files should be in a new folder.
4. Add the Game Demo to Steam:
   • Open Steam in Desktop Mode.
   • Go to Library > Add a Game (bottom left corner) and choose Add a Non-Steam Game.
   • Click Browse, navigate to your extracted game folder, and select the executable file (e.g., Neon_Rain_Alpha_Demo_V1.x86_64 for Linux).
5. Permissions:
   • You'll either need to run the game once in desktop mode or run chmod +x Neon_Rain_Alpha_Demo_V1.x86_64 from the directory with the binaries.
6. Add Custom Artwork (Optional):
   • Right-click the game in your Steam Library, select Manage > Set Custom Artwork, and upload images for cover, banner, and logo as desired.
     
7. Launch the Game:
• Exit Desktop Mode by selecting Return to Gaming Mode from the desktop menu.
• In Gaming Mode, navigate to your Library, select your newly added game, and press Play!