27 Sep 2021Developer post

Devlog for the Expansion to Colonials Programme!

Hello! Just wanted to give you guys an update on the expansion I am working on. And I figured, instead of just another boring old post. I decided to do it as a video instead. This is something that I wanted to do for a long time. So, why not try it out this new expansion to the g

10 Aug 2021Developer post

Update 1.1.6! UI Animations!

Hello! This is just a particularly quick update to the game. After implementing the Codex update, I've realized that the game's UI was pretty static. So, I got inspired to create some new animations for various UI elements. If you check out the game now, you will see that the bui

20 Jun 2021Developer post

The Codex Update 1.1.5

Hello everybody! It is about that time again, where a new update to Colonials Programme is released! This time, I wanted to make some quality of life improvements to the game. I've gotten some inspiration for this while I was playing some other games. And I realized that CP could

Hello everybody! It is about that time again, where a new update to Colonials Programme is released! This time, I wanted to make some quality of life improvements to the game.

I've gotten some inspiration for this while I was playing some other games. And I realized that CP could use an upgrade on how the game mechanics are being presented. For example, the tutorial screens are rather wordy and not always clear. Furthermore, it is tucked away in the menu screen, where it is difficult to access. So, I decided to come up with this "Codex" feature for the game.

Check it out:

In this update, you can now click on the elements, essentials (power, water etc.) Or right click the build machine buttons to bring up the codex entry. The codex details what the thing you clicked is, and how you can utilize it. The various terms used are colour coded according to it's category. (Blue for elements, green for essentials, red for others.) Also, you can click on each of these terms or the icons under the recipes tab, and it'll bring up the codex entry for that.

Colonials Programme is a rather abstract game and it has always been daunting to understand at first. So, I hope this system will make information on the game easily accessible and intuitive. Not just for new players, but for all you veterans of the game too! Oh, and I made some minor improvements to the game's initial tutorial sequences too!

It has been a while since CP was released, and honestly, sometimes I'm amazed at how far the game has come. CP looked and felt very different on launch date, and I am really happy to see the game grow into something much more. Of course, all of this wouldn't be possible without your support! It brings me joy when I see a post or review stating that you guys actually liked the game, and I cannot thank you enough for that! But with that, as I said in my last post, a new expansion is currently in the works. And I am very excited about it! So here's another little sneak-peek of a new machine called the "Refugium"!

Stay tuned for the next update!

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28 May 2021Developer post

A New Horizon Awaits...

Hello! I just wanted to give a quick update on the game. I know that it has been a while, but rest assured, I've making steady progress towards a brand new update to the game. And I promise that it will be exciting! I don't want to reveal too much as it is still a work-in-progres

17 Apr 2021Developer post

Update 1.1.4! Roaming Entities!!

Hello! I have made some small changes and improvements to the game. In this update, there will now be actual colonists and aliens roaming around your colony. That's right! You won't just be watching the number of colonists at the top of your screen go up now. Try to spot them in

21 Mar 2021Developer post

Colonials Programme Store Rework!!

Hello again! I just wanted to let you know that I have taken the time this week to do a rework on the Store page for Colonials Programme! As you know, the game has been fully updated to the new UI. However, the store page was filled with an outdated trailer and screenshots. So, I

14 Mar 2021Developer post

Update 1.1.3!

Hello! First off, I would like to apologize for being away for about a month now. Honestly, I have been feeling rather burnt out. And life has been pretty busy for me in the past month. So, I decided to take a bit of break and focus on some other things that I enjoy doing. But no

14 Feb 2021Developer post

Tutorial Update 1.1.2! New Power and Inda Sequence!!

Hello! It's time for another update to Colonials Programme! This time, I've made more improvements to the tutorial of the game. The previous update to the tutorial was Update 1.0.3, which was a long time ago. And while it did streamline the tutorial, I mentioned that more could b

Hello! It's time for another update to Colonials Programme! This time, I've made more improvements to the tutorial of the game. The previous update to the tutorial was Update 1.0.3, which was a long time ago. And while it did streamline the tutorial, I mentioned that more could be done to improve it still. Again, the beginning of the game is rather rough and difficult to get into, so I hope that this update will improve the experience.

One of the new things I've added, is a new exclamation mark indicator that hovers above a machine, when it lacks a certain resource. Back in the day, when this occurs, it will simply show the box indicator, which is exactly the same as the one used to indicate that the machine is not connected to the resource grid. Understandably, this could be confusing to new players. So, I decided to create this new indicator to clear up any misconceptions.

This generator is connected to the resource grid, but it is missing Ikat!

Next, I've also added two new tutorial sequences, akin to the one teaching the basics of grid management. These two new sequences will ensure that new players have a basic understanding of the two most important resources; Power and Inda. When I implemented the grid tutorial sequence, I really liked the concept of it. It teaches you how to expand each grid accordingly, then it tests your understanding of it. I think that this is a great way to explain the complicated mechanics of CP, so I tried my best to mimic it with these new sequences. I don't think it's as clean as the grid sequence, but hopefully, it'll still be a more engaging and fun experience for new players.

Fix the Power Shortage!

Also, all the tutorial pop-ups that occur during the game itself have been updated to the style of the new UI design. It's nice that, they do not stick out like a sore thumb any longer. Of course, I still have plans to update the UI of the Main Menu, Campaign Menu and Map Editor, so you expect those soon! The summarized tutorials were also hopelessly outdated, so I decided to update those as well.

The tutorial screens are looking a lot nicer now!

That's it for this week! If you haven't gotten the game already, there's still a discount following Steam's Lunar New Year Sale, so be sure to check it out! Thank you once again for your support! :)

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06 Feb 2021Developer post

Update 1.1.1! Alternative names for the Elements

Hello! This is just a quick patch to the game which adds alternate names to the elements' tooltips. Hopefully, it'll make things a little easier for those unfamiliar with the game to understand them. I understand that a lot of people find the names of the elements weird and confu

31 Jan 2021Developer post

MAJOR UPDATE 1.1.0! Visual Overhaul of Colonials Programme out now!!

DISCLAIMER: If you haven't bought the game yet, I advise you to wait until 1st February 10AM PST, when the game will be discounted!! Hello, once again it's CookieLegends, and I'm very happy and excited to announce the new major update to Colonials Programme! It's been a month sin

DISCLAIMER: If you haven't bought the game yet, I advise you to wait until 1st February 10AM PST, when the game will be discounted!!

Hello, once again it's CookieLegends, and I'm very happy and excited to announce the new major update to Colonials Programme!

It's been a month since Colonials Programme has been released, and I have to say that I am very happy about the reception I've gotten so far! It's really been an incredible journey and a life-changing experience for me personally. And I don't think I would have gotten here if it were not for you guys! Seriously, I'm always happy to receive comments, feedback and suggestions from the community and I can't thank you enough for that!

With that said, I believe that it's my turn to give back to all the supporters of the game by releasing the first major update which I have been teasing for a while now! The new In-Game UI is now fully functional and I'm very happy about the results:

I think that the game looks a lot better now, and I have to say that I'm very proud of it! It almost feels like a completely new game to me!

If you paid attention to the screenshot above, you'll see that there are several other improvements made to the game, besides the UI itself. On the bottom-right corner, there's a new panel which shows the machine or terrain you're currently hovering over. I've gotten feedback in the past, that it was difficult for beginners to differentiate the machines and terrain features on the map. So, I think that this is a neat little solution to the problem!

Furthermore, the map itself looks quite different now! I've applied a new toon-shader for the game, and updated the tiles of the map to make them more visually appealing. I hope that you will enjoy the new style of the game as much as I do!

To be honest, the original UI was always meant to be a placeholder while I was developing the game. But during the development phase, I never managed to update it, so it was always rather lacking in my eyes. But, now that the game is released, I've decided to go ahead and update it since I always wanted to do so from the start. In a way, I'm thankful that I put it off, since my artistic skills has improved dramatically, compared to when I was still developing the game.

Of course, there's still a lot more to do; the map editor, main menu, tutorial screens and campaign menu has not been updated. I considered delaying the update to work on these elements as well, but I wanted to quickly release the game, as I have been teasing the update for a while now. Rest assured, that they will be updated to the new UI style in upcoming updates. I hope that you can continue being patient with me!

So now what? Well I wanted to share some of the new ideas and plans I have for Colonials Programme, but this post has gotten quite long by now, so I'll save it for the future! Oh, and just a heads up, if you haven't gotten the game yet, the game will be discounted on 1st February 10AM PST via Steam's Weeklong Deals! So be sure to wait out for it!

Once again, I would like to thank everyone for the support! Stay tuned for future updates, as Colonials Programme will continue being updated for the foreseeable future! Thank you!! :)

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24 Jan 2021Developer post

Quick Update 1.0.4

Hello! This week, it'll be a relatively small update with mostly small tweaks and fixes to the game. I have also added a new way to replay certain Campaign maps without having to start a new Campaign. You will unlock them under the new "Extras" panel in the main menu once you com

16 Jan 2021Developer post

Tutorial Update 1.0.3!

Hello again! It's once again time for another update to Colonials Programme! This time I have updated the tutorial to the game. It's something that I have been meaning to do, after watching many videos on my game. I realized that there a lot more ways to make the game more friend

09 Jan 2021Developer post

Update 1.0.2! New Challenges Added!

Hello! It is time for another quick update! This time I have added 7 new challenge maps which you'll be able to play! Each challenge is accompanied with it's own achievement, so be sure to try to complete them all! I hope this serves as a little thank you, to those who have purch

03 Jan 2021Developer post

Update 1.0.1! Special map and skin available!

Hello everybody, this is CookieLegends! I'm back from my little break from the game and I'm happy to be working on the game once again! A new build has been uploaded as a relatively small update to the game. I've just started my own mailing list such that you guys can keep in tou

30 Dec 2020Developer post

Colonials Programme - OST

30 Dec 2020Developer post

Colonials Programme is now out!!

Hi guys! I'm very happy to say that my first game is now officially released!! It's honestly been a dream come true and I hope you guys will enjoy my game as much as I did, while I was working on it. I just wanted to say thank you to all the followers, and those of you who put my

25 Dec 2020Developer post

Gameplay Preview is out now!

Hello, I'm sure a lot of you might be wondering how the game actually plays. So, I decided to make a short video of me playing through a mission in Colonials Programme. I hope this gives a clearer picture of how the game works. Please enjoy!

21 Dec 2020Developer post

Achievements coming to Colonials Programme!

Hello everybody, I'm currently working on achievements for Colonials Programme. They will be completed before the game releases on 30th December. Certain achievements will require you to build custom maps in order to complete them. It is up to you to design the ideal map for comp

Colonials Programme

Updates & announcements

Devlog for the Expansion to Colonials Programme!

Update 1.1.6! UI Animations!

The Codex Update 1.1.5

A New Horizon Awaits...

Update 1.1.4! Roaming Entities!!

Colonials Programme Store Rework!!

Update 1.1.3!

Tutorial Update 1.1.2! New Power and Inda Sequence!!

Update 1.1.1! Alternative names for the Elements

MAJOR UPDATE 1.1.0! Visual Overhaul of Colonials Programme out now!!

Quick Update 1.0.4

Tutorial Update 1.0.3!

Update 1.0.2! New Challenges Added!

Update 1.0.1! Special map and skin available!

Colonials Programme - OST

Colonials Programme is now out!!

Gameplay Preview is out now!

Achievements coming to Colonials Programme!

Here's a sneak peak: