Developer posts and news about this game.
Changes Restored old starting scenario, with minor updates for BBQ game systems. New starting scenario now available on Brutal difficulty only. Added difficulty selection dialog when starting a new game. Assorted minor fixes, including some possible mission blockers. Interface no
We nailed down that pesky bug preventing progress through the new tutorial for some players. It could impact other missions too, so make sure it says "Zigfrak 1.5.5" (or newer, if you're reading this from the future) on your main menu screen! Thanks to diligent players who report
Entheogen Studios is proud to announce immediate availability of the Zigfrak 1.5 Feature and Engine Mega-Update. Our first public update in over two years, this release is dedicated to Zigfrak's true cult following. We're here for you until the cold, bitter end. It's risky to cha
... technically. Fixes included: ːflameː Addresses a performance issue seen during Symbioid encounters. ːflameː Addresses an issue with discombobulations yielding inappropriate items. Apologies for unexpected crafting side effects, or if the Symbioid Virus was making your compute
The test branch has been updated to Zigfrak 1.5.3. This is a followup to yesterday's mega-patch on the test branch, and attempts to address several player-reported issues which were preventing early campaign completion. Zigfrak is a game with a lot of randomness in it; no two pla
The test branch has been updated, and this time all characters (new and old!) are invited . Set your Steam client to pick up the Zigfrak public test branch to check it out. This release includes all systems changes from last December's test patch, plus a major retooling of the ga
Zigfrak's base price will be getting a bump from $4.99 to $7.99, pending Steam's approval of the change. This is a long-planned change based on several factors. In a nutshell, running a small business in California is expensive, and indies should not undersell themselves. That's
(December 2016 Update: Beta period is over, thanks to all) (November 2016 Update: New characters are now welcome!) Have a level 40 Zigfrak character with campaign completion ? If so, you are cordially invited... to the Backyard BBQ Open Beta! Visit the BBQ Beta sub-forum for all
/throws down hammer, for no reason. Backyard BBQ's talents are 100% feature complete, and apparently working (cross your toes.) There is undoubtedly some balancing and tweakage much later down the road-- especially once players start kicking the tires, but for now, I'm calling th
About a week old at this point, but in case you're interested...
Bombs have a sacred place in Zigfrak's history, and are a major part of the game's flavor. There are lots of bombs, used in a variety of ways. From the development side, though, bombs are a very rough concept. What players perceive as "bombs" are produced by an ad-hoc smattering
Fellow Pilots, Here's the latest on Backyard BBQ , Zigfrak's expansion in progress. Since the announcement, we have a much better grasp on the specifics. I am firming up the release date to "when it's ready", but the good news is that there will be two appetizer rounds. The overa
Wow, loaded title, right? I wanted to make this announcement over on Desura, but a mod immediately deleted it. Bummer. I'm guessing that Steam won't care so much. (Update: Just had a pleasant exchange with the new management over there, who addressed my concerns like a pro. We co
I'm pleased to announce Backyard BBQ, an upcoming content and feature expansion for Zigfrak. Check out the details at:
Zigfrak 1.17 wraps up the changes from test builds 1.15 and 1.16, and adds support for demo mode on Steam. Still on the fence? Try the demo! It includes several tiers of missions, and has a level cap of 10. Saved games will carry over to the full version. Changes: Rebuilt with Un
This is a minor bug fix release, available on a beta opt-in basis for now. 1.15: Changes: Rebuilt with Unity 4.5.1 Fixes: Fixed another issue which could cause players to become lodged in the Throat of LGoD, unable to progress. Fixed a saved game corruption issue which could some
Just issued a minor update to address several issues. Changes Many items and powerups which provided restorative effects to health and/or shield may now also restore armor or overshield. Armor and overshield restoration powerups may also drop while in combat. Added an adjustable
Zigfrak 1.13 introduces a plethora of new loot, adds support for Steam Cloud, and includes an overhaul of combat and item mechanics. This is a stable wrap-up of the changes introduced in test releases 1.11 and 1.12. Huge thanks to everyone who opted in and provided feedback. Rele
Zigfrak 1.12: The Itempocalypse! Full release notes for 1.11 and 1.12 are available here: Zigfrak 1.12 is available on a beta opt-in basis. Many items have been removed or changed. Lots of new items, all the way up to level 40, are available from vendors and as loot. If upgrading
Greetings, I wanted to post about the upcoming changes in 1.12... but it wouldn't all fit in an announcement! Luckily, discussion topics don't have this problem, so I've posted a status update for 1.12 in this thread: TL;DR: Ammo as we knew it is gone; weapons, engines, auto-equi