V1.5.0.01 Hotfix
Fixed issues with loading saved games.
Fixed issues with loading saved games.
Orange Moon
- Released
- Sep 27, 2017
- Platforms
- Windows
- Last updated
Updates & announcements
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- Developer post
V1.5.0.0
Hi Everyone! There was a bug, which is fixed with this version, with a 3 switch puzzle when the switches were activated too fast, it was much harder to solve the puzzle and open the gate on 4th level. The game performance is increased by optimizing protagonist’s number of animati
Original postHi Everyone!
There was a bug, which is fixed with this version, with a 3 switch puzzle when the switches were activated too fast, it was much harder to solve the puzzle and open the gate on 4th level.
The game performance is increased by optimizing protagonist’s number of animation frames and reducing the number of collision polygons of numerous game objects. This will free up some resources used to calculate physics.List of updates included in this patch:
- Incoming transmissions now require closing before they disappear;
- Incoming transmissions bug when consecutive messages appear fixed;
- Killing Moon Rose is no longer required for enemy cleared level bonus;
- Fixed 3 switch puzzle on 4th level bug when switches turned on too fast;
- Reduced number of collision polygons for many objects in the game, which increased performance;
- MRC Trooper wont freeze before dying anymore;
- Small ammo containers won't disappear without adding ammo to player;
- Game now saves all applied settings;
- Fixed rare bug when if new game started after MRC Punisher M1 fully supplied, it cannot be supplied again.
- Improved targeting with controller;
- Other minor tweaks.
Best!
- Developer post
Orange Moon Demo V1.4.0.01 is now available
New V1.4.0.01 demo for Orange Moon Windows 7/8/10 is now available on Steam, and later will be uploaded to IndieDB and Itch.io. In the demo you can play third level of Orange Moon and unlock and upgrade each weapon available in the full game.
Original postNew V1.4.0.01 demo for Orange Moon Windows 7/8/10 is now available on Steam, and later will be uploaded to IndieDB and Itch.io.
In the demo you can play third level of Orange Moon and unlock and upgrade each weapon available in the full game.
- Developer post
Orange Moon Demo V1.4.0.01 is now available
New V1.4.0.01 demo for Orange Moon Windows 7/8/10 is now available on Steam, and later will be uploaded to IndieDB and Itch.io. In the demo you can play third level of Orange Moon and unlock and upgrade each weapon available in the full game.
Original postNew V1.4.0.01 demo for Orange Moon Windows 7/8/10 is now available on Steam, and later will be uploaded to IndieDB and Itch.io.
In the demo you can play third level of Orange Moon and unlock and upgrade each weapon available in the full game.
- Developer post
Turbo Jets and Windows 7 fixes in Orange Moon update 1.4.0.01
Hello Prospectors! The bug when game created 3 processes on Windows 7 and not launching is fixed. You don't have to have end these processes from the task manager in order to launch the game anymore. The bug with astronaut getting through the wall is finally figured out and wont
Original postHello Prospectors!
The bug when game created 3 processes on Windows 7 and not launching is fixed. You don't have to have end these processes from the task manager in order to launch the game anymore.
The bug with astronaut getting through the wall is finally figured out and wont happen again. The problem was that two physics events were running simultaneously when turbo jets were used. Turbo jets trail visual added.
The contract between Betelgeuse Zero and M4 is terminated.
I must apologize to the players who bought the game at a launch for slightly discounted price and two weeks later find the game on sale at 90% off. That was not my decision and I couldn't do anything about it.- Fixed astronaut getting through the walls when using turbo jets;
- Astronaut trail added when using turbo jets;
- Puzzle on the second level fixed - it didn't work properly if after playing and returning to main menu new game started without quitting to desktop;
- Game sometimes not starting on Windows 7;
- Minor UI fixes;
- Added grenade spawning box to third level before the rock blocking the way.
Thank you all for support!
- Developer post
Turbo Jets and Windows 7 fixes in Orange Moon update 1.4.0.01
Hello Prospectors! The bug when game created 3 processes on Windows 7 and not launching is fixed. You don't have to have end these processes from the task manager in order to launch the game anymore. The bug with astronaut getting through the wall is finally figured out and wont
Original postHello Prospectors!
The bug when game created 3 processes on Windows 7 and not launching is fixed. You don't have to have end these processes from the task manager in order to launch the game anymore.
The bug with astronaut getting through the wall is finally figured out and wont happen again. The problem was that two physics events were running simultaneously when turbo jets were used. Turbo jets trail visual added.
The contract between Betelgeuse Zero and M4 is terminated.
I must apologize to the players who bought the game at a launch for slightly discounted price and two weeks later find the game on sale at 90% off. That was not my decision and I couldn't do anything about it.- Fixed astronaut getting through the walls when using turbo jets;
- Astronaut trail added when using turbo jets;
- Puzzle on the second level fixed - it didn't work properly if after playing and returning to main menu new game started without quitting to desktop;
- Game sometimes not starting on Windows 7;
- Minor UI fixes;
- Added grenade spawning box to third level before the rock blocking the way.
Thank you all for support!
- Developer post
Damage bug fix. Upgrade cans and alien matter increased in V1.3.0.0
This update will make upgrade achievements easier to get, plus fixed bug when astronaut sliding after receiving a lot of damage. Fixed bug when astronaut stuck sliding after receiving a lot of damage; Increased amount of cans to 2 when buying with alien matter; Increased amount o
Original postThis update will make upgrade achievements easier to get, plus fixed bug when astronaut sliding after receiving a lot of damage.
- Fixed bug when astronaut stuck sliding after receiving a lot of damage;
- Increased amount of cans to 2 when buying with alien matter;
- Increased amount of cans to 2 when buying with MRC points;
- Alien matter received for killing enemies doubled;
- MRC Trooper remains award 50 alien matter instead of 10.
- Developer post
Damage bug fix. Upgrade cans and alien matter increased in V1.3.0.0
This update will make upgrade achievements easier to get, plus fixed bug when astronaut sliding after receiving a lot of damage. Fixed bug when astronaut stuck sliding after receiving a lot of damage; Increased amount of cans to 2 when buying with alien matter; Increased amount o
Original postThis update will make upgrade achievements easier to get, plus fixed bug when astronaut sliding after receiving a lot of damage.
- Fixed bug when astronaut stuck sliding after receiving a lot of damage;
- Increased amount of cans to 2 when buying with alien matter;
- Increased amount of cans to 2 when buying with MRC points;
- Alien matter received for killing enemies doubled;
- MRC Trooper remains award 50 alien matter instead of 10.
- Developer post
Controller Update. Fuel. V1.2.0.0
Controller jump and crouch keys remapped. Grenade launcher is easier to use now with the right stick while aiming, especially when battling turrets. If all fuel used, fuel regeneration rate increases tremendously until its below 50%. No more waiting for enough fuel for double jum
Original postController jump and crouch keys remapped. Grenade launcher is easier to use now with the right stick while aiming, especially when battling turrets.
If all fuel used, fuel regeneration rate increases tremendously until its below 50%. No more waiting for enough fuel for double jump!- Jump by pressing Left Analog Stick;
- Grenade - press Right Analog Stick instead of Y;
- Crouch - Left Shoulder Button
- Increased fuel regeneration speed four times while fuel is below 50%.
- Developer post
Controller Update. Fuel. V1.2.0.0
Controller jump and crouch keys remapped. Grenade launcher is easier to use now with the right stick while aiming, especially when battling turrets. If all fuel used, fuel regeneration rate increases tremendously until its below 50%. No more waiting for enough fuel for double jum
Original postController jump and crouch keys remapped. Grenade launcher is easier to use now with the right stick while aiming, especially when battling turrets.
If all fuel used, fuel regeneration rate increases tremendously until its below 50%. No more waiting for enough fuel for double jump!- Jump by pressing Left Analog Stick;
- Grenade - press Right Analog Stick instead of Y;
- Crouch - Left Shoulder Button
- Increased fuel regeneration speed four times while fuel is below 50%.
- Developer post
Performance Update. V1.1.0.0
Orange Moon performance improved with this update, especially on Windows 10. Reduced image sizes of particles, graphics and events per tick, and at the same time improved visuals. Don't forget to update your DirectX and video card drivers if you still experience severe performanc
Original postOrange Moon performance improved with this update, especially on Windows 10. Reduced image sizes of particles, graphics and events per tick, and at the same time improved visuals.
Don't forget to update your DirectX and video card drivers if you still experience severe performance issues.Tutorial icon for targeting with controller changed, showing the direction of right stick, as well as the controller controls image on controls screen.
- Game optimization;
- New targeting tutorial icon and controller image;
- Beacon not landing on resources while player is jumping and deploys it.
- Developer post
Performance Update. V1.1.0.0
Orange Moon performance improved with this update, especially on Windows 10. Reduced image sizes of particles, graphics and events per tick, and at the same time improved visuals. Don't forget to update your DirectX and video card drivers if you still experience severe performanc
Original postOrange Moon performance improved with this update, especially on Windows 10. Reduced image sizes of particles, graphics and events per tick, and at the same time improved visuals.
Don't forget to update your DirectX and video card drivers if you still experience severe performance issues.Tutorial icon for targeting with controller changed, showing the direction of right stick, as well as the controller controls image on controls screen.
- Game optimization;
- New targeting tutorial icon and controller image;
- Beacon not landing on resources while player is jumping and deploys it.
- Developer post
Orange Moon Full Release and Update V1.0.0.0.004
After a little over a year in Early Access on Steam, and 3 years in development, Orange Moon is finally fully released on Steam today, Wednesday September 27, 2017, for $9.99, with 33% launch discount. Preparing to full release for the past two months, 6 languages, new music trac
Original postAfter a little over a year in Early Access on Steam, and 3 years in development, Orange Moon is finally fully released on Steam today, Wednesday September 27, 2017, for $9.99, with 33% launch discount. Preparing to full release for the past two months, 6 languages, new music tracks and sound added, many improvements to UI made, and bugs fixed. Check list of updates below.
The soundtrack DLC for Orange Moon is now available on Steam for $4.99, featuring 10 beautiful tracks. There is also a deluxe edition bundle that contains game and OST available for $12.99.
UI
- Improved Score screen - new replay/next level buttons, new background;
- Fixed z-order of “Orange Moon” in main menu when settings/help displayed;
- Fixed main menu highlights when button clicked more than once in a row;
- Screen mode switching didn’t work with a gamepad;
- Hint buttons are now only present when gamepad is active in main menu;
- Fixed tip on mouse cursor not changing text for score, upgrade canisters and alien matter on upgrade screen;
- Intro screen updated - added background and “Press any key to continue” text;
- Hint added when head of Abomination collected;
- Hint added when Forgotten Astronaut can be used to sabotage the jammer on level 6;
- Fixed hint not disappearing for fuel station;
- Fixed positioning of help submenu;
- Updated buttons on Upgrades screen;
- Distance between replay and next level buttons on day ended screen increased;
- Game will ask if you’d like to quit from the main menu;
- Mouse cursor will not appear on the Score screen if gamepad active;
Music and Sound
- Added new music track to 6th level - Etanega mines;
- Game Over menu sound effect and soundtrack added;
- Added sound on player damaged;
- Roller killed sound added;
- Score Screen soundtrack added;
- Teleport sound added;
Bugs
- Astronaut getting through the walls when turbojets used. New game has to be started for this to take effect;
- Switching between controller and mouse during levels didn’t work;
- Jets and plasma upgrades would reset once new game started;
- Fixed z-order of switch lights on level 10;
- Enemies killed counter fixed;
- Picked up items did not disappear after game loaded, and couldn't be picked again;
- Fixed orbs appear and not moving after game loaded;
- Controller stopped working on the first level after first incoming transmission;
Improvements
- Forgotten astronaut and MRC trooper did not count as enemies on level for enemies cleared bonus;
- Improvements made to a story, which is now finalized;
- Damage taken feedback improved and now shows on collision with most of the damaging objects;
- New astronaut hints change text. Older version would not display a new hint if previous was still displayed;
- Items are easier to pick up;
- Added screen overlay visual;
- Player will not stall when landing anymore;
- Much smoother and natural astronaut controls;
- Improved game load visuals. Added level name when game loaded;
- Improved orbs visuals. Optimized AI for orbs;
- Improved small robotic turret collisions with projectiles;
- Visual feedback added when astronaut collides with small robotic turret wheel on the first level;
New
- Landing on first level cinematic;
- Landing capsule;
- Localization. Added French, Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Spanish and Russian languages;
- Item highlights added;
- New saving point added to the second level where comms have to be destroyed.
- Developer post
Orange Moon Full Release and Update V1.0.0.0.004
After a little over a year in Early Access on Steam, and 3 years in development, Orange Moon is finally fully released on Steam today, Wednesday September 27, 2017, for $9.99, with 33% launch discount. Preparing to full release for the past two months, 6 languages, new music trac
Original postAfter a little over a year in Early Access on Steam, and 3 years in development, Orange Moon is finally fully released on Steam today, Wednesday September 27, 2017, for $9.99, with 33% launch discount. Preparing to full release for the past two months, 6 languages, new music tracks and sound added, many improvements to UI made, and bugs fixed. Check list of updates below.
The soundtrack DLC for Orange Moon is now available on Steam for $4.99, featuring 10 beautiful tracks. There is also a deluxe edition bundle that contains game and OST available for $12.99.
UI
- Improved Score screen - new replay/next level buttons, new background;
- Fixed z-order of “Orange Moon” in main menu when settings/help displayed;
- Fixed main menu highlights when button clicked more than once in a row;
- Screen mode switching didn’t work with a gamepad;
- Hint buttons are now only present when gamepad is active in main menu;
- Fixed tip on mouse cursor not changing text for score, upgrade canisters and alien matter on upgrade screen;
- Intro screen updated - added background and “Press any key to continue” text;
- Hint added when head of Abomination collected;
- Hint added when Forgotten Astronaut can be used to sabotage the jammer on level 6;
- Fixed hint not disappearing for fuel station;
- Fixed positioning of help submenu;
- Updated buttons on Upgrades screen;
- Distance between replay and next level buttons on day ended screen increased;
- Game will ask if you’d like to quit from the main menu;
- Mouse cursor will not appear on the Score screen if gamepad active;
Music and Sound
- Added new music track to 6th level - Etanega mines;
- Game Over menu sound effect and soundtrack added;
- Added sound on player damaged;
- Roller killed sound added;
- Score Screen soundtrack added;
- Teleport sound added;
Bugs
- Astronaut getting through the walls when turbojets used. New game has to be started for this to take effect;
- Switching between controller and mouse during levels didn’t work;
- Jets and plasma upgrades would reset once new game started;
- Fixed z-order of switch lights on level 10;
- Enemies killed counter fixed;
- Picked up items did not disappear after game loaded, and couldn't be picked again;
- Fixed orbs appear and not moving after game loaded;
- Controller stopped working on the first level after first incoming transmission;
Improvements
- Forgotten astronaut and MRC trooper did not count as enemies on level for enemies cleared bonus;
- Improvements made to a story, which is now finalized;
- Damage taken feedback improved and now shows on collision with most of the damaging objects;
- New astronaut hints change text. Older version would not display a new hint if previous was still displayed;
- Items are easier to pick up;
- Added screen overlay visual;
- Player will not stall when landing anymore;
- Much smoother and natural astronaut controls;
- Improved game load visuals. Added level name when game loaded;
- Improved orbs visuals. Optimized AI for orbs;
- Improved small robotic turret collisions with projectiles;
- Visual feedback added when astronaut collides with small robotic turret wheel on the first level;
New
- Landing on first level cinematic;
- Landing capsule;
- Localization. Added French, Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Spanish and Russian languages;
- Item highlights added;
- New saving point added to the second level where comms have to be destroyed.
- Product Release
Now Available on Steam - Orange Moon, 33% off!
Orange Moon is Now Available on Steam and is 33% off!* Search for new life forms as you try to survive on a mysterious hostile world in the surreal 2D action-platformer Orange Moon . *Offer ends October 4 at 10AM Pacific Time
Orange Moon is Now Available on Steam and is 33% off!*
Search for new life forms as you try to survive on a mysterious hostile world in the surreal 2D action-platformer Orange Moon.
*Offer ends October 4 at 10AM Pacific Time
- Developer post
V0.1.2.0
Hi Everyone! Orange moon updated to V0.1.2.0. This updates adds 8 new music tracks, story, end game cinematic, bug fixes, including one game breaking on level 3 (Thanks to Thief and oxo1978 ) and potentially others that affect camera, and more of game optimization. Achievements a
Original postHi Everyone!
Orange moon updated to V0.1.2.0. This updates adds 8 new music tracks, story, end game cinematic, bug fixes, including one game breaking on level 3 (Thanks to
Thief and oxo1978) and potentially others that affect camera, and more of game optimization.Achievements are still in development so please, submit any of those that won't unlock.
There will be another update in about 2 weeks before full release on steam.
New
- End game cinematic added, story completed;
- Credits added;
- New music track for the main menu;
- Added new music tracks to first, fifth, seventh and last levels;
- Music track for Abomination encounter;
- Replaced music when fighting Recycler;
- Improved recycler grenades effects;
- Reduced health of MRC Punisher M1 to 600;
- MRC Punisher M3 minigun bullet’s speed increased;
- Game optimization.
Bugs
- Fixed powered Loader camera going the wrong way;
- Fixed alien matter spawning after MRC Trooper killed;
- A few spelling mistakes fixed;
- Fixed activate tip will not remain on screen for the first ship switch on level 10 anymore;
- And some of tiny things.
Thank you for playing and your support!
- Developer post
V0.1.2.0
Hi Everyone! Orange moon updated to V0.1.2.0. This updates adds 8 new music tracks, story, end game cinematic, bug fixes, including one game breaking on level 3 (Thanks to Thief and oxo1978 ) and potentially others that affect camera, and more of game optimization. Achievements a
Original postHi Everyone!
Orange moon updated to V0.1.2.0. This updates adds 8 new music tracks, story, end game cinematic, bug fixes, including one game breaking on level 3 (Thanks to
Thief and oxo1978) and potentially others that affect camera, and more of game optimization.Achievements are still in development so please, submit any of those that won't unlock.
There will be another update in about 2 weeks before full release on steam.
New
- End game cinematic added, story completed;
- Credits added;
- New music track for the main menu;
- Added new music tracks to first, fifth, seventh and last levels;
- Music track for Abomination encounter;
- Replaced music when fighting Recycler;
- Improved recycler grenades effects;
- Reduced health of MRC Punisher M1 to 600;
- MRC Punisher M3 minigun bullet’s speed increased;
- Game optimization.
Bugs
- Fixed powered Loader camera going the wrong way;
- Fixed alien matter spawning after MRC Trooper killed;
- A few spelling mistakes fixed;
- Fixed activate tip will not remain on screen for the first ship switch on level 10 anymore;
- And some of tiny things.
Thank you for playing and your support!
- Developer post
V0.1.1.0 update - achievements and flamethrower
Hi Everyone! Orange Moon is updated to V0.1.1.0, which adds 38 achievements. Flamethrower can now be angled, plus bugs fixed and improvements made. Check the new gameplay video of level 6 to see how flamethrower works - This is the new channel, for Orange Moon only. More videos a
Original postHi Everyone!
Orange Moon is updated to V0.1.1.0, which adds 38 achievements. Flamethrower can now be angled, plus bugs fixed and improvements made.
Check the new gameplay video of level 6 to see how flamethrower works - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA8NqMIiLnI&t=2s
This is the new channel, for Orange Moon only. More videos are coming, so feel free to subscribe.New
- Achievements;
- Targeting flamethrower;
- Killing MRC Trooper will award 100 alien matter;
- Added hovercraft puzzle highlight hint;
- Inventory icons added for Recycler’s gear key, broken teleporter part, hovercraft fuel, and fuel stones;
- Added items and ammo containers to Maintenance Tunnels on 5th level.
Bugs fixed
- Fixed end level camera on 3rd level moving the wrong direction;
- Fixed - Hovercraft cannot be fueled if there are more than one Hovercraft fuels collected;
- Fixed - Toxic clouds didnt do damage to player;
- Hovercraft could be boarded after fueling even if player was far away from it;
- Secret location on level 6 can now be reached with one bot and fully cleared with two;
- Fixed Hand cannon second upgrade appearance;
- Fixed - Grenade cap will change status to “Fully Upgraded” when maxed.
- Developer post
V0.1.1.0 update - achievements and flamethrower
Hi Everyone! Orange Moon is updated to V0.1.1.0, which adds 38 achievements. Flamethrower can now be angled, plus bugs fixed and improvements made. Check the new gameplay video of level 6 to see how flamethrower works - This is the new channel, for Orange Moon only. More videos a
Original postHi Everyone!
Orange Moon is updated to V0.1.1.0, which adds 38 achievements. Flamethrower can now be angled, plus bugs fixed and improvements made.
Check the new gameplay video of level 6 to see how flamethrower works - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA8NqMIiLnI&t=2s
This is the new channel, for Orange Moon only. More videos are coming, so feel free to subscribe.New
- Achievements;
- Targeting flamethrower;
- Killing MRC Trooper will award 100 alien matter;
- Added hovercraft puzzle highlight hint;
- Inventory icons added for Recycler’s gear key, broken teleporter part, hovercraft fuel, and fuel stones;
- Added items and ammo containers to Maintenance Tunnels on 5th level.
Bugs fixed
- Fixed end level camera on 3rd level moving the wrong direction;
- Fixed - Hovercraft cannot be fueled if there are more than one Hovercraft fuels collected;
- Fixed - Toxic clouds didnt do damage to player;
- Hovercraft could be boarded after fueling even if player was far away from it;
- Secret location on level 6 can now be reached with one bot and fully cleared with two;
- Fixed Hand cannon second upgrade appearance;
- Fixed - Grenade cap will change status to “Fully Upgraded” when maxed.
- Developer post
V0.1.0.0 Beta
Hi everyone! Orange Moon after this update is officially in beta! This update adds the final 10th level, with the final Punisher M3 boss. You'll also have a Punisher M1 machine to help you complete this level and finish the game. Before compiling this update I have discovered a m
Original postHi everyone!
Orange Moon after this update is officially in beta! This update adds the final 10th level, with the final Punisher M3 boss. You'll also have a Punisher M1 machine to help you complete this level and finish the game.
Before compiling this update I have discovered a major bug - player cannot progress past the level 8 and would be caught in a loop playing level 8 over and over. This bug was there since level 9 added and is now fixed.
MRC Punisher M1
Obsolete version of MRC heavy war machine. Heavy armored and equipped with machine gun and grenades of older versions, it has to be navigated by technician, unlike its successor.
MRC Punisher M3
Heavily armored and armed biomechanical machine that guards MRC spaceports and compounds. Only one deployed on MRC main base on Orange Moon. Equipped with a minigun and rockets.
The Steam version of a game now comes with DirectX redistributable.
If the latest DirectX runtime components are not installed, the game may fall back to a software-rendered canvas2d renderer and run with poor performance.
If you still experience issues after installing DirectX, especially crashes, poor performance or graphical glitches, try to update your graphics driver since many issues can arise from out-of-date drivers.The list of new features and bug fixes below.
New
- Level 10 - final level of Orange Moon;
- Usable Punisher M1 Machine to fight Punisher M3;
- Final boss - Punisher M3;
- Story continues on level 10.
Bug fixes and improvements
- Fixed saving point z-order
- Increased Loader’s flamer damage to astronaut;
- Fixed - MRC trooper won't play death animation after first instance killed;
- Orb Tree idle animation is now playing;
- Major bug fixed - player wont stuck on level 8. After completing level 8 will spawn on level 9;
- The game window can now be resized if window mode enabled.
And don't forget to save once you boarded the machine and entered hangars!
Whats next
Achievements, story completed and more.