Hey Rookies!
Before I release Chapter 2, I want to make GunBlocks a bit prettier first and put your feedback into the game. The Glow-up Update is the first step: GunBlocks got a visual make-over, a few new residents moved in, and I fixed some things you asked for. Here is what's new:
Lighting, background and depth of field (experimental)
- New lighting: the levels get more depth now, thanks to light, shadows and sun rays
- New background: there are new clouds and mini islands floating in the background
- Depth of field: with all that going on in the background, it is slightly blurred, so it doesn't compete with what's happening in front of it
Spaceship: The spaceship scene at the beginning has a prettier backdrop now, with stars, nebulas, asteroids and a wrecked space station passing by. And the ship itself got a little upgrade too!
The lighting and the depth of field are still experimental. If something doesn't look right on your PC or you simply don't like it, you can switch them off any time in the video options. And please tell me what you think!
New critters
Some areas felt a bit empty, so I added two new characters:
- Lizard: lives in the desert and hunts for insects. It can be useful, so keep an eye on it!
- Bandit: keeps you on your toes whenever too many items are lying around in the level. Don't leave your loot unattended!
I also added a lot more insects, so the lizards won't go hungry.
Discord community feedback
Thank you for all your feedback! Here are two things you asked for:
- Side quests can now be started by selecting the quest marker
- The base door stands out more when it is open
Meet the crew
The crew has new names: Captain Saltbeard, Mechanic McBolt and James Tallstory.
And more
- New cacti in the desert
- The worldmap got the new clouds and sun rays too
- The trailer and the screenshots on the store page are updated to show the new look
- A new achievement: Homemade Rebound - hit an enemy with a shot that bounced off a Rubber Block you built yourself
- Dozens of small improvements and bug fixes
Chapter 2 Part 1 is coming soon. I can't wait to show you more. Stay tuned!
Thank you for playing and for all your feedback!
Steve