Some neat stuff is in the works for Exocide, I haven't posted much here and will make it a priority. However, I'll be making these dev updates short, sweet, shiny, and to the point. If you have any questions, concerns, or critique just post it here or in the discord, I'll get back to you asap! (Discord is usually faster)
What's going on?:
- Revamped and simplified HUD. The old one was a little raw, this seems to suit the game much better. Also RPG main weapon, which is not in the current Steam trailer.
- Added "Robot Arm - Auto Targeting" see both GIFs below to watch them at work. This will be optional and still is a WIP.
- Added "Power Drifting" use your power reserves to double your speed and the cost of some control.
- Changed starter weapon. The one from the trailer no longer exists as it wasn't keeping up to pace with the gameplay. You now have an electronic flame thrower, it can deal damage to enemies and power up abandoned structures to help you out. It is the only weapon in the game that runs off your power reserves.
- Added "Security Turrets" Boot these up using your power reserves. They can be found throughout most levels and in Trench Mode to provide assistance and covering fire.
- Added "GENNI" your backpack. She has a face now! A talented AI killer far beyond her expiration date.
- Added "Sentry Turrets" Erect these to help out. ( This was a bug, max per level is undetermined ) I wanted to share the footage regardless. These turrets are lesser GENNI duplicates, earn memory cards to raise a small army in both Campaign and Trench Mode.
- Changed Scoring System. The system seen in the trailer has been replaced, more info on this will be made available soon.
- Flying Enemies added. More footage on them available soon.
- "Momma Mantis Boss" From the trailer has been wildly overhauled.
- Engine Migration from UE-4.25 to the latest UE-4.27. This very likely means Exocide will run on UE5 post release. ( Filler Image of a forest )
- WIP: Main Menu, The Armory. This is not quite ready to share, but why not? Some sections are not present at the moment. This content is also subject to changes. Some unconfirmed features if you look closely.
- Youtube, get a slightly clearer look at the state of the gameplay, sub if you're feeling it.
EXOCIDE Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExocideGame Some extra footage and updates here.
EXOCIDE Discord: https://discord.gg/dwNteXn9uT I'm always rambling here if you need to find me.
Hope you enjoyed the update. This one was pretty backed up. Expect updates to be slightly smaller but more regular.
Also, EXOCIDE is with Hellforge Studios now! An amazing group of games and devs.
Be sure to check out Selaco! These fellas are working hard pushing the limits of the GZDOOM engine.
store.steampowered.com/app/1592280
And be sure to give Beyond Sunset a look as well!
http://store.steampowered.com/app/1665260
More soon - Niko