Welcome to the next episode of the Sumo Tatami devlog from Crazy Barbarian Games. Today, we’ll tell you about the changes we’ve been working on since the Играм быть festival.
First of all, we want to thank everyone who took some of their precious time to play Sumo Tatami and provide feedback in our Discord. Your input is very important to us! Special thanks to the influencers who decided to showcase our game to their viewers and subscribers. We greatly appreciate your contributions and are making sure to watch all the recordings to process all the feedback we received.
Now, let’s get back to the game!
Golf is a new mode where teams compete to see who can get their ball into the hole first. Currently, there is one map set in a charming pine forest, consisting of three holes that correspond to three rounds.
Our players remember that the ball in the Football mode was far from ideal. In the new version, our programmers have improved its synchronization with other players, making the football experience more comfortable for everyone. This change also applies to the Golf mode, as players need to roll the ball there too.
In addition to the new mode, the team has revamped rice. Previously, players didn’t understand why they needed to collect rice, as it had no visible effects (in reality, collecting 10 rice increased the sumo wrestler’s speed by 25%). We worked on several prototypes to find the most fun option.
The most exciting update is the stamina mechanic. We increased the rolling speed of the sumo wrestlers, but now moving in this way consumes the stamina bar. Eating rice restores stamina, making rice a very valuable resource in the racing mode and adding an extra layer of decision-making and resource management for players.
And that’s NOT ALL! We fixed numerous bugs, adjusted graphics settings, added a mini-map to the racing mode, and implemented the mechanics of stances.
So, get ready to download the Sumo Tatami update this Friday and try it out for yourself!