Following the demo's release, several players provided feedback and reported a bug.
Here are the notable changes that have been implemented:
New Features:
HP Drop
Destroyed checkpoints now drop health instead of automatically adding it. This alteration was introduced to enhance gameplay dynamics, fostering interesting tactical decision-making, and providing clearer feedback when your hovercraft is being repaired.Leaderboards
Leaderboards have been introduced! The demo now features leaderboards, enabling you to track your position in the League for each level.
Bug Fixes:
Aim Assist Bug
The aim assist bug has been successfully addressed. Previously, the weapon system would miss its target in cases that the hovercraft was turning in relation to the target, even if the reticle was dead center, but this issue has been resolved, and now the feature works like a charm.Level End Unwanted Movement
The Ion-Blade movement glitch at the end of a level has been fixed. As a result, the hovercraft now halts its movement, and game time freezes when displaying the level end screen overlay.
Balance
Resulting from the implemented changes and feedback received, the game underwent further balancing to ensure optimal gameplay:
Sniper Blaster
The DPS of the sniper blaster has been reduced, but its range has been extended for strategic advantage, and the fire rate reduced to differentiate it farther away from the machine gun. Checkpoints now offer reduced time rewards but possess higher hit points, making them more formidable.Machine Gun
DPS was kept the same but the fire rate was lowered.Checkpoint HP & Weapons
The checkpoint laser bursts have been changed to exhibit a more unpredictable and randomized pattern.
These adjustments were carefully made to enhance the game's overall balance. Your input has been invaluable in shaping these refinements. Thank you for being an essential part of this journey!