Another week is coming to an end, which means it is time for another Vertiginous Golf update. Last week we showed you the Median hole type, and today we are introducing the Race hole type.
Built for fierce online competition, the Race hole is a winding track that tasks you with reaching the end point as quickly as possible. All players will tee off at the same time as they putt and chip their way along the course. Along the way you will be able to pick up some golden eggs to fill up your rewind meter, which is crucial as you will want to use the Influenza Bug A LOT to keep your shot rolling for as long as possible.
Obviously, we haven't implemented online multiplayer just yet, so this Race course is more of a prototype to show you guys the idea. We've implemented leaderboards, so you will be able to race each other asynchronously. I'm fairly certain that Unanimousmaneki will be sure to post a competitive lap time, as will the ever elusive Hobbes!
Patch notes for the update are below, but in the meantime we wanted to share a sneak peek at one of the new stores that has been under construction.
Frohlich's Emporium will house only the finest clubs and other gear to grace the Vertigousphere. Think of it as your virtual pro shop before teeing off in the sky! Just like the Vertiginous Golf shop, you will be able to walk through and peruse the items on display, and while these early screenshots are by no means complete, we wanted to give you a look at what you can inspect inside this fine establishment! Want to see more? Head over to the Frolich's discussion.
Next week we're going to be launching our first community vote, so stay tuned and keep posting those awesome scores on the leaderboards!
Changelog - v0.45 - 23/05/2014
- Added "Race 1" - a new race style single hole where you have to get to the end of the course as quickly as you can
- Added Steam leaderboard for Race 1 hole
- Leaflet and dropping balls removed from street
- Updated notice board outside shop with newspaper article
- Updated course panel images to higher resolution
- Updated main copy font - minus symbol thickened