Hello Night Drivers! ːsteamboredː
I have decided that I want to build this game together with you. I am a solo developer with a full-time job as a Game Designer. Midnight Racer is my side project through which I want to learn every aspect of game development. The game will not be a scam or a cash grab. This is a production that brings me immense joy to create and, most importantly, gives me valuable experience. I want to look back at this game in 10 years and say, "Wow, this is my very first published game."
Due to the very positive reception of the demo, I have decided to develop it further. Until the game's release, every update will also be released as a demo update.
So today, I present to you the first update after Steam Next Fest!
Alpha_0.6.8
Major changes:
- Adjusted keyboard support to provide a similar experience to playing with a controller.
- Attempted to resolve issues with some controllers (It turned out that the Steam Input system overrides the controller support configured in the game. This sometimes causes problems for some users. I have undertaken to solve this problem. Since this is the first issue of this type, and I don't have much experience with Steam support, it may not be completely resolved. I tested it with PlayStation and Xbox controllers. For now, both controllers seem to work perfectly. If you have problems with controller support, disable Steam support for controllers. This will most likely solve the problem. However, if the problem persists, I will continue to work on changes).
- You can control cars in the main menu.
- Changed UI navigation to DPad from the left stick.
- Removing quests costs MB.
Minor changes:
- Removed bug with cars flying off the map when in the air, the car is aligned with the track tip.
- Removed bug where the speed booster sometimes stacks multiple times (1 booster - 1 boost).
- When you buy a car, the button no longer bugs.
- When you minimize the game and then restore it, the previously selected button remains selected (unless you click with the mouse. This will also be fixed soon).
Additionally, I will soon create a Discord server where I will ask for your advice, and we can discuss changes in the game together.
Thank you very much for your interest in the game, remember, you are awesome!