After nearly a year and a half of work, Three Alpha One Nine Version 2 is now live.
This is a complete overhaul of the game. Every level has been redesigned, and the graphical standard has been raised. The core mechanics remain the same, but the level of difficulty has risen.
Additional collectables have been added along with hidden customization features to go with the update as well.
DEVELOPER NOTES:
While this release has been tested and fixed over the past few weeks, there are still some outstanding optimizations and bugs that need to be addressed.
You MAY experience an initial error / crash when loading the first time. Please reload the game, the error should not replicate again. A permanent solution is in the works.
Due to the scale of the update, it is recommended to delete your save file and start fresh, though your current save should still work.
Your save file is located at: C:\\Users\\{YOUR USER ID}\\AppData\\Local\\ThreeAlphaOneNine\\Saved\\SaveGames
If you have cloud saves enabled, disable it first, then delete the save, play the game, and then select the new save when prompted by Steam after re-enabling Cloud Saves.
If using Mouse and Keyboard: The mouse may not initially control the camera, just pause and resume the game, this will correct the issue permanently.
The "Best Online Time" feature seems to be having an issue, will offer an update soon.
Please head to the discord to discuss bugs and crashes. https://discord.gg/5NN6RV9Ee
PERSONAL NOTE:
I have been working on this project by myself these past few years in between working on personal, financial, and health issues. Without this game I do not know where I would be, but I do know working on this has been the highlight of my life.
The development of this update has kept me motivated and focused when I needed it most. I never thought I would be able to create a videogame, let alone one I would release for others to play. I do truly hope that anyone who does play 3A19 enjoys it as much as I did making it, and if not, please let me know what I could do to improve upon it. This is my first attempt at a videogame after all.
I wish the best for all those reading this. Life can be hard and grueling, but it's the little moments that can change your outlook on life entirely. Always be open for new experiences and always go for your dreams. Even though I do not have much to show for it, following this dream has been worth every low.
With all of that being said... Good luck when playing 3A19.
You'll probably need it.
-Russell