Hello there!
Game development is in version 0.60 at the moment and this means:
Released version 0.60 of the demo.
Released an internal Beta version 0.60 containing levels 1 to 6.
Version 0.60 introduces level 6 which is slightly different from levels 1 to 5.
I had a LOT of fun working on that one and I hope the players will have as much fun playing it.
News item about level 6 along with level 5 will come in separate.
Here I want to talk about the demo which contains the 0.60 changes to the game engine.
So let's begin.
Stealth
Initially this game was planned as an action only game. Kinda like a 3D version of 80s swordplay platformer games (I don't know if I'm allowed to mention names here).
Recent comments added on top of a personal sense of lack in gameplay made me realize there is room for one more big aspect to this game which I'm able to implement. And so I did.
Hiding Bodies
You are now able to drag bodies to secluded areas.
A guard stumbling upon a body will be alert and start chasing you, so don't leave bodies lying around in central places like corridors.
Disguising As A Guard
You can steal guard uniforms.
While wearing a guard uniform, you are less likely to be detected, but if you come too close to a guard, you will be detected and your disguise will be revealed.
More Sneaking Elements
Some of these were already existing in previous versions and some are now more polished:
Crouching reduces the chance to be detected.
Striking a guard from behind will cause a back-stab.
In addition to above, every strike to a guard, whether with a blade or an arrow, while you are not detected, will cause instant take down.
An alerted guard will trigger nearby guards.
A defeated guard will trigger nearby guards.
Missing a guard with an arrow will trigger all guards close the the arrow's impact area.
What Else?
Moonray Crystals
Collect Moonray Crystals.
Aside from being a nice collectible, two features will be added to them in the following versions. One in-game and one in Custom Chapter.
In addition to a news item about level 5 and 6, there is a major announcement coming up, so stay tuned!
In the mean time, check out the demo. It's even more fun now.
Please wishlist if you haven't done so yet. Every +1 to the wishlists gives me a major morale boost and helps me in the development.
Also don't forget, I'm developing this game for you! If you have a comment, suggestion or a bug report, I'll be happy to hear it.
Me, in the meantime, will work on level 7 and all the shebang around it.
Thanks for reading!
Cheers!