New Update 1.2.4 (Improved Online Leaderboards, New Tower Defense Mode)

Hi there,

UPDATE 1.2.4 — Create Chaos

The update is now available for both the full version and the demo (Windows 32/64-bit, Linux 64-bit, macOS, and browser version).

Main Changes

• Laser 2.0 — completely rebuilt hit detection system. The beam now precisely hits enemies and cuts through multiple targets along its line.

• TOWER DEFENSE Mode — a brand new mode available in both the demo and full version.

• Separate leaderboards for each difficulty level.

• Full version: 40 handcrafted maps + Endless Waves mode.

• Demo: a few selected maps + endless wave mode.

1. Display Option — added the ability to switch between FULLSCREEN and WINDOWED mode.

2. STEAMWORKS API — improved stability, achievements, and online leaderboards.

Balance, AI, and Bosses

• Bosses — improved logic, better attack balance, and fixed collisions.

• Wave System — smoother transitions and more consistent difficulty progression.

• Difficulty scaling has been fine-tuned to make each run feel more predictable and rewarding.

Interface and Controls

• Enemy Kill Counter — now visible in QUICK RUN, SURVIVAL, TOWER DEFENSE, and SANDBOX modes.

• Gamepad — new button icons, improved mapping, and better controller detection.

• Settings — faster access to window/fullscreen toggle and automatic preference saving.

Performance and Optimization

• Reduced micro-stutters when generating bullet patterns.

• Lower memory usage and improved stability during long sessions.

• Optimizations across all platforms — Windows, Linux, macOS, and browser.

Other Fixes

• Fixed hitboxes for enemies and scalable objects.

• Unified laser and boss sound effects.

• Improved translations, refined challenge descriptions, and cleaner HUD.

• Updated presets for graphic and display settings.

Tower Defense Mode Details

1. Each difficulty level has its own leaderboard.

2. Full version: 40 handcrafted maps + Endless Waves mode.

3. Demo: several selected maps + endless wave mode.

4. You can save the game at any time.

For Speedrunners and Competitive Players

• Changes to the laser and wave logic may affect previous routes and tactics.

• Leaderboards are now version-tagged, allowing fair comparison between updates.

Full Changelog (1.2.4)

• Update for both full version and demo (Windows, Linux, macOS, browser).

• Laser: full collision and logic rework.

• Added fullscreen/windowed mode toggle.

• New TOWER DEFENSE mode with leaderboards and difficulty levels.

• STEAMWORKS API fixes (achievements, leaderboards, overlay).

• Bosses — improved logic and balance.

• New enemy kill counter (for 4 modes).

• Wave system improvements.

• Performance optimizations.

• Gamepad and icon updates.

• Minor visual, sound, and localization fixes.

Thanks for your continued support and feedback — every update is another step toward perfecting the chaos.