⚙️ Gameplay & Improvements
Added a Barrel Roll dodge mechanic, allowing players to quickly evade enemy fire
Implemented aim assist for controller players for smoother targeting (can be toggled on and off in gameplay settings)
Added an additional tutorial prompt for leveraging the environment on the left path in the first level
🖥️ System & UI Improvements
Added AI dialogue text widgets that display dialogue directly on screen during gameplay
The game now automatically detects optimal graphics settings on first launch
Packaged builds now correctly use default settings values, preventing configuration inconsistencies between updates
🐞 Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where the ship could get glitch out and hit the wall at the end of the level
AI dialogue now pauses correctly when the game is paused
With this update, the demo has reached its planned feature set. We’ll continue addressing bug reports if needed, but our main focus now shifts toward preparing the full release of the game.
Thank you to everyone who played the demo and shared feedback during development. It has helped shape the experience in a huge way.
Stay tuned for more news as we move closer to launch 🚀
xRatchet Games