Many thanks for all the fantastic feedback to the initial release of RuneSage. We're pleased to announce that the first update is now live bringing numerous improvements to the game.
- Added a main menu (press the controller menu button to access)
- Added a graphics quality setting (select via the main menu)
- Added an audio volume setting (select via the main menu)
- Added checkpoints & save game system (game saves & loads automatically)
- Added option to revert to last checkpoint (select via the main menu)
- Added option to start game again (select via the main menu)
- Changed rune learning mechanic. Runes can now only be cast after learning the rune (activate the scroll containing the rune).
- Changed spell duration mechanic. Spells now last until you press the controller trigger for a second time.
- Changed pressure pads. They now move up/down in response to a weight on them.
- Changed the strength of the wind spell. Spell now much more powerful to really blast anything in the way!
- Improved the detection algorithm for runes. Runes now easier to draw.
- Fixed glitch with barrels.
- Fixed audio glitch.
- Fixed tree rotation.
- Fixed default graphics setting to be more reasonable.
Please keep the feedback coming. Your comments are all really appreciated - we're listening and acting on everything raised.
The next release will focus on adding locomotion options - if there's anything else you like to see, please let us know!