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Koboo: The Tree Spirit Demo - 0.3 Update

New Content

  • Added Dual Wielding! Select two weapons instead of one, mix and match to fit your playstyle
  • Added a secret new weapon to select, with its own upgrade paths
  • Reworked Throwing Leaves, they are now slower but have particularly high critical damage
  • Reworked Magma Orb, increasing its skill ceiling but also its potential
  • Reworked the Inferno upgrade to match the change
  • Reworked the Scorch upgrade to be stronger, more satisfying, and more rewarding
  • Reworked the Hawk ability, improving its ease of use and balance while reducing its complexity
  • Buffed Toxicology’s damage
  • Slightly buffed the boss fight
  • Improved “Crit Displacement” for ranged weapons (More accurate critical hits)
  • Generally improved collisions for Koboo’s attacks

Graphics & Audio

  • Changed the dropped Throwing Leaves sprite to make it clearer to the player
  • Updated the UI to match the Dual Wielding mechanic
  • Changed the “Lives” icon to better reflect what they represent
  • Updated the “Tab” menu’s layout to improve usability in the future
  • Added an Upgrade Frame to upgrades in the “Tab” menu
  • Added a unique Sound Effect to the Magma Orb on hit
  • Improved textures for enemies under Status Effects
  • Fixed bugs around too much screen shake under certain circumstances
  • Removed some glitchy textures
  • Fixed some GUI Scrolling glitches

Quality of Life

  • Added a brief “this is a demo” message upon booting up the game
  • Added better Controller support to the main menu
  • Added the visual for the Controller button to continue the opening monologue

Enjoy the demo! ːsteamhappyː
- Jerome