Hello everyone,
We're thrilled to announce a major update for Tony Slopes™.
The game has just undergone its most monumental update so far!
We've been actively listening to all the feedback you've generously shared with us and have fine-tuned the game based on your invaluable input.
Without further ado, here's a glimpse of the enhancements that await you in the latest Tony Slopes™ update:
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Menus:
- Bug Fix: Multiplayer Game Name text box is no longer infinite
- Bug Fix: Game Name display no longer off screen on wider resolutions
- Loading Screen Background images updated (after new track amendments)
- Map Unlock and Postcard images updated (after new track amendments)
- 'X' (Checklist Button) relocated on Map Selection screen (for easier playing experience)
- New game intro soundtrack variations
- New Game Cover Art and Main Menu background to highlight phase one of our rebranding. Phase 2 of the rebrand will be completed in our next update.
In-Game:
- All tracks now have a standard width road with track curbs to help guide players along the route
- Corners that were approached by rising roads have now been levelled out to allow players plenty time to prepare for the corner intensity
- Banked road surfaces have also been removed to eliminate bugs with vehicle physics
- All track surfaces have been smoothed out to allow for more steady gameplay
- All game music and sound effects have been normalised to eliminate spikes in sound
- Game audio settings default volumes reduced
- Multiple boost sound effects added for variation
- Pause Menu update to allow player to edit audio volumes in-game.
- Pause Menu update to allow players to pause the game before the race countdown
- Bug Fix: Pause Menu updated to not allow players to hit Respawn before the race countdown
- Bug Fix: Game no longer crashes after hitting Respawn during death animation
- Bug Fix: Turning off music no longer turns off sound effects as well
- Bug Fix: Players no longer spawning in the wrong location during multiplayer matchups.
- Bug Fix: Walking guards upright axis locked to prevent tilting animations
- Bug Fix: Guards no longer walking over collisions
- Bug Fix: Guards no longer getting stuck to the vehicle
- Bug Fix: Boat no longer sinking through the road!
- HUD updated with quick access panels showing controls for both keyboard and controller users
- Vehicle physics updated to prevent flicking up issues and glitching
Maps:
- AREA 52: Bridge texture updated
- AREA 52: Hangar ramp added
- AREA 52: Scene brightened
- BURNING DESIRE: Directional arrows removed as they were in line with the sun and caused collisions
- BURNING DESIRE: Smoother corners
- BURNING DESIRE: New track section
- DESERT STORM: Handful of guards removed from narrow track area as there were too many
- DESERT STORM: Track length after large jump extended to allow time to land and turn the corner
- THE ICEBREAKER: Cave tunnel updated with interior lighting
- THE ICEBREAKER: Slide updated with new branding colours
- MALARIA MADNESS: Track length after first sprint extended and corner smoothed out
- OUT ON THE PISTE: Track length after large jump extended to allow time to land and turn the corner
- OUT ON THE PISTE: Bridge jump height reduced slightly to prevent players going over the edge to easily
- RING OF FIRE: Bug Fix: Level no longer crashing in multiplayer
- RING OF FIRE: First bridge jump height reduced slightly to prevent players going too fast towards the corner
- RING OF FIRE: Castle jump lava streams covered with grills to allow players more space for driving and landing
- RING OF FIRE: Mesh bridge jump height reduced slightly to prevent players going too fast towards the corner
- TANGLED TRAIL: Corner before finish line extended for smoother turning
- LOST VEGAS: Long straight after curved wall cleared of all obstacles to allow for an opportunity to boost without collisions. Corner at the end of this road also smoothed out.
- LOST VEGAS: Bridge jump height reduced slightly to prevent players going over the edge to easily
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If you're enjoying the game and the fantastic new features, please take a moment to leave us a glowing review over on our Steam page. Your reviews help us reach more players and help us to continue to improve Tony Slopes™ for everyone's enjoyment.
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Want to report a bug or an issue with your game?
Please do so over on our Discord server under the 'Bug Reporting' Channel.
https://discord.io/tonyslopes
We take all feedback seriously and do our best to make sure you have a smooth playing experience. (Please note, this game is still in Early Access).
Regards,
The Tony Slopes Team