Hello Survivors!

After a long break and some thorough research, there’s finally an update for you!

A little heads-up: Mouse support has currently been removed from the game because optimizing for the Steam Deck is taking priority in development at the moment. Sorry about that, but rest assured, mouse support will definitely return. 😊 If you want to play the updated demo now, you’ll absolutely need a gamepad!

But enough with the "warnings," let’s get to the exciting part—what’s new?

• Full controller/gamepad support
• A "spawn cross" has been added. Enemies no longer just appear out of nowhere; instead, a red cross on the ground signals their arrival 1 to 2 seconds beforehand. This gives you time to dodge and avoid running headlong into danger. 😉
• Overall performance was initially worsened but has since been massively improved! (Turns out, warnings in Godot are actually useful. xD)
• Most menus have been revamped and optimized for gamepads (there are still a few left to work on, but they’re on my to-do list).
• The "Hype Bar" has been added. You can now fill this bar by pulling off successful combos. Once it’s fully charged four times, you’ll get a notification and can activate the...
• "WICKED MODE"! This mode is triggered with a fully charged Hype Bar and grants you a massive boost in all areas for 30 seconds—movement speed, damage output, combo potential, and self-healing. Use it wisely to skyrocket your high scores or save yourself at the last second!
• Several QoL (Quality of Life) improvements have been added to make gameplay more intuitive.
• A few new tracks have made their way into the game.

Wow, cool! What’s coming next?

• Further adjustments to the user interface to make the gameplay feel more immersive and intuitive.
• Maybe, if I can find the time, more enemies and even a boss!
• I’m currently experimenting with additional upgrades and weapon modifications.
• Initial work on Twitch chat support is underway.
• I absolutely need to get the options menu up and running. xD (Yes, yes, I’m on it. ^^)
• Balancing the meta-progression, shop upgrades, and enemy difficulty remains a persistent challenge.

So, that’s it for now for 2024.
Of course, I’ll still tinker with the game during the holidays, but the next big update will likely arrive in January 2025.

Until then, thank you all for your support, feedback, and encouragement. I wish you and your families all the best, a wonderful holiday season, and a fantastic start to 2025!

Thank you for everything! Happy stomping!!!

Best regards,
Onkel Tora