Version 0.3 released


Version 0.3 is now released. Not much new content. Nonetheless, I am planning to release a more substantial update for 32bit Spring Cleaning Jam 2023.

Gameplay and visual changes:

  • New, much less legible pixel-art fonts all done by me! Unfortunately the settings menu font seems to be hardcoded, so you have to bear with being able to read settings clearly.
  • You can now carry up to six passengers. So far it is used to rescue placeholder townspeople in the second mission, but later you will be able to arrest the pilots of destroyed enemy hovercrafts. You're not a
  • Speaking of that, first and second missions are reworked completely. Gameplay is more or less final, but I am planning to jazz them up visually later on.
  • Inventory system is gutted reworked:
    • Mortars were deemed an unfitting weapon for law enforcement. Compensation for property damage will be docked from the crew's paychecks, launcher tubes will be used to store canned rations until I think up a better use for them.
    • Repair kits are now used by hotkey (R button default).
    • Batteries are added to the pool immediately, and most enemies now drop the smaller batteries - grab them quickly!
    • Torpedoes are unchanged right now, but I am planning to improve the aiming system later on.

Enemy changes:

  • Cnidocite drone (the purple annoying one) was nerfed somewhat. It can no longer leave you completely defenseless and you will be clearly notified if your coilgun capacitor is being disrupted.
  • Hovercrafts now have mini-boss variants with increased health - so far they just indicators over them, but I will replace it with a healthbar instead. 
  • Enemy guided munitions now have a HUD indicator over them.

Files

RoughWaves v0.3 19 MB
May 06, 2023
IWAD mod file for GZDoom - v0.3 964 kB
May 06, 2023

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