I started this game in April 2017; that's over 9 years of development. The beginning years weren't really taken seriously. I was in college, and this was a side project; I never really took time with it. I even started working on ANOTHER unrelated game during that time. It wasn't until 2021 that I actually went back and started treating it like a real project. The Steam page went up in 2022. Lo…
This update brings a round of bug fixes, new UI features, and a rework of assist mode based on feedback. Stats and scroll tracking are now live in the demo. Bug fixes · Fixed the "random" button in battle mode not working correctly · Fixed multiplayer power meter bugs New features · Bosses now display red warning indicators before attacks · Added skip episode button for Assist mode (full game o…
This update is a big one. A lot of it came from your feedback, but honestly, a lot of it also came from replaying Celeste and asking myself: " why does that feel so good?" Almost every major change in this update traces back to something Celeste does that I wanted to bring into my game. Here's what's new. No More Lives: Explore Freely The old system used to give you 4 retries per episode. if yo…
I've just pushed a new update to the demo with a lot of improvements based on feedback. Thanks to everyone who has been playing and leaving suggestions! New Features · Removed the life system entirely · Assist Mode · Game Speed control · Infinite Strokes · Invincibility · Skip to next hole · Move the ball freely (with button remap for this one) · Profile system added - previously you had to pic…
Hey everyone! I've been hard at work improving the game based on your feedback and my own playtesting. Here's what's new: Big Updates · New Trailer Released! Check out the updated trailer showcasing the latest improvements · Battle Grading System - Your performance in battles is now tracked and graded Visual Improvements · Enhanced image vibrancy for a more colorful experience · Added environme…
We'd like to thank you for those who participated in and watched the OTK event! Your support and enthusiasm were incredible, and we hope you had as much fun as we did. The energy from that event has motivated us to push even harder on making this game the best it can be. We've been hard at work based on your feedback, and today's update brings some of our biggest improvements yet. Here's what's…
We’re excited to announce that we’re part of the upcoming OTK Games Expo, where we’ll be showing off one last demo update of Binary Golf, with online leaderboards and visual improvements! OTK Games Expo will be on November 22nd at 12PM PT (3PM ET, 8PM GMT) and you can watch it live on the OTK Twitch channel HERE Or the OTK YouTube channel HERE at the same time! Want to tee off your excitement w…
Hey everyone! This month has been tough with all the preparation for Steam Next Fest, but it's over. Thanks to everyone for trying out the demo. I hope you liked it. Now let's talk about what's new: 🎮 We have 12 Characters Each With Unique Passives! · Khaled can shoot further with wide/tall tee shots · Sosta has flexible tee shot guidelines · Jack gets 50% cooldown reduction · Batal receives +…
The wait is over! Binary Golf is now playable! 🎮 If you love physics-based minigolf games , boss fights, or just miss the magic of Kirby's Dream Course , this one's for you. ⛳ EPISODE 1 IS LIVE Jump into the full first zone featuring: · Physics-based golf with the curve planner · Strategic ability system (2 abilities in demo, 16 in full game) · Epic boss fight at the end · Multiplayer & Battle…
🌐 Big News: Crossplay Workshop Hub is Complete! We just finished building the Workshop Hub for the full game - a crossplay user-generated content system where you can upload and download courses from players on any platform (Steam, itch.io, consoles - everything). Workshop Hub Features: · 🔍 Advanced search with 15 tags - find exactly the type of course you want · 📊 Sort by newest, most popul…
Hey Golfers! 👋 This update is a little late, but it’s worth it – Binary Golf is heading back to the CST Factory , the same factory from the prologue, now bigger, stranger, and full of surprises. 🎈 New Abilities · Laser Ability – Fire a precise beam that ricochets off bumpers, taking targets and pressing buttons on its way. · Wheel Ability – First seen in Episode 4, now expanded: roll faster,…
We’re thrilled to announce that Binary Golf is participating in the Steam Debut Festival from August 7-11 ! 🚀 If you haven’t yet, now is the perfect time to check out our demo and experience what’s in store for this unique mini-golf adventure. 🎮 👉 Demo Available Now! 👉 Event Page : Debut Festival Steam Page What to expect : · Easy to pick up, hard to master game: Simple controls allow newco…
Episodes 4 & 5 – Into the Weird and the Fiery Hey everyone! Here’s your monthly peek into Binary Golf's development. It’s been a productive month as we push forward with the main story, focusing on Episodes 4 and 5. 🌋 Episode 4 – "The Volcano Trip" This episode introduces two major gameplay features: 🌀 Wheel Ability – Roll at an increasing speed, climbing and sliding through walls. 🚁 Helicop…
Hey golfers! It’s time for another monthly update on Binary Golf. This month, we’ve been hard at work digging deeper into Episode 3, and we’re excited to give you a peek at what’s coming! ⛏️ Episode 3: Nanoseed Mines Batal returns in an underground adventure filled with twists, turns, and tech-powered traps. The mines are packed with old machinery, mine carts, and pipes – a perfect recipe for c…
Hey everyone! It's been a super packed month, with a ton of new environmental stuff getting completed as well as a bunch of new concepts, bosses, and powerful abilities -- so let's get into it! 🚀 Join the Official Binary Golf Discord! First things first: There is now an official Discord server! This is something I’ve wanted to do for a while, and now it’s finally happening. If you love Binary…
As a solo developer, I'm excited to announce that Binary Golf has officially partnered with indie.io! 🎉 This marks a major milestone for Binary Golf, allowing me to take the game to new heights and reach a wider audience. For those who may not know, working with a game publishing platform like indie.io helps indie developers like me focus on crafting the best gameplay experience while they han…
Hello, everyone! This month has been very busy, and I’m excited to show you what I’ve been working on for Binary Golf: Episode 2: Sahara Forest Episode 2 takes you on an adventure with Batal, and his sister Hana, and their mom as they explore a mysterious forest, featuring 2 new Super Targets: The Teleporter: Summon a Tele Dot at the ball’s position then press (C) again to teleport back into sa…
LAN Multiplayer Party Hey everyone! In this update, I wanted to add a multiplayer feature that allows friends to play but not on the same device, so I created a LAN (Local Area Network) connection. Here’s how things went. How it works To get started, I needed to set up a local client-server model. The plan was to have one device act as the “host” (server) and others as clients joining the game,…
Hey everybody, I will be posting a devlog at the end of every month, this month we'll be talking about secrets. First off, what kinds of secrets should I add? Well, the first thing I thought of was secret treasures, like those rare items hidden from view or in tricky locations. Secret Coins The first secret treasure is this coin: This is a simple coin that you find hidden behind walls/bushes or…
I added 5 new languages, although they may not be 100% accurate as I don't know much about these languages so I used Google translate most of the time. If you find any errors or missing text, tell me in the community hub. If you would like to add your language to the game, also tell me in the community hub.
Appealing colors!! The graphics should improve, so I tried to improve them, by selecting white with checker textures, and a little faded backgrounds with fogs. Some people complained about the colors looking unappealing, so here you go, I hope it is better. Checkpoints!! If you wanted to go somewhere in the main courses but you don't want to start from the beginning, then I added checkpoints to…
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