Greetings strands fresh and old, it's been some time since the Wilds welcomed. :] The previous version of Echo of the Wilds was made in a rather old version of GameMaker, so I spent a bit of time updating it to the new version of GameMaker, and since I had to do a bunch of tinkering under the hood thought I might as well just have a good old rummage through it all. There's not a huge amount in…
Hi. :] Just thought I'd spruce up the achievements a bit. 19 have been added. Some based on sign posting your storified discoveries, though most are about rewarding explorations of some of the more cryptic lesser known features related to the special places you stumble upon. And some other bits and bobs. - You can now change game settings during play via the Pause Menu. - There's now a setting…
Two new game modes have been added, Endless and Sedate modes. Sedate mode is aimed for those who the find some of the basic survival elements a bit frustrating, such as collecting wood for the fire. It's still a challenge to beat the game though as much of the game's difficulty stems from discovering the various purposes of each of the biomes and of course the puzzle elements. Endless mode is a…
- Native support for DirectInput gamepads has been added. - Added 2 new skins (Black Male/Female). - Added V-Sync option. Added customisable shortcut keys for Maps/Inventory/Craft docket menus, and Skip Scene which is now a dedicated key. - Transition from evening to night is slower. - All inventory increased by 1 per row (e.g. you can now carry 6 items instead of 5, or 12 if you have the palm…
- Steam Achievements added. - New Areas: The Further, Branular Grove, Ashy Sculpture, Foresty Sculpture, Jungles Gateway, Jungly Obelisk, Jungles Talisman - The three existing talisman areas have been redesigned/expanded. - Endly Altar: Added sub-area. - New Tools: Spine Fisher. - New Items: Communicative Device, Crayfish Meat (Cooked). - Fair few minor bits and bobs changes.
Just a quick update to let you know trading cards have now been added to the game. I'm also currently working on an update which I'm hoping to finish up in time for Christmas. :)
- Removed Endless game mode. - Main game save slots increased to 3. - Added game difficulty options: Casual and Wildly. Wildly is original difficulty. Casual has the following tweaks: Decreases nightly wood consumption from 5 to 3. Stamina/thirst loss is reduced by 33%. Tools last 33% longer. Bestowing at altars is more successful. Scouting/stumbling is more successful. - Added game option to r…
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