Hello, roaders! Version 1.0.1 introduces fundamental changes to how you progress through the road. I've reworked the entire progression system to be more rewarding and less punishing. Checkpoints · New Checkpoint System : Every fifth road (5, 10, 15, and so on up to 45) now acts as a checkpoint. When starting a new run, you can choose to begin from any checkpoint you've unlocked. · No more grin…
Hello, roaders! Version 0.1.7 marks the beginning of the final stretch. ZEROAD is now part of Steam Next Fest, and full release is just around the corner. This update focuses on polishing the experience, expanding the arsenal, and setting the stage for what's coming. Next Fest & Full Release ZEROAD is officially participating in Steam Next Fest! The full release will follow soon after the festi…
Hello, roaders! Version 0.1.6 is a smaller but important update focused on clarity, readability, and accessibility. The road is now easier to read and understand. Readability & Visual Clarity · Larger Ammo Count : The ammo count is now bigger, making it easier to track your remaining bullets at a glance. · Red Crosshair on Empty : The crosshair and ammo count turn red when you're out of ammo an…
Hello, roaders! Version 0.1.5 brings heavy firepower to the road. Assault rifles and machine guns are now in the arsenal, along with dozens of improvements that make combat more intuitive, responsive, and fair. New Firepower: Assault Rifles and Machine Guns The armory has expanded. Two new, powerful weapon categories are now available: · Assault Rifles : StG 44, AK-47, HK G3. For sustained, acc…
Hello, roaders! Version 0.1.4 brings a core roguelike mechanic to the road, introduces new dangers, sharpens combat, and polishes the interface. New Resource: The Reroll Dice A new resource has been added to the game: Reroll Dice . This is a key item for any roguelike. Now you can influence your fate. · Use dice to reroll the choice of the next road. · Use dice to reroll the three weapon option…
Hello, roaders! Version 0.1.3 promises to be the smallest update in ZEROAD Demo's history, both in terms of the number of changes and its size. The game's hard drive size has been reduced from 221 MB to 145 MB, making the update -76 MB (minus seventy-six megabytes). Be Careful · The character status bar has been removed from the top left corner of the screen. Now, a character's health is displa…
Hello, roaders! Version 0.1.2 continues to refine the world of ZEROAD Demo, making it more detailed, tactically rich, and bloodier. I focused on visual depth, gameplay balance, and quality of life. The road becomes even more dangerous and expressive. Atmosphere and Visuals: Darkness and Blood · A brand new, hand-drawn parallax background of a ruined city now scrolls behind the road, replacing t…
Hello, roaders! This update is all about clarity, pressure, and fine-tuning. Version 0.1.1 brings a major overhaul to visibility, introduces a new threat, and polishes many rough edges of the new roguelike system. A New Dawn: Reworked Lighting & Visibility The roads were too dark. The old system is gone. · The road is now dimly lit by a permanent fog of war. · Your character has a small persona…
Hello, roaders! This is not just an update. This is ZEROAD reborn. Version 0.1.0 fundamentally changes the core of the game, transforming it from a mission-based shooter into a tense, session-based rogue-like experience. Everything has been redesigned. Here's what awaits you on the new road. The Core Loop: Rogue-like Progression · Endless, Randomized Roads : Gone are the preset missions. Now, a…
Hello, roaders! This update introduces a whole new weapon class to the game and a new zombie type to keep you on your toes! New Weapon Class: Sniper Rifles A new way to fight is here! I've added the first sniper rifles to the game: the Mosin–Nagant, M1903 Springfield, Mauser 98k, Lee-Enfield, and M1 Garand. · Piercing Power: Their unique feature is the base Piercing ability = 1. This means your…
Hello, roaders! I'm pleased to introduce a new mechanic: HORDE! In this update, I've completely reworked road progression and rewards, added a new shotgun, and made a number of minor adjustments. New Horde Mechanics · While progressing along a road, you'll now encounter hordes. These are special encounters that occur on every road. During a horde, zombies rush from all sides of the road, and yo…
Hello, roaders! I'm happy to announce the second update for the ZEROAD demo! This patch features a COMPLETE rework of the workshop and warehouse, the addition of a new weapon, progression adjustments, and a bunch of minor tweaks. New Workshop and Warehouse · You can now see all available weapons in a single Workshop window, study their stats, and craft them without switching between tabs. It's…
Hello roaders! The first update for the ZEROAD Demo is here! This patch is all about polish and immersion , with a major focus on improving character movement, audio, and fixing those pesky bugs. Here's what's new: Visual & Animation Polish · Enhanced Movement: The running and walking animations have been completely reworked! Your character now subtly bounces as they push off with their feet, c…
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