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FrikiNewsGhost Matter Update
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Ghost Matter Update

Friki · published 1 Feb 2024, 05:18 UTC

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New Features

Ghost Matter

  • Ghost Matter now spreads throughout the house in A and S tier cases.
  • Added 5 new types: Volcano Spore, Projectile Spore, Gas Spore, Ghost Matter Pool, and Exotic Pool.
  • Slows the player down when stepping on it, which can be dangerous when paired with some of the spores.
  • Spores have different abilities such as shooting projectiles and locking down areas with toxic gas.
  • Introducing the newest equipment item: The Vacuum Gun. Break down pools and spores to receive Gmatter which can be sold at the shop for additional profit.

Gameplay

  • Added dynamic decorations to all map exteriors.
  • Added unique sounds for physics objects that used a generic hit sound.
  • Added some new furniture for suburban maps.
  • Added new ghost matter in maze.

Changes

General

  • Kicking physics objects now slightly throws it in the air, and the overall distance for each object has been reduced.
  • Added new VFX to Snap traps and changed the material from spectral to metallic.
  • Optimized Lobby background.
  • Lobby music is now off by default.
  • The player's camera will now shake when taking damage.

Fixes

  • Maze torch ambient audio will no longer pop.
  • Some physics objects will no longer go at the speed of light when kicked.
  • Snow will no longer cover some indoor objects and furniture.
  • Replaced missing foliage in Independence Street background environment.
  • Game settings will apply properly now.
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