New demo out now for Steam Scream Fest

Hey all, we're happy to introduce a new demo for the ongoing Steam Festival!

Highlights include:

• A total menu overhaul
• New and cleaner HUD matching the rest of the game
• Font improvements
• New content
• Lighting effects
• Demo improvements
• Epic boss battle

Thanks for playing and your continued support, it really means a lot. :lunar2019piginablanket:

Full patch notes below:

New Features

User Interface:
We've completely redesigned the UI for both visual clarity and functionality, smoothing out many rough edges and delivering numerous quality-of-life improvements. Menu navigation should now feel more consistent, with enhanced interaction feedback.

All new UI visuals

• Press ESC to directly close an open menu.
• On Gamepad, use B to move the cursor to a likely next button or to close the menu.
• Added menu animations and improved button feedback.
• Added a game-saving indicator.
• The keyboard controls menu is now directly accessible without needing to reload to the main menu.

HUD Overhaul:
The in-game HUD has received a complete refresh alongside many bug fixes. Weapon slots now dynamically fill up during reloads, and other elements have been adjusted for clarity:

• Replaced the old font for a crisper look.
• Replaced artifact and equipment assets with improved versions.
• Moved the equipment slot to the bottom-right corner, now showing cooldown times.
• Weapon slots display ammo state during reloads, and the selected weapon is lifted up for visual clarity.
• Fixed various ammo state inaccuracies in weapon slots.
• Resolved overlapping artifact display issues and prepared layout for additional artifact types.
• Fixed mouse scroll-down to skip past empty weapon slots.
• Prevented unnecessary sound and reload triggers when no weapon swap is possible.

Gameplay Changes
General Adjustments:

• Increased chances of finding loot.
• Increased level sizes.
• Added a mini-boss stage, marking the final level of the demo.
• Fixed rare instances where projectiles would pass through walls or enemies without registering a hit.
• Improved walking animations for holstered pistols.
• Added god-ray effects on windows for some prettier looks.
• Performance optimizations for smoother gameplay.

Gamepad Improvements:

• Aim Assist cursor now remains within a specific radius near the player to prevent excessive cursor movement to new targets.
• Fixed unintended character behaviors when using gamepad aim assist.
• Fixed rare occurrences of cursor locking up when using the gamepad.

New Content
Weapons:

• Dual Big Irons: Added Dual Big Irons, doubling your firepower.

Equipment:

• Molotov Cocktail: Ignite enemies with this classic fiery weapon.
• Auto-Turret: A rare but powerful tool to defend a small area.

Artifacts:

• Salvage Tool: Returns missed bullets to your inventory.

General Bug Fixes:

• Fixed the player occasionally falling off the map.
• Fixed getting stuck on the death screen after a failed run when clicking too quickly.
• Fixed incorrect weapon display when navigating the map.
• Fixed stuttering in the player HUD.
• Fixed inaccurate ammo reload states not displaying consistently in the player HUD.

Additional Notes:
Numerous other bug fixes and small tweaks were implemented but are not listed in full detail.