v0.4.0 - Challenge Waves and Combos are here!

Version 0.4 is the first major update to the game since the first early access release!

Patch Notes

Additions:

• Added "Boomerang" weapon

• Added "Minigun" weapon

• Added CHALLENGE WAVES which appear between normal waves as an opportunity to make more money! (10 challenges implemented in this first batch)

• Added a new ability "Power Burst"

• Added a new upgrade "Hot Streak" which adds a new combo mechanic to the game.

• Added new achievement "Soft Touch, Sweet Rewards"

Gameplay and Balance Changes

• "Boomstick" has had its firing arc reduced

• "Burst Boomstick" has had its base cooldown increased by 0.5s

• The experience bar now fades if the player is underneath it.

• The "Precious Gem" formula has been changed to discourage farming low stakes waves.

Tech/Engine Changes

• Items can now be set to "Disabled". This is used in certain challenges

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Gunslinger description

• Fixed a bug which caused gameplay UI to linger on the screen in the shop phase

• Some of the alternator jank has been improved

• DPS calculations (only used for displaying info in the inventory) have been redone

• Slight fix/change to the SNAKE boss' pulsating animation