Hey everyone!
We just rolled out a massive new patch for Gloomvex! Version 0.4.0 is all about visuals, atmosphere, and performance. We've taken the game's look to a completely new level, without touching the core gameplay you know and love.
Here are the main highlights of the update:
• New Character & Enemy Sprites: Gone are the days of simple geometric shapes! All player characters, enemies, and pickups now feature highly detailed, custom sprites with glowing effects and faction-specific designs.
• Seamless Arenas: We've added 9 brand-new arena backgrounds (from Cyber Grid to Lava to Deep Space). Harsh arena boundaries are a thing of the past — instead, we've implemented a smooth gradient system that fades the arena beautifully into the space background.
• New Boundary Zones: Out-of-bounds areas have received new distinct textures too (like Void Fog or the Abyss), clearly signaling danger zones.
• We built the Upgrade Shop from the ground up! It now features a modern Sci-Fi theme with a clean grid layout, category tabs, and sleek holographic effects. • Colored borders now instantly show you which upgrades are active, affordable, or at max level.
• The Character Select screen and the Tutorial have also been updated to perfectly showcase the new designs and idle animations.
• Despite the vastly improved graphics, we've heavily optimized the game under the hood. We managed to reduce VRAM usage by about 90%!
• What that means for you: Significantly faster loading times and a much smoother gaming experience.
Note: This update is purely cosmetic and technical. We haven't changed any of the balancing or mechanics!
We hope you love the new look of Gloomvex as much as we do. Jump into the game, check out the new shop, and let us know what you think in the comments or the Community Hub!
Have fun playing!