Hey, hexagonal world builders!
This last month has been amazing for us, thanks to you. The feedback for the game has been very positive, as clearly reflected in both the comments and the review score. Players, as well as content creators seem to be loving the game, which makes us super happy. If you'd like to see an example of a Youtuber enjoying the game, here's a great video by Blitz:
At the moment, Pan'orama is sitting at a fantastic 90% review score with over 300 reviews, and on top of that, the recent reviews are at a whooping 93%! This pleases us to no end and we would like to thank you for that! This is the wind in our sails and what drives us to make the game even better.
And speaking of that, here's the first big addition to Pan'orama...
The Challenge Mode (beta) - live now!
At its heart, Pan'oarma is a relaxing game, but we still want to build upon that and make it an experience you can tailor fit to your needs! The Challenge Mode allows you to do that. While the mode is in a very early beta stage, we want to share it with you now and ask for your help and feedback.
What is the Challenge Mode?
The Challenge Mode is an entirely new mode in the game. As the name suggests, its difficulty is higher than the Standard Mode and its aim is to challenge players who already have a good grasp of the game's mechanics.
There are 2 entirely new mechanics implemented in this mode. These are:
Perks
Each time you construct a monument, you'll have the chance to select one of three random permanent perks that will leave a lasting impact on your future games. These perks introduce brand new interactions between tiles, enhance the abilities of your structures, and even grant bonus points for performing specific tasks!
Not only do these perks offer gameplay advantages, but they also allow you to personalize your playstyle as you strive to win o reach a high score. Here are a few examples of the various bonuses offered by the Perks:
Masteries
After emerging victorious in the Challenge Mode, you'll be presented with an exciting opportunity to choose one of 3 masteries, each of which adds a unique twist to make your gameplay more challenging. When you start a new game afterwards, you'll have the freedom to select any combination of these masteries in order to make your next attempt as demanding as you want it to be.
In return, however, the Masteries grant you a final score multiplier, ensuring that your efforts are rewarded!
How to access the Challenge Mode?
The new mode is available now to everyone who owns the game. You don't need any special beta access. The only thing you have to do is to update the game in the Steam app.
To secure a win in the Challenge Mode, you'll have to take your world-building skills to the next level. You are (most definitely) going to lose the first couple of games, but the Perks you unlock will give you the boost needed to finally overcome the challenge!
We've created a dedicated discussion on the forums for you to share your thoughts on the mode, so please GO TO THIS THREAD to leave your feedback.
Achievements update
We know many of you are waiting for the achievements to be implemented, so here's an update.
We're planning on adding the achievements after the implementation of new pets, the Monthly Mode and after the Challenge Mode gets out of the beta stage. The reason is that we want to implement them in full, to avoid situation in which we either have to implement them partially now, or make the players lose their 100% achievement rate later on. Once we reach the content sweet spot, the achievements will make it into the game!
That's all for today's update. Remember that the Challenge Mode beta is available now, so be sure to jump in and share your thoughts HERE. We'll be improving the mode and fixing any bugs based on your feedback, so leaving a comment will be really appreciated. Oh, and if you find some translation errors, don't worry - most of that is placeholders that will be corrected before the mode goes out of the beta.
See you next time!