🌟 We are delighted to announce that Starlocked's First Major Update has arrived!
This patch introduces our 1st Major Update features, including the ability to reach all Asteroid Layers, Achievements, and new Asteroids! As always, thank you to everyone who reported bugs and provided feedback to us!
[Highlights]
There are now 8 Achievements that can be earned
All Asteroid Layers are now reachable through the Barge Fuel upgrades
Twisted, Cave, Shipwreck and Lantern asteroids can now be found across the asteroid field
[New Features]
❤️ QOL
Instruction Manual has been added to the Pause Menu
Barge Waypoint has been added that shows the location of the Barge from any distance
Sfx have been added when interacting with UI buttons
🎮 Gameplay
Achievements have been introduced!
Twisted Asteroids have been added with a small chance to spawn in their corresponding layer. There are Copper, Thermite and Titanium variants each one having a unique shape, vfx and easy to access ore.
Shipwreck Asteroids have been been added with a chance to spawn in any layer. Each one contains the wreck of a spaceship that can be salvaged for Scrap
Cave Asteroids have been added with a chance to spawn in their corresponding layer. There are Copper, Thermite and Titanium variants each one containing at least one entrance to their ore rich tunnel system.
Asteroid Lanterns have been added with a chance to spawn in any layer. They illuminate ore rich asteroids.
Pin Upgrade button has been added to the Upgrade Screen allowing the upgrade's costs to be shown during a run
Small improvements to Flynamite's AI have been made
⚖️ Balance
The values of Barge Fuel Upgrades have been increased, making it so each upgrade allows you to reach a new asteroid layer
The second Barge Fuel Upgrade's Titanium cost has been changed to be Thermite, making it possible to purchase early
The third Barge Fuel Upgrade's Thermite cost has been changed to be Titanium, making it possible to purchase only after reaching the Titanium layer
Lowered the size increase of each Rifle Bullet Size Upgrade and lowered base rifle bullet size
The credits cost of most mid to late tier upgrades has been increased
Starting resource limit has been increased to 800
Increased the base strength of rifle bullets
🎨 Art and Visuals
Upgrades Screen has received new visuals
Hub scene has received new 3D visuals
Flynamites' eyes are now emissive
Flynamite animations have been polished
Gravity Gun vfx have been added
Charge vfx have been added while Barge is restoring energy and health
Barge cockpit interior has been updated with new models
Screen Shake has been added for various actions and explosions
Small improvents to the level lighting have been made
🐛 Bug Fixes
Bullet Strength Upgrade no longer increases bullet size instead of bullet strength
The Instructions Menu in the Pause Screen can now be closed without triggering a soft lock
Fuel Bar no longer dissapears after the first run