Thanks to everyone who wrote about their first run. A lot of this update comes straight from your comments.
Finding your way
- M.A.X.'s icon (bottom right, under your weapon) has a new button: WAY. Click it and M.A.X. shows you where to go, then leads you there.
- On a controller, hold D-pad Right to ask M.A.X. the way. A tap still brings up his map.
- The apartment lesson now dims the screen and points straight at M.A.X.'s icon, instead of sending you through the coat. Press Space to skip it.
- Ask M.A.X. is still on your Task note in the coat, too.
Smoother play
- Fixed stutter when playing with a Steam Controller. The on-screen button prompts no longer swap back and forth.
- Fixed a small hitch that happened about once a second.
- On a Steam Deck the demo now picks lighter graphics on first launch, with a steady 30 FPS (45 on the OLED). Your own settings are left alone.
Controllers
- Every tutorial hint now works with a controller.
- Break free of a strangle by swinging the right stick.
- The smog helmet tip and the demo's end screen now show controller buttons.
A clearer first run
- New games now start on Story difficulty. You can still pick Action.
- The first goon fight explains blocking before it starts.
- Hints no longer cover your current goal.
- Two of M.A.X.'s chats on the way to the AstroMall now happen as you walk.
- The man who collapses on the street: his suit now refuses your stim, so you don't lose it.
- Stealing a ring or a seashell now tells you the Scalper buys them.
- Your first Part comes with a short card: hits break M.A.X., Parts fix him.
- The drinking scene and the furniture job explain themselves better.
Fixes
- Garbage in the trash job always lands where you can see it.
- Answering the phone before waking M.A.X. no longer leaves him asleep.
- Left-click a crate in reach to break it.
- In goon fights, props between the camera and the goons get out of the way.
Thanks for playing. If you find a bug, press F2 in the game to send it to me, or tell me on Discord.