Leaf it Alone · published · build 26327384
Having worked on this update for the past long months we were heartbroken numerious times, knowing that people playing here on Steam, can't get the grasp of all the improvements being implemented right away. Although, we wanted this update to make the game be worth coming back to once everything is nice and smooth. Let us guide you through it all!
But before we dive into what changed, it's worth mentioning that this update is completely FREE for everyone who already owns the game! And if you haven't picked it up yet, now's a pretty good time to do so, because the game is now -50% OFF for novice leaf rakers! 🔥
The main highlights of this update are of course, the two brand-new maps, packed with an absolute ton of leaves to collect! Across all maps combined, there's a whopping 500K leaves just waiting to be raked. We've put a lot of effort into making each map feel unique and keeping that sense of curiosity alive as you explore further... but we'll leave the rest for you to discover yourselves. 👀
You don't have to worry about your old saves, as the game will be fully compatible with your existing files! We've also added a NEW GAME+ mode, which we've decided to call Custom Mode. It'll allow you to set up your own playthrough by tweaking things like your starting money, which tools you have access to from the get-go, or even starting with all upgrades already unlocked!
Each map comes with its own set of brand-new achievements to unlock! So if you're the kind of player who likes to complete everything, you've got some new challenges to look forward to!
Just keep in mind that achievements can only be earned in Story Mode or Custom Mode with Ranked Mode enabled. This way, everyone gets to tackle the challenges under the same conditions!
One of the most requested features we've been missing in the previous version is also finally here! You can now customize your keyboard or gamepad bindings to suit your preferences.
Apart from still supporting LiveSplit in the new maps, we're lowering the entry point for speedrun attempts by introducing a built-in game timer. It can be configured to display your best time from either leaderboard category: Any%, All Leaves or All Objectives. It is disabled by default and can and be turned on in the game settings.
First and foremost - the input toggle. It's split into tools and abilities, so you can for example use toggling for cleaning up leaves, but keep the hold for crouch and sprint actions.
There's also a new option that addresses color blindness. 3 modes to choose from, depending on the kind of one's color vision defect.
An additional mouse sensitivity option comes into play as well - you can amplify the player look input more than ever.
And the last but not least, it's now possible to invert the X input axis apart from the already supported Y axis.
A lot of UI elements have received a fresh new look! Many elements have been redesigned to improve readability, provide more useful information at a glance, and give the game a cleaner, more polished look. Some changes are subtle, others a bit more noticeable, but we hope that, taken together, they'll make the overall experience feel better!
The general stability of the simulation of leaves and the whole game in general has vastly improved. Leaves behave more predictably, and the entire computation has be heavily optimized since Leaf it Alone 1.0.16. No more stutters when blowing leaves into a leaf inlet, which surprisingly, turned out to be an audio problem, and not the leaves themselves.
There's a lot of small and smaller details which we decided not to put into a massive wall of text as a complete changelog, but you may, consciously or not, feel the difference in how smooth the gameplay goes!
Without holding you any longer, we'll leave the rest for you to discover! Thank you all for your amazing support - whether you're a long-time player or just getting started. We hope you've got your driving license ready... 👀