Harper and Lyre - Beta 1.0.14 Update

Harper and Lyre · published · build 20501917

Beta 1.0.14 Update Now Available!

This update brings some of our most significant improvements yet, including a major dialogue system overhaul, the introduction of combat mechanics, and the long-awaited music system!

🐛 Major Bug Fixes

  • Dialogue System Completely Overhauled - Eliminated all button render delays in the dialogue system for smooth, responsive conversations

  • Options Menu Fixed - The options menu no longer stays on screen after unpausing the game

  • Controller Options Added - Players can now configure controller settings through the options menu

⚔️ New Combat System

  • Rootling Combat - Players can now attack and defeat rootlings! This marks the introduction of combat mechanics to Harper and Lyre

✨ Quality of Life Improvements

  • NPC Interaction Indicators - Helpful "Interact" prompts now appear when you approach NPCs, making it clear when you can start conversations

  • Music System Implementation - Music has been added throughout the game! All music files are now properly linked to collectables and game areas

  • Enhanced Controller Support - Continued improvements to controller functionality for UI elements (still in progress, more updates coming)

  • Main Menu Tooltips - Information now appears when hovering over menu options for better clarity

⚙️ Gameplay Changes

  • Landscape Remeshed - Terrain has been refined to better support the Fleet Feet ability for smoother movement

  • Dialogue Updates - Revised dialogue for Hugo and Springo to improve character interactions and story flow

🎵 Music is Here!

One of our most requested features is finally live! The game now includes a complete music system with tracks tied to different areas and collectables. Experience Harper and Lyre with the soundtrack it deserves!

💬 Join Our Community Share your feedback on the new combat system and music: Discord:

https://discord.com/invite/qVNnvmTKeV

This is a massive update that addresses some of our biggest system improvements. Thank you for your patience and continued testing!

The Harper and Lyre Development Team 🎵