Update 0.653 released

PION · published


This update brings another visual overhaul, a new upgrade system and tightens up combat mechanics and player physics.

  • Combat FX adjusted for better visiblity and damage feedback
  • Levels now have randomized color schemes and improved fidelity.
  • Player ship handling made more responsive
  • Player weapon projectile speeds rebalanced to be more consistent and easier to aim
  • 3 new enemy types added
  • Enemy missiles can now be shot down mid-air
  • All weapons now drop with a random power bonus
  • The damage a weapon deals is affected by the level of the weapon plus the player's power level compared to the level of the enemy it hits
  • Added data core pickups that allows the player to select one of 18 different upgrades
  • Added armor pickups that increase the player's damage resistance
  • Orbiguns now have infinite ammo but can be lost by taking damage
  • Each Orbigun has 30 health