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In The Dark V0.2 Update Notes

In The Dark
A browser game made in HTML5

Version 0.2 adds major improvements to everything from the original version. See below for detailed update notes:

  • Fixed volume changes not persisting between levels
  • All settings values (video settings, control keys) are now saved between sessions
  • Added a button to the level select menu that allows you to reset your progress
  • Level progression will now be saved between sessions
  • All sound sources in the game have been adjusted
  • Fixed location of sound source on drone that moves around the main menu
  • The game will now pause when the escape menu is open
  • Key images will now appear correctly in the UI once you pick them up
  • Keys can no longer be picked up more than once
  • Fixed an issue where the player model would stay red after taking damage
  • The player's barrier tool field effect will now turn off after the barrier runs out of charge.
  • Made it easier to get the red key on the level "In Need Of Repairs"
  • Made it easier to see rubble shadows
  • Added a new light to the level "In Need Of Repairs" to make it easier to see rubble shadows
  • Made it harder to progress through the level "A Slippery Situation"
  • Change rotation min and max for the spot light at the beginning of the level "Sightlines" so that it is possible to get past it without being spotted
  • Adjusted position of keys and rubble so that it is easier to reach keys before rubble falls (various levels)
  • Changed layout of the Credits screen of the main menu so that text does not get cut off
  • Removed Text from keys as it was too pixelated
  • Changed appearance of health and stamina bars
  • Changed texture for doors and thin walls
  • Created and applied a catwalk texture to overhangs that appear in some levels
  • Added a tube to the first level that the player breaks out of
  • Reduced the size of a light located in the second level which was way too large
  • Fixed entry light in second level which was blocked by a wall
  • Added first pass of post processing
  • Added details/props to all levels
  • Flickering lights and lights controlled by switches will now stop playing sound and will visually turn off when they are not active
  • Added tutorials to levels with new mechanics
  • Fixed a light in level 6 which did not hurt the player
  • Text telling the player the what the interact key is appears sooner in the game
  • Removed the cameras dead zone so that it moves more smoothly
  • Fixed an issue where light switches would not work reliably when the player went to use them
  • Changed positioning of some lights to fix shadows they were casting
  • Added more ambient sounds throughout the game
  • Added a new water splash sound for when the player steps in water
  • Added more tips to the death screen
  • Added sound for when a terminal is used
  • Fixed an issue where level select buttons were not making sound
  • Made visual improvements to the main menu

Files

  • In The Dark V0.2 WEBGL.zip 34 MB
    May 09, 2020
  • In The Dark V0.2 47 MB
    May 09, 2020
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