The September update is here!

Hey all! The September update for Pivotal is here, with a plethora of changes to expand the game for all users! With three new levels and lots of new features, there’s something for everyone here. Enjoy!

Patch notes

General

• Added three new levels:
  • Turn it Back
  • Clock Work
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• Added accessibility features, including:
  • Reduce motion (toggle)
  • Invulnerability (toggle)
  • Game speed slider (goes from 50% to 100%)
• Slowed down player rotation
• Tweaked physics again
• Full mouse support for every menu
• Full keyboard / gamepad support for every menu
• Polishing in many areas, such as menus and levels

Accessibility

Balancing games can be a bit tough, and Pivotal is definitely no exception. I have to ensure that levels are where I want them to be in terms of challenge as well as fun, but even then, there will be some users that are unable to play due to other factors. In order to encourage everyone to try Pivotal (and be able to succeed), I’ve added a few accessibility settings to the game, accessible right from the main menu.

• Reduce motion: Reduces motion of camera shakes.
• Invulnerability: Player no longer takes any form of damage. Note that in order to earn the No Hits medal, the player still may not hit any walls.
• Game speed modifier: Allows the player to adjust game speed from 0.5x to 1x.

In addition, I’ve made a few key changes in other places in order to ensure accessibility throughout the game:

• Full navigation of all menus through one input method (mouse, keyboard, gamepad)
• Bigger text where possible

Physics adjustments

After listening to a lot of feedback, I’ve gone ahead and tweaked the physics to be more fair. Especially, the rotations seemed to be too fast, so I’ve slowed them down again.

Level changes

Three new levels to try. Adjustments to every level to make them slightly better. Check it out!

Turning Peaks

Turning Peaks got a fresh coat of paint. Plus, it’s raining now! // insert turning peaks picture here

Gimbal Locks

Gimbal Locks also got a new coat of paint (though, this one is slight).

Terminal Velocity

Terminal Velocity now has a lot more color in the stars!

Turn It Back

Turn It Back is a new level that is inspired by retro games, right down to the 4:3 aspect ratio! It’s also quite challenging and it’s a bit reactive.

Clock Work

Tick tock! Clock Work is a level that has a lot of rotating parts. Time your turns just right!

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That’s all for this update! Please let me know what you think. Thanks for playing Pivotal!