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Backpack Hero Balance Update Hotfix

Backpack Hero
A browser game made in HTML5

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Wow! Thank you to everyone who has supported the game! We also just unlocked a new character on our Kickstarter!  Please support us and get a copy of the game to play on Steam (when the campaign ends)!


We also just released a new update! There's lots of new stuff!

16.1a update:

  • Fixed the jade axe sprite
  • Fixed an issue with line-of-sight on the bow
  • Change the sprite for the iron helmet
  • Fixed name of spaghetti (your backpack is NOW ready)
  • Changed physics and several glitches with the buckler-o game
  • Fixed a typo in Matthew's prompt
  • Changed the effect of duct-tape and fixed some bugs related to the duct-tape
  • Nerfed King and Queen Cleaver. Let the tears flow.
  • Added a new Cleaver!

16 update:

New stuff:

  • Added a new type of moving item
  • Add a new sword
  • Added an uncommon gem
  • Added an item that is activated on Scratch
  • Added a new minigame event
  • Added two new consumables 
  • Added a new piece of armor
  • Added in a new arrow
  • Added in a new item that's kind of sticky
  • Added in a new small shield

Changes:

  • Some items are now tied to specific biomes
  • Many items have new sprites (and they're way better)
  • Bows have been rebalanced. They now fire the first arrow only
  • Increased the speed of the "Use Item" animation
  • Frothy drink is now uncommon
  • Dodge potion is now uncommon
  • The dueling sword has been changed
  • Gloves have been buffed (they will be revisited again soon)

Bugs:

  • Added additional protection to help the game save properly
  • Fixed the block icon - which had anti-aliasing
  • Fixed a glitch with the ninja armor and haste
  • Fixed a glitch where poison from the forge made the Vampric axe damage the player
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