Posted September 29, 2022 by Arcade Eleven
This first version of the game version was submitted to the Cozy Autumn Game Jam 2022, which took place right before the Jam "Improve My Game #23". Since I was not satisfied with the Cozy Autumn version, I decided to cancel the submission and immediately improve some game elements. One bug fix, some Major improvements, and several smaller ones.
Here's the list of the elements that were modified :
Major changes
- Bug fix - Fixed a bug where the game could get stuck on loading screen.
- Gameplay - Added an interactive introduction sequence, with tutorial content.
- Gameplay - Replaced timer by AI visuals, with the opponent's hand moving above books, to increase the feeling to play against someone.
Minor changes
- Title Screen - Added an outline to the game logo.
- Title Screen - Helped the Bookmaster, and sorted some books.
- Title Screen - The Bookmaster is now moving and inspecting books, while waiting for the player.
- Title Screen - Added info about Controls (Touch / Mouse), given by the Bookmaster himself.
- Title Screen - Added info about how to Start the Game, from the door itself.
- General - Added a custom mouse cursor, with some custom effects.
- HUD - Replaced static characters portraits by animated characters portraits.
Known Limitations & Issues
- Introduction - During the introduction, there's a timeframe where spamming input might lead to sequences being played inconsistently.
- Mouse Cursor - The cursor displayed behind UI elements, such as dialogue texts.
- Many small shortcuts, still a jam version.