Posted November 25, 2023 by HeavensGates
Welcome to the latest devlog, continuing the exciting journey from our last update. First off, we've improved the inventory screen even further – now, when you hover over an item, its value and description are shown to the player!
The inventory showcases the new hover effect.
Now some new content! During the rework, we found that the old stat menu was looking a bit lacklustre, so we've combined the two for a more streamlined experience. The skill menu, still in the planning stages, promises to introduce new passives and spells to enhance your casting and other traits. Check out the transformation below:
The old stat menu.
Much like other menus, it fails to appeal with its oversized buttons, massive text, and outdated art style. Below you can view a much cleaner redesign.
The skill menu redesign.
Notice the small arrow and the 0 at the bottom right? That's your display for skill points. Gain one each time you level up, and you can spend them on the exciting skills we're cooking up for you. Plus, we've cleaned up the level-up buttons – they only make an appearance when you've earned that level. Take a peek at the refined stat menu when you're ready to level up:
The skill menu redesign with level-up choice.
Once you've made your skill selection, the menu disappears. Now, let's talk about the settings menu – it takes quite a bit after the settings menu you saw in our main menu post, but now styles to blend with the other in-game menus.
And for the grand finale of this devlog, we've given attention to a smaller UI element that was patiently awaiting its turn for a makeover, the tiny level-up notification, it also has very cool sound effect, but you'll have to play the game if you want to hear that!
And for the grand finale of this devlog, we've given attention to a smaller UI element that was patiently awaiting its turn for a makeover. The tiny level-up notification, complete with a very cool sound effect, but you'll have to play the game if you want to hear that!
The new and old level-up screen.
Thank you for joining us on this week's devlog! It's been a delightful journey of redesign, and with these updates in place, we're ready to dive into crafting the remaining menus you've glimpsed at the top. Many of them were on hold due to the old UI's limitations, but fear not – new content is on the horizon with our future updates! Don't forget to give a like if you made it this far, we do value them!