Posted May 15, 2024 by fbravo
Take a look at the current state of the game:
During this final sprint, we made a few more visual upgrades to the ship.
We also have a bunch of particles livening up our deck:
In this final sprint phase, our developers have wrapped up most of the code, focusing on finalizing UI interactions and polishing gameplay elements. Advancements include integrating input controls within the user interface and setting up all UI elements.
Gameplay dynamics were enhanced by introducing event difficulties that scale with the player's score, maintaining an appropriate and engaging challenge level. The event manager was reworked to ensure smoother event handling, and the addition of particles has added a visual flair to the game.
The newly implemented mortar has been integrated into the exciting Pirate Ship Event. We also added camera transitions for a better visual experience when bombers are below the boat. The audio atmosphere was enhanced with new sounds throughout the game. In the lobby, players can now turn around, improving clarity and pre-game setup. Finaly, we introduced a dynamic score system and new interactables and pickups like the Water Bucket to put out fires caused by enemy attacks.