v0.8.76 - New In-Game Options Screen & QoL Improvements

An update focusing on Quality of Life-improvements, as well as addressing a crucial bug causing Level Keycards to reset when enter new areas, that appeared in last update. A completely new modular Options Screen accessible in-game, increased range for Enemy Proximity Indicator with more visual clarity,. To make Bandage Kits more useful, they've been given a small (+15HP) health boost, and Passive Healing has been disabled. More settings will be added to the new Options Screen in future updates, this update laid the foundation.

v0.8.76 Changelog:

• Added hidden alternate route for players struggling to make jump in snow region (Mission 1)
• Continued level design for Mission 2; oil refinery area, train depot, etc.
• Increased distance for Enemy Proximity Indicator
• Visually improved Enemy Proximity Indicator with shader FX
• Applied same shader FX to CCTV detection cone
• Bugfix: fixed bug causing Keycard Level to reset when entering new area
• Optimization; removed outdated & unused scenes/assets
• Designed a new modular Options Screen, accessible in-game
• Reorganized variables related to volume mixing and reduced to 20 units, 5% increments of volume per unit
• Wired audio channels to apply to player volume mix
• Made tank/helicopter SFX pan to player/camera position
• Added blur FX to screen while game is paused
• Added a +15 HP effect to Bandage Kit
• Disabled Passive Healing (+1HP every 2 sec) after 15 Sec without taking damage
• Sped up fade out/in on Start Screen/Option Screen
• Bugfix: Added missing code excluding Suppressor Kits from Save/Load data
• Made player stop when reaching top of ladders
• Startscreen; changed button-text "Exit to Windows" to "Exit Game"