Devlogs
Dev Log Bullet Points ("Finish Your Game" Jam 2024)
Posted November 26, 2024 by kidflid
Sirens Abyss Dev Log 11/10/2024
- Corrected hitbox for item boxes (most notable when using sonar).
- Added a HUD indication that sonar has been turned on/off.
- Fixed an error where schools of fish would spawn above the water line.
- Reworked the Support Ship sprite.
- Reworked Rotten Wood sprites. The object now chooses from three variants.
- General code fixes and edits.
Sirens Abyss Dev Log 11/11/2024
- Added a small menu to repair broken bases.
Sirens Abyss Dev Log 11/12/2024
- Redid the menu system.
- Added a simple credits screen.
- Added a simple controls screen.
- Added a simple settings screen.
Sirens Abyss Dev Log 11/13/2024
- Added the ability to repair old bases back into working condition.
- Worked on the menu for that.
Sirens Abyss Dev Log 11/16/2024
- Added rotation to seaweed hitbox.
- Adjusted how your gold is displayed, including making it red when you're in debt.
- Added a sonar hit to the sub/player so it can be seen in complete darkness.
- Added murky water.
- Minor tile fixes.
- Added 3 new tiles needed for some corners and niche spots.
Sirens Abyss Dev Log 11/17/2024
- Updated/fixed the blackbox GUI message so it works better and correctly.
- Fixed the notification on respawn.
- Adjusted Rotten Wood hitbox to be smaller.
- Fixed bug where drill or saw noise would continue if the tool switched in use.
- Added ocean ambience to the main menu.
Sirens Abyss Dev Log 11/18/2024
- Fleshed out the blackbox system and added multiple early game messages to help guide the player.
Sirens Abyss Dev Log 11/19/2024
- Added planned updates list.
- Added the in-game menu to get back to the main menu.
Sirens Abyss Dev Log 11/24/2024
- Fixed a bug where phantoms wouldn't retreat from an inked out light, but they would still be vaporized.
- Fixed the ending doors to lock in the player.
- Made the ending flip to the credit screen instead of ending the game.
Sirens Abyss Dev Log 11/25/2024
- Last minute UI changes/fixes.
- Added controls to the in-game menu by pressing tab.
- Added the ballast tank UI.
- Replaced left and right control UI with objectives UI.