Version 1.61 Released

VERSION 1.61 Released

A collection of visual and gameplay improvements to make the game more visually varied as well as more clearly communicating certain game concepts through in-game visuals.

Resets High Scores, as certain Species traits and the ending Planet have changed.

Planets

• Changed the final planet to be the 9th planet instead of 10th
• Massively increased the chance (1% -> 25%) of getting a special level section at the start of the 2nd part of a 2-part planet (2-part planets can start appearing at Planet 4)
• Added new biome visuals for low and high gravity of each of the 4 biome types, so it's easier to immediately recognize biome + gravity.
• Added splash effects when landing in or taking damage in liquids
• Changed toxic damage particle to use same color as the toxic level indicator

Characters

• Changed Robo species from having extra health to instead having damage reduction and being resistant vs. toxic atmosphere
• Added helmets to characters when they are on low gravity (no atmosphere) planets
• -hanged friendly crew to always wear blue and enemy crew to always wear red, to make it easier to differentiate them

HUD

• Rearranged for a better overall layout
• Changed the names of items so they have a consistent length for better HUD layout
• Added indicator to highlight if liquid will instakill (using planet temperature indicator)

Help Screens

• Added page describing planetary and objective bonuses
• Added up/down page cycling