After a long while, here’s finally an update. You can now select guns between levels, and there’s some extra stuff too.
I’m going to add more weapons and wielded items (like shield or grappling hook) before redesigning the upgrades system, so they’ll be all unlocked for now.
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Change log:
I completely changed the level generation in this update.
No gameplay changes in this update, only new UI, options and configurable controls:
I launched my Patreon! In case you don’t know, Patreon allows you to support creators like me by giving some amount of money each month. It’s like a donation with subscription.
I’ll be posting behind-the-scenes and work-in-progress stuff there for patrons only, right now there’s a post about new shadows in Arcane Worlds.
It’s been a long time since last LEVEL UP! update. I’ve switched it to 2D to make it easier to make new stuff for it, especially bosses. I’m going to update it more regularly now.
In other news, it’s coming to Steam Early Access soon!
IndieGoGo campaign for Arcane Worlds is live!
Check it out, spread the word, and consider backing it if you like the perks or want to support the game!
I did various improvements while planning, so I decided to add dark worlds and release the update.
The launcher is gone for good, and settings are now in a text file instead of Windows registry. You’ll need to change them again if you’re updating since they’ll be reset to the defaults, but it’s only once for this update.
Change log:
So, here’s the serious change to the global gameplay. You won’t find spells in the worlds now, instead you can collect resources to craft them. I might add spells you can find later, but they’ll be very rare, and most likely hidden in some secret places and locked with puzzles.
There’s also a tutorial now. I’ll expand it as I add new mechanics in the next updates.
Let me know what you think of the new gameplay.
Change log:
I rewrote most of the world generation for this update. It’s now based around the gameplay needs. One can add a bunch of elements needed for the gameplay to the world and the system will build the terrain around that.
I left the gameplay about the same for now, but I’ll change that with the next updates, especially the ways you get new spells.
The old saved games won’t work with this update, and the next ones will likely break them again.
Some minor changes: you can see “special” objects on the map now, and the starting mana is enough to cast the castle right away.
