Laserwhip

Devlog

• Added Video Tutorial/Lowered Default Volumes
  October 05, 2024 by MagicBurrito

  Added a video tutorial and lowered the default audio volumes... Continue reading
• Major Update - Powers/Upgrades System
  October 05, 2024 by MagicBurrito

  This is a major update, heading towards where I want the game to be. Biggest Changes: Added powers to replace old "phase" and "bomb" abilities. Added in system to choose from a pool of powers. In this... Continue reading
• UI/Graphics Update
  September 29, 2024 by MagicBurrito#Graphics, #Controls, #UI, #Gameplay, #Polish

  Changes to this version: UI: Completely redesinged the HUD and removed placeholder graphics for UI. Added menus and splash screens. Added volume options Gameplay: Shields are now only generated when t... Continue reading

  
• Greatly Improved Touch Controls
  September 25, 2024 by MagicBurrito#Touch, #Update, #Controls, #Level, #Generation

  Touch Controls: I've greatly improved the touch controls. I wasn't happy with how it felt, so I felt the need to revisit them. Joysticks are now dynamic and follow where the user is touching. Left joy... Continue reading
• Fixed Web Version (?) - New World Generation Testing
  September 22, 2024 by MagicBurrito#World, #Arena, #Web, #Generation, #Fix

  Web Fix: I have updated the web version with hopefully a fix for people who were getting stutters and crashes. I've also added a quick initialization screen that loads most things at once at startup t... Continue reading
• Added Background Music
  September 21, 2024 by MagicBurrito#Music, #Synth

  I finally got around to writing a background music track for the game. I was going for a synth-wave vibe that fits with the retro-sci-fi aesthetics I'm heading towards. I think I got it pretty close t... Continue reading
• Added Mobile Support With Touch Screen Controls
  September 21, 2024 by MagicBurrito#Android, #Controls, #Mobile, #Controller, #Touch

  I've added mobile support with touch controls and controller support to the web version, as well as an Android apk. It feels pretty good to me as it is right now, especially good enough for anyone to... Continue reading

  
• working on touch controls
  September 20, 2024 by MagicBurrito#Android, #touch controls, #controls

  I'm playing around with adding touch controls to laserwhip. Since the game was made with mouse and keyboard in mind from the start, I've had to completely rework the controls to allow controller suppo... Continue reading