Venge News

Some minor fixes!

• Fixed a secret that I promised my server, turns out it had broken.
  
• Added a brand new thing to make up for that secret, I was originally gonna just add this in 2.0, but it's in the game now, good luck trying to find it :>
  
• Added a warning for copyrighted audio and instructions for how to clear it
  
• Updated the credits a bit so they are more accurate (and added some cute stuff there too)
  
• Updated the theater
  
• The key in the vents actually has a purpose, its not the purpose originally intended, but its cute nonetheless
  

I think that is all, Act 2 and 2.0 are coming along... sorta? Act 2 and 2.0 are basically trapped in the biggest development hell you've ever seen as I struggle with my exams lol, but I'm slowly but surely making progress.

Don't believe me? Here's some proof, the brand new theater :P


I just released my 4th weekly update on my Patreon, it's basically a really in-depth progress update with some minor spoilers, images, videos, etc. Definitely worth checking out if you are interested, they are actually getting the first-ever Patreon demo very soon! If you are a Patreon, you get to collectively choose 4 demos, they can be whenever you guys want and whatever you guys want, my patreons decided they wanted a demo of the new Rotnic building, so I shall deliver!

Anyways that's all for now, thank you all so so so so so much for all you've done and for liking my game, it means the absolute world to me and I promise to work my butt off for 2.0 and act 2.

You all are the best!

We are on version 1.1! This patch contains a LOT, let's get into it!

[h3]General Stuff[/h3]

• Fixed the resolution being weird on the title screen (finally?)
  
• Fixed a lot more of the audio issues, your eardrums have been spared this time.
  
• I finally made some of the rooms brighter, you can actually see what's going on now!
  
• It takes a bit longer to heal now, so now you can actually die!
  

[h3]Cartoonist Boss Fight[/h3]

• Fixed the cartoonist glitching out randomly
  
• Made the cartoonist properly execute its AI steps and will now actually pose a challenge
  
• Made the cartoonist area a lot more strategically challenging
  
• Added save points inside of the cartoonist area so its not as frustrating
  
• Improved the map a tiny bit
  
• Fixed the lighting so its not as dark and you can actually see whats going on
  
• Fixed the super loud lights being super loud
  

[h3]"Chairman" stuff[/h3]

• Fixed some of the chairman appearances not working
  
• Fixed chairman's date system
  
• Prettified up his dissapearing
  

I've been working so hard to get Act 2 done and I've made excellent progress, Lucy is almost now fully animated in the scenes I have done and I've fixed the pacing issues. Beta testers loved what I have done so far, I think I'm finally on the right track.

I've been updating the 2.0 world a lot more, here's some of the new 2.0 stuff:




Have you guys seen my developer commentaries? No? I've been uploading rather long videos of me going through the current game and talking about fun behind-the-scenes stuff, it's a lot of fun! I've got a new one coming out very soon, here are the two that are out right now.

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I think that's all, definently check out my dev logs for new content, its great! Thank you all soo much for all you've all done, I'm still so shocked that you guys actually like and care about this game, it blows my mind and I'm gonna try my hardest until the day I die to make this game and this community the absolute best it can be!
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoasterGamesGames
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EkrcoasterGames
Discord: https://discord.gg/q4c6VVfmMB
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Ekrcoaster

Update 1.0.44 is OUT! Here is a quick changelog:

• FIXED THE RESOLUTION ISSUE. WOOT WOOT.
  
• The death screen has been updated, you will now see 25 new death messages that actually have something to do with the plot and aren't just random cliches! Definitely worth checking out.
  
• Added links to the Discord, Twitter, and the Patreon onto the title screen! Those are all excellent places to get involved with the community, chat with me, share ideas, or support the game further!
  
• Some other stuff I forgot :P
  

and now for the
[h2]Act 2 Updates[/h2]



Act 2 is going REALLY well, I'm like 15% done with it. 15% in 2 months, not too bad. If everything goes perfectly smoothly, Act 2 should be ready hopefully by the end of this year, if not early next year. I'm a solo full-time college student dev, so it is tricky to work on it constantly, but I am doing my best! Act 2 is really really cool. There is about 10-15 minutes of gameplay so far! Act 2 will probably be something like 2-4 hours long!




OH! And as a little bonus, here is a cute little render I made of the new Cartoonist boss fight in 2.0 with Lucas!



Enjoy! Talk to you all soon! Thanks for playing, you guys are AMAZINGGG.

Update 1.0.43 is here! It is quite a small little patch, many bugs and issues have been fixed:

• HOPEFULLY fixed all of the sound issues, you will no longer get random sound blasts
  
• Fixed settings not working, they will now properly sync between scenes
  
• Made parts of Act 1 more clear
  
• Made the Cartoonist boss fight less tedious
  
• Fixed accidentally falling through the floor in the Cartoonist boss fight
  
• Fixed Chairman in some rooms
  
• And way way way more that I just forgot!
  

Thanks for playing, all of you. You all are the absolute best and I'm so happy you guys care about my silly little game. Speaking of which, Act 2 is coming along very nice! If things go well, maybe it'll be out this year...

Thank you all so much!!

Heyyy everyone!

So sorry for the complete radio silence on my part. I'm working crazy hard on Venge and also trying to speedrun university at the same time. It's great fun, I do not recommend it.



Act 2 is about 10% done, I've been having sooo many issues with it and finally, I've got them all cleared out. It is looking GREAT so far, I really think you guys will like it. It is already my favorite act.



I've been working hard to make sure Lucy feels realistic and natural. Lucy isn't just some boring NPC, Act 2 is all about collaboration and cooperation. Lucy stays with you for like 90% of the act and ya'll help each other out. Imagine fighting massive spider-like bosses together. Yup, that's coming.

I'm expecting Act 2 to be about 2-3 hours long, so there will be plenty of fun and spooks coming your way!



Act 0 (2.0) is going very well! I've finished all of the music for it and I've been working on the act itself. It feels soo much more polished and refined. Plus, there is way more to the house you get to explore. You also will get to learn so much more about the player, Lucas. (Yes I've changed it from "Justin", long story)



Act 1 (2.0) is going well, I've learned a lot of stuff about optimization so I am now going through and remaking every single room and really polishing up the studio. Now it actually looks like you are exploring through an abandoned building. I've heard your feedback about Act 1 and there is a whole lot less walking and uneventful, repetitive actions. The inventory system has been completely redefined and will be used in puzzles and stuff, it is crazy how cool it is.



Act 1 (2.0) [flipped] is going well too. Believe it or not, after the pinter jumpscare you are transported to a different dimension. I'm making that way more obvious. The cartoonist boss fight will be completely changed because the old one is way too repetitive and most players I've talked to / watched gameplays of think it is too long, so I have a great new idea that'll come out in 2.0. The Helpsie area is seeing massive changes as well. Let's just say it'll be way more challenging and impressive.




All of the music is being replaced. It turns out I know how to make music now, so all of the music you'll hear in 2.0 and Act 2 (and onwards, even in my other games) will be 100% made by me. Isn't that great! That also means that it'll be available on your favorite streaming services. WOOT WOOT!

As for gameplay youtube people, this is great news because you no longer have to deal with pesky copyright claims. I am SO SORRY about all of that, I had no idea the music would be copyrighted until it was too late. Never again!




That's all great and all, but when can we expect a release?

Not sure, tbh. I'm a broke fulltime-college student so I'm not exactly working on Venge full-time, but I am giving it my all. I am HOPING that I'll be able to fully give a release date next year, if not release it next year.

The release rollout will be a few weeks long, Act 0 (2.0) and its soundtrack will come out, then Act 1 (2.0) and it's soundtrack will come out a bit later, then finally Act 2 (and its soundtrack) will drop! That month is gonna be crazyyy!



That's all for now, you guys are the BESTTT I love you all sooooo much thank you for all you've done and the amazing support you've given me! (We hit 45 reviews yesterday AHHH). I'm so excited for the future, lets DOO THISSS.

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- Ethan