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Sincere Apology!

[h2]全世界的玩家们,你们好!![/h2]

也许你已经注意到了我在X上关于通过Steam上的负面评论请求本土化的Tweet。

为了支持所有玩家,我不断更新游戏及其本地化内容,尽管游戏仍然没有盈利。
遗憾的是,我还没有幸运地找到理想的中文翻译-中文本地化过程是具有挑战性的,我想为您提供完美的工作。我不想使用廉价的AI/谷歌翻译。

这就是为什么我在X上表达了我关于留下差评要求新的本土化的感受。从财务角度来看,这些审查会使整个过程对我来说更具挑战性。

除此之外,我还发表了一些可能会冒犯你的评论。这不是故意的,我真的很抱歉!!!!!

我仍然会尝试更新游戏并添加新的本地化内容,包括简体中文,但作为一名独立开发者,我的行动相当缓慢。所以请原谅我。

再给我一次机会,对我有耐心。我的个人目标是通过游戏传播乐趣,而不是冲突。

你的真诚,

Karel又名KO。DLL


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Hello, dear players across the whole world, no matter where you live!!!
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Maybe you have registered my Tweet on X about requesting localizations through negative reviews here on Steam.

I continuously update the game and its localizations to support all players, even though the game is still not profitable.
Sadly, I have not yet been lucky enough to find the ideal Chinese translator - the Chinese localization process is challenging, and I want to deliver perfect work to you. I don't want to use a cheap AI/Google translation.

That's why I expressed my feelings on X about leaving negative reviews asking for new localization. These reviews can make the whole process even more challenging for me - from a financial perspective.

Together with that, I made some comments which could offend you. It was not intentional,
and I am genuinely sorry about that!!!!!

I will still try to update the game and add new localizations, including Simplified Chinese, but as a solo developer, I am pretty slow. So please, excuse me for that.

Give me another chance, and be patient with me.

My personal goal is to spread fun through my games, not conflicts.

Yours sincerely,

Karel aka KO.DLL

PS:
I understand that I made a few extremely foolish jokes (at least, I thought these jokes were just naive and unharming), and I did not realize I was brutally offending somebody. I am not skilled in political situations, and my social skills and English are limited - which is not an excuse!!!
But I am realizing my mistakes now. So, I am genuinely sorry. I honestly did not want to offend somebody. Maybe I am naive and stupid, but I am not racist.

Winter Holidays 2024 Update v1.327.

[h2]Happy Winter Holidays! [/h2]

The new year is just around the corner, and BZZZT has been with us for exactly one year and one month. During that time, I released 12 updates and 3 major ones.

This update, the last 2024 one, focuses on community feedback, suggestions, and bug reports.

Here is the complete list of changes:
  • The "Quick Restart" option has been added to the "Game Over" screen in Insane Mode.
  • The game (together with music and sounds) is paused while the game is suspended (minimized or without focus).
  • "Ambush" stage (no. 10) - The first secret room camera interpolation can't be interrupted by the enemies' entry cutscene.
  • "Why Is That Laser Chasing Me?" stage (no. 23) - Camera movement is no longer blocking the player on the top of the screen in very easy mode.
  • "Jump, Run, Dash and Fall" stage (no. 34) - The level has been changed slightly in Very Easy Mode.
  • "Exploding Lemmings" stage (no. 35) - Moving Platform has been fixed, and the player can jump from it while it's moving.
  • Tiny tweaks and fixes.




[h2]YEAR 2024 IN A NUTSHELL[/h2]

The game was nominated for many indie game events during this year and was awarded in the following categories:
  • Czech Game of the Year 2023 - 4 categories:
    • Best Audio/Visual - 1st place.
    • Best Game of the Year - 2nd place.
    • Best Game Design - 3rd place.
    • Community Vote - 3rd place.
  • AMD PIXEL AWARDS EUROPE 2024 - Best Soundtrack - 1st place.
  • Indian-TV - Community Vote 2023 - Indie Game of the Year - 1st place.
  • INDIE DB - Community Vote - Indie Game of the Year - 6th place.


Together with 98% overwhelmingly positive reviews from players, the BZZZT is ranked as the 109th best-rated Steam game released in 2023.



Thank you very, very much for being so supportive. Without you, I would not have achieved such tremendous success.

You are the best!!!

I wish you a happy new year 2025!!!

Karel, aka KO.DLL



Japanese Localization is live now!

The most important feature of this update is that the game has been fully localized into Japanese. Thank you, Kohei Takara!!!


Also, the Japan version of BZZZT received a very cool subtitle: バズボット!- Bazubotto! (BuzzBot).



That makes this localization the eleventh one!



If you have any friends in Japan, please let them know to try the game. Thank you!!!

[h3]The full list of changes:[/h3]
  • Added Japanese localization.
  • Optimized preloading - Launching the game is much faster now.
  • Spaceship and energy form controls are now more precise.
  • Tiny fixes and tweaks.


Have a great rest of the weekend!

Karel Matejka aka KO.DLL

Update notes v1.316

- Fixed projectile interpolations. All projectiles have stable velocity now.
- Added Turkish localization
- Better double jump detection near traps.
- Dashing through teleport fix.
- The mirrored dash particle in one bonus stage is fixed now.
- Levels competition counting two bonus stages with zero trophy time.

"Bonus Stages" Update 1.3 is live now!

Hello!
I am happy to announce that the third free content update is live now!

This update closes the core game loop: Collecting bolts and trophies finally has its purpose. You can unlock 25 new stages with them.

I hope you will find this update entertaining!

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[h2]"Bonus Stages" Update contains:[/h2]
- 24 new levels unlockable by bolts and trophies.
- The soundtrack with 25 music tracks can be played at an interactive discotheque level.
- Gallery of 50 animated and static sprites used in the game.
- Cute "dancing robot" animation when the level is finished in the flawless run.
- Difficulty tweaks.
- Improved performance.
- Minor fixes and translation tweaks.



Together with that, the BZZZT game is now participating in the BitSummit event in Kyoto, Japan. You can also try a new version there and chat about the game with Lukas from CINEMAX Publishing.



Have a great weekend!

Karel, aka KO.DLL
The creator of the BZZZT game.