Voltage High Society News

With this update, we now have most of the system level stuff ready. Now we can focus on developing the kick-ass ending to the game. In this update

All of the audio has been remade on a different toolset, for a more immersive experience.
The economy, shops, and player stats received an major upgrade into new gameplay systems.




[h3]GAMEPLAY:[/h3]

• Upgrades are based on Rings you can equip
  
• Spendable items (snacks, grenades, etc)
  
• Two new enemy types
  
• Enemies carry shields (easier to read which side blocks your punches, this can be toggled off from the options)
  
• Existing levels have new twists, tweaks, and polish
  
• Added the start of the next area (beach, you will get there in the Next Update)
  
• Created audio broadcasts for more narrative depth, and edited a lot of the dialogue.
  
• Rewrote the save system, now it's more reliable and, for the players, easier to look at (straightforward json files)
  

[h3]AUDIO:[/h3]

• Complete overhaul using FMOD, for more intricate details and depth
  
• Player grunt and emote sounds (can be toggled off from the options)
  

[h3]OPTIONS:[/h3]

• Key bindings
  
• Screen shake toggle
  
• Screen zoom effect toggle
  
• Toggle enemy shield visuals
  
• Toggle character voice
  
• And as per a request, a untested 4k resolution. (it is glitchy, based on our quick tries. Will be fixed in future updates.)
  

Keep on punching!

Thank you all for your valuable feedback and comments! Your insights helps us to focus on the next steps.

Currently, our development is part-time, but rest assured, we are dedicated to completing the game. It might take a bit longer, but we're committed to making it happen.

Confirmed features in the upcoming update:

• Audio totally rewritten in FMOD, which gives us more dynamics, control, and a much easier workflow for new content
  
• Rewritten player stat updates into a Ring System, where you wear bling bling in fingers to gain stat boosts
  
• Key bindings!
  
• Level polish, with little extra nooks and crannies to find
  
• Enemies wear shields to distinguish easily which side you can punch. Can be toggled off.
  
• Implemented decals, like graffiti and signs to read, all over the levels
  

And lots of small fixes.


It will come out soon, after we've had time to finish and test it.

Thank you and keep on punching!

Thank you all for your feedback and overwhelming support! It means a lot and it helps us to prioritize where to focus next.

Here's what we have planned for the next update:

• The enemies now carry shields to make their defense (left or right) easier to read.
  
• Inventory doesnt stop the game but slows it down to 0.1 scale.
  
• Inventory holds spendable items (health, energy, etc). In this video we´re using a freeze bomb prototype (it´ll stun and freeze enemies for some seconds).
  
• Patched the enemy AI so that they chase you for a bit longer.
  
• Patched the enemy AI so that their death animations work (except in that freeze effect, at the moment).
  
• Updated map system.
  
• Add keybindings.
  
• Add a good backtracking layer to the current levels (metroidvania style).
  
• Rework audio (dynamic states, reverb, occlusion, richer audio in general).
  
• + Some fixes and changes based on feedback and critique... And a few secrets we're not gonna discuss, in case they don´t work out for the next version.
  

We will release it during the next couple of months.

Here you can see early proto how shields and spendable item system work:
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

What do you think?

And remember that if you want to discuss these in more detail and see more frequent updates, join our Discord.


Thank you!

First we would like to thank you all for the feedback and support! This patch fixes some critical bugs.

[h3]Updates[/h3]

• fixed missing wall in Gangland
  
• fixed Gangland not resetting on New Game
  
• fixed New Game warning not showing on accidental clicks
  

If you encounter bugs or other oddities, please report it on the game's discussion forum here in Steam or in our Discord.

Thank you for your support & keep on punching!

First we would like to thank you all for the feedback and support! This update is a big one. Most importantly we now have a new area for you to explore. And a lot more. Details below.

[h3]Updates[/h3]

• Whole new level (1+ hour of content) to explore
  
• 4 New Enemies + a bossfight
  
• Two new Upgrades for the player to get
  
• First level (Lower Streets) polish
  
• Dramatically updated Melee Combat & Enemies
  
• Refined Movement code
  
• Some new interactive objects to discover (?)
  
• More music
  
• Added first two Steam Achievements
  

and numerous small bugfixes.

New area is still missing some audiovisual content, like new music, sound effects and graphics.

Next we will focus on fixing the bugs, perfecting the new area and building more metroidvania content into the game: new routes and secrets. Areas that will come later are going to be more compact, but they have more interconnectivity.

If you encounter bugs or other oddities, please report it on the game's discussion forum here in Steam or in our Discord.

Thank you for your support & keep on punching!