High Fructose News

• [p]Updated the recipe system[/p]
• [p]Added new things to do during a wave — for example:[/p]
  • [p]Hit the Greed Skull to activate Golden Barrels filled with coins (but it also makes enemies tougher!)[/p]
  • [p]Trigger the Lava Skull to flood the arena with LAVA[/p]
  • [p]A different skull triggers a timed challenge with a reward at the end[/p]
• [p]Major performance improvements[/p]
• [p]Massive update to the spawning system[/p]
• [p]Updated enemies and fixed tons of bugs[/p]
• [p]Added a new Starfruit enemy — defeat it to earn a random item[/p]
• [p]And if you find the Starfruit that looks like a starfield, you’ll unlock a secret level[/p]
• [p]...and so much more!
  
  Please give the demo a spin and let me know what you think!
  
  I'm also showcasing the game in Madison Wisconsin this weekend - and also giving a speech!
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[p]Hey everyone![/p][p]I’m excited to share that High Fructose will be featured in the brand-new showcase Brutal Indies Unleashed starting today! This is the first showcase dedicated entirely to intense, action-packed indie games, and I’m honored that High Fructose is part of the lineup.[/p][p]The showcase kicks off tonight with a 30-minute pre-show, followed by the full event. Here are the start times:[/p][p]🕗 8:30 PM ET (Pre-show) / 9:00 PM ET (Main show)
🕖 7:30 PM CT / 8:00 PM CT
🕔 5:30 PM PT / 6:00 PM PT
🕓 1:30 AM BST / 2:00 AM BST (Sept 13)[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you all for your support. Let’s put indie games on the map![/p][p]– Chris

YouTube link below!

https://www.youtube.com/live/KqrV_JBmqHM[/p]

[p]The fight isn’t over—it’s only getting bigger. 🍓🍌🎃[/p][p]Join us at PAX West for the updated demo of High Fructose, the over-the-top FPS roguelite where you battle monstrous fruit with cinematic glory kill–style finishers. Drawing on my experience animating DOOM Eternal’s iconic glory kills, this new build cranks up the intensity with brutal new animations and tighter combat flow.[/p][p]🎮 What’s new in this demo:[/p]

• [p]Glory kill–style finishers inspired by my DOOM animation work, bringing cinematic brutality to fruit combat[/p]
• [p]Updated combat flow with faster pacing and refined controls[/p]
• [p]Balance updates for smoother, more intense runs[/p]

[p][/p][p]👉 Be sure to Wishlist High Fructose on Steam to stay updated.[/p]

[p]Hey everyone![/p][p]I’m deep in development on a glory kill-style execution system for High Fructose, and it’s already feeling very satisfying. Right now, these cinematic finishers trigger when you complete a recipe—letting you absolutely obliterate the final enemy in style.[/p][p]For those who don’t know, I animated about one-third of the glory kills in DOOM Eternal, so bringing that kind of over-the-top, visceral flair to a fruit-slicing ninja game feels like a natural progression. [/p][p]This system is just getting started. I’m planning to expand it with character-specific finishers, unique kill animations per enemy type, and maybe even some surprises based on your loadout.[/p][p]Thanks for playing and following development—your feedback means a lot as High Fructose continues to evolve into the most stylish, fruit-splattering FPS around.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Here's[/p][p]
—Chris 🍓🗡️[/p]

[p]Hey everyone![/p][p]The High Fructose demo is staying live! 🧃[/p][p]🍓 I’ve gotten a ton of great feedback during Steam Next Fest — huge thanks to everyone who jumped in and shared thoughts.[/p][p]⚔️ At this point, the demo is more than just a demo — it’s become a community-driven slice of the game. I’m actively shaping High Fructose based on your feedback.[/p][p]🛠️ I’ll be going through everything and making updates soon. Once those changes are live, I’ll post an update here in the forums so you can see what’s new and what’s coming.[/p][p]🎮 If you haven’t played yet, this is a great time to check it out. The demo gives you a solid feel for the game—and playing now means you’re part of the process as it evolves.[/p][p]💬 There’s a feedback form on the main menu screen inside the game, or feel free to drop your thoughts here in the forums.[/p][p]🍊 Thanks again for all the support. Let’s keep building something juicy (and a little dangerous) together.[/p][p]– Chris[/p]