Genome Guardian: Prologue News

[h3]Bringing the prologue version up-to-date with the full version with a bunch of changes & fixes![/h3]

[h3]CHANGES:[/h3]

• Offspring-related mutations now appear less often.
  
• Projectiles with homing no longer seek towards microbes/offspring that they've already hit (they'll feel better because of this change).
  
• (mutation) microbes are completely insane: Now a bit less insane (microbes won't move quite as fast).
  
• Checklist, Turret & Perk menus have been expanded to show empty placeholders for future full-game content - as new game modes / turrets / perks are added to the full game, they will appear in those spots (after you meet their unlock conditions, that is). (NOTE: these menus will look busier now, but I felt that having all icons on-screen at once would still offer a better play experience than if I were to, for example, separate them onto different pages.)
• Barrel Light "Cone" would practically dissappear if Accuracy was too good, but not anymore.
  
• (mutation) blank!: Now says "benign!" so as not to be confused with being an error.
  
• (turret) Maw: Eating sounds & effects!
  

[h3]FIXES:[/h3]

• Fixed some cases where, when Range was reduced by more than 50%, it would apply an extra steep Range reduction.
  
• At aspect ratios narrower than 16:9, weapon range was getting reduced - you'll now be able to play at any aspect ratio without any weird range changes.
  

[h3]Genome Guardian (the full version) is NOW AVAILABLE (30% OFF until 21 May)![/h3]

[h3]NOTE: The full game (linked above) is on a DIFFERENT STEAM PAGE![/h3]
Many people have the free prologue on their wishlist, but the game on this page will always be just a free introductory demo for the full experience - if you want the full game, buy or wishlist it on its own Steam page!


The following pertains to the full game:

Play from beginning to end with 25 turrets, 48 perks, and 100 Steam Achievements at launch...and by "end", I don't mean reaching wave 30 - your first win is just the tutorial.



Largely depends on Genome Guardian's success. I'd like to double the amount of available turrets (25→50) & perks (48→96) before July, but this isn't set in stone. Updates will also be based on what players actually want. Some plans include:

• Localization (only English currently)
  
• Mac & Linux versions
• New modes
• "ENDLESS MODE" improvements
• More uses for research (research sinks)
• Addressing feedback, suggestions and bug reports!

Give me feedback & bug reports in the Discord. Also a fun place to talk about the game, discuss builds, and the #1 place to hear what I have planned or for easily getting in touch with me!


Tell your friends, ask your favourite streamers to give it a try - make videos & stream it yourself! Lots of players = lots of expansive, game-changing updates from me!


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[h3]Yes, 2 game updates in 1 day… and this one contains even more changes & additions based on player feedback![/h3]

[h3]CHANGES:[/h3]

• From now on, the first item you take from the shop will be free! (I've taken away the prologue-exclusive bonus starting Biomass to compensate)
  
• When hovering over an item in the shop, your open slots corresponding to that item type will light up.
  
• 4 new mutations! You'll have to play and find out what they are, but they affect microbes depending on their DNA…
  

[h3]A little more polish & refinement before Genome Guardian's full release![/h3]

[h3]CHANGES:[/h3]

• I have once again tweaked the balance to be a bit friendlier to newcomers.
  
• You're now guaranteed to see at least 1 weapon in the shop on wave 1, 2, 3 (in the full game it won't be guaranteed, but will be more likely!).
  
• Items in the shop will be 5 Biomass cheaper in the prologue since it only lets you reach wave 20.
  
• Both discovered and undiscovered weapons in ARSENAL / microbes in MICROBES will show their DNA letters on their button (so that it's easier to know which weapons to go for if you're trying to discover them all).
  

[h3]This patch includes a really important fix that affects any players with high refresh rate monitors (120Hz+).[/h3]

[h3]CHANGES:[/h3]

• Weapons offered in the shop display the DNA letter instead of that weapon's projectile now (hopefully this helps players better understand what they're buying, and what each weapon represents).
  
• Wave ending alert text and tint is now green instead of red (so that it looks more distinct from the red low Health tint).
  
• Hovering over text and buttons in SETTINGS shows an explanation near the bottom.
  
• Victory stars will now also show on turret and perk icons in CHECKLIST.
  
• It's no longer possible for all 4 items in the shop to be identical.
  

[h3]FIXES:[/h3]

• Various weapon behaviours and visual effects were sped up for players with high refresh rate monitors - if this includes you, give the game another go now that this is fixed! (seriously, it completely messed up the balancing/aesthetic).
  
• Heat-related perks that had their descriptions changed by the Diesel turret ("heat" becomes "fuel") will now properly update when you change your turret to something else.
  
• Victory stars will appear on the corner of weapons when you view the arsenal from the pause menu, just like they do on the regular ARSENAL menu.
  

[h3]Patches are going to slow down a bit from now until the full game's launch on 7 May as I shift focus towards marketing![/h3]