Zooika News

[p]We've just released another update, this time adding language localisation to the game! [/p][p][/p][p]We're supporting eleven languages in this initial update. These languages are English, Welsh, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Ukrainian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We've also fixed a few small bugs in this release too![/p][p][/p][p]If you spot any mistakes in the localisation, please let us know by posting in the community hub[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]We have a small patch with a few fixes for minor bugs, some additional pumpkins and Twitch leader boards![/p][p][/p]

• [p]Added Twitch leader boards to the high scores section. Your Chat Vs Streamer games are stored in leader boards, so you can challenge other streamers to get to the top![/p]
• [p]Your high score in the leader boards is now highlighted so you can easily spot where you are.[/p]
• [p]Disabled the 'Connect' button in Twitch Plays settings when the game is attempting to connect.[/p]
• [p]Removed the option to change the theme when in game. Theme changes can only occur from the main menu.[/p]
• [p]Switched back to Vulkan renderer to avoid game being flipped vertically in OBS when game capture was used. [/p]
• [p]Added more pumpkins in game during Halloween![/p]
• [p]Cleaned up some texts.[/p]

[p]We've got a big update for you this time. We have new graphics, new theming and Twitch integrations![/p][p][/p][h2]Theming[/h2][p][/p][p]Zooika has had a bit of a facelift, both with it's capsule art recently, and now the in game graphics too. The new graphics include different seasonal themes, the game will either automatically choose a theme based on the date, or you can choose your favourite theme and stick with that all year round![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Twitch Integration[/h2][p]We've been testing a new Twitch integration feature over the last few months and we're now making that available to everyone. This feature allows you to connect the game to your Twitch channel and allow your viewers to interact with the game. There are two modes you can use:[/p][p][/p][h3]Chat vs. Streamer[/h3][p]In this mode the streamer plays the game while chat can vote on 'events' to occur, events include things like extra mice, buckets and of course watermelons! Along with a host of other effects, this is a fun and frantic mode that engages your chat to either help or hinder you (or usually both!)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Chat Plays[/h3][p]There is also a mode that allows Twitch chat to play the game with no input from the Streamer. This mode can be good as a 'be right back' screen for when a streamer needs to take a break (or if you just want to run a Twitch Plays stream!)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]
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[p]We're currently testing out Twitch integration features on the beta branch. It's an open beta and streamers are encouraged to give it a go![/p][p][/p][p]To access the beta version of Zooika you just need to switch to the beta branch of the game. This community post has instructions on how to do that: Twitch beta branch testing [/p][p][/p][p]We have two different game modes for streamers to try:[/p][p][/p][h3]Chat vs. Streamer[/h3][p]In this mode the streamer plays the game while chat can vote on 'events' to occur within the game, events include things like extra mice, buckets and watermelons! Along with a host of other effects (with more to come!). This is a fun and frantic mode that engages your chat to either help or hinder you (or usually both!)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Chat Plays[/h3][p]There is also a mode that allows Twitch chat to play the game with no input from the Streamer. This mode can be good as a 'be right back' screen for when a streamer needs to take a break. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Known issues / Bugs[/h3]

• [p]No testing has been done with a controller, so the UI probably doesn't work well with it yet (Twitch Plays features are disabled for Steam deck).[/p]
• [p]The restarting of the game in Twitch Plays mode mostly works, but there are some oddities that still need to be fixed.[/p]

[h3]Plans[/h3]

• [p] More effects to vote for in the 'versus' mode.[/p]
• [p] Incorporation of user profile images and maybe streamer emotes within the game.[/p]
• [p] Leader boards for streamer games![/p][p] [/p]

[h2]Feedback[/h2][p]We'd love to hear your feedback, what works well, what doesn't really work, etc. You can use this feedback form or reply in the community discussions [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

We've got a few more bug fixes in this update, along with several improvements to the in-game graphics and effects. Here's the details:

• Fixed issue with ripple effect being offset during dynamic camera zoom
  
• Fixed issue where the highest spawned animal would not always be included in the statistics at the end of a game
  
• Added additional sound effects to the bucket and mouse
  
• Added particle effects to bucket and mouse
  
• Added the keyboard shortcut 'Escape' key as an option for the pause menu. Previously this was only activated with 'P'
  
• Added hints to the main title screen to let players know about features that might have been missed.
  
• Improved visuals on multiplier so that it stands out a bit more
  
• Improved visuals and added sounds effects for bonus panels
  

We're also working on a new feature for a future update: A 'Twitch Plays' mode, which, for streamers, will allow you to run the game on Twitch and let your chat play the game!

If you're a streamer on Twitch and would like to help test out this new feature, contact us on Blue Sky or via the Community Hub!