Apocalypse Approaches News

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Version alpha 1.1 is here, and with it a big helping of quality-of-life changes to all parts of the game! It seems like just 3 minutes ago we launched Apocalypse Approaches on Steam, and we’re thrilled at all the amazing feedback we’ve been receiving. The game is changing every day, but we’d like to give a big thank you to all our early-bird testers, past and present, for being a part of that metamorphosis!

At any rate, here are the broad-strokes patch notes this time around

[h2]Visual[/h2]

• Changed timer visuals and other HUD elements to be more readable
  
• Added dynamic button prompts for controls
  
• Improved combat VFX and made dealing/receiving damage more obvious
  

[h2]Gameplay[/h2]

• Increased max level of all modifiers to V
  
• Time is now paused in shops
  
• Added Tutorial section to the first run
  
• Removed dual-wielding: only one weapon can now be held at a time
  
• Accordingly, improved the quality of dropped weapons
  
• Spells are now cast by holding down the “focus” key and attacking as normal
  
• Added descriptive tooltips to weapon upgrades and shop items
  
• Modified intro dialogue and fixed controller navigation bugs
  
• Fixed bug involving stackable, infinite Big Laser
  

[h2]User Interface
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• Player controls are now rebindable on both keyboard and controller
  
• Added a pause menu to runs
  
• Added a settings menu with some visual, gameplay, and audio options
  
• Improved controller navigation, as well as UI selection visuals
  

Players expect this sort of user settings stuff by default, so it’s great having it all (mostly) out of the way so we can set our sights on developing the world, setting, and combat feel of Apocalypse Approaches. We hope you’re as excited as we are to get your hands on the next patch, and many more to come!

Cheers,
ideo ame

[h2]Join the Apocalypse Approaches Discord Community![/h2]

Hello everyone! We’re excited to announce the official Apocalypse Approaches Discord Server! 🎉 Whether you're here to discuss strategies, share feedback, or just hang out with fellow players, this is the place to be.

• Exclusive updates & sneak peeks
  
• Gameplay discussions & strategy sharing
  
• Direct feedback to the devs
  

Be part of the journey early and help shape Apocalypse Approaches into something truly special!

👉 Join now: https://discord.gg/xxFHgpXXcy

[h4]Good news everyone! As the title suggests, the alpha for Apocalypse Approaches is now available for download on Steam![/h4]

                                                                     

[h2]Playtest Info[/h2]

This version focuses heavily on combat and the dungeon crawling side of the game. We are incredibly interested in feedback on our combat, progression, and level generation, and how the time mechanic ties into it all, so we've focused on featuring those aspects in the current release.

As it is freely available for download, you may do so at any time. If you try it out, we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and, if you enjoyed, adding it to your steam wish-list. We will update this demo as we add more features in the alpha stage, so stay tuned!

If you have more comprehensive feedback, please visit this page and fill out the feedback form: https://www.ideoame.com/playtest

                                                                    


[h2]Up Next[/h2]

Over the next few months, as we add more intended features to the game, we will be posting updates to the demo. Look out for more developments regarding our chosen narrative direction and meta-progression systems! In addition to combat adjustments, weapon additions, and level design improvements, of course :D.



[h4]That's all for now. Stay tuned for future updates![/h4]

[h4]Exciting news—we’ll be attending GDC this year! If you’re attending, we’d love to connect, chat about game development, and maybe even give a sneak peek at what we’re working on.


In the meantime, as you surely have noticed, our Steam page is now live! Wishlisting helps us out a ton and ensures you stay up to date with all our latest news. If you're here, that means you've likely already done that, so thanks so much for your support!![/h4]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3581870/Apocalypse_Approaches/
[h4]Let us know if you’ll be at GDC too! See you there! [/h4]