Massive redesign available in the Beta channel
Sometimes you need to take a step back before you can take two steps forward. That's what's up right now, and although I hate hate hate going backwards, I'm excited about all these new changes.
TWIN-STICK SHOOTER GAMEPLAY IS BACK!
This should be good news for fans of the original A Wizard's Lizard! And for the fans of the melee combat, I am sorry, but it just wasn't working out. Many of you guys requested this change so I you're into it!
Along with the twin-stick shooting comes a way-more-fun POSSESSION mechanic (use it to zoom around!). We also have MANA (!) now, and better harmony with items. One of the downsides to this redesign is that it's still not done yet -- I've "upgraded" the Library and Kitchen, but for now the Courtyard and Lab are no longer accessible.
PLEASE PLAYTEST AND SEND YOUR THOUGHTS!
There are many rough edges in the new content, and I could use your guidance on smoothing them out. ESPECIALLY since I'll soon be revisiting the other two dungeons to "upgrade" them with the new mechanics, as well. So if you can provide your feedback pretty soon here, I'll be able to use those thoughts on the new monsters and items.
HOW TO SWITCH TO BETA
1. In your library, right-click A Wizard's Lizard: Soul Thief
2. Select Properties
3. Select the BETAS tab on the right
4. Under "Select the beta you would like to op into:", select "beta"
LASTLY
I know this is a big change and it sometimes feels like we're flailing around trying to find the best game we can, hidden somewhere in this marble ... Game development is messy! I guess this is what Early Access is for, so, thanks for bearing with us and please do play the update!
GAME ON
-Matt
TWIN-STICK SHOOTER GAMEPLAY IS BACK!
This should be good news for fans of the original A Wizard's Lizard! And for the fans of the melee combat, I am sorry, but it just wasn't working out. Many of you guys requested this change so I you're into it!
Along with the twin-stick shooting comes a way-more-fun POSSESSION mechanic (use it to zoom around!). We also have MANA (!) now, and better harmony with items. One of the downsides to this redesign is that it's still not done yet -- I've "upgraded" the Library and Kitchen, but for now the Courtyard and Lab are no longer accessible.
PLEASE PLAYTEST AND SEND YOUR THOUGHTS!
There are many rough edges in the new content, and I could use your guidance on smoothing them out. ESPECIALLY since I'll soon be revisiting the other two dungeons to "upgrade" them with the new mechanics, as well. So if you can provide your feedback pretty soon here, I'll be able to use those thoughts on the new monsters and items.
HOW TO SWITCH TO BETA
1. In your library, right-click A Wizard's Lizard: Soul Thief
2. Select Properties
3. Select the BETAS tab on the right
4. Under "Select the beta you would like to op into:", select "beta"
LASTLY
I know this is a big change and it sometimes feels like we're flailing around trying to find the best game we can, hidden somewhere in this marble ... Game development is messy! I guess this is what Early Access is for, so, thanks for bearing with us and please do play the update!
GAME ON
-Matt