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[InfernoSoul]

Happy New Year!

It's been quite a while since I've last updated.

Here's some stuff I've been working on:

- Started adding champion versions of enemies, which are essentially harder versions of that enemy. For example, the champion version of the knight enemy charges at a faster pace and rests for shorter periods of time. It also does a bit more damage and has a bit more health.




- Changed the crab-like creature to shoot out orbs directly at the player instead of just shooting left and right. The champion version of this enemy would shoot homing orbs that trail the player for a short while.

[InfernoSoul]

A quick update on the new biome I've started work on, the Crystal Depths.



The Crystal Depths will have spike-like crystals that damages the player when they step on top of it in trap rooms. Also, blowing up crystals will drop crystal shards that can be used in many recipes.

An item I have in mind for a crystal item is a shield that instead of blocking, creates a crystal shell that encases the player and blocks any incoming damage. However, the player will remain still when the shell is activated.

[DireLogomachist]

Nice walk cycle on that character! Good clear pixel art that's not too close to other game styles i.e. Superbrothers. Good work!

[kkairos]

That's a nice new area you've got there--dark, but not too dark.

[Pixel Noise]

We've got an OST update! All 3 BGM tracks for the "Mossy Cave" Biome are "done". I say that, because they are all still officially "WIP" until we do our final mastering pass, once all the tracks are written. Some tracks still need minor balancing, etc, as well. So some minor things may change between here and release.

BGM 1 - https://soundcloud.com/pixel-noise/mossy-cave-bgm1-v35

BGM 2 - https://soundcloud.com/pixel-noise/mossy-cave-bgm2-v153

BGM 3 - https://soundcloud.com/pixel-noise/mossy-cave-bgm-3-v2


As a reminder, here's the link to the full Underworld Dungeon OST playlist on our site, in case you missed the BGM from the first biome, "Runic Caverns".

UD Playlist - https://soundcloud.com/pixel-noise/sets/underworld-dungeon-ost

The "Crystal Depths" are up next!

[InfernoSoul]

Added a new statue for Poseidon.



Still haven't quite decided yet on how to implement a loyalty system for the gods. I was thinking about Hades taking away max HP for his items, Poseidon taking away souls for his items, and Zeus taking "gear slots" in exchange for his god items.

This last exchange introduces a pretty neat mechanic where you have to decide whether or not the Zeus item is worth it for a very valuable and limited gear slot. [Gear slots are where you equip gear for them to take effect]   

[InfernoSoul]

- Created Crystal Spikes

Damages player when walked over.

[Pixel Noise]

Another OST update! All 3 tracks for the Crystal Depths are "done" (as always, WIP until final mastering).

https://soundcloud.com/pixel-noise/crystal-depths-1-v152

https://soundcloud.com/pixel-noise/crystal-depths-2-v152

https://soundcloud.com/pixel-noise/crystal-depths-3-v252

Excited to tackle the next biome soon! 

[noomnau]

I like the way it looks and all those shadows!

[InfernoSoul]

@DireLogomachist, @kkairos
Forgot to reply to your messages a long time ago but thanks anyways!

@noomnau
Thank you!

Was on vacation for the past week or so, but I'm finally back!
Here's a new enemy I've been working on that can dodge the player when he attacks.

[Zireael]

Looks really cool! Looking at the screens, I think it's real-time, right?

[InfernoSoul]

@Zireael
Thanks! And yes, it's real-time.

Worked on another new enemy. This time, it's a ranged creature that fires 3 crystal-like projectiles at the player.

[InfernoSoul]

I've now connected biomes together.

The player will now be transported to the next biome/dungeon after defeating the boss.



I've also changed the biome progression for the game. It used to be linear: the first floor was always Runic Caverns, the second was always Mossy Caves and so on... But I decided to randomize the sequence so that the player could get Crystal Depths on the first floor or Mossy Caves in whatever order. 

[InfernoSoul]

Started work on the new biome called the Snowy Hollows.

Here's a screenshot of what it looks like atm:

[InfernoSoul]

New flying enemy added to the Crystal Depths biome.

- Shoots out a boomerang-type dagger at the player that returns at twice the speed

[The Armorman]

Hello, big fan of yours here. I have a question about the development of this vid-con. Is it true that even in this late part of the game , the part where the true joy of vid-con development can make or break you, that the player can still be a Skeleton

[InfernoSoul]

One of the main things I worked on these few days is creating the Crystal Guardian boss.

The Crystal Guardian creates multiple crystal swords that fire at the player and also creates spikes wherever it moves across. During this boss fight, you have to constantly use your dash to avoid attacks.




I also reworked the Rock Titan minions to make them shoot out beams of lasers instead.

[InfernoSoul]

This week I've mostly been working on polishing rooms and making them more interesting.

I've also made an unfinished mock-up of the "Achievements" page:
 

[InfernoSoul]

I've been pretty busy with school work these past few days.

Anyways, I've added the Gold and Dark Battleaxes to the game:

[The Armorman]

Can I romance anything in this game
I want to find love in your dungeon...because I'm already in love with the vidcon.