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[Asthalis]

Hello everyone 

This is not about a new beta version this time (wait a few more days for this ), I just wanted to have your point of view about one question I ask myself about the game.

So far, every new world is "unlocked" with an access code that is revealed at its beginning. You can restart a game in the last world you discovered but if you go back to the main menu, you have to remember this code if you want to start a new game from the corresponding world.

Given that I intend to release a future Android version, I wondered if, instead of typing codes (not the most intuitive way to select a starting world on a smartphone), I should create a new menu so that the player simply selects a starting world among the ones already discovered. That implies saving the list of unlocked worlds but this would not be a big deal and I could keep it for PC/mac/Linux version.

What's your opinion about it ? Thanks  

[Asthalis]

(links updated in first post)

Hello, everyone  

Here's the latest BETA 18 version of Hop! 2D

5 more playable levels and a new type of enemy  



changelog :
- 5 more playable levels (69 in total)
- some levels modified
- new type of enemy (world 7)
- partial code refactoring (level-linked actions)
- experience calculation modified (explored levels instead of completed ones)
- simplified enemy trees (collisions, detections)
- world/game stats : layout modified, number of explored level added
- square miniboss : collision dust added
- new functionalities in developer mode and main global script
- level files renamed and numbered
- some sprites reworked
- new thanks

fixes :
- continue menu : music stopped when entering code menu
- 4th boss : blinking stopped if dead
- projectile stopped by brittle block
- available coins in current world explored levels corrected (developer mode)
- Hop : dust always on the right side when colliding a wall
- green laser : color corrected
- no more initial parasitic vertical scrolling in secret zones

coming up :
- 7th boss
- more levels

As always, feedback is welcome, new testers can have their names added to next releases' thanks section

[Asthalis]

(first post updated)

Hello, everyone  :D

Here's the latest BETA 19 version of Hop! 2D

2 more playable levels, a new initial world menu, a new "boss key" function and more  8-)








changelog :
- 2 more playable levels (72 in total)
- link to the beginning of a secret world functional
- 1 new type of enemy
- chronology of access codes updated
- different backgrounds and colors in secret areas
- new introduction screen with Asthalis 3D logo
- new starting world menu (replaces world access codes)
- unlocked worlds saved and resettable + visual reminder
- "boss key" added (down arrow key)
- all menus updated
- progression map reworked (elements and code)
- additional visual effects (dust in menus, more twinkling stars)
- some scenery sprites regrouped into scenes
- sounds adjustments (loudness, silent delays)
- many sprites updated or removed if unused
- interface modifications
- new features in developer mode
- additional thanks
- direct link to game website (HELP menu)

fixes :
- experience calculation corrected in normal mode
- initial world number corrected after CONTINUE choice
- 4 lives instead of 2 after CONTINUE choice
- missing level titles added
- level title no longer displayed when unpausing in secret areas
- no more error messages about yield and scripts gone (physical timers)
- minor scenery fixes

coming up :
- 7th boss
- more levels

As always, feedback is welcome, new testers can have their names added to next releases' thanks section

[Asthalis]

(first post updated)

Hello everyone  

Here's BETA 20 version of Hop!2D if you feel like trying it (see links in the first post )

This new version brings more levels, more sound effects, a new type of enemy and a lot more to discover. My goal is to release a complete version of the game by the end of this year so all comments are precious !





changelog :
- 6 more playable levels (78 in total)
- many levels retouched (scenery)
- 1 new type of enemy (supercyclus)
- additional sounds for small enemies
- code refactored (animations, shared methods)
- single spark if Hop hit
- pause shortcut reminder crossed out if pause unavailable
- keyboard shortcut reminders repositionned in most menus
- snapshot shortcut added in world stats and congratulations screen
- many sprites retouched
- sound adjustments
- more data displayed in developer mode

fixed :
- moving enemies in level 65 !
- no more remaining dust in summary screen
- ASTHALIS time corrected at the end of a world if secret world unlocked
- pannel replaced in a secret zone
- a few sound fixes
- no pause/resume messages in standard mode

coming up :
- boss levels !