Head Hunter

Devlog

• Ascensions, Bosses, and HUD Improvements - Devlog #10
  February 09, 2025 by Matt Burton#ascensions, #boss, #boss fight, #music, #HUD, #UI, #score, #progression, #balance

  Rolling out some major updates for Head Hunter this patch. Progression & Balancing: Adjusted area numbering to match biome progression order. Updated level-up formula for more consistent scaling. Asce... Continue reading
• Music Composition and Biome Progression - Devlog #9
  January 27, 2025 by Matt Burton#sounds, #music, #OST, #composition, #composer, #progression, #roguelike, #balance, #platformer, #action, #2d

  Music System and Composition A new music system has been implemented to handle track transitions for different game events. Custom-composed tracks courtesy of a new partner have been added for the vil... Continue reading
• Sounds, Fixes, and a New Boss - Devlog #8
  January 24, 2025 by Matt Burton#sound effects, #sfx, #sound design, #roguelike, #bosses, #boss fight, #enemies, #enemy design, #platformer

  Audio Enhancements Added sound effects for: Bat scraw Splode egg explosion Snail movement Drone idle beeping and plasma attack Splode buzzing Bird taking flight Bulb spores release Hitting spikes Lase... Continue reading

  
• A Way to Win! - Devlog #7
  January 17, 2025 by Matt Burton#roguelike, #boss, #2d, #platformer, #enemies, #enemy design, #boss fight, #gameplay loop

  Here’s a quick rundown of the latest updates for Head Hunter: Final Boss: Absolute Zero New final boss fight added with unique mechanics. Defeating Absolute Zero triggers a victory screen displaying... Continue reading

  
• Daily Runs, Backgrounds, and Decorations - Devlog #6
  October 23, 2024 by Matt Burton#procedural generation, #roguelike, #action platformer, #daily challenge, #environment art, #pixel art

  Backgrounds and Decorations Implemented background tiles for all biomes. Polished several awkward tile placements and redrew tundra tiles for improved visuals. Added floor and ceiling decorations to a... Continue reading

  
• Enemies, Effects, and Fixes - Devlog #5
  October 20, 2024 by Matt Burton#platformer, #roguelike, #procedural generation, #action, #vfx, #content update, #enemies

  I'm excited to share some significant updates and improvements to Head Hunter ! This latest patch brings a variety of enhancements that enrich gameplay and expand the world. Here’s what’s new: Gam... Continue reading
• Feedback, Juice, Polish, and Bug Fixes - Devlog #4
  July 13, 2024 by Matt Burton#2d, #bug fixes, #content update, #game juice, #pixel art, #platformer, #procedural generation, #roguelike, #polish

  I've focused on enhancing player feedback, adding some juicy effects, polishing existing features, and squashing a few pesky bugs. Here’s what’s new: New Features and Enhancements Knockback Mechan... Continue reading

  
• New Biomes and Polish! ​- Devlog #3
  June 24, 2024 by Matt Burton#content update, #bug fixes, #roguelike, #procedural generation, #game juice, #polish, #balancing

  Devlog #3: Head Hunter - New Biomes and Polish! Hello again, adventurers! It's time for another exciting update on the journey through Head Hunter's development. Since the last update, I've been hard... Continue reading

  
• Unlockable Biomes, Gold Overhaul, and More! - Devlog #2
  June 03, 2024 by Matt Burton#rouglike, #progression, #procedural generation, #bug fixes, #2d, #platformer, #pixel art, #sound design

  It's been an exciting journey since our last update, and I'm thrilled to share the latest improvements and additions to the game. Your feedback has been instrumental in shaping these updates, so thank... Continue reading

  
• A Journey of Five Years - Devlog #1
  May 29, 2024 by Matt Burton

  Hello everyone! Welcome to the very first devlog for Head Hunter , a roguelike platformer that's been in the making for over five years. It’s been a long and winding journey, with lots of breaks and... Continue reading