Devlog #5: Head Hunter - Enemies, Effects, and Fixes

Devlog #5: Head Hunter - Enemies, Effects, and Fixes

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:

Gameplay Improvements

• Silver Chests: Introduced silver chests that drop less gold in earlier biomes, adding more variety and challenge to loot acquisition.
• Background Tile Generation: Added a new system for background tile generation and applied it in the Ruins biome, enhancing the visual atmosphere and depth of the environment.
• Weighted Object Generation: Implemented a weighted object generation, allowing for finer control over the likelihood of different objects appearing throughout the game.
• Seeded Randomness: Introduced seeded randomness for generation, making the world generation deterministic. Players can now experience consistent layouts, enhancing replayability. This can be used in the future for a daily challenge and to recreate generation bugs.
  

Bug Fixes

• Player Spawning Issue: Resolved an issue where players would occasionally spawn inside the ground, preventing soft locks and ensuring  more reliable runs.

New Enemies

• New Challenges: Added several new enemy types, including:
  • Bird: A dart-like aerial foe that adds a new layer of difficulty.
  • Cloaked: An support enemy that casts healing magic on other nearby enemies.
  • Bulb: A plant based enemy that emits a cloud of spores.

Visual and Functional Enhancements

• New Heal Particles: Implemented new visual effects for healing, adding more feedback and polish to the gameplay experience.
• Death Animation and Event Sequence: Introduced a new death animation alongside a corresponding event sequence, making player deaths more impactful and engaging.
• Drone Attack Effects: Updated the effects for the drone’s energy particle attack, enhancing clarity and visual feedback during combat.
• Score Screen Animation and Balancing: The score screen has been animated and rebalanced for a more dynamic and informative display of player achievements.

Conclusion

These updates reflect my commitment to Head Hunter and to creating a more engaging experience for it's players. I appreciate your feedback and support as I continue to develop and expand the game. Stay tuned for more updates, and happy hunting!