Medium Update: Version 3.1 of my Prototype is now available! Here’s the link to play it: https://triganov.itch.io/thunder-force-heaven
What’s new in this update?
3 new cutscenes
In the previous version, there were only two scenes that didn’t really explain why there’s a galactic war. I’ve added 3 new scenes to give more background to the universe I’m creating.
Why add cutscenes? Isn’t the point of a sidescroller just to blow everything up without thinking? Yeah… But when I was a kid, I used to really enjoy playing Thunder Force IV. Even though I was convinced there was a grand story behind the game, the game itself didn’t really show it. It’s only when you finish the game that you get an explanation of the incredible feat you just achieved.
Many Planets, many different cultures
Fixes for several annoying bugs
- The most important one for me is the fix for a bug that prevented me from applying a fade-out effect to the music before a boss fight. This is crucial because it amplifies the tension when the music stops, and everything goes quiet just before the appearance of a terrifying boss.
- Improved dialogue boxes: When no character is speaking in a cutscene, there’s no longer a large black rectangle awkwardly displaying dialogue boxes.
- And many other small bugs have been fixed! :)
When is the next big update
I’m planning to release a major update (Version 4) before the end of the month.
This Version 4 will include:
- 2 additional playable levels (one of which features a boss)
- 3 new cinematic scenes
- Replacing the R-Type ship with the Fire Leo 2 from Thunder Force 2
- And lots of other updates, fixes, etc.