Update v1.21

Changes in update v1.21

This update is mainly focused on graphical improvements.

-HUD reworked

    I've decided to stray from the original look and have moved the scoring information to the top. The power bar is now a little fancier and the TnT and Lives icons are a bit more pronounced. This change allows the player to see a bit more of what is come as they travel down the mine shafts which allows a bit more of a heads up while still remaining a challenge. I personally like the new look!

- Added new particle FX for:

    laser impact with hard surfaces (sparks)

    smoke / mist from lava lakes and walls

- New materials for lava walls

- Camera now smoothly slides between level transitions (previously was a jump cut like the original)

- New breakable wall mesh to better indicate it is...well...breakable (with tnt or laser)

Future plans...

Pickups!

Not a truck, but was thinking of adding a few places to grab an extra stick of tnt or a bit of power for the propeller pack. Maybe an extra life in a hard to reach area? Something along those lines.

While not in the original, I think it would add a bit of additional risk reward or variation in play ( I am aware I may be the only one playing this).

Bonus Levels!

Remember the bonus levels in Mappy? The ones with the balloons you had to collect before the timer ran out? That kind of thing. Every X number of levels you enter a bonus round or have secret entrances to the levels, or both. It could contain new enemies, mechanics etc. The sky is the limit here.

Until next time.

Fletch