Version 1.1.1

We've been hard at work bringing space narwhal combat to other platforms, and in the process we've made lots of improvements to the game we want to share with our Steam friends! (Yes, YOU!) Balances/Fixes:

Ice Blocks: The calculation to determine if and when an ice block should shatter has been modified. Now the angle of impact has a greater effect, so sliding along a piece of ice won’t break it as easily, especially in levels such as Frostburn and Ice and Fire
Fixed an issue where multiple players could select the same color narwhal in the player select screen
Fixed an issue in the Challenge levels Escalation and Wave where the player could potentially die on spawn
Fixed an issue with team mode where sometimes the players don’t get assigned to the correct team
Fixed an issue with the sludge in Challenge levels where the player could continue to die after the first death on a run
Results screen: Fixed an issue where the Tag and Capture count were being incremented on a hazard hit
Localization: Versus score screen had an error when playing team mode on Score Attack

Optimization:

A lot of work has gone into optimizing many parts of the game including level geometry and collision, AI pathfinding, and hazards. Many levels should have significant performance boosts and should be capable of running much more smoothly on older machines!
- Versus: Mobius, Amoeba, Perch, Tumble Dry, Squall, Giant Growth, Slippery Slope
- Challenge: Escalation, Spin Cycle, Stream Sailor, Centrifuge, Factory
The AI has been significantly improved on several of the Versus levels:
- Classic, Mobius, Amoeba, Perch, Time Spiral, Pneumatic, Tarkus II, Squall, Giant Growth, Frostburn, Glacial Pass, Slush Puppy

Changes:

XInput: Controllers can now use XInput on Windows PCs. Just go into the Options screen and you’ll be able to enable/disable XInput. With it enabled, you’ll be able to reconnect a disconnected controller without having to reboot the game, yay!
Controller input is now locked as soon as a match is over

Costumes:

Viking Squad Costumes! SKOL!! Check out the game here: Viking Squad

Let us know what you guys think of the update! Does it make you FEEL things, or give you visions of the future? Sound off in the Community Hub, or hit us up on the interwebz: STARWHAL Twitter STARWHAL Facebook

[ 2015-01-27 19:42:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

STARWHAL v1.1.1

Version 1.1.1

Ice Blocks: The calculation to determine if and when an ice block should shatter has been modified. Now the angle of impact has a greater effect, so sliding along a piece of ice wont break it as easily, especially in levels such as Frostburn and Ice and Fire
Fixed an issue where multiple players could select the same color narwhal in the player select screen
Fixed an issue in the Challenge levels Escalation and Wave where the player could potentially die on spawn
Fixed an issue with team mode where sometimes the players dont get assigned to the correct team
Fixed an issue with the sludge in Challenge levels where the player could continue to die after the first death on a run
Results screen: Fixed an issue where the Tag and Capture count were being incremented on a hazard hit
Localization: Versus score screen had an error when playing team mode on Score Attack

Optimization:

A lot of work has gone into optimizing many parts of the game including level geometry and collision, AI pathfinding, and hazards. Many levels should have significant performance boosts and should be capable of running much more smoothly on older machines!
- Versus: Mobius, Amoeba, Perch, Tumble Dry, Squall, Giant Growth, Slippery Slope
- Challenge: Escalation, Spin Cycle, Stream Sailor, Centrifuge, Factory
The AI has been significantly improved on several of the Versus levels:
- Classic, Mobius, Amoeba, Perch, Time Spiral, Pneumatic, Tarkus II, Squall, Giant Growth, Frostburn, Glacial Pass, Slush Puppy

Changes:

XInput: Controllers can now use XInput on Windows PCs. Just go into the Options screen and youll be able to enable/disable XInput. With it enabled, youll be able to reconnect a disconnected controller without having to reboot the game, yay!
Controller input is now locked as soon as a match is over

Costumes:

Viking Squad Costumes! SKOL!! Check out the game here: Viking Squad

[ 2015-01-27 19:42:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

The local multi-player space narwhal fighting game that has rocked the internet is finally ready for its big debut in a fully loaded release!

Flop it out with 1-4 players in a retro, epic narwhal battle in space! The heart-piercing action is furious and unrelenting. STARWHAL will change your life.

Inspired by countless couch-gaming gatherings over the decades, we wanted to bring something competitive, creative, and immediately fun to the table. Our original prototype was conceived and developed in 48 hours with focus entirely on these areas. From that came the phenomenon that is STARWHAL.

STARWHAL is a simulation of dreams in an ocean of the mind.

Features:

4 player local multiplayer mayhem - 90+ costumes, 25 arenas, and 4 game modes to duke it out with friends or AI players.
32 single player Obstacle and Target challenges with leaderboards, ghost replays, and achievements.
Successfully made it through Steam Early Access, shaping the game around the feedback from fans around the world.
New radical graphic effects!
You can be a space narwhal wrapped in a burrito.

What people are saying:

"Starwhal is one of the best multiplayer games of the year, chaotic and intensely competitive"
-IGN

"If Jacques Cousteau were here, he'd sh*t all over the floor."
- Wiley Wiggins on STARWHAL

"Get a friend. Play this NOW. I'm laughing so hard"
- Sean "Day[9]" Plott

"This game is awesome"
- Achievement Hunter

"This large hairless intergalactic aquatic mammal simulator will bring out the 'Ooo!', "Aaa!' and 'So CLOSE!' in everyone"
- Ross Kenry O'Donovan (Distinguished Conductor of the Steam Train)

"Starwhal brings bloodthirsty neon space whales into an entirely new dimension, capturing the spirit of local co-op deathmatches like only a neon space whale can. We couldn't recommend it more."
- Polaris

MINIMAL SETUPOS: Ubuntu 10.04 (and newer)
Processor: Dual Core ProcessorMemory: 2 GB RAM
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: SM2.0 (or later) Graphics Card
Storage: 700 MB available space

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