(The update is only live for PC right now, Mac+Linux coming this week as I got to doublecheck some things first for these versions) New this buid: ------------------------------------------------- - Local 4 PLAYER MODE (BETA) ------------------------------------------------- Note: > your friends don't need to know how to play "The Next Penelope" before joining you. > Handling and rules are slightly different from the solo mode, so everyone is on par at first try. > solo mode and multiplayer mode don't share any code, so we're sure I didn't break anything in the story mode or in bonus missions with these last changes. > This mode can be played using gamepads, or even with 4 players on the same keyboard. > Have fun! Also, more tracks coming in the very next days.


Oh, also in this build: - various minor tweaks/bug fixes/exploit fixes - no more sound fx preload. This should help the game to start faster on some tricky configs. I checked on a wide range of machines and it should be transparent for you guys, but please tell me if you notice some sound fx hiccups on your side. (It isn't an important optimization and can be reverted at any time.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO COME IN THE NEXT UPDATE (ETA: next week) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - 3 more tracks for the multiplayer mode - "1992 TV" shader graphic option - italian translation - more bug fixes / final tweaks for solo mode (still got a few ones from the bug thread to address) - more bug fixes / final tweaks for multiplayer mode Thanks for reading! And thanks again for all the kind messages I get lately. You can't imagine how it helps to push harder to get something great for the full release (very end of the month). Cheers! Aurelien.

(The update is only live for PC right now, Mac+Linux coming this week as I got to doublecheck some things first for these versions) New this buid: ------------------------------------------------- - Local 4 PLAYER MODE (BETA) ------------------------------------------------- Note: > your friends don't need to know how to play "The Next Penelope" before joining you. > Handling and rules are slightly different from the solo mode, so everyone is on par at first try. > solo mode and multiplayer mode don't share any code, so we're sure I didn't break anything in the story mode or in bonus missions with these last changes. > This mode can be played using gamepads, or even with 4 players on the same keyboard. > Have fun! Also, more tracks coming in the very next days.


Oh, also in this build: - various minor tweaks/bug fixes/exploit fixes - no more sound fx preload. This should help the game to start faster on some tricky configs. I checked on a wide range of machines and it should be transparent for you guys, but please tell me if you notice some sound fx hiccups on your side. (It isn't an important optimization and can be reverted at any time.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO COME IN THE NEXT UPDATE (ETA: next week) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - 3 more tracks for the multiplayer mode - "1992 TV" shader graphic option - italian translation - more bug fixes / final tweaks for solo mode (still got a few ones from the bug thread to address) - more bug fixes / final tweaks for multiplayer mode Thanks for reading! And thanks again for all the kind messages I get lately. You can't imagine how it helps to push harder to get something great for the full release (very end of the month). Cheers! Aurelien.

• Set in a futuristic Odyssey, "The Next Penelope" is a fast paced action racing game with loud colors, an original story and a challenging risk-reward system.
  
  
• If you've played a MicroMachines game, you'll feel right at home with the controls! (An alternative control scheme is available for newcomers as well.)
  
  
• Weapons can be mixed and used at any time, but all these abilities cost vital energy, so the player is very powerful and close to death at the same time!
  
  
• As Penelope is looking for Ulysses through the galaxy, the player is free to explore the planets in any order. Each world features unique situations, races, even bosses, and new permanent abilities to enhance Penelope's spaceship.
  
  
• First released as an early access, The Next Penelope has known 6 months of additional development with the help of the community, and has now new features such as local multiplayer (up to 4 friends on the same keyboard!), more solo content, new languages and options ...
  

• OS: Ubuntu 64 bits / Fedora 64 bits
• Processor: 1.8 GHZMemory: 2 GB RAM
• Memory: 2 GB RAM
• Graphics: 512 MB NVidia or ATI graphics card
• Storage: 500 MB available spaceAdditional Notes: Not recommended for Debian distribs (like Steam OS) for now. Working hard on this Debian support!