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Helium Rain 1.2 now available
Here are the big ones - these changes were highly requested changes or really annoying bugs.
Manual docking in Helium Rain is a controversial topic. We've seen lots of discussions about it. Your opinion matters - we've taken some steps to make the HUD easier to read. Keep in mind you can always skip this part of the game entirely by unlocking the auto-docking technology !
The new docking guide simply requires you to match the monitor pattern. The monitor data is still available as a backup. Our changes to the flight controls also make it possible to input lateral movement while braking or accelerating, which will make maneuvers easier.
If you like Reddit more than the Steam discussion forum, we've got you covered. Helium Rain has an official subreddit to discuss the game !
Not into forums ? 4sonicride is standing by with a Discord server - thank you for that ! We're lurking there too now. If you're on the fence about the game, curious about other players, or in need of a tutorial, Youtuber Space Game Junkie started a series of videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvhKR262srY We'll be live on the SpaceGameJunkie podcat next Tuesday, 3PM CEST. We'll talk about the game, development history, our launch and future plans.
We've fixed quite a few bugs today, but we'll gladly fix more. Tell us if you have problems ! Helium Rain will soon be getting a special update on the beta channel, to try a newer release of the Unreal Engine we use for the game. The beta branch will have a less reliable build that might have new, unknown problems, but might also fix hardware support issues or provide better performance. Thank you for reading !
[ 2018-10-21 15:30:54 CET ] [ Original post ]
We've updated Helium Rain to bring some improvements and fix a number of issues with the game. A week after launch, we have a lot to discuss !
Major changes
Here are the big ones - these changes were highly requested changes or really annoying bugs.
- New flight control that allows for concurrent inputs - braking while moving left, for example, is now possible.
- Improved docking HUD (see below)
- Meteorite contracts have reduced meteor counts, higher intercept time, lower probability of spawning to make them less annoying
- Fix various issues with auto-trading, including ships ignoring the "trade" settings on stations
- Fix various issues with joystick support
- Many more changes !
New docking UI
Manual docking in Helium Rain is a controversial topic. We've seen lots of discussions about it. Your opinion matters - we've taken some steps to make the HUD easier to read. Keep in mind you can always skip this part of the game entirely by unlocking the auto-docking technology !
The new docking guide simply requires you to match the monitor pattern. The monitor data is still available as a backup. Our changes to the flight controls also make it possible to input lateral movement while braking or accelerating, which will make maneuvers easier.
Helium Rain on the Web
If you like Reddit more than the Steam discussion forum, we've got you covered. Helium Rain has an official subreddit to discuss the game !
Not into forums ? 4sonicride is standing by with a Discord server - thank you for that ! We're lurking there too now. If you're on the fence about the game, curious about other players, or in need of a tutorial, Youtuber Space Game Junkie started a series of videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvhKR262srY We'll be live on the SpaceGameJunkie podcat next Tuesday, 3PM CEST. We'll talk about the game, development history, our launch and future plans.
Tech support
We've fixed quite a few bugs today, but we'll gladly fix more. Tell us if you have problems ! Helium Rain will soon be getting a special update on the beta channel, to try a newer release of the Unreal Engine we use for the game. The beta branch will have a less reliable build that might have new, unknown problems, but might also fix hardware support issues or provide better performance. Thank you for reading !
[ 2018-10-21 15:30:54 CET ] [ Original post ]
Helium Rain
Deimos Games
Developer
Deimos Games
Publisher
2018-10-11
Release
Game News Posts:
36
🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🕹️ Partial Controller Support
🕹️ Partial Controller Support
Mostly Positive
(293 reviews)
The Game includes VR Support
Public Linux Depots:
- Linux [3.72 G]
Helium Rain is a single-player space simulation that places you at the helm of a spacefaring company. Exploration, trading, station-building, piracy are all options. You will need to master both real-time action and long-term strategy: destroying a freighter has a direct impact on the economy, while declaring war will make your spaceflight environment slightly more hostile...
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- 12 playable ships with weapon and engine upgrades
Play fighters, bombers, cargos, corvettes or capital ships. - Realistic economy model
Take advantage of an accurate simulation of space trade to be the most competitive company. If diplomacy fails, blockades are in order. - Fast-paced combat with a Newtonian flight model
There is no speed limit in Helium Rain. You can fly at half a mile a second while aiming backwards ! - Localized damage model for spacecrafts
Aim for critical systems in order to disable ships, kill their crew or capture targets. - Procedural contracts, world exploration, technology upgrades
Pick contracts and build your empire.
MINIMAL SETUP
- OS: Ubuntu 16.04
- Processor: Intel Core i3Memory: 4000 MB RAM
- Memory: 4000 MB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 / DX10 compatible GPU with at least 1GB VRAM
- Storage: 5000 MB available spaceAdditional Notes: Only 64 bits versions of Linux are supported. Check the Linux support thread in the forums !
- OS: Ubuntu 17.10
- Processor: Intel Core i7Memory: 8000 MB RAM
- Memory: 8000 MB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
- Storage: 5000 MB available spaceAdditional Notes: Only 64 bits versions of Linux are supported. Check the Linux support thread in the forums !
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