Hi,
Based on community feedback, I have decided to add a tutorial mode to Super Blood Hockey to teach some of the basics and to create an easier atmosphere to get adjusted to the controls. The tutorial mode will teach you how to pass, how to score, and how to fight. I might consider adding a 2nd tutorial to teach advanced techniques as well.
NOTE TO MAC AND LINUX USERS - Please note that the updates to the Linux and Mac build will follow shortly (max a few days). I want to release only the Windows build until I am sure there are no major bugs, then I will apply the changes to the Mac/Linux build.
If you encounter any bugs, please make a post about it here:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/532190/discussions/
Face-off bug status: There has been a bug where players fail to show up for a face-off. I currently have no means of reproducing this bug (if you figure out how to reproduce it, please contact me and you will be rewarded). However, I have made some changes that I believe could fix the issue. If you see the bug again, please make another post about it or contact me directly.
Change Log
Tutorial Mode - added a new tutorial mode.
Added thumbstick navigation to the menus/options
Added a new graphics option to disable lighting. This may significantly improve performance on slower systems.
Mac/Linux beta testers have been added to the credits.
Some trial solutions to the Face-off bug
Fixed some visual bugs related to menu appearance.
Misc bug fixes.
I would like to say thanks again to everyone who keeps providing me with feedback and bug reports. Your help is critical to my success as a solo developer, so I must ask that you guys keep providing me great feedback! If you encounter any issues in this update, please rest assured I will fix any issues ASAP.
Loren
ARCADE-STYLE HOCKEY ACTION! Travel back to a time when sports games were all about the action. Customize your lineup and use superior skating, positioning, strategy and violence to assert your dominance on the ice.
CRUNCHY RETRO PIXELATED GORE! Experience brutality on ice like you've never witnessed before: blood splattering collisions, brain-scrambling head injuries, bloody vomiting spells and violent seizures.
MIND MELTING CHIPTUNE SOUNDTRACK! Enjoy the driving retro beats of an original soundtrack by chiptunist Shawn Daley.
4-PLAYER LOCAL MULTIPLAYER! Paint the ice with the blood of your friends!
GLOBAL SHOWDOWN! Take on the world in a global ice hockey tournament. Failure to secure victory for your nation could result in your execution.
CHALLENGE MODE! Conquer a variety of difficult challenges (4 vs. 8, manual goalie control, etc.) and fun scenarios (12 vs 12 Mega Rumble, Turbo Mode, etc.).
CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT! The release is not the end! Voice your opinion in the discussion forum and tell me what else you would like to see in the game!
*For the best experience a gamepad is highly recommended (e.g. Steam Controller, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Playstation + many others will work with emulation) - The game can also be played with only a keyboard.