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New 3D Diorama Viewer

Today we're thrilled to announce a mini content update! As a bonus for finishing the game, you'll unlock a new Dioramas option under the Extras menu on the Title Screen. On the Dioramas screen you'll be able to preview many of the 3D models found throughout the game. [previewyoutube=QPOrBn7QGT4;full][/previewyoutube]


Did you find any easter eggs? Let us know what other characters, models or props you'd like to see! All the best, Paul & Ben


[ 2022-10-30 17:15:20 CET ] [ Original post ]

Bug Fix Patch Release

There were a couple issues introduced with the last release that should now be fixed:

  • The tower should appear properly in Sinking Sands Heart of The Sandpit
  • The snowballs should appear properly in the Snowball Scramble Challenge Level
Be sure that Steam has updated the game and verify the correct build number (6489066) in the in-game options menu. Thanks to ToriMakara, creepercraftsix, bitweeder (and others) for reporting these issues! And please let us know if you spot anything else, as we're a small team and our resources are limited, so we appreciate all the help from the community. Thanks, Paul & Ben


[ 2021-04-04 21:52:14 CET ] [ Original post ]

Ultrawide Monitor Support Added

Hi All! We have a small but noteworthy update today which adds native ultrawide monitor support (21:9 and above) for folks out there gaming on fancy monitors. To enable an ultrawide resolution, simply navigate to the in-game options screen and select your monitor's resolution from the dropdown. Poi now looks and runs great at 3440x1440@144hz and up! We also fixed some legacy UI animation bugs when running the game at higher frame rates and made some minor UI improvements to the options screen. Oh, and some of you may have noticed we recently transitioned the Official Poi Soundtrack DLC to Steam's new OST type, so for those of you who own the soundtrack or the Deluxe Edition of Poi, the soundtrack should show up in your Steam Library now. And last but not least, THANK YOU and everyone else for supporting our small dev team over the years. Paul and Ben from PolyKid P.S. We created these game builds (Windows, macOS and Linux) with a slightly newer version of Unity and from a clean machine, so if you encounter any new bugs or unexpected behavior please let us know. P.P.S. Here's a bonus picture of Poi running on a 34" curved ultrawide.
If you have an ultrawide monitor, we'd love to see pictures of your setup running Poi!


[ 2021-03-17 06:51:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

Art Book, Music Player and Achievements, Oh My!

Greetings, Poi-ers!


We're rolling out an update today that adds three new features to the game:
  • A digital art book
  • A music player
  • An achievements screen
All three features can be accessed from a new "Extras" menu option on the main menu.
Note: New players will see the menu option appear after collecting their first medallion, and for players who have already beat the game, all music tracks will automatically be unlocked.

Art Book


The digital art book contains several pages of unreleased and promotional art that unlock based on your total medallion count.

Music Player


The music player lets you listen to all the tracks in the game. Each track unlocks the first time you hear it.

Achievements Screen


The in-game achievements screen shows your overall achievement progress with crisp, high resolution graphics.
And finally, a big thanks to everyone for being a part of the Poi community all this time. Paul & Ben from PolyKid


[ 2019-10-24 03:10:36 CET ] [ Original post ]

macOS Catalina Support


Hello Poi Fans! We're releasing an update today to support macOS Catalina. As you may have heard, 32bit applications no longer work on Catalina, so this update includes a 64bit version of Poi for macOS. Happy gaming, Paul & Ben from PolyKid


[ 2019-10-12 16:29:03 CET ] [ Original post ]

Summer Update + LIVE on PS4 and Xbox One!

Hey All! We're proud to announce that Poi is available now on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One!

PlayStation 4


[url=https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/poi/cid=UP1733-CUSA08959_00-1928740127498623]

Xbox One


[url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/poi/bzrc7v4m6fj2]
PS4 Store Link: Here Xbox One Store Link: Here

Poi at Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ)


Poi is part of the official games list for SGDQ 2017! It will be speedrun by 097Aceofspades on the 4th of July at 3:35 AM PST along with a few other folks providing commentary: Konasumi, Mildew, Shockwve, Amyrlinn and Keverage. Check out the full schedule here. We're also got a new Steam build this week with lots of various improvements. It's been a while, so let's dive right in.

User Feedback and Bug Fixes


  • Added the medallion level select screen to the [spoiler]Forest[/spoiler] and [spoiler]Snow Worlds[/spoiler] in the Hub
  • Disabled several auto-camera view zones to give players more control over the camera
  • Added a "Game Saved" indicator icon to the HUD
  • Faster startup load time
  • Disabled depth of field while in telescope/photo camera mode
  • Updated controller icons and buttons
  • Updated god rays visual effect
  • Modified the way steering the Airship works to eliminate rare stuck bug
  • Increased resolution quality of various UI elements
  • [spoiler]Moleiseum[/spoiler] intro doesn't play repeatedly
  • DualShock4 (PS4) controller lightbar support added (experimental; driver/OS dependent)
  • Fixed a bug with the girl's ledge grab hands offset
  • Fixed a rendering bug in [spoiler]New Game+[/spoiler] mode when the player dies
  • Fixed a bug when beating [spoiler]New Game+[/spoiler] that messaged [spoiler]New Game+[/spoiler] was unlocked again incorrectly
  • Fixed a bug with hats not resetting when changing save profiles
  • Fixed a Bucket Head in Sinking Sands that would occasionally get stuck under the ground
  • Fixed a bug where the Explorer Book key was using the Backspace icon instead of the Tab icon
  • Updated grass model
  • Fixed an occasional freeze bug when restarting mini games
  • Added the Unity logo to the credits page

Improved Performance


We've also done a substantial performance pass for this build. Most of the improvements apply regardless of the selected quality, but some will be more noticeable when selecting low, medium, or high from the options menu. Be sure to give us your feedback on the fourms, and as always thanks for your continued support! <3 - Paul and Ben


[ 2017-06-28 18:59:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

Summer Update + LIVE on PS4 and Xbox One!

Hey All! We're proud to announce that Poi is available now on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One!

PlayStation 4


[url=https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/poi/cid=UP1733-CUSA08959_00-1928740127498623]

Xbox One


[url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/poi/bzrc7v4m6fj2]
PS4 Store Link: Here Xbox One Store Link: Here

Poi at Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ)


Poi is part of the official games list for SGDQ 2017! It will be speedrun by 097Aceofspades on the 4th of July at 3:35 AM PST along with a few other folks providing commentary: Konasumi, Mildew, Shockwve, Amyrlinn and Keverage. Check out the full schedule here. We're also got a new Steam build this week with lots of various improvements. It's been a while, so let's dive right in.

User Feedback and Bug Fixes


  • Added the medallion level select screen to the [spoiler]Forest[/spoiler] and [spoiler]Snow Worlds[/spoiler] in the Hub
  • Disabled several auto-camera view zones to give players more control over the camera
  • Added a "Game Saved" indicator icon to the HUD
  • Faster startup load time
  • Disabled depth of field while in telescope/photo camera mode
  • Updated controller icons and buttons
  • Updated god rays visual effect
  • Modified the way steering the Airship works to eliminate rare stuck bug
  • Increased resolution quality of various UI elements
  • [spoiler]Moleiseum[/spoiler] intro doesn't play repeatedly
  • DualShock4 (PS4) controller lightbar support added (experimental; driver/OS dependent)
  • Fixed a bug with the girl's ledge grab hands offset
  • Fixed a rendering bug in [spoiler]New Game+[/spoiler] mode when the player dies
  • Fixed a bug when beating [spoiler]New Game+[/spoiler] that messaged [spoiler]New Game+[/spoiler] was unlocked again incorrectly
  • Fixed a bug with hats not resetting when changing save profiles
  • Fixed a Bucket Head in Sinking Sands that would occasionally get stuck under the ground
  • Fixed a bug where the Explorer Book key was using the Backspace icon instead of the Tab icon
  • Updated grass model
  • Fixed an occasional freeze bug when restarting mini games
  • Added the Unity logo to the credits page

Improved Performance


We've also done a substantial performance pass for this build. Most of the improvements apply regardless of the selected quality, but some will be more noticeable when selecting low, medium, or high from the options menu. Be sure to give us your feedback on the fourms, and as always thanks for your continued support! <3

July 21st (Minor Build Update)


  • Fixed a rare bug that would cause unresponsive player movement upon death.
  • UI tooltips that appear above the player's head are no longer blurry due to the depth of field effect.
- Paul and Ben


[ 2017-06-28 18:01:33 CET ] [ Original post ]

Bug Patch #2

Hey all, This week we've got another small Friday update (build #1639667) with a few changes.

Bug Fixes and Improvements


  • Added an option to toggle VSync from the options menu (this might help the performance/stuttering issues some of you have still been reporting).
  • Fixed a bug with mouse acceleration introduced from Bug Patch #1
  • Fixed a bug when using Alt+Enter (Cmd+F on Mac) to enter full screen mode where the UI/HUD would disappear.
  • Updated our Steamworks SDK (this should be a transparent change, but if you see any issues with achievements or leaderboards, let us know).

Set Target Frame Rate


We've also added an in-game console command to help those with performance issues. You can set the target frame rate (from 30-120). For example, if your machine is less powerful it might be a better experience to clamp the frame rate to 30. [olist]
  • Open Poi and hit the tilde (~) key (left of the 1 key).
  • Type: "targetfps [num]" (no quotes and replace [num] with the desired fps). For example: targetfps 30
  • Hit (~) again to close the console. [/olist] You can also use the "fps" console command to display the frame rate in the lower left corner of the screen to verify. We're continuing to work on bugs, performance and other things so please keep the feedback coming. Happy weekend! -The PolyKid Team


    [ 2017-02-17 22:57:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

  • Bug Patch #2

    Hey all, This week we've got another small Friday update (build #1639667) with a few changes.

    Bug Fixes and Improvements


    • Added an option to toggle VSync from the options menu (this might help the performance/stuttering issues some of you have still been reporting).
    • Fixed a bug with mouse acceleration introduced from Bug Patch #1
    • Fixed a bug when using Alt+Enter (Cmd+F on Mac) to enter full screen mode where the UI/HUD would disappear.
    • Updated our Steamworks SDK (this should be a transparent change, but if you see any issues with achievements or leaderboards, let us know).

    Set Target Frame Rate


    We've also added an in-game console command to help those with performance issues. You can set the target frame rate (from 30-120). For example, if your machine is less powerful it might be a better experience to clamp the frame rate to 30. [olist]
  • Open Poi and hit the tilde (~) key (left of the 1 key).
  • Type: "targetfps [num]" (no quotes and replace [num] with the desired fps). For example: targetfps 30
  • Hit (~) again to close the console. [/olist] You can also use the "fps" console command to display the frame rate in the lower left corner of the screen to verify. We're continuing to work on bugs, performance and other things so please keep the feedback coming. Happy weekend! -The PolyKid Team


    [ 2017-02-17 22:57:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

  • Bug Patch #1 Launch Discount Reminder

    Hey all, Hope you had a good weekend! We've got a patch today that addresses some of the most common issues we've been seeing.

    Bug Fixes and Improvements


    • Various performance and stuttering improvements that some people were getting (even with high end machines). Please let us know if you are still seeing these problems in our forums.
    • Fixed some instances where NPC animations weren't playing
    • Fixed a bug where sometimes the Explorer Book wouldn't show [spoiler]Snowland[/spoiler] even though level progress had been made.
    • Fixed various rendering issues with New Game +
    • Fixed the Batula player effect in New Game +
    • Updated some localization inconsistencies & errors (fixed missing French characters)
    • Fixed inverted input for Linux
    • Enabled rotation using the left stick in first person view
    • Increased compass efficiency for Rocket Blastoff
    • Fixed a rare case where player would get locked out of the [spoiler]Lord Buckethead battle[/spoiler]
    • Fixed an issue where [spoiler]Mr. Steins[/spoiler] would sometimes not be activated
    • Fixed some lighting on the [spoiler]Final Boss[/spoiler]
    • Fixed platforming bugs in Crystal Caverns
    • Updated controller input to support more devices
    • Fixed double inputs when using the Nvidia SHIELD controller
    And an additional reminder that the 15% launch discount ends this Wednesday, February 8th! It's a great deal, so take advantage of it! We're continuing to monitor the forums and reviews and are addressing other bugs. As always, we appreciate all the feedback! We may have another patch out later this week, so stay tuned. -PolyKid


    [ 2017-02-07 16:13:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Bug Patch #1 & Launch Discount Reminder

    Hey all, Hope you had a good weekend! We've got a patch today that addresses some of the most common issues we've been seeing.

    Bug Fixes and Improvements


    • Various performance and stuttering improvements that some people were getting (even with high end machines). Please let us know if you are still seeing these problems in our forums.
    • Fixed some instances where NPC animations weren't playing
    • Fixed a bug where sometimes the Explorer Book wouldn't show [spoiler]Snowland[/spoiler] even though level progress had been made.
    • Fixed various rendering issues with New Game +
    • Fixed the Batula player effect in New Game +
    • Updated some localization inconsistencies & errors (fixed missing French characters)
    • Fixed inverted input for Linux
    • Enabled rotation using the left stick in first person view
    • Increased compass efficiency for Rocket Blastoff
    • Fixed a rare case where player would get locked out of the [spoiler]Lord Buckethead battle[/spoiler]
    • Fixed an issue where [spoiler]Mr. Steins[/spoiler] would sometimes not be activated
    • Fixed some lighting on the [spoiler]Final Boss[/spoiler]
    • Fixed platforming bugs in Crystal Caverns
    • Updated controller input to support more devices
    • Fixed double inputs when using the Nvidia SHIELD controller
    And an additional reminder that the 15% launch discount ends this Wednesday, February 8th! It's a great deal, so take advantage of it! We're continuing to monitor the forums and reviews and are addressing other bugs. As always, we appreciate all the feedback! We may have another patch out later this week, so stay tuned. -PolyKid


    [ 2017-02-07 16:13:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Release Week Roundup

    Hello, Everyone! We've been overwhelmed with the positive response to the official Poi launch this week, so first a big THANK YOU is in tall order! We'll continue to support the game through release, so today we've got a mini update (build #1609702) to tide you over through the weekend. And don't forget to take advantage of our 15% launch discount! Now is the perfect time to dive right into the action. If you enjoy the game, please consider writing an honest review (we read them all).

    New Costume!


    We've added another hidden costume somewhere in the world... can you find it? We also moved the [spoiler]100% costume[/spoiler] to make room and to fix the Costume Quest achievement being awarded too early.

    User Suggestions and Bug Fixes


    • Changed the Explorer Book key from Backspace to Tab
    • Fixed a bug with the Costume Quest achievement unlocking too early
    • Fixed a bug where the [spoiler]final boss[/spoiler] projectiles would move too fast and off screen
    • Fixed a bug where the player avatar always defaulted to the boy after quitting to desktop
    • Fixed a bug where music and sound effect volume wasn't persisting across sessions
    • Fixed a bug with the Camera Item in New Game+
    • Removed the Heart Item from the Shop in New Game+
    • Fixed a bug where some Early Access save files couldn't progress past [spoiler]The Mysterious Gate[/spoiler]
    • Fixed a bug where the Bat confusion effect wasn't getting removed during level transitions
    • Fixed a possible bug with the [spoiler]boss[/spoiler] checkpoint in Mount Magma
    • Fixed a bug when starting the game set to Brazilian Portuguese
    • Fixed a German typo from "Deutsche" to "Deutsch"
    We've also been getting some early press this week!

    In the Press


    Have a great weekend, heh hoo! Ben and Paul from PolyKid


    [ 2017-02-04 00:56:50 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Release Week Roundup

    Hello, Everyone! We've been overwhelmed with the positive response to the official Poi launch this week, so first a big THANK YOU is in tall order! We'll continue to support the game through release, so today we've got a mini update (build #1609702) to tide you over through the weekend. And don't forget to take advantage of our 15% launch discount! Now is the perfect time to dive right into the action. If you enjoy the game, please consider writing an honest review (we read them all).

    New Costume!


    We've added another hidden costume somewhere in the world... can you find it? We also moved the [spoiler]100% costume[/spoiler] to make room and to fix the Costume Quest achievement being awarded too early.

    User Suggestions and Bug Fixes


    • Changed the Explorer Book key from Backspace to Tab
    • Fixed a bug with the Costume Quest achievement unlocking too early
    • Fixed a bug where the [spoiler]final boss[/spoiler] projectiles would move too fast and off screen
    • Fixed a bug where the player avatar always defaulted to the boy after quitting to desktop
    • Fixed a bug where music and sound effect volume wasn't persisting across sessions
    • Fixed a bug with the Camera Item in New Game+
    • Removed the Heart Item from the Shop in New Game+
    • Fixed a bug where some Early Access save files couldn't progress past [spoiler]The Mysterious Gate[/spoiler]
    • Fixed a bug where the Bat confusion effect wasn't getting removed during level transitions
    • Fixed a possible bug with the [spoiler]boss[/spoiler] checkpoint in Mount Magma
    • Fixed a bug when starting the game set to Brazilian Portuguese
    • Fixed a German typo from "Deutsche" to "Deutsch"
    We've also been getting some early press this week!

    In the Press


    Have a great weekend, heh hoo! Ben and Paul from PolyKid


    [ 2017-02-04 00:56:50 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Poi tops the charts!

    Woohoo! Thanks to our AWESOME fans, Poi got to the top of the Popular New Releases chart on the Steam homepage. What a great launch day! Be sure to leave us an honest review! We read every single one, both good and bad, to see what people like about the game, and what they don't. It's really helpful to see what might need fixing, and it helps more people find Poi on Steam. And please tell your friends about Poi! We're seeing a lot of people who have never heard of Poi before and are really happy to have found a 3D platformer to play. Each and every little bit helps the game a TON and we greatly appreciate all the love! We're working hard on a some of the bugs we've seen and hope to have a patch out really soon. Thanks again everyone!


    [ 2017-02-02 18:40:33 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Poi tops the charts!

    Woohoo! Thanks to our AWESOME fans, Poi got to the top of the Popular New Releases chart on the Steam homepage. What a great launch day! Be sure to leave us an honest review! We read every single one, both good and bad, to see what people like about the game, and what they don't. It's really helpful to see what might need fixing, and it helps more people find Poi on Steam. And please tell your friends about Poi! We're seeing a lot of people who have never heard of Poi before and are really happy to have found a 3D platformer to play. Each and every little bit helps the game a TON and we greatly appreciate all the love! We're working hard on a some of the bugs we've seen and hope to have a patch out really soon. Thanks again everyone!


    [ 2017-02-02 18:40:33 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Poi has officially RELEASED!

    Poi has officially transitioned from Early Access to Full Release on Steam! We couldn't have done it without the support from the community, so THANK YOU to everyone who has helped us along the way! We're really excited to see what you guys think of the game, so find us on Facebook, Twitter, or our Steam Community and share your thoughts. Also, please leave us an honest review and tell your friends about Poi if you think they'd like it. Every shout out helps our scrappy little team, and we greatly appreciate each and every one! With that out of the way, there's a lot of stuff to cover, so let's dive right in!

    Important Note


    For those of you who prefer to jump right into the game and skip reading the update, we recommend you start a new save file to experience the full game, as we've made hundreds of improvements throughout (however your old save files will work just fine).

    Poi - Deluxe Edition


    With the addition of an official soundtrack, we've added a special Deluxe Edition bundle which includes both the game and the OST for a 10% discount (15% launch discount until 2/8) here.

    Official Soundtrack (OST) & New Music


    We've put together an official soundtrack available through Steam here.
    We've also added four all-new tracks to the game:
    • New Moon Music (OST: The Moon)
    • New Snowland Music (OST: Snowland)
    • New Challenge Level Track (OST: Medallion Challenge)
    • Final World (OST: The Mysterious Gate)

    New Achievements


    We're launching with 25 achievements in total -- complete with custom new icons.

    Final World


    The final world is now accessible beyond the Mysterious Gate. Who knows what lies inside?

    New Ability: Slide Dive!


    Added by popular demand, the slide dive adds a whole new way to traverse levels. Try it on slopes to build up momentum!

    New Game+


    After beating the game, you'll unlock New Game+ mode from the save select screen that adds a unique twist when playing through the game again.

    Updated Moon


    What will you find... in space?

    Costumes and Hats


    We've added secret costumes and hidden hats throughout the game for you to find. Mix and match to suit your style!

    Leaderboard Reset


    We've versioned the leaderboards for full release and fixed the remaining known exploits, so all new times should be valid (the old leaderboard data still exists, it's just been hidden). There are now 74 leaderboards in total, so we hope to see you on there! We've also added two new leaderboards for beating the game:
    • Game Complete (any %)
    • All Medallions Collected (100%)

    Localization


    Poi has been fully translated into five different languages. The English version alone has over 1,500 lines of text!
    • French (Français)
    • Spanish (Español)
    • German (Deutsche)
    • Portuguese (Português)
    • Russian (Pусский)

    Features & Improvements


    • Conveyor Chaos challenge level has been redesigned.
    • Added a toggle to disable Camera Auto-Follow from the options screen.
    • Added a "Quick Restart" option after completing challenge levels for fast restarts.
    • Several visual improvements added throughout all levels.
    • Dozens of new sound effects and voices added throughout.
    • Controller input glyph icons added to tutorial text.
    • Re-balanced some Explorer Girl tasks
    • Fixed bugs with achievements not working.
    • Fixed music looping and audio pops.
    • Fixed possible application crash on exit.
    • Optimized CPU performance across the board.
    • Fixed rare soft lock during fossil collect.

    New Store Page Screenshots


    We've added 12 all-new screenshots and a trailer to our store page -- here's a look at a few of our favorites:


    We'll continue to support the game through launch and will most likely be doing an update to address any issues that come up after the first week. Thanks for playing! Paul & Ben from PolyKid


    [ 2017-02-01 18:07:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Poi has officially RELEASED!

    Poi has officially transitioned from Early Access to Full Release on Steam! We couldn't have done it without the support from the community, so THANK YOU to everyone who has helped us along the way! We're really excited to see what you guys think of the game, so find us on Facebook, Twitter, or our Steam Community and share your thoughts. Also, please leave us an honest review and tell your friends about Poi if you think they'd like it. Every shout out helps our scrappy little team, and we greatly appreciate each and every one! With that out of the way, there's a lot of stuff to cover, so let's dive right in!

    Important Note


    For those of you who prefer to jump right into the game and skip reading the update, we recommend you start a new save file to experience the full game, as we've made hundreds of improvements throughout (however your old save files will work just fine).

    Poi - Deluxe Edition


    With the addition of an official soundtrack, we've added a special Deluxe Edition bundle which includes both the game and the OST for a 10% discount (15% launch discount until 2/8) here.

    Official Soundtrack (OST) & New Music


    We've put together an official soundtrack available through Steam here.
    We've also added four all-new tracks to the game:
    • New Moon Music (OST: The Moon)
    • New Snowland Music (OST: Snowland)
    • New Challenge Level Track (OST: Medallion Challenge)
    • Final World (OST: The Mysterious Gate)

    New Achievements


    We're launching with 25 achievements in total -- complete with custom new icons.

    Final World


    The final world is now accessible beyond the Mysterious Gate. Who knows what lies inside?

    New Ability: Slide Dive!


    Added by popular demand, the slide dive adds a whole new way to traverse levels. Try it on slopes to build up momentum!

    New Game+


    After beating the game, you'll unlock New Game+ mode from the save select screen that adds a unique twist when playing through the game again.

    Updated Moon


    What will you find... in space?

    Costumes and Hats


    We've added secret costumes and hidden hats throughout the game for you to find. Mix and match to suit your style!

    Leaderboard Reset


    We've versioned the leaderboards for full release and fixed the remaining known exploits, so all new times should be valid (the old leaderboard data still exists, it's just been hidden). There are now 74 leaderboards in total, so we hope to see you on there! We've also added two new leaderboards for beating the game:
    • Game Complete (any %)
    • All Medallions Collected (100%)

    Localization


    Poi has been fully translated into five different languages. The English version alone has over 1,500 lines of text!
    • French (Franais)
    • Spanish (Espaol)
    • German (Deutsch)
    • Portuguese (Portugus)
    • Russian (P)

    Features & Improvements


    • Conveyor Chaos challenge level has been redesigned.
    • Added a toggle to disable Camera Auto-Follow from the options screen.
    • Added a "Quick Restart" option after completing challenge levels for fast restarts.
    • Several visual improvements added throughout all levels.
    • Dozens of new sound effects and voices added throughout.
    • Controller input glyph icons added to tutorial text.
    • Re-balanced some Explorer Girl tasks
    • Fixed bugs with achievements not working.
    • Fixed music looping and audio pops.
    • Fixed possible application crash on exit.
    • Optimized CPU performance across the board.
    • Fixed rare soft lock during fossil collect.

    New Store Page Screenshots


    We've added 12 all-new screenshots and a trailer to our store page -- here's a look at a few of our favorites:


    We'll continue to support the game through launch and will most likely be doing an update to address any issues that come up after the first week. Thanks for playing! Paul & Ben from PolyKid


    [ 2017-02-01 18:00:51 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Launch Discount and Official Soundtrack!

    Hey all, Just a few days left to wait! The game will go live at 10 AM this Wednesday, February 1st. The price will be $14.99 with a 15% launch discount for the first week. Don't miss out on this deal if you don't already have Poi! The game will be fully localized in English, Spanish, French, German, Russian and Brazilian Portuguese. We are also super excited to announce that the official Poi Soundtrack by Lyndon Holland will be available Wednesday as well. It will be $4.99 with a 15% launch discount. It sounds amazing and we've been listening to it all weekend. Hope you all are as excited as we are! -PolyKid


    [ 2017-01-30 19:52:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Launch Discount and Official Soundtrack!

    Hey all, Just a few days left to wait! The game will go live at 10 AM this Wednesday, February 1st. The price will be $14.99 with a 15% launch discount for the first week. Don't miss out on this deal if you don't already have Poi! The game will be fully localized in English, Spanish, French, German, Russian and Brazilian Portuguese. We are also super excited to announce that the official Poi Soundtrack by Lyndon Holland will be available Wednesday as well. It will be $4.99 with a 15% launch discount. It sounds amazing and we've been listening to it all weekend. Hope you all are as excited as we are! -PolyKid


    [ 2017-01-30 19:52:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Poi Launch Trailer

    Hey all, We're just a week away from launch and have a new trailer to share: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CiOK0Zir0I Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter too! We'll be posting more stuff from now until the big day. -PolyKid


    [ 2017-01-24 23:12:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Poi Launch Trailer

    Hey all, We're just a week away from launch and have a new trailer to share: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CiOK0Zir0I Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter too! We'll be posting more stuff from now until the big day. -PolyKid


    [ 2017-01-24 23:12:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Poi launches February 1st!

    Happy New Year!


    We hope you all had a good holiday season. We're back to kick off 2017 with some BIG news -- Poi is launching worldwide (leaving Early Access) on February 1st! You'll be able to play in English, French, Spanish, German, Russian and Brazilian Portuguese. It's been a long journey and we're very excited for you all to finally be able to play the entire game. There will be more information and a new trailer coming soon. Stay tuned and get excited! PolyKid


    [ 2017-01-05 17:14:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Steam Cloud Added!

    Hello Everyone, Today we have a mini Friday afternoon update.

    Steam Cloud


    We've integrated Steam Auto-Cloud which means all your save files will automatically get synced to the cloud the next time you play Poi. It should support cross-platform syncing too (Windows, Mac & Linux), so if you log on to Steam and start playing from another computer, all your save data will be there.
    Have a great weekend! The PolyKid Team


    [ 2016-11-18 19:23:51 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Art, Bosses Items Patch Notes

    We released a minor patch today (build #1423797) to fix a few issues with the last update.

    Bug Fixes & Improvements


    • Fixed a bug where loading levels could sometimes spawn you below the ground
    • Fixed a bug where turning in 100 coins in the snow levels could freeze the game
    • Fixed a leaderboard exploit due to being able to restart boss fights
    • The music now restarts properly if dying during a boss fight
    • Added a missing compass icon for the Astronomer in the hub world
    • Fixed a bug where sometimes cutscenes could be skipped by a single 'A' button press
    • Changed the default camera angle while hanging to show what's below the player
    • Added a missing collider to the Airship engine
    • Updated misc sound effect properties on platforms throughout the game
    • The game now remains paused during the fade out while returning to the hub or restarting a level from the pause menu
    This build also comes with some new art!

    Sinking Sands




    Crystal Cavern



    Rooty Boy Airship



    As always, please share your comments and questions with us -- we value your feedback! Thanks, Paul & Ben


    [ 2016-10-29 01:01:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Update #9 - Art, Bosses Items. Oh My!

    Hey Everyone, Today we've put together another BIG update with a focus on a little bit of everything, so let's dive right in! Warning: Spoilers Ahead

    New Art!


    We've been hard at work improving the visual look of the game. See if you can spot all the new models! We've highlighted a few specifics ones below:


    New Bosses


    We've added two new bosses to the game! Here's a sneak peek at one of them:

    A new character sets up shop!


    We've updated the 100 coin medallions with a friendly raccoon character who will happily take your coins in exchange for a medallion.

    New Item: Camera


    There's a new item available at the Master Explorer's Shop: A Camera! Take pictures and check your Explorer Book to uncover unique facts about the characters & enemies in the game.

    New Item: Big Wallet


    We've increased the cap on the number of coins you can carry from 300 to 500, but you'll have to acquire the big wallet first! Note: This means we've also reduced the default max coins from 300 down to 100.

    New Music (and Sounds)


    All-new Sinking Sands track All-new Boss Battle track All-new Mini-Game track All-new Challenge Level track New jingle added for medallion reveals New voices added to NPCs & enemies

    Updated Medallions


    We've gone through and improved a BUNCH of medallions to make them more interesting. Here's a list of the ones with the biggest changes:
    • Cozy Canyon: The Flower Festival
    • Cozy Canyon: Mystery of the Lighthouse
    • Mount Magma: Smoke at the Stone Tower
    • Mount Magma: Bombing for Fossils
    • Sinking Sands: Bell Tower Climb
    • Sinking Sands: Radio Tower Repair
    • Crystal Cavern: Jailbreak Jam
    • Crystal Cavern: The Pit

    Super Jump Bug Fixed


    We had a difficult time reproducing this rare bug, so if you see it again after this update, please tell us about it on the forums. Otherwise, it should be 100% fixed!

    Mini-Features/Bug Fixes


    • A special new area has been added by entering the spaceship in the hub
    • Some NPCs will now walk around
    • New "Fossil Collected" outro cinematic & player animation
    • Steam leaderboards can now be sorted by Global, Local & Friends
    • The Bucket Heads in Sinking Sands have a special new look
    • Enemy bats have a new attack effect


    [ 2016-10-20 01:43:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Mega Medallions Patch Notes

    We've got a quick Friday update with some improvements based on everyone's feedback from the big release this week.

    Golden Gears in Explorer Book


    We've added a new tab to the Explorer Book to help make it easier to hunt down all those Golden Gears!

    New Spaceship Art


    Here's a sneak peek at some of the new art we hope to incorporate throughout the game. Let us know what you think in the forums!

    100th Medallion Added to the Forest


    We've added a new medallion to the Forest as a reward for those of you who collect 100 coins.

    Developer Twitch Stream


    We'll be streaming later today on our official PolyKid Twitch channel, so feel free to hop on over and ask us your questions. We'd like to stream more often if there's enough interest, so we hope to see you there!

    User Suggestions & Fixes


    • Keys reset properly during Challenge Levels if you restart or fall off the level
    • Golden Gears are now affected by the Magnet Item
    • Easier to talk to NPCs from any direction (not just standing directly in front of them)
    • HUD shows which key/button to press to exit hanging & over-the-shoulder camera modes
    • Forest tutorial no longer plays again when collecting the first Forest medallion
    • Removed debug sphere that was following the player while soaring
    • Fixed leader board timer exploits due to restarting levels (0:00 bug)
    • Fixed a bug where pushing to turn the Airship was slippery
    • [Possible] Bug fix for options menu disappearing when changing resolutions
    • [Possible] Bug fix for Snails spawning below ropes
    • [Possible] Bug fix for slow soaring speeds during the soaring mini game
    We look forward to hearing your thoughts as we continue to improve Poi based on your feedback! Have a great weekend, Paul & Ben


    [ 2016-08-26 23:27:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Update #8 - Mega Medallions!

    Hello, Everyone! First of all, we'd like to welcome those of you coming from the Humble Monthly Bundle. We were happy to be featured in the August edition. But let's get right to the update because we've got a lot of new stuff to cover! Warning: Minor spoilers ahead.

    99 Explorer Medallions


    Our total medallion count has gone from 50 to 99 for this release!

    Golden Gears


    We've added a new character to the sky, so be on the lookout for someone new!

    Challenge Levels - Key Mode


    If you manage to complete all of the Merchant's challenge levels, a new challenge mode will unlock.

    Explorer Tasks


    After you find and talk to the stow away girl on the airship she'll give you a list of explorer tasks to complete.

    Super Soaring Course


    Put your soaring skills to the test in this new area.

    Mole-iseum


    Hone your fighting skills by defeating groups of enemies in the Mole-iseum.

    Mystery Maze


    Find your way to the end of this mysterious maze.

    Fossil Hunter


    Try your luck at this digging game of chance.

    Story Cards


    We've introduced new story elements to shed some light on the Master Explorer's backstory.

    Forest Update


    There's a new way to return back to the Forest from the Sky, so be sure to check it out and see if you find anything new!

    Unity 5


    We've finally upgraded to Unity 5. This means there are likely several new bugs we haven't found yet, so please report any issues or differences you encounter over on our forums. This may improve performance for some of you as well.

    User Feedback & Improvements


    • The Mount Magma boss fight has been updated and is no longer unbeatable
    • Improved enemy hit detection (enemies are easier to jump on)
    • Improved wall jumping (easier to wall jump from more surfaces)
    • Ability to view Steam profiles for players on the leaderboards
    • New monkey bars/hanging player animation
    • New music added during level reveals
    • Advanced graphics options should no longer reset themselves
    • Improved pushing physics for Heart of the Sandpit Medallion
    • Fixed bug if Magnet was purchased as the first item
    • Fixed several places with broken level geometry
    • Added support for several additional usb controllers
    • Updated and refined lots of text

    Linux/Ubuntu/Steam Machines Crash Workaround


    If you're experiencing a crash on startup, try launching Poi with the "-force-opengl" launch option. This seems like an issue with Unity 5 that we're working to resolve. Steam Machine: Manage Game > Set Launch Options... > -force-opengl Linux: Right click Poi in Steam > Set Launch Options... > -force-opengl And finally, a big Thank You to all of YOU, our Early Access players who continue to support us! Sincerely, - Ben & Paul


    [ 2016-08-25 00:23:28 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Update coming next week!

    Happy Friday! Just wanted to let everyone know that we've got an update coming next week with a lot of bug fixes and some other cool stuff thrown in. Thank you for suggestions, bugs and support! We're looking forward to seeing what you all think of the next update. Have a good weekend! -PolyKid


    [ 2016-08-20 00:01:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Enemies Friends Patch Notes

    Hey Everyone! We hope you've been enjoying the latest update! We had a great time watching everyone check out the new stuff. We've got a bunch of bug fixes based on your feedback that address the most annoying issues with the latest update.

    Patch Notes


    • Enemies will now pause when talking to other characters or collecting Explorer Medallions
    • Rolling into most enemy types now causes damage (be careful not to miss!)
    • The 100 coin Explorer Medallions no longer disappear if you die before collecting them
    • Fixed an issue where the SFX volume would randomly get set to zero
    • Adjusted difficulty of [spoiler]Snowball Scramble[/spoiler] challenge level
    • Made some adjustments to performance that (hopefully) reduce jitter on lower-end machines
    • Adjusted volume for some voices so they don't sound too loud / out of place
    • Reduced "falling death" cutscene duration from 3s to 1s
    • Fixed a few instances where enemies were floating above the ground
    • Fixed a teleport bug with ropes (sorry speedrunners!)
    • Fixed a few instances of missing or incorrect text
    • Fixed an issue with resetting the level while stuck in a [spoiler]snowball[/spoiler]
    • You can no longer get stuck in the well in [spoiler]Sinking Sands[/spoiler]
    • Coins are now paused during cutscenes
    • Resetting a non-challenge level now replays the level intro cutscene
    • Fixed an issue where events in the Sky were sometimes out of order
    • Fixed an issue that caused coins to get "stuck" on the player without being able to collect them
    • Fixed an issue where the black death screen could flicker
    • Fixed a bug where the game could be paused during fade transitions
    • Various minor UI adjustments
    We really appreciate all the feedback so far and we take all of it into consideration. Keep it coming! -PolyKid


    [ 2016-06-08 18:21:41 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Update #7 - Enemies Friends

    Hey Everyone! Today we launch our BIGGEST update yet. There is so much new stuff to check out, so let's get straight to it!

    Improved Story & Flow


    We've tweaked character dialog and the overall game flow in order to tell a better story and make the whole experience feel much better. We encourage people to try out a new save file to get the full experience! There may even be a hint of what's to come if you play through again...

    50+ Explorer Medallions


    We've added a 7th Explorer Medallion to each level, as well as others throughout the game. There are now over 50 medallions to collect!

    Enemies have invaded


    Be careful out there. We've added nine enemy types to the game.

    New Friends


    Each level now has a friendly race of creatures to meet.

    Player Voices


    We've added character voices to the game. Special thanks to Tamara Ryan, Chris Thurman and Michael Sheleman for lending their voices to the game.

    Mount Magma Overhaul


    Some of the objectives in Mount Magma have been completely redone due to the Buckethead invasion.

    Sky Overhaul


    There is a ton of new stuff to see in the Sky as you play through the game. Friends that you meet in the levels will appear, new events will happen, and maybe a secret or two will show up...

    New Challenge Levels


    We added five new challenge levels, so be sure to save up and check them out.

    Fossil and Location Rewards


    Finding all the fossils and locations will now net you some cool rewards, so be sure to explore every nook and cranny for them.

    Explorer Book and UI Update


    The UI and Explorer Book have a new and improved look.

    New Shop Items


    We've removed the "coming soon" items to free up space for two new items: the coin magnet and extra heart container.

    Revised Death Flow


    Falling off a level now decrements your heart count by one instead of insta-death (so it's easier to hold on to your coins). We've also added a new death screen when all your hearts have been lost.

    Improved Camera


    The camera should be much smoother now and no longer go through walls.

    No more Explorer XP and Explorer Level


    Everything is now based off how many Explorer Medallions you have. We think this makes unlocking progress simpler to understand and feels better overall.

    True 60 FPS


    We investigated an issue brought up by qaopjlll on our forums and found that the game was rendering at 60 FPS, but our physics was only updating at 50 FPS. We've made some changes and now everything runs at a true 60 FPS. You should notice the game to look a lot smoother!

    And more!


    • Various gameplay improvements to the Forest
    • A tall man with a beard has been spotted in Mount Magma.
    • The Astronomer in Cozy Canyon will now visit you in the Sky if you help him out.
    • New player animations and effects
    • Lots of bug fixes
    • Additional SFX and Music
    We've still got a lot left to do, but we hope you all enjoy this latest update! Please let us know if you see any bugs and share your comments and feedback on our forums. And THANK YOU to all our early access players. Your support is what keeps us going! -Ben & Paul PolyKid













    [ 2016-05-26 17:39:52 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Big Progress Update

    Hello everyone! It's time for a long overdue update. We've been hard at work adding new features and more content to the game. The new build isn't quite ready for Steam yet, but we wanted to give everyone a sneak peek of what we've been working on!

    Enemies


    We've added enemies to the game! You asked, and we listened. They really add a whole new dimension to each world and we can't wait for you guys to check them out.


    New Characters


    There are new friends to meet in each world! From the friendly Lavasaurus Rex to the crystal munching Spooks, you'll need to help them out to get all the Explorer Medallions.

    UI Overhaul


    We started work on a UI re-skin to get rid of the placeholder grey backgrounds and replace them with something that fits the style of the game a bit more.

    Something mysterious...


    Also, something has appeared on the horizon? What could it be?

    That's not all...


    There's a ton more to talk about, but we'll do that in a later update. To give you a quick idea, here's a few of them:
    • More challenge levels
    • Player voices
    • New music tracks
    Stay tuned! Paul and Ben from PolyKid


    [ 2016-04-22 17:40:34 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Update #6 - Another New World!

    Hey all, We're back today with another shiny new world for our Early Access players -- Crystal Cavern! (build #993090)

    Crystal Cavern


    • 6 new Explorer Medallions to collect!
    • 16 new locations to find
    • 8 new fossils to uncover
    • New Steam Achievement for level mastery

    New Stuff, User Suggestions & Bug Fixes


    • Added more sound effects.
    • Added hazards to the ropes in Cozy Canyon and Sinking Sands.
    • Updated wall jump geo and texture for the Lighthouse.
    • Fixed camera occluders in Sinking Sands.
    • Hide Explorer Medallion names in the Explorer's Book that haven't been revealed yet.
    • Fixed scrolling issues in the Explorer's Book.
    • Player floating text no longer clips through the world.
    • Fixed an issue where players could get stuck on the [spoiler]Moon[/spoiler].
    • Last equipped item now persists on game load.
    • Fixed an issue where you would remain in 1st person mode if you fell while in it.
    • Fixed Explorer's Book toaster overlay issues
    • Added scrolling to the fossil list in the Explorer's Book.
    • Tweaked level select UI colors.
    • Fixed a bug where fossils still appeared on the compass after being dug up.
    • Tweaked pushing physics.
    • Fixed spring force bug.
    Let us know what you think of Crystal Cavern in our forums! Too hard? Too Easy? We want to know so we can make Poi the best 3D platformer on Steam! And as always, thanks for supporting us! PolyKid


    [ 2016-02-25 00:43:20 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Update #5 - New World!

    We're excited to release a new build today with an entirely new world for all of our Early Access supporters! (build #964419)

    Sinking Sands


    • 6 new Explorer Medallions to collect!
    • 16 new locations to find
    • 8 new fossils to uncover
    • New Steam Achievement for level mastery

    New Features


    • New player run animations!
    • Option to stay in the level after collecting the 100 coins medallion (or collecting any medallion you've already earned).
    • Explorer Book sorts fossils by world type
    • Pause screen shows how many keys have been collected for that objective.
    • Dozens of ambient sound effects added to Cozy Canyon.
    • Several additional sound effects added throughout the game.

    Bug Fixes


    • Prevent accidental death when collecting the 100 coins or 7 keys medallions by pausing the player during cutscenes.
    • Infinite coin treasure chest exploit fixed in Cozy Canyon.
    • Fixed a bug where the dig icon could get stuck above the player between level loads.
    • Possible fix for rare bug where player gets stuck in level geometry.
    • Player walk sounds and footprints sync correctly with foot movement.
    • The Airship spotlight is now centered correctly.
    Be sure to let us know what you think of this update and THANK YOU for your support! Have a great weekend!

    Patch Notes (build #967204)


    • Mini patch update to fix timer exploit in Sinking Sands leaderboards.
    • Added a way out of the giant Sinking Sands sandpit.


    [ 2016-02-06 01:35:56 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Update #4 - Bugs

    We've got a mini update for everyone this week. (build id #909335)

    Change Log


    • (possible) Black grass bug fix! Please set your in-game quality to low or medium to test the fix and let us know if it worked for you
    • (possible) Player getting stuck in level geometry bug fix. We had a hard time reproducing this as well, so please let us know if you encounter it again
    • Airship orientation is remembered when returning to the hub world
    • Increased medallion collection radius
    • Updated our input library to support additional controllers (ie: Xbox One for OSX)
    • Added debug console command to load levels (primarily for speed runners, more info here)
    Happy Holidays from all of us here at PolyKid!


    [ 2015-12-22 07:51:26 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Update #3 - Linux + SteamOS

    Hey Everyone, We wanted to get a small Friday update (build id #895853) out this week with Linux + SteamOS support! We heard you asking for it, so now those of you with Steam Machines can enjoy Poi from your living rooms, too.

    Poi running on Ubuntu Linux


    [img=http://i.imgur.com/8V8UZj5.jpg][/img]

    Bug Fixes / Tweaks


    • Fixed a bug where the back button didn't work correctly on Windows.
    • New player sprint animation (work in progress).
    • Minor Cozy Canyon & Mount Magma level adjustments.

    Medallion "Return to Hub" Feedback


    We also wanted to address feedback regarding the forced return to hub flow after collecting a medallion. We realize Cozy Canyon and Mount Magma didn't change at all based on which medallion you select, but that's something we always wanted to add. So for this update, we modified those levels a little based on which medallion you pick from the level select screen. Right now the changes are relatively small, but we hope to expand upon this system going forward. We're still looking into persisting more data between level loads (ie, the 7 Lost Keys), but overall we feel this direction gives us more creative freedom (for current and future levels) to make each medallion feel more unique. Of course this is a work in progress and we appreciate everyone's feedback, so please let us know what you think! Have a great weekend everyone!


    [ 2015-12-12 04:13:06 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Update #2 - Mac, Save Profiles, Additional Leaderboards and Bugs!

    This week's update brings OS X support, save profiles, additional leaderboards for all medallions and a bunch of bug fixes & improvements. [img=http://i.imgur.com/JVFuMwu.png][/img] We're still hard at work on more levels and content, but we wanted to get these important changes out first. The full list is detailed below: Update #2 (build id 884894)

    New Features / Tweaks


    • Added multiple save profiles from the main menu.
    • Added global leaderboards for all medallions.
    • Display medallion times in the Explorer Book.
    • Display the current level timer in the pause menu.
    • Prevent accidental cutscene skips by showing "Press A to Skip".
    • Mapped keyboard arrow keys to rotate the camera.
    • Re-mapped the close parachute keyboard key from 'B' to 'R'.

    Bug Fixes


    • Fixed a bug where restarting levels didn't reset the level timer.
    • Fixed occasional mouse cursor flicker.
    • Fixed rendering artifacts with UI text caused by different resolutions.
    • Fixed camera pop after initial cutscene in the forest.
    • Fixed input bug when selecting UI elements (sometimes it would skip over a selection)
    • Fixed a bug where the resolution drop-down list could extend off screen (on 4k monitors).
    • Fixed a bug where the HUD timer could overlap the pause menu.
    • Fixed a bug where fossil & location UI popups could overlap.
    • Fixed a rendering bug with the telescope UI on low-quality mode.
    • Fixed a bug where input was still being processed after selecting UI elements.
    • Fixed a bug where UI hints would flicker between keyboard and controller images.
    • Fixed a bug where you could interact with NPCs while having an item equipped.
    • Fixed a bug where player particles weren't getting cleaned up on level reset, causing long white particle trails.
    • Player avatar resets properly when deleting save data.
    • Removed floating grass in the forest.
    • Disabled auto-rotate camera zones when playing with mouse/keyboard.

    Shoutouts


    Additional Notes


    • Previously obtained medallion times won't automatically upload to the new steam leaderboards because we had some unfair timer exploits in older builds.
    • Upgraded from Unity 4.3 to 4.6.9 (for added stability).
    Please let us know what you think of this update on our forums. Thanks again for your support everyone!


    [ 2015-12-04 01:01:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Autumn Sale, Trading Cards More

    Hello Everyone! We're happy to be participating in the annual Steam Autumn Sale this year, so if you haven't picked up the game yet now is a great time to join the fun.

    Trading Cards


    We also just released our first set of Steam Trading Cards! We received several requests to add trading card support to the game and thought it would be a great way to kickoff the autumn sale. For those of you unfamiliar with how trading cards work, read up on them here.

    Borderless Window Mode


    Here's a great tip if you like to play games in windowed mode, but you don't like to see the default Windows border. Note: If you've been experiencing alt-tab issues in fullscreen mode, try using a borderless window and setting your in-game resolution to max instead. [olist]
  • Right-click Poi in your Steam Library
  • Select "Properties"
  • Select "Set Launch Options..."
  • Type: -popupwindow
  • Launch the game! [/olist] [img=http://i.imgur.com/E3FxO5B.jpg][/img]

    Next Update


    We're still ironing out the details on our long-term road map, but we've been fixing a lot of bugs and working on some user-requested features in the meantime and should have a more substantial update queued for next week. Again, BIG THANKS to everyone who has played the game so far, left positive reviews and been active in the community forums -- we appreciate all the support!


    [ 2015-11-25 18:51:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

  • Week 1 Recap

    Happy Monday, Everyone! We've been on Early Access for just over a week now, and we wanted to highlight a few articles from the release: 3D Platformer Poi leaps onto Steam Early Access - PC Gamer Retro Platformer Poi Climbs Onto Early Access - Rock, Paper, Shotgun Double Jump Your Way to Adventure in Poi's Early Access - IndieGames Poi Brings The N64-Style 3D Platformer To Steam Early Access - Siliconera Poi - Bowser's Not-So-Evil Test - Jim Sterling (YouTube) We also wanted to give a shout out to those of you streaming and speed running the game on Twitch, as well as uploading clips to YouTube. We're currently hard at work on Update #2 and a more long-term road map for bigger features. Big thanks to everyone for all the support, feedback, comments & bug reports so far -- please keep them coming!


    [ 2015-11-16 22:24:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Update #1 (855245)

    Our first update! We want to give a huge THANK YOU to everyone who's participated in our Early Access so far. And especially those who have reported bugs in our Technical Support forums. This build focuses on fixing a lot of bugs and adding a few new features / tweaks to make the overall experience better.

    New Features / Tweaks


    • Temporary invincibility granted when the player touches lava.
    • Disabled player lives until further balancing can be done.
    • Added a "Reset Local Leaderboards" button in the options menu.
    • Added a "Camera Momentum" slider in the options menu.
    • Changed tutorial text for the Explorer Book to better explain how to open the Explorer Book.
    • Balanced the Shovel so that coins can't be infinitely farmed in a single spot.
    • Added a restart button to the pause menu for all levels (not just for challenge levels).
    • Borderless window mode added (enter -popupwindow as a launch option in Steam).

    Bug Fixes


    • Resetting the level while in over the shoulder mode allowed for "flying."
    • The [spoiler]Lavasaurus Rex[/spoiler] fossil was not diggable / dissappeared in Mount Magma.
    • Challenge levels did not reset to their original state when restarted.
    • The Big Spender achievement was broken. Everyone who bought an item should now get the achievement after starting up the new build.
    • Fixed various lightmap issues in Mount Magma.
    • Fixed lighting issues with the player's mouth and the Girl's eyes.
    • Falling rocks in Mount Magma did not have a shadow.
    • Using the shovel while performing a side flip allowed the player to move around while in the dig animation.
    • Standing on a floating island near the player boundary in the Sky caused a massive force to be applied the next time the Explorer's Sail was used.
    • Falling off the [spoiler]Moon[/spoiler] caused the game timer to reset and allowed for unrealistic completion times for that Explorer Medallion.
    • The Telescope now works better with inverted control options.
    • The [spoiler]Runaway Fox[/spoiler] footprints in Cozy Canyon were not being cleaned up properly.
    • The player can no longer move during the fade out when "Return To Sky" option is selected from the pause menu.
    • Sometimes coins on the [spoiler]Moon[/spoiler] were not collectible.
    • The [spoiler]bird[/spoiler] in Cozy Canyon now has the right texture.
    • Disabled over the shoulder while looking through the Telescope.

    Global Leaderboard Changes


    • We've introduced a global leaderboard version system for our challenge levels.
    • Since we fixed some big challenge level glitches in this build, there are new leaderboards. If you do not update the game to this build, you can still post times to the old leaderboards, but they will only be visible to people still on the old build.
    • We don't plan on adding a new leaderboard version for every update--only when necessary and with as much advance warning as possible.
    If you have any questions, please leave us a comment or make a post over in our forums. Happy exploring!


    [ 2015-11-12 06:24:12 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Poi now available on Early Access!

    Happy Friday everyone! Poi is now available on Steam Early Access! Woohoo! Purchasing Poi Early Access means that you can download and play the game forever, starting right now. You'll get all of our new content, as well as the finished version of the game when we officially release. We believe that you shouldn't charge people full price for a game that is still in-progress, so Poi Early Access will cost a discounted $14.99. Once the game is finished, the price will likely go up. However, there is a special one week 33% launch discount where you can get the game for $10, so don't miss out! And in the effort of being totally transparent, Poi is still a work-in-progress. There are likely bugs, unfinished and missing content, more art, more SFX, etc that will be added over time. With that said, we are super excited to have people play and welcome all feedback and suggestions! Early Access is a great way for you guys to help shape the final game and make Poi the best 3D platformer that it can be! So with all that said, we hope you guys are as excited about this as we are and ask that you please SHARE our Early Access with your friends, leave us an honest review, and participate in our community! We can't do this without you. Thanks for all your continued support, Ben & Paul


    [ 2015-11-06 20:14:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

    Poi
    PolyKid Developer
    PolyKid Publisher
    2017-02-01 Release
    Game News Posts: 40
    🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
    🎮 Full Controller Support
    Very Positive (398 reviews)
    The Game includes VR Support
    Public Linux Depots:
    • Poi Depot Linux [575.81 M]
    Poi is a 3D adventure platformer throwback to the 90's era of classic platforming games.

    You'll explore large areas and smaller challenge levels in a search for explorer medallions. Getting those medallions won't be easy though, as you'll need to pull off classic 3D platforming feats in order to grab them. Run, jump, flip, bounce, balance, climb, slide, swim and more to collect them all for every level. Equip explorer tools, defeat enemies and meet new characters to unlock additional worlds to explore.

    Pick between a rambunctious runaway boy or girl character as you embark on a challenging journey to uncover the many secrets scattered across the world of Poi.

    Key Features

    • Adventure: Explore new worlds and the skies of Poi in search of 50+ Explorer Medallions.
    • Challenge: Set the fastest times in online leaderboards across several challenge levels.
    • Mastery: Learn to pull off wall jumps, triple jumps, rolling long jumps and more.
    • Original Soundtrack: Listen to original compositions from composer Lyndon Holland.
    • Controller Support: Plug & play support for dozens of USB controllers, including the Steam controller (keyboard/mouse supported, too).

    MINIMAL SETUP
    • OS: Ubuntu 17.0 or SteamOS 1.0
    • Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Integrated Graphics
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    RECOMMENDED SETUP
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    • Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070 or AMD RX 5700
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
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