v1.0.9 is now up, fixing a few more issues and updating the menu select in preparation for a new mode to be released soon!
ERSATZ v1.0.9 Change Log
MAIN MENU
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-Main menu changes: All game modes including a spot for an unreleased mode are now under the "PLAY" option. You can still switch between normal and infinite in the level select menu
JOURNEY MODE
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-Journey Mode times now cap much later on on leaderboards, stopping future leaderboard times being messed up for this mode. There was a miscalculation of max time with previous variable. This has no effect on other modes.
-Restarting Journey Mode from pause screen now resets time
-Journey Mode achievements now unlock properly
-Updated description of Journey Mode achievements to reflect new reward conditions
MISC
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-Leaderboard highlighting of your position (or lack of) fully fixed
-Made HUD align with tutorial text again during 1 section of the tutorial after a previous update broke this
-Fixed some floors which were behaving like walls
-Fixed wrong mode time displaying on level 06 level select
ERSATZ is a speed focused, hardcore Action Platformer with Rhythm elements. Featuring a multiple genre Original Electronic Soundtrack which dynamically builds and changes based on your progression!
Run, Jump, Slam, Slide, Dash & Survive your way through 8 varied and increasingly intense levels, in multiple modes & playstyles, starring tricky level hazards and enemies and even tougher bosses.
Use the unique dash mechanics to move as fast as you can, trying to chase down that elusive 'S' rank. Learning the game is simple, mastering it is not...
Original Soundtrack that progresses with you, with genres like:
House
Trance
Synthwave
DnB
Techno
& More!
Also Inlcuding:
Type Beta & Type Gamma: Unlockable alternative playstyles with their own times & grades
Journey Mode: Try & complete all 8 levels as fast as you can. Do it in under 60mins for a special reward. For experts & speedrunners!
Infinite Mode: A fun reward for 'S' Rankers
Synth Rush: Challenge any individual or ALL of the bosses of ERSATZ against the clock!
Steam Leaderboards: See how your times stack up compared to other players (now viewable in game!)
Vibration: Feel your controller vibrate to the beat!
Design, Art, Animation, Programming & Music all by Paris Stalker (that's me!).