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Patch 4
According to the Steam hardware reports for Balloonatics, every single player is running a 64-bit operating system. With that in mind, we've decided to remove 32-bit support for the game and release only 64-bit builds. This will speed up our testing and release process and allow us to make 64-bit specific performance optimizations. If there is any interest we may consider adding 32-bit support back as we get closer to leaving early access. We'd love your feedback on these changes. Visit our steam community or join us on discord: https://discord.gg/9g94UV
[ 2018-08-09 22:11:02 CET ] [ Original post ]
Bots are on the way, but first we wanted to implement some changes to gameplay that we have been developing with our community of players. It was important for us to get these changes in before finishing bots.
Gameplay Changes
- Shooting While Driving - Players can now grab and use weapons, throw items, and load/shoot the slingshot, all while driving.
- Weapon Rack - There is now a rack in the player's basket to hold collected weapons, making it easier to grab weapons while driving. Players are now limited to 3 items at a time. This results in weapons being used more frequently, less stockpiling, and overall much faster and fluent gameplay.
- Basket Sizes - Baskets are no longer sized to your play space in VR. All baskets are the same and allow for both standing and room scale VR play. Everything is reachable and feels much better in VR.
- New Tutorial - We have created a new tutorial to help new and existing players better understand these new gameplay features.
- Slingshot Loading - Slingshot can be quick-loaded/unloaded with the weapon you are carrying or with a spike ball from your ball rack in non-VR. Items can be dropped onto slingshot to load in VR, and grabbed again to unload.
Weapons
- Darwin's weapon now locks onto a target before you fire. Look at a target with your laser eye, and once it locks on you can fire your missile and it will chase down the target.
- Klause's ice now melts faster when freezing fans.
- All exploadable weapons now have an improved splash damage algorithm. This includes Darwins Missile, Merves Banana Bombs, Bazooka and Air Mines.
- Saws now have a trail when shot, making it easier to see where they go.
- Weapons that have ammo will be dropped once empty, immediately freeing up your weapon rack slot.
Controller Support and Rebinding
- Full Controller Support with editable bindings
- Editable key bindings when using keyboard/mouse
General Improvements
- UI Basket screen buttons animated on hover.
- UI sliders in VR now improved and match controllers pointer position as you drag.
- Projectile shooting and item throwing physics accuracy improved.
- Scoreboard improved (consistent layout and team colors)
- Local settings now take priority over steam cloud settings.
- VR players now positioned correctly when driving.
Removal of 32-Bit Support
According to the Steam hardware reports for Balloonatics, every single player is running a 64-bit operating system. With that in mind, we've decided to remove 32-bit support for the game and release only 64-bit builds. This will speed up our testing and release process and allow us to make 64-bit specific performance optimizations. If there is any interest we may consider adding 32-bit support back as we get closer to leaving early access. We'd love your feedback on these changes. Visit our steam community or join us on discord: https://discord.gg/9g94UV
[ 2018-08-09 22:11:02 CET ] [ Original post ]
Balloonatics
BitCutter Studios Inc.
Developer
BitCutter Studios Inc.
Publisher
2018-02-13
Release
Game News Posts:
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🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
Positive
(14 reviews)
The Game includes VR Support
Oculus: 1
SteamVR: 1
Room width requirement: 2
Room depth requirement: 1.5
Standing: 1
Seated: 1
Public Linux Depots:
- Balloonatics Linux [1.69 G]
Balloonatics is an action-packed, vehicle-based deathmatch where you pilot your basket while collecting weapons to sink your opponents.
Throw some floating mines or use your slingshot to launch a box of angry bees at your opponent. Put up shield walls to protect yourself while you strategically plan your next move. Guns are too easy! Let's see how well you aim when you have to account for wind and weight. Collect, dodge, and attack to be the last Balloonatic in the air.
Defensive? Set up shields and use your slingshot to take out targets at a distance.
Or just rush in with a bazooka and saw slinger and hope for the best. ¯/_(ツ)_/¯
Throw some floating mines or use your slingshot to launch a box of angry bees at your opponent. Put up shield walls to protect yourself while you strategically plan your next move. Guns are too easy! Let's see how well you aim when you have to account for wind and weight. Collect, dodge, and attack to be the last Balloonatic in the air.
VR and Non-VR - No discrimination here!
Play against (or team up with) VR players and non-VR players at the same time. Balloonatics has been developed with both types of players in mind, and balanced to keep things fair no matter how you choose to play.Team Battles
Invite your friends and take on your opponents while you navigate your way to victory!Solo Challenges
Put your piloting skills to the test in our single player challenges. Compete on the leader-boards to see how your skills stack up.Weapons!
Like to play strategic? Deploy some smoke and set a mine trap for your enemies.Defensive? Set up shields and use your slingshot to take out targets at a distance.
Or just rush in with a bazooka and saw slinger and hope for the best. ¯/_(ツ)_/¯
Peaceful Environments
Thunderstorms? Falling lava rocks? Giant saws? Yeah, our environments are as peaceful as they come.MINIMAL SETUP
- OS: Ubuntu 14.x or similar
- Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalentMemory: 4 GB RAM
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 550 / AMD Radeon HD 7750 or greater
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- OS: Ubuntu 16.x or similar
- Processor: Intel Core i7 or equivalentMemory: 4 GB RAM
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 290 or greaterNetwork: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 5 GB available space
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