Patch Overview ================ In this patch we have done extensive testing and checking to bring the evolved machine gun tower a viable option that can be considered in any build. When going through some code we've also identified some performance related changes that will reduce jitter in the later stages of the game. Evolved Machine Gun =================== Evolved machine guns have had an issue for a short while now and haven't worked correctly. Once we had them working as intended, we noticed that it just wasn't worth evolving for the associated costs. The bleed would tick for 10 seconds once out of range and they also overkill enemies, so they need a good positive to counter these negatives but also keep the regular machine gun tower relevant. As always, we have spent a lot of time simulating scenarios and running the numbers and we believe we have now placed them in a great place whilst also keeping the regular machine gun tower relevant. Evolved machine guns are not great at the start of the game - regular machine gun towers are much more efficient. In the mid to late game however, you may want to consider these new evolved variants! The old damage increase was 75%, we've now increased this to 400%! We look forward to seeing these being used in some of your strategies and it'll be good to see how you now introduce them into any regular strategy you may have and do some testing with them. Performance =========== When going through code to make machine gun towers work correctly, we went through some old code and profiled some changes and I'm happy to say that we have increased performance, reduced garbage that is generated (technical people can relate to this) and reduced some stutter in the mid to late parts of the game. Performance is a never ending task for us and have made many significant changes throughout the years, this is just the next step. Website ========= We have many ideas with the website, all of which take time. The first step is improving the design and getting the basics right. Therefore the upcoming version will allow you to explore maps, scores and player profiles. You will be able to sign into Steam directly through the website and make games private or public after the game has finished - just in case you forgot to tick the option in the game lobby, you'll be able to view your profile, search for friends and all sorts! Here's a little screenshot in progress which is subject to change and is not yet final:
Changelog ========= * Improved performance of tesla's, kappa's, flamers and evolved machine guns * Improved lighting performance on forest 8 * Improved coin spawning performance * Evolved machinegun damage has been increased from 75% to 400% * Resolved issue when placing towers in range of a tower disabler - towers would be incorrectly disabled when out of range in certain circumstances * Enemies are now more likely to face the correct way when spawned * Added condition to improve consistency of running animations * Tower performance improved for towers that shoot projectiles

[ 2022-10-15 14:28:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

AegisM is a competitive tower defence game with a twist. It combines tower defence with a wave survival/top down action shooter and then adds more new and exciting elements to the mix. Work alone or team up with others to work out the best strategy to achieve the highest scores on the never ending survival leaderboards. Once you're ready to prove yourself even more, you can take to the Player vs Player mode with competitive matchmaking and ELO ratings. AegisM is unlike other tower defence games; there are no waves of enemies, it's never ending, gradually getting harder and harder until you can't survive anymore and your strategy fails you.

Unique Bosses

As the game progresses and you last longer, you get introduced to new bosses. Each boss has a unique ability such as speed boosting, protecting, skull distracting and much more. Did we mention you don't just have to worry about land? There's also various types of air units to beat!

Skill Points

At the start of every game you get to spend 5 skill points on making your character unique. Put points into movement speed, reduced reload speed, build cost reduction, movement speed and more! Build a character around your style of play.

Achievements and Unlockables

Earn experience, gain levels, unlock new characters, magical powers and abilities that help you defeat the never ending horde of enemies! Achievement progress is displayed in game so you can see how far off you are from unlocking the character you want.

Multiple Towers, each with 3 levels

There's currently 11 different types of tower, each with 3 levels. See the stats for every tower, which player owns it, what the range of the tower is and what will happen if you upgrade it, simply by clicking it. You can also configure shortcut keys to speed build and upgrade.

Character Abilities

Once unlocked through experience, you can select from various abilities that help aid your fight. These include slow dome, teleporters, dash, barriers and radars.

Magical Powers

Once unlocked through experience, you can select from various magical powers that compliment abilities and your character customisation. These include golem smash, ice block, heal base, character rage and a coin collector.

Multiple Environments with Dynamic Weather

Fight it out in the Forest, Desert or even indoors in the crypts! There's a full day and night cycle (this only affects the game visually), along with rain and snow - the world you're fighting in feels alive! There's also interactive elements such as lifts, dynamically changing levels and flame walls to add yet more variety.

Vendor with a huge selection of weapons

Don't like tower defence, want a hybrid strategy, or just simply enjoy shooting? Use your coins to buy weapons instead of towers and do the shooting yourself! There's a pistol, rifle, shotgun, laser, railgun and flame thrower to use. Lets not forget to mention the grenades, mines and air strikes that you can purchase!

Incredible replayability and a huge range of strategies

We have players who have put 100's (yes, 100's) of hours into working out the best strategies so don't be put off if you don't score top 10 on your first go. AegisM is incredibly competitive with worldwide leaderboards. As you play more and more, you start working out what you need to do to survive longer. Will you build towers only or go hybrid with guns? Will you shoot guns only? When will you upgrade that tower?

Mini Games

There is an ever growing list of competitive mini games that range from shooters to maze and timed type of games. Each mini game has a competitive leaderboard, so you can even show the world you're the fastest builder or runner out there.

Streamer vs Twitch mode

Are you a streamer? Well start interacting with your viewers with the Streamer vs Twitch mode! Every 3 minutes your chat gets to vote on what enemy they would like to send you. If you defeat it you score a point but if the enemy they have sent you reaches your base, the chat scores a point! Who will win? Please note this mode is not competitive but more of a fun mode for some streamers.

Completely Balanced

The game has been in development for just short of 5 years with around 150 beta testers. We have spent years perfecting the balance, how things scale over time and changing costs to ensure that there are no silly strategies such as only placing one tower or only buying one gun. You can only last so long with that arrow tower or rifle!