Steel Rain Update 1.7.1 has been released!
New features
- New resolution support up to 4k
(full list below)
- Display resolution detection and recommendation
- Resolution reset switch and confirm countdown added
- Safemode startup parameter added to reset resolution settings
- Mouselock / Autofire auto adjust if contradictory
Improvements
- Increased laser movement and enemy collision detection speed
- Wing and Drone gun muzzle redesign
- Bullet and Missile movement speeds adjustments
- Background moving speed and screen ratio adjustemnts
- Power Up messages redesign and new relative positioning
- Damage numbers redesign for better readability
- Optimized resolution scaling and layer positioning
- Increased menu stats calc speed
- Improved overall game performance
- Overload and Armor penetration collision effects reduced
- Improved Wing Weapon detail anim and resolution scaling
- Enemy income warning only on the left side of the screen
- Optimized video options and slide bars
- Editor resolution scaling and options positioning improved
- Editor minimap navigation improved and scaling adjusted
Balancing
- Different enemies hp re-balance and new placements
- Improved timing and positioning for rear attack enemies
Bugfixes
- Menu and Button stats flickering fix
- Stage restart enemy positioning fix
- Bonus Stage Red Mine resolution scaling fix
- Relative UI distance on low resolutions fix
- Laser resolution height scaling fix
- Angle corrections for different bullet types
Supported resolutions
3840 x 2400 *New
3840 x 2160 *New
2560 x 1600 *New
2560 x 1440 *New
2048 x 1280 *New
2048 x 1152 *New
1920 x 1400 *New
1920 x 1200 *New
1920 x 1080
1680 x 1050
1600 x 900
1440 x 900
1366 x 768 *New
1360 x 768
1280 x 1024
1280 x 960
1280 x 800
1280 x 768
1280 x 720
Note
Resolutions above 1920x1080 can be partially scaled and also have heavy impact on performance. A resolution change requires a confirmation or it will be set back to the initial resolution after 10 seconds. If you have selected an invalid resolution, you can wait 10 seconds for it's reset or start the game with the "-safemode" parameter, that will reset the resolution, effects and details to minimum. After changing the settings in the safemode, a restart is required to enter normal mode.
We hope you enjoy, feedback is very welcome! [ 2017-03-24 20:31:43 CET ] [ Original post ] Steel Rain Update 1.7.1 has been released!
New features
- New resolution support up to 4k
(full list below)
- Display resolution detection and recommendation
- Resolution reset switch and confirm countdown added
- Safemode startup parameter added to reset resolution settings
- Mouselock / Autofire auto adjust if contradictory
Improvements
- Increased laser movement and enemy collision detection speed
- Wing and Drone gun muzzle redesign
- Bullet and Missile movement speeds adjustments
- Background moving speed and screen ratio adjustemnts
- Power Up messages redesign and new relative positioning
- Damage numbers redesign for better readability
- Optimized resolution scaling and layer positioning
- Increased menu stats calc speed
- Improved overall game performance
- Overload and Armor penetration collision effects reduced
- Improved Wing Weapon detail anim and resolution scaling
- Enemy income warning only on the left side of the screen
- Optimized video options and slide bars
- Editor resolution scaling and options positioning improved
- Editor minimap navigation improved and scaling adjusted
Balancing
- Different enemies hp re-balance and new placements
- Improved timing and positioning for rear attack enemies
Bugfixes
- Menu and Button stats flickering fix
- Stage restart enemy positioning fix
- Bonus Stage Red Mine resolution scaling fix
- Relative UI distance on low resolutions fix
- Laser resolution height scaling fix
- Angle corrections for different bullet types
Supported resolutions
3840 x 2400 *New
3840 x 2160 *New
2560 x 1600 *New
2560 x 1440 *New
2048 x 1280 *New
2048 x 1152 *New
1920 x 1400 *New
1920 x 1200 *New
1920 x 1080
1680 x 1050
1600 x 900
1440 x 900
1366 x 768 *New
1360 x 768
1280 x 1024
1280 x 960
1280 x 800
1280 x 768
1280 x 720
Note
Resolutions above 1920x1080 can be partially scaled and also have heavy impact on performance. A resolution change requires a confirmation or it will be set back to the initial resolution after 10 seconds. If you have selected an invalid resolution, you can wait 10 seconds for it's reset or start the game with the "-safemode" parameter, that will reset the resolution, effects and details to minimum. After changing the settings in the safemode, a restart is required to enter normal mode.
We hope you enjoy, feedback is very welcome![ 2017-03-24 20:31:43 CET ] [ Original post ]
Prepare for the ultimate shoot-'em-up / strategy ReMix with RPG elements!
Steel Rain is a truly novel mix of strategy, RPG, and frantic action, with a modern, high velocity shmup core at its center. You get to control 2 wings you can tactically arrange in different formations and firemodes, as you fight your way through an impressive variety of overwhelmingly huge enemy fleets.
Liberate planets, build colonies, research new technologies, and learn new active and passive skills. Construct buildings, and research new combat technologies and skills. Wisely craft items, and play through missions to gather the experience points and cash needed for even more exotic and powerful upgrades.
Never forget to install your shiny new upgrades, construct cunning drone pets, and buy new wings; make your strikes deadlier than ever!
Instantly switch through 3 different wing formations, and combine them with 6 fully customizable firemodes, in order to develop your very own sets of special tactics and strategies for each and every situation; on the spot!
Complete missions and survive epic bossfights on 7 different planets, play randomly generated orbital patrol missions, or design and create your very own stages with the built-in stage editor, as you fight to become a true master of Steel Rain.
Fight for leaderboard positions, get classic rankings, and unlock over 80 achievements in this unique, fun, and taxing new indie game!
Steel Rain is not only frantic. It is a deep and strategic experience too. The game offers impressive gameplay variety, 10 difficulty levels, and a hardcore mode, to let you freely modify your gaming experience. Full and complete gamepad and joystick support are, of course, a given.
Features:
- Frantic Tactical SHMUP Action
Maneuver your wings, shoot, avoid missiles, switch tactics on the fly, and crush the opposition!
- Colonization
Build, defend, and manage your colonies. Conduct crucial research, and generate income.
- Skills Management
Unlock and research new active and passive skills for each of your wings' firemodes.
- Research
Research new technologies and unlock new buildings, skills, drones and much more.
- Upgrades for your Wings
Choose from 6 different categories of upgrades and equipable items for 10 different wings.
- Stage Editor
Create, share, and download new stages for Steel Rain.
- Item Crafting
You can now use your factories and citadels to produce new items, and prototype upgrades!
- Local Coop
Fight together and command drones with a friend in Steel Rain's exciting, brand new 2 player co-op mode!