




Weekend Update (0.9.1.3)

That's it for now! See you all next weekend for another update. -Pouchmouse
[ 2020-10-25 14:39:54 CET ] [ Original post ]
And just like that, it was time for another weekend update! For the past few weeks I've been working on improving the game's art style. This has been a bit tricky for me because I want to achieve a consistent look -- where all the terrain, buildings, plants, and creatures feel like they belong in the same chunky, triangular world. ...But at the same time having enough detail to catch and hold one's attention. I'm by no means done, but I think this update shows a lot of progress:
- I've swapped out the plain blue/black space background with a nebula. This took a long time to get right because a _realistic_ nebular next to a low-poly polygonal world looks very out of place. I've experimented with Voronoi algorithms in pixel shaders to come up with a look for outer space that is both colorful and matches the triangular look of the game.
- I've made new models for Vaults and Storage barns. These were (in my opinion, at least) the worst untextured offenders in the game, since you saw them early on.
- Farms and Arbors now have wooden fences around them, instead of just being a decal on the ground.
- Construction sites have warning signs around their boundary.

That's it for now! See you all next weekend for another update. -Pouchmouse
[ 2020-10-25 14:39:54 CET ] [ Original post ]
Poly Universe
Pouchmouse
Developer
Pouchmouse
Publisher
2018-07-20
Release
Game News Posts:
18
🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
Very Positive
(104 reviews)
The Game includes VR Support
Public Linux Depots:
- Poly Universe Depot - Linux [146.88 M]
A tiny band of settlers land on a remote planet. With you as their leader they will either build a new civilization, or be consumed by the foul creatures which inhabit the furthest reaches of space.
In Poly Universe worlds are tiny but numerous. Be strategic in laying out your cities to maximize the limited space available on each world. Balance industry and residential buildings to keep your citizens happy. But don't neglect the defenses necessary to keep them safe! Here in the outer edge of the known universe, danger can arrive at any moment, and when it does it arrives in full force.
Establishing trade routes between worlds will allow your planets to specialize and share resources, pushing the boundaries of your civilization even further outwards. But always keep an eye on the health, happiness, and education of your citizens -- with nowhere to receive reinforcements from, your citizens are ultimately your most valuable resource.
In Poly Universe worlds are tiny but numerous. Be strategic in laying out your cities to maximize the limited space available on each world. Balance industry and residential buildings to keep your citizens happy. But don't neglect the defenses necessary to keep them safe! Here in the outer edge of the known universe, danger can arrive at any moment, and when it does it arrives in full force.
Establishing trade routes between worlds will allow your planets to specialize and share resources, pushing the boundaries of your civilization even further outwards. But always keep an eye on the health, happiness, and education of your citizens -- with nowhere to receive reinforcements from, your citizens are ultimately your most valuable resource.
MINIMAL SETUP
- OS: Ubuntu 14.04
- Processor: Dual Core 2 GHzMemory: 2 GB RAM
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 4600 (AMD or NVIDIA equivalent)
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04+ or SteamOS+
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or higherMemory: 4 MB RAM
- Memory: 4 MB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GT 630 2GB DDR3 or Higher
- Storage: 407 MB available space
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