Happy Thursday Everyone!
Just a small update today, featuring new visual effects for rockets taking off, landing, crashing, and exploding. Plus new sounds for menu interactions and a subtle sound for when characters are speaking.
Also a small but important optimization: The planet generation code would sometimes cause hitches in the framerate when you started a new game. This is corrected now, so the opening sequence should be a smooth 60 fps again. =)
Also, also, I added a feedback form to make it easier to report bugs and make suggestions. Poly Universe is already a much bigger and better game than I'd originally set out to make, and I owe 100% of that improvement to the feedback I've been getting in Early Access. So... Thanks!
That's it for now, but expect a larger update concerning building upgrades and late-game resources soon. ;)
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.
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
RECOMMENDED SETUP
OS: Ubuntu 12.04+ or SteamOS+
Processor: Intel Core i5 or higherMemory: 4 MB RAM