Devlog - the next big update
We weren't happy with the overall look of the game and the menus, so we are completely reworking the art in the whole game, from zero (and this is nearly finished by the way). It is more consistent, full Pixel-Art with less hesitation. This means new UIs, Pilots, Ships and Arenas with new FXs everywhere!
We are changing the "ship system" to a modular ship system: you craft your ship with modules. What does it mean? You now have to craft modules from resources you will gather by playing. Then chose a cockpit, wings, thrusters, battery and a weapon. Each module has different properties and statistics and can drastically change the gameplay of the ship.
A quick preview of what the modular system will be This setup will now define the ships and the limit will be based on an "energy consumption system" for each module. And because we think its gonna be fun, you can choose only a few modules to play with your ship (no weapon at all will be possible). The skinning system will now work "by module". If this is the main feature of the next big update, we will also bring: server regions gamepad navigation a new progression (now "player level" will be useful) many bugfix + minor improvements here and there and... the ranked mode !
It is still not completely defined yet, but it'll be locked to new players. We want this mode to make you climb the floors of the giant tower of Pongarena, and arenas will change along your rank. The ranked mode will be explained in a next update post so please keep following!
An ongoing concept art of The tower of Pongarena
This new modular system gave us a lot of ideas which are planned for 2021 So when will it be live? We don't know yet but we target it before the end of the year. Ah and we should have new servers starting tonight, which should bring WAY BETTER performances Join us for the Dev Challenge on the Twitch channel. All feedback and suggestions are welcome, let us know what you have in mind And before leaving each other, here is a teaser of the new design
[ 2020-11-17 19:38:53 CET ] [ Original post ]
Finally some "dev news" Many of you asked how game development was going and what are we working on (and when it'll be live). After a daily meeting, you can check the update "plan" on the Trello.
First big change, complete art rework
We weren't happy with the overall look of the game and the menus, so we are completely reworking the art in the whole game, from zero (and this is nearly finished by the way). It is more consistent, full Pixel-Art with less hesitation. This means new UIs, Pilots, Ships and Arenas with new FXs everywhere!
Second big change, modular ships!
We are changing the "ship system" to a modular ship system: you craft your ship with modules. What does it mean? You now have to craft modules from resources you will gather by playing. Then chose a cockpit, wings, thrusters, battery and a weapon. Each module has different properties and statistics and can drastically change the gameplay of the ship.
A quick preview of what the modular system will be This setup will now define the ships and the limit will be based on an "energy consumption system" for each module. And because we think its gonna be fun, you can choose only a few modules to play with your ship (no weapon at all will be possible). The skinning system will now work "by module". If this is the main feature of the next big update, we will also bring: server regions gamepad navigation a new progression (now "player level" will be useful) many bugfix + minor improvements here and there and... the ranked mode !
Third big change, the ranked mode!
It is still not completely defined yet, but it'll be locked to new players. We want this mode to make you climb the floors of the giant tower of Pongarena, and arenas will change along your rank. The ranked mode will be explained in a next update post so please keep following!
An ongoing concept art of The tower of Pongarena
Whats next?
This new modular system gave us a lot of ideas which are planned for 2021 So when will it be live? We don't know yet but we target it before the end of the year. Ah and we should have new servers starting tonight, which should bring WAY BETTER performances Join us for the Dev Challenge on the Twitch channel. All feedback and suggestions are welcome, let us know what you have in mind And before leaving each other, here is a teaser of the new design
Pongarena
Dreamirl
Dreamirl
2020-07-22
Indie F2P Singleplayer Multiplayer
Game News Posts 23
🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🕹️ Partial Controller Support
Very Positive
(316 reviews)
https://pongarena.io
https://store.steampowered.com/app/725100
Pongarena Linux [282.99 M]
Pongarena is a versus arcade game in a Cyberpunk universe.
Choose a pilot, your spaceship, and fight against players from all around the world in many game modes, reach the top of the Space Tower in ranked mode or stand down to the ground, in the darkness of the city ISKIA.
Between a Pong and a shooting game, not forgetting the popular arcade “Air Hockey”, Pongarena is really easy to play, but hard to master!
Play for free now and challenge your friends in the arena!
Some pilots are a better match with some ships, create your own combinations to outmatch your opponents.
Or maybe, you prefer to use all the available power to crush your opponent?
Each ship has a different gameplay, and between each extremes you will find more balanced ones for those who want to be careful.
Use chipsets to boost a specific statistic of your ship, you can use up to 3 different chipsets at the same time to get your secret sauce.
He defines his music as a “fusion of the numeric 8 bits sounds combined to a sophisticated electronic music, with modern sounds, and an aesthetic from the 80’s”.
Discover one of his last album “Better Than Reality” in Pongarena.
Want to support the composer? You can buy the album on our Steam page.
Stay updated about the game development progress and come watch us write some magic code.
Win nice perks during the ongoing events and contests in which you might find yourself in a live battle versus Pongarena devs!
Choose a pilot, your spaceship, and fight against players from all around the world in many game modes, reach the top of the Space Tower in ranked mode or stand down to the ground, in the darkness of the city ISKIA.
Between a Pong and a shooting game, not forgetting the popular arcade “Air Hockey”, Pongarena is really easy to play, but hard to master!
Play for free now and challenge your friends in the arena!
Game modes:
- Online “quick”: play against random players
- Local: fight against the AI or a friend on the same computer
- Customized: create your game with the settings you want, and invite anyone to join you
- Training: fight against an AI that is adapting to you, to make you a better fighter
- Ranked: reach the top of the Space Tower, qualifying you fight after fight, and reach the top ranking
Choose your pilot:
In Pongarena you are free to choose your pilot, each of them has unique talents and will influence the way you play.Some pilots are a better match with some ships, create your own combinations to outmatch your opponents.
Your ship, your rules:
Do you prefer a fast and aggressive gamestyle? Or you tend to be more defensive?Or maybe, you prefer to use all the available power to crush your opponent?
Each ship has a different gameplay, and between each extremes you will find more balanced ones for those who want to be careful.
Overclock your ship:
You found your favorite but it has some weaknesses? Or you want to make a specific thing stronger?Use chipsets to boost a specific statistic of your ship, you can use up to 3 different chipsets at the same time to get your secret sauce.
Musical universe
All the game is rythmed by the original creations of LukHash.He defines his music as a “fusion of the numeric 8 bits sounds combined to a sophisticated electronic music, with modern sounds, and an aesthetic from the 80’s”.
Discover one of his last album “Better Than Reality” in Pongarena.
Want to support the composer? You can buy the album on our Steam page.
Twitch events, contests and streaming
Join our community on Discord and Twitch.Stay updated about the game development progress and come watch us write some magic code.
Win nice perks during the ongoing events and contests in which you might find yourself in a live battle versus Pongarena devs!
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