Hi everyone steamhappy, since the first release we have released lots of updates, with many cool features, but the current update 0.46 is by far the biggest one yet! Before we get to the changes and features I would just like to inform you that we have started working on video series about the development and we have already released our first video update. It is about our upcoming Quest system. So if you haven't seen it yet here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXB30iE_otk And now to the new features!

Graphics

We have done huge overhaul of 3D characters. There is now already 4 times more characters than in the previous versions and many more are already in the production. Each playable character (Oldster, Lucky,...) has now its unique 3D model.

Animation

Animation system was completely redone. This change was crucial for the upcoming combat system. The system is now much more polished and robust. While working on it we were also able to add new animations for the player's character and the current one were upgraded. The fact that the player is freezing or has low health is now reflected in the animations.

Also when you are drunk your character behaves differently.

Audio

With this update we have been working also on polishing sounds in the game. We have added dozens of new sounds. Footstep sounds are now changed based on the surface you are currently on. There are sounds for dirt, concrete, wood etc. Footsteps are also affected by the current weather condition like puddles or snow. All this leads to a greater immersion in the game.

Gameplay

The biggest changes in this update were made in the gameplay. Hundreds of small details were fixed or improved alongside with some core gameplay changes and new mechanics.

Willpower is the player's new parameter. It is used to unlock entrances, unlocking locks and conversation options, revealing every content in the bin, etc. Once this parameter was used, then in order to use it again you have to gain enough willpower first.
New perks [olist]
Guts - This perk allows you to enter residential buildings and ask the residents for help.
Dumprider - You can find useful resources in garbage piles throughout the city.
Burglar - This perk allows you to break into locked residential buildings.
Shameless thief & Shameless thief 2 - Current perk Shameless thief was replaced by these two perks. Shameless thief reduces negative impact on player's morale by 80% and Shameless thief 2 doesn't decrease morale when stealing. [/olist]
Detail of the item has been upgraded with lots of small graphical improvements like new icons for parameters.
We have added possibility to compare selected gear with the currently equipped one. Also every selected item (not just gear) now shows its effect on your parameters.
There is now possibility to buy back your items, which you have already sold, but not every NPC will allow you to do so. Also each NPC offers different items for buy back. Usually Hobo characters are more likely to have this possibility.
Notification system was redone. It is now more compact and with better visuals. There is also a new skill notification.
Mini game has undergone big changes. It has 4 levels of difficulty and It behaves differently based on actions you are currently executing. [olist]
In conversation the mini game is time limited. Blue fields have disappeared and the result is based on when you will hit some green field. Having master or expert in conversation skill increases your time for the mini game.
Mini game in crafting is not time limited, but you need to hit blue or green fields multiple times until you reach 100%. Each hit (regardless of the color) consumes energy. Failing the mini game no longer discards input resources.
Unlocking rare item in bins is really similar to the crafting, but if you have failed instead of energy it increases your smell or damages your gear. [/olist]

Other changes & Bug fixes

Added visualisation of NPCs difficulty to conversation
Added possibility to change keyboard settings in the options
Equipped consumable items in Quick slots remain equipped even after consuming all items on that slots, so that you don't have to re-equip after you gain that item again
Starting items have been changed
Changed price of damaged clothing
Improved and polished content of lockers
Item bought from Hobo is now removed from hobo's inventory. This item is then re spawned after some period of time
Indoor Hobo characters can now be visited even during night
Fixed GUI glitches on parameters when value is between 99-100%
Success in upgrading of hideout components is now based on minigame
Improved GUI of hideout upgrade
Changed amount of items in lockers (small - 2, medium - 4, large - 6)
Removed 99 stocked limit on items
Possibility to sell and burn equipped clothing
Information about potential addiction is no longer displayed in dialog, but in the notification. Active addictions can be seen in the player's HUD
During weather calamities all shops are closed and locked
Added continue button in the main menu for faster loading of the latest save
Fixed incorrect scale on multiple 3D models
Fixed issues with resetting locks after they were unlocked
Repaired reset of reputation values
Improved lighting conditions near hobos Monty and Rejsek
Improved motion blur on moving characters
Fixed missing characters in fonts
Polished vegetation
Removed initial dialog with resolution settings. This settings was moved to the menu under options
Fixed floating trees in the park
Fixed glowing texts
Fixed issues with receiving gold coins after reaching max level
Improved performance and visuals of weather particles
Reduced light intensity of fire barrels
Fixed spawn points in the shopping center near the park
Fixed missing colliders in the pit area
Repaired collider in the park
Improved navigation of NPCs
Improved reflections
Improved ambient lighting
Improved puddles quality on ground surfaces
Street lights are switched on sooner
Automatic language detection
Fixed incorrect UV mapping on multiple models
Removed guide in the inventory, because it was outdated. Replacement is coming soon

Enjoy the new update! - Perun Creative

[ 2018-10-30 22:20:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hobo: Tough Life
Perun Creative

Developer

Perun Creative

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2017-07-25

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Indie RPG Simulation Singleplayer Multiplayer Coop EA

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Welcome to Praslav, a cold Central European city that grows even colder with the coming winter. Praslav is recovering from the political turmoil that followed the end of the Cold War and the fall of the Communist regime, which held the country in its iron grip for decades.

While most people eagerly awaited the coming of democracy and capitalism, some were unable to adapt to the new socio-economic climate. Soon they found themselves on the streets with nowhere to go.

You are one of those people.

Keep an eye on your needs and other variables, which interact in realistic ways - staying warm, dry, and well-fed are not your only concerns. Poor hygiene and dirty clothes make you smellier, low temperature increases the risk of falling ill, and whatever piece of food comes in must also come out at some point.

How far are you willing to go to survive? Steal, burgle, and consort with criminals of all sorts. If necessary, take what you need by force. However, you are not an action hero. Consider your actions carefully, for the consequences are often severe, and benefits rarely outweigh the risks. Most importantly, keep your wits about you. Even if you are not willing to hurt people for personal gain, others are.

Spend the last few days of autumn wisely – gather supplies, equipment, and materials to help you survive the most difficult of seasons. Weather is unpredictable, but there is one certainty - every day is colder than the last. With a lot of preparation and a bit of luck, you might even see the spring again.

Unlike other survival games, Hobo: Tough Life leans heavily on its story content. Experience dozens of storylines inspired by real-life events and people. Solve quests, meet unique NPCs, gain their trust, make allies and enemies, join various factions, and find your place in the streets of Praslav.

Maybe there is no warm apartment waiting for you at the end of the day, but you do not have to keep sleeping on park benches either. Find a suitable place and get to work. Construct walls and roofs to shield you from the elements. Gather discarded furniture and curios to furnish your hideout and make it truly your own.

Is surviving on your own too difficult? Get the gang together. The game supports online co-op multiplayer for up to 4 players. Play alone, together with your friends, or even with total strangers. Team up, collect resources, build a shanty town, survive the winter.

For over a decade, no one has been able to bring the many factions of the homeless together. The throne of the Homeless King has been sitting empty for far too long. Who will earn enough respect and prove themselves worthy of uniting the homeless? Will you rise to the occasion?

MINIMAL SETUPProcessor: Intel Core i3-4340 / AMD FX-6300Memory: 6 GB RAM
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