Hello again!

Changelog

• New intro cutscene with all-new dialogue!
• Multiple new & revised EMUUDEX entries
• Kaakana is a long boi now. They're fun and bouncy, and most importantly, easier to jump on!
• Once again, boss is easier (and has a new phase) (and the phases are signposted better)
• Stones are not scannable after the first scan
• Level design changes
• Numerous bugfixes

After a long period of radio silence, it's time for a new demo!

Changelog

UI

• Overhaul map UI, make it fullscreen.
• Map now opens in the room player is in
• Show found & scanned constellations in map
• Fine-tune dex UI as well
• Use same button for exiting dex & map
• Add new unintrusive popup UI for scanning EMUUROM you have previously found
• Also show the popup when scanning the constellation
• Make new EMUUROM scan entry full screen with black background for added clarity
• All UI elements now have a 1pixel wide outline
• Add fadeout: UI elements now disappear smoothly
• Config screen: Simpler graphics, hold any key to continue, both input methods deactivated by default
• Title screen: Add progress bar for deleting your save
• Edit boss intro screen appearance. After the boss is beaten, its text is blue.

Gameplay

• Only DOWN can be used for swimming down, JUMP now swims up
• Kotiloma can be moved when they're scanned
• Kuru Otukka return to sleep in their original location (makes first room easier)
• Don't show sign runes when scanning the sign
• Edit sign entry texts: add runes, add title pages with graphics, add more hints.
• Fine-tune level design in multiple rooms.
• Make 3-5 part of KURU biome
• Choose scanned EMUUROM based on how many scanlines are scanning them
• Edit background tiles to make them appear less solid
• Add short slowmo scene after beating boss, feels better!
• Add tall rune signposts

Fixes

• Fix missing graphics in the intro cutscene
• Fix OOB crash
• Fix constellation being scanned even if rays don't touch the comet
• Speedrun mode toggle is now saved properly
• Fix spoilery OOB stuff
• Other minor fixes

Oops, new update!?

Changelog

0.6.3

• new intro cutscene graphics!
• new constellation animation
• controls test screen colours are now clearer
• optimize rune drawing routine
• small graphics fixes

0.6.2.1

• sleeping ahavena cannot be awoken anymore
• small graphics fixes

0.6.2

• add EMUURUNES
• appear in signposts
• appear in various screens
• redesign area intro screen, does not block input
• fix title screen fadout
• remove too easy exit from boss

Hello again!

Changelog:

• Add flashing lights warning
• Make Dex UI make more sense
• Add page indicator to dex view
• Clearer boss progression
• Make scanner rotation a bit slower
• Fix some text entries
• Refactor Save format (breaks old saves.)
• Fix palette bug with controller
• Fix scanner collision
• Fix: Do not show big text before acquiring scanner
• Fix music staying on after leaving room 24
• Other tiny bugfixes

I've updated the EMUUROM beta and now the demo catches the beta, going from 0.5.1 straight to the most recent version: 0.5.4! The most striking change is visible right after running the game, but there's also more.... Changelog: - a new cinematic intro! - new flavor text in forms of poems! This means many signposts were rewritten completely. - many EMUUROM descriptions updated as well - an updated HATTU room (secret) - level design fixes for a smoother experience

A new update already? And it's not bugfixes???
As per popular request, EMUUROM now has a SPEEDRUN MODE. For the time being, it can only be toggled with keyboard by pressing SHIFT+R. When I update EMUUROM to use the TIC-80 version 1.0, speedrun mode will be available for toggling in the pause menu.

Changelog

• Speedrun mode! Press SHIFT+R to toggle.
  • Faster soft resetting in title screen
  • faster config mode skip
  • Speedrun timer tied to real time instead of game time: soft resetting adds up to the timer now!
• For version 0.5.0 players: Save format changed a bit to accommodate the new mode, so you will see a "Save data compatible" message which means your old save was converted to the new format successfully.

I've been quietly working on Harju, the second-to-last area, which is now finally done - only one area left! Development of Harju has introduced many tweaks to tutorial area as well, so I decided to upload a new demo build to itch.io and Steam. There's nothing critical, but the overall experience is all the more smoother for the tiny changes.

0.5.0 changelog

• Intro cutscene dialogue changes
• Intro cutscene: Maire has a cartridge now
• Easier to ride on Kaakanas
• Shorter bossfight
• Changes in signpost texts
• Minor changes in level design
• A new Hattu design
• Some other stuff I forgot

Another week, another update! ^^
Or, actually, two. I didn't write a dedicated changelog for the previous version 0.4.0.5 as I was anyway about to release a new version soon enough. And here it is!

0.4.0.5 changelog

• balance tutorial boss
• make tutorial boss phases faster
• visual aids for tutorial boss Kaakanas
• bugix: rare kaakana bug where its speed can change drastically

0.4.1.0 changelog

• balance tutorial boss more, it feels pretty much done now
• implement two-page entry texts
• update many signpost and Emuurom entries
• show biome sprites in entry texts
• bugfix: prevent UIs from overlapping
• bugfix: fix intro cutscene if plugging in controller during cutscene

Fixing some minor bugs from 0.4.0.1.

CHANGELOG

• fix boss resetting too easily
• fix boss bridge not opening under certain conditions
• fix intro cutscene when using a controller
• map polish & other small fixes

The new, probably-very-final demo version 0.4.0.1 - SQUADRON GOALS is here! The bad news is that it breaks old saves once again. The good news is that you can now play the demo again from the beginning! :---D

NEW FEATURES

• A new boss!
• A new form for an old EMUUROM
• "Control test" screen that shows game controls on keyboard & controller
• New title screen with included subtitle
• Level design tweaks

SILLY LITTLE ADJUSTMENTS

• Easier way to skip intro cutscene
• Area intro text splash is a bit smaller for better readability
• KANGAS biome is renamed back to LEHTO. oh well
• Some sfx volumes adjusted
• Many undocumented under-the-hood changes I can't remember
• Making things ready for an eventual Japanese translation

KNOWN BUGS

• Sometimes Maire doesn't pick up the scanner during the intro cutscene and I have no idea why this happens.

I've recently uploaded three new bugfix releases - 0.3.6.1 to 0.3.6.3. There's also an important new feature - taking a nap! Here's the full list of changes:

0.3.6.1

• BUGFIX (failed): map screen sometimes appears when pressing the scan button.

0.3.6.2

• BUGFIX (actually fix it for real this time): map screen sometimes appears when pressing the scan button

0.3.6.3

• BUGFIX: Save corruption bug (should be fixed now!)
• BUGFIX: Kaakana not always turning when scanning
• Speedrun timer now only starts when Maire is able to move.
• You can now take a nap. (Press and hold Down button)
• The "PUIJJO PLATEAU" place introduction text now has a black background to make it clearer.

Borb plays the EMUUROM demo through and discusses its silent tutorial, level design and worldbuilding. Come say hi & ask anything! If there's time, speedrunning tech will be showcased as well.

Borb plays the EMUUROM demo through and discusses its silent tutorial, level design and worldbuilding. Come say hi & ask anything! If there's time, speedrunning tech is showcased as well.

Really, I'll just need to test my streaming equipment prior to the real deal - the Steam Next Fest stream!

The EMUUROM demo includes the first area of the game, PUIJJO PLATEAU. It has playable content for about an hour, and gives a good idea on what to expect from the rest of the game. Overcome the obstacles, comprehend the creatures, SAVE THE SPECIES. Try it out!