Shareware v1.6.0-alpha-shareware - Major graphical update and gameplay changes and fixes!

[Luke]

Chomp 'N' Cheeky
Patch Notes​

Version: v1.6.0-alpha
Date: 09/02/2023

COMMENTS

OMG, finally! I was so sick and tired of having my game looking like that!

Thanks Suraj Renuka for the lovely artwork and in-game graphics!

Yes, we have completed a graphical update to Chomp 'N' Cheeky...
Thank god for that!

All of our online platforms are also updated to include new graphical designs!

This update could have happened sooner, but I have also been working the full version's content as well during this time, amongst other things.

This major update does not just incorporate a graphics overhaul but also gameplay improvements and bug fixes, especially with improved Chomp AI and an upgrade to the lolly hunting mechanic.

Thanks to the feedback of the community, testing my current release, I tried to also polish this as much as I could, but there could still be bugs that you may notice, and if you do notice them, please click the bug report button on the in-game menu (click the question mark in game) and you'll be taken straight to the forum on Discord to post your feedback (yes, unfortunately, I had to get rid of the in-game bug report form because the server that was assisting with sending through feedback was discontinued and I do not feel like paying for an actual server to help with this at the moment, but all good, because you can not only report it on the forum I link you to but you also join our main community as well! Yay!).

Will there be more graphical updates?​

Definitely! This is just our first big graphic overhaul, we still plan on tweaking and improving things graphically over time.

I want to explain why this has taken so long...​

Well, on-top of trying to get everything right for the game and working on the full version, I've also had to work more than before with my job-job to help resolve some financial problems. Right now I'm working full time, and it does leave little time each day to do game development. But! The secret here is to 'do a little each day' - like today, I streamed and worked on Chomp 'N' Cheeky for 3 hours, and I am trying to be more consistent with this but it is very difficult. Do not worry, though, I will not give up. I can't. I have the determination to see this project through because I made a promise and I need to complete what I've already invested in. Plus, I really want to work on my other game development projects after this one, so I have to complete this one first.

No videos, lately. Why?​

Due to the increased hours at work, I am, for the mean time, not going to be releasing much content between updates. I like making my YouTube series, but it takes time I do not have at the moment. At least 2 full days of planning, recording, editing, and I am lucky to get 2 full days off in a row right now. I will stream on Twitch when I can, and I am still trying to make just streaming consistent or at least frequent as much as possible. This will change in the future when we are able to invest time and energy into promotions, marketing and campaigning for it's launch, but right now I have to focus my energy on completing my games instead of making videos.

The "When is Chomp 'N' Cheeky getting released?" question​

Answer: Well, I have no set date yet because there is too much work to do to see when it is going to be released. Initially I thought I could launch it within a few months, but it turned out more complicated than I thought and I did not expect to go back to work before completing the project, so I am trying to get as much work done as possible in between so I can complete it sooner rather than later, but I am not releasing it earlier than ready because that would just be lame. I do plan to make a public early access release on Steam for the full version for the beta versions while we put it all together gradually, fix it, improve it and get it tested by the public a lot before launching a stable complete release.

So there, you have something to look forward to so come on Twitch and join the fun!

And don't forget to join our Discord to stay updated and chill with us, off air when we're hanging out in the voice channel!

Enjoy!

CHANGELOG

MODIFIED:

1) All graphics received a major update - now professionally designed graphics on every screen and all game objects, as well as some redesign of the UI menu windows and pop ups.
2) Replaced introductory pop up alert windows with in-game character dialogue when starting the first level for the first time.
3) Smarter Chomp Chasing.
4) Chomp Lolly Hunting improved - Chomp will now 'smell out' a lolly instead of needing to see it first.

FIXED:

1) Chomp AI Revamp to fix major very specific but major gameplay issues with the AI getting stuck with no work around.
2) Fixed missing word in the Goal information in the Help Directory.

NEXT IN DEVELOPMENT:

1) Reviewing feedback sent to the bug report forum on Discord
2) Full version - content testing and release of areas 2-4 (levels 11-40)
3) Sound and Music is now in the planning stage and will be included in the next shareware update along with any bug fixes

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