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Steam News14 June 202622d ago

[Ver1.0.1 Update] New "Hover Mode" control mechanic added!

Thank you very much for downloading "Animal UFO"! To provide a smoother and more comfortable gameplay experience, we have added a new control mechanic: the Hover Mode feature.

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  • Gameplay
  • UI and audio
  • Balance
  • Fixes
addedTo provide a smoother and more comfortable gameplay experience, we have added a new control mechanic: the Hover Mode feature.
changedNEW CONTROLSController: Press the [Y] Button while in mid-air (The [X] Button performs the same action).
changedNEW CONTROLSAdditionally, due to this controller remapping, the "Taunt" action has been changed to the D-Pad (Directional Pad).
changedTIPSIn this game, increasing your UFO's altitude reduces its speed. However, when using Hover Mode movement, you can move straight forward while maintaining your full speed , so there is no need to repeatedly press the button. That said, there's a catch—you'll be much easier to get bumped and knocked around by rival UFOs during a hover. Make sure to watch your surroundings and use it wisely!
addedTIPSBy the way, I’m also brainstorming a "Turbo" that gives you a short dash after Hover Mode for a bit. It might mess with the game balance, so I'm still undecided if I'll officially add it.
addedCONTROL CHANGESWith the addition of the new action, we have adjusted the controls as follows:

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addedTo provide a smoother and more comfortable gameplay experience, we have added a new control mechanic: the Hover Mode feature.
changedController: Press the [Y] Button while in mid-air (The [X] Button performs the same action).
changedAdditionally, due to this controller remapping, the "Taunt" action has been changed to the D-Pad (Directional Pad).
changedIn this game, increasing your UFO's altitude reduces its speed. However, when using Hover Mode movement, you can move straight forward while maintaining your full speed , so there is no need to repeatedly press the button. That said, there's a catch—you'll be much easier to get bumped and knocked around by rival UFOs during a hover. Make sure to watch your surroundings and use it wisely!
addedBy the way, I’m also brainstorming a "Turbo" that gives you a short dash after Hover Mode for a bit. It might mess with the game balance, so I'm still undecided if I'll officially add it.

Thank you very much for downloading "Animal UFO"!

To provide a smoother and more comfortable gameplay experience, we have added a new control mechanic: the Hover Mode feature.

NEW CONTROLS

  • Controller: Press the [Y] Button while in mid-air (The [X] Button performs the same action).

  • Keyboard: Press the [S] Key while in mid-air.

By performing this action, you can move forward while maintaining your altitude.

Additionally, due to this controller remapping, the"Taunt" action has been changed to the D-Pad (Directional Pad).

TIPS

In this game, increasing your UFO's altitude reduces its speed. However, when using Hover Mode movement, you can move straight forward while maintaining your full speed, so there is no need to repeatedly press the button. That said, there's a catch—you'll be much easier to get bumped and knocked around by rival UFOs during a hover. Make sure to watch your surroundings and use it wisely!

By the way, I’m also brainstorming a "Turbo" that gives you a short dash after Hover Mode for a bit. It might mess with the game balance, so I'm still undecided if I'll officially add it.

CONTROL CHANGES

With the addition of the new action, we have adjusted the controls as follows:

  • Controller: You can also perform the UFO Ascend with either the \ or [A] Buttons, and the Hover Mode with either the [Y] or [X] Buttons.

  • Keyboard: We have optimized the key layout based on the industry-standard "WASD" format.

UI IMPROVEMENTS

We have implemented an "auto-repeat" feature for the title screen and pause menus. Now, when you hold down the controller's analog stick or D-pad, the cursor will continuously move with a responsive feel, just like a console game.

BUG FIXES

Fixed an issue in Ver. 1.0.0 where the finishing rank did not match the display on the bottom-right panel.

OTHER CHANGES

Changed some sound effects from free asset materials to original, custom-made audio.

"Animal UFO" is still in development, with many updates and new content planned for the future.We will continue to evolve the game based on your feedback to provide an even better and more enjoyable experience.

Thank you for your continued support of "Animal UFO"!

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Steam News / 14 June 2026

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