Steam News2 May 20262mo ago

Version 1.4: Faster and smoother

When Encounter was released in December 2024, the priority was to make sure the game was playable and did not have any critical defects.

In this update4

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Performance
Gameplay

changedPerformance issuesFor a game running on a 1MHz 6502, the game runs quite smoothly overall. However the intro and especially the typewriter sequence became painfully slow toward the end.

changedPerformance issuesThis has now been significantly improved.

changedScreen RefreshSome scene descriptions were flickering (disappearing and reappearing) when picking up items.

addedScreen RefreshA new "bubble" handling system has been implemented to fix this. It took longer than expected due to cutscene complications.

addedMissing InteractionsAdded more alternative solutions in key sections and improved hints so players no longer get stuck in "funnels".

Encounter changes

changedFor a game running on a 1MHz 6502, the game runs quite smoothly overall. However the intro and especially the typewriter sequence became painfully slow toward the end.

changedThis has now been significantly improved.

changedSome scene descriptions were flickering (disappearing and reappearing) when picking up items.

addedA new "bubble" handling system has been implemented to fix this. It took longer than expected due to cutscene complications.

addedAdded more alternative solutions in key sections and improved hints so players no longer get stuck in "funnels".

When Encounter was released in December 2024, the priority was to make sure the game was playable and did not have any critical defects. Most reports have been positive, but I knew there were a few things that could have been done better.

This update focuses on polishing the experience.

Performance issues

For a game running on a 1MHz 6502, the game runs quite smoothly overall. However the intro and especially the typewriter sequence became painfully slow toward the end.

This has now been significantly improved.

Screen Refresh

Some scene descriptions were flickering (disappearing and reappearing) when picking up items.

A new "bubble" handling system has been implemented to fix this. It took longer than expected due to cutscene complications.

Non-Visual Items

Many more items are now properly visible on screen: cardboard box, net, hose, protection suit, knife, snooker cue, handheld device, clay, tin box, matches, and more.

Missing Interactions

Added more alternative solutions in key sections and improved hints so players no longer get stuck in "funnels".

Hopefully this helps more people finish the game!

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Steam News / 2 May 2026

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