🛵 DEVLOG #7: QUAD, Compass, Binoculars, and Fish Frying!

Hello, Travellers!🧭

Welcome to DEVLOG #7! Over the past few weeks, we've been focused on one goal: maximising fluidity and immersion in interactions with our world.

Thanks to completely new systems – from a revolutionary interface to new exploration and cooking options – the game is gaining the level of polish you expect. Let's move on to the most important changes that will surely encourage you to add the game to your Wishlist!

⚙️ UI/UX Revolution: Dynamic Menu and Smart Tools

We have completely redesigned the way players interact with the world to make it faster and more ergonomic.

🧠 Multifunctional Circular Menu (Pie Menu)

We have introduced a Dynamic Circular Menu, activated by the middle mouse button, which adapts to your actions.

🔸 Always Adaptive: The menu automatically changes its content depending on the context! You will see different options when walking and different ones when sitting behind the wheel of a vehicle.

🔸 Vehicle Controls: In a camper van or the new quad bike, the menu turns into a cockpit for controlling indicators and lights.

🔭 Binoculars and Compass: Explorer's Tools

Two key exploration tools have been added to your arsenal, accessible directly from the Wheel Menu.

🔸 Binoculars: We have added a model, animations and a functional system for Binoculars. You can now admire the world from a distance. We have also improved the responsiveness of the camera to make it as fast as the binoculars.

🔸 Compass: A fully functional, animated Compass pointing North is now on board, complete with its own open and close sounds.

🏍️ Extreme Mobility and Details

Our world is expanding and requires appropriate means of transport.

🌲 QUAD enters the fray!

We've added a model, animations, and full physics for the Quad! It's the perfect vehicle to go off-road and explore those corners of the map that the Camper couldn't reach. New rocks and road details will make riding the Quad varied and engaging.

✨ System Improvements

🔸 Smooth Driving: No more frustrating blockages! The camper, bicycle, and character smoothly pass over kerbs and bumps.

🔸 Vehicle Interactions: The camper radio works in all its glory – on/off, volume slider, and battery dependency!

🔸 Dirt System: The entire vehicle dirt system has been rebuilt and configured to work perfectly on all machines.

🔥 New Level of Interaction: Cooking and Demo Missions

Our demo has gained new, specific goals that close the activity loop:

🍽️ Frying System and Meal Preparation

You can now fry fish over a fire! Be careful not to burn them – a new indicator will tell you the level of doneness. We have also introduced the ability to skewer fish on a stick.

🏗️ Instant Building and New Goals

Building a campfire is now faster! With the new system, simply press the ‘F’ key (with the tooltip active) and the required resources from your backpack will automatically be transferred to the structure. We have expanded the demo ending by adding new missions (Journal) and dialogues that will guide you through these newly added systems (e.g. lighting a fire and preparing a meal).

🌟 Add Us to Your Wishlist – It's More Important Than You Think! 🌟

The game is growing in strength! New exploration tools, a dynamic interface, and numerous QoL improvements make the gameplay smoother and more engaging than ever.

Adding us to your Wishlist has real power! Click on the link below https://store.steampowered.com/app/3618320/Life_is_a_Journey/ And then:

➡️ “Follow” and “Add to your wishlist” ⬅️

Each addition is treated by Steam as an indicator of the game's enormous potential, which directly translates into our visibility and chances of success. Help us reach more players!