Steam News2 August 20205y ago

V1.3 Featuring Non-Tank Controls + Steam Trading Cards OUT NOW!

Hey everybody! We have some news to share! We’ve been keeping an eye on your feedback, and one of the major complaints we’ve noticed has been the tank controls.

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addedNew Control Scheme Option - Free MovementAfter some debate, we’ve decided to add non-tank controls as an option! This way, players will still be able to experience the original scheme if they would like, or change to an easier “free movement” control scheme. This WILL make the game less challenging, but we think those that use the new “free movement” scheme will still have a great time.

changedNew Control Scheme Option - Free MovementYou can select your movement style when you play the first level, or in the in the Options menu!

changedNew Control Scheme Option - Free MovementThe update also includes a host of performance optimisations to allow the game to run better across all machines! And Steam trading cards too! Neat!

changedPrice IncreaseAdditionally, we’d like to announce we are planning a price increase to $4.99. We don’t take the decision lightly, but please let me explain: Our reasoning for the increase is:

addedPrice IncreaseWe’ve added several new features (localisation, controller support, optimisations) since initial release

changedPrice IncreaseWe would like to bring the Steam version to price parity with the Nintendo Switch version

Roombo: First Blood changes

addedAfter some debate, we’ve decided to add non-tank controls as an option! This way, players will still be able to experience the original scheme if they would like, or change to an easier “free movement” control scheme. This WILL make the game less challenging, but we think those that use the new “free movement” scheme will still have a great time.

changedYou can select your movement style when you play the first level, or in the in the Options menu!

changedThe update also includes a host of performance optimisations to allow the game to run better across all machines! And Steam trading cards too! Neat!

changedAdditionally, we’d like to announce we are planning a price increase to $4.99. We don’t take the decision lightly, but please let me explain: Our reasoning for the increase is:

addedWe’ve added several new features (localisation, controller support, optimisations) since initial release

Hey everybody!

We have some news to share! We’ve been keeping an eye on your feedback, and one of the major complaints we’ve noticed has been the tank controls. Whilst this was a core part of the design, it’s clear that many players do not have a good experience with this control scheme.

New Control Scheme Option - Free Movement

After some debate, we’ve decided to add non-tank controls as an option! This way, players will still be able to experience the original scheme if they would like, or change to an easier “free movement” control scheme. This WILL make the game less challenging, but we think those that use the new “free movement” scheme will still have a great time.

You can select your movement style when you play the first level, or in the in the Options menu!

The update also includes a host of performance optimisations to allow the game to run better across all machines! And Steam trading cards too! Neat!

Price Increase

Additionally, we’d like to announce we are planning a price increase to $4.99. We don’t take the decision lightly, but please let me explain: Our reasoning for the increase is:

We’ve added several new features (localisation, controller support, optimisations) since initial release
We would like to bring the Steam version to price parity with the Nintendo Switch version
The price-point of $2.99 has not been sustainable for our studio. In the past 10 months on Steam, we have only earned equivalent to two weeks worth of company running costs.

The price increase will be taking effect starting August 15th. So please grab the game before then if you'd like it at the lower price. :)

I hope you will understand our reasoning, and that this slight bump will make a sizable difference for our small team in the long run. The longer we can survive, the more likely it’ll be for us to make new adventures for little Roombo.

Thanks again for your continued support. <3

Be well and stay safe, friends!

Much Love, Samurai Punk <3

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Steam News / 2 August 2020

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