Version 0.5.0 is out!

Hello there!

I am pleased to annouce that I managed to update Squars to v0.5.0! I must admit it took way longer than I expected but here it is! There's a long list of changes down below for you to check out.

Give it a try and let me know what you think! You can catch me on Discord:)

CHANGELOG:

Updates

• Added a 1:1 ratio for skill points to bonus click charges at the start of the game

• Increased droplets pickup range

• Escape key now works as a back button

• Added Steam integration with cloud saves and achievements

• Added a new resource: Squared Matter

• Added a new unified technology tree with upgradable technologies

• Added tooltip translations

• Added missing translations

• Added Corrupted Pools

• Added a Squared Matter resource counter during gameplay

• Improved flexibility for upgrade names and descriptions

• Added the Technology Tree Center Node

• Added Autoupgrader

• Added Ship Core Modules with upgrades for Autoupgrader and Beam Strike

• Added asynchronous game loading with tips displayed during the loading screen

• Added technology and skill notifications after the first run

• Added beam sounds

• Added more details to info panels

• The Click Power label is now always visible below the Click Charges bar

• Updated the Music and SFX buttons for easier volume adjustment

• Added tutorial tips for building upgrades and clicking on enemies

• Redesigned Beam Strike

Fixes

• Fixed an issue with manual time changes after pausing

• Fixed an issue with the pause indicator when changing the time scale using shortcuts

• Fixed generator particles moving during pause

• Fixed skill scroll text

• Fixed an issue with the cursor breaking after the first game

• Fixed some of the text issues in Ship Core Modules

• Fixed the pause indicator not appearing at the start of the first run

• Fixed an issue where droplets could not be picked up if they spawned on top of buildings

• Fixed the gamestate loading flow

Graphic Improvements

• Added a pause indicator animation

• Updated the Beam Blast shadow to a square shape

• Moved the level label and increased its size

• Squarploder pimples are now always rendered on top

• Added a separate effects manager for the HUD