Early Access update v0.5

This update refines the itemization changes introduced in version 0.4, targeting a more balanced approach to ship upgrades following the addition of negative attributes to all items.

New:

• Added 18 new normal (white) item upgrades

• Added 11 new rare (blue) item upgrades

• Added 5 new epic (purple) item upgrades

Bug fixes and improvements:

• Resolved a bug that required a game restart if you picked up a powerup while at the death screen in order to get powerups in future runs.

• Concealed in-game score during boss encounters to minimize screen distractions.

• All boss projectiles now detonate upon boss defeat, preventing posthumous damage to the player.

• Havoc's imminent jumps are now signaled with red flashes for player awareness.

• The Skull Sentinel's upcoming laser attacks are now pre-announced with red flashes.

• Corrected a bug where The Skull Sentinel moved during laser fire, resulting in unavoidable player damage.

• Addressed an issue causing drones to be ineffective against boss enemies.

• Fixed a glitch where receiving a powerup post-mortem granted it at the start of the next game.

• Updated and clarified item upgrade stats; corrected typos.

• Lowered the max on-screen projectile count from 175 to 125 to alleviate late-game congestion and lag.

• Marginally boosted boss health levels.