4K Support, UI Improvements, and More Optimization
Hey everyone! This week, I’ve continued my optimization work and refreshed the UI for the building menu and tutorial. These changes should make the game feel smoother, clearer, and more accessible to all players.
In this update4
Full notes
Full Wave Defense: Trappist update
Read the full published notes in a cleaner layout. The original post stays linked below.
What changed
1 fix0 additions11 changes0 removals
Performance
UI and audio
changedHey everyone!This week, I’ve continued my optimization work and refreshed the UI for the building menu and tutorial . These changes should make the game feel smoother, clearer, and more accessible to all players.
changedFull 4K Resolution SupportThanks to the optimizations I’ve been working on over the past few weeks, I’m thrilled to announce that Wave Defense: Trappist now supports all screen resolutions up to 4K! This is a huge achievement, as I wasn’t sure I’d be able to implement full 4K support before release. Now, whether you’re playing on a high-end monito r or a lower-resolution setup , the game will scale properly for a better visual experience .
changedTutorial UI OverhaulA major piece of player feedback was that the tutorial text—previously placed above the instructor Mech —was difficult to read. I’ve now relocated the tutorial text to a new, clearer position, significantly improving readability and making it easier to follow the instructions.
changedBuilding Menu UI RedesignAnother key improvement this week is a redesigned build menu UI . Some players reported that the mouse cursor position wasn’t aligning correctly with UI elements, causing misclicks when selecting buildings. To fix this, I:
fixedBuilding Menu UI RedesignResolved the cursor misalignment issue .
changedBuilding Menu UI RedesignRedesigned the UI layout to make important information clearer.
Wave Defense: Trappist changes
changedThis week, I’ve continued my optimization work and refreshed the UI for the building menu and tutorial . These changes should make the game feel smoother, clearer, and more accessible to all players.
changedThanks to the optimizations I’ve been working on over the past few weeks, I’m thrilled to announce that Wave Defense: Trappist now supports all screen resolutions up to 4K! This is a huge achievement, as I wasn’t sure I’d be able to implement full 4K support before release. Now, whether you’re playing on a high-end monito r or a lower-resolution setup , the game will scale properly for a better visual experience .
changedA major piece of player feedback was that the tutorial text—previously placed above the instructor Mech —was difficult to read. I’ve now relocated the tutorial text to a new, clearer position, significantly improving readability and making it easier to follow the instructions.
changedAnother key improvement this week is a redesigned build menu UI . Some players reported that the mouse cursor position wasn’t aligning correctly with UI elements, causing misclicks when selecting buildings. To fix this, I:
fixedResolved the cursor misalignment issue .
Hey everyone!
This week, I’ve continued my optimization work and refreshed the UI for the building menu and tutorial. These changes should make the game feel smoother, clearer, and more accessible to all players.
Full 4K Resolution Support
Thanks to the optimizations I’ve been working on over the past few weeks, I’m thrilled to announce that Wave Defense: Trappist now supports all screen resolutions up to 4K! This is a huge achievement, as I wasn’t sure I’d be able to implement full 4K support before release. Now, whether you’re playing on a high-end monito r or a lower-resolution setup, the game will scale properly for a better visual experience.
Tutorial UI Overhaul
A major piece of player feedback was that the tutorial text—previously placed above the instructor Mech —was difficult to read. I’ve now relocated the tutorial text to a new, clearer position, significantly improving readability and making it easier to follow the instructions.
Building Menu UI Redesign
Another key improvement this week is a redesigned build menu UI. Some players reported that the mouse cursor position wasn’t aligning correctly with UI elements, causing misclicks when selecting buildings. To fix this, I:
Resolved the cursor misalignment issue.
Redesigned the UI layout to make important information clearer.
Improved readability so players can make better building choices at a glance.
These changes should make base-building feel more intuitive and frustration-free!
Continuing Optimization & Polish
The focus remains on fine-tuning the game, ensuring it runs smoothly and feels great to play. Your feedback has been invaluable in helping me prioritize improvements—so keep it coming! If you haven’t already, join the Discord to share your thoughts, report issues, or just chat with fellow players!
