Space Tournament - Devlog

v1.0.01

๐Ÿ›’ Android Version

  • Enabled the BUY button for the Android version.

๐ŸŽฎ User Interface (UI)

  • The username of the mission builder is now displayed.

๐Ÿค– Scrappy

  • Fixed Scrappyโ€™s text lines.
  • Fixed Scrappy so he now plays sound effects again.

๐Ÿž Fixes

  • Various minor bug fixes.

v1.0.00

๐ŸŽฌ Release Content

  • Activated the official story trailer.

๐ŸŽฎ User Interface (UI)

  • Added platform icons to score entries.
  • Updated credits.
  • Updated translations.

v0.4.05

๐Ÿ† Leaderboard & Records

  • Added a campaign leaderboard that ranks all players based on a calculated value across all campaign records.
  • Activated record validation to prevent cheating.

๐Ÿ“– Story

  • Activated Scrappy's monologue texts.

๐Ÿž Fixes

  • Fixed numerous translation issues (thanks to all the helpers!).
  • Fixed Editor tile rotation.

๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Controller Improvements

  • Game now automatically pauses when the controller is unplugged during gameplay.
  • Game now automatically pauses when opening the Steam Overlay.

๐ŸŽฎ User Interface (UI) & Appearance

  • Improved main menu backgrounds.
  • Fixed and optimized general UI elements.

v0.4.04

2025-10-29

๐Ÿ† Leaderboard

  • Show which input method a player used for a score (mobile, buttons, or analog stick).
  • Added overall score count to the leaderboard.

๐ŸŽฎ User Interface (UI)

  • Added an exit button to Replays.
  • Custom menu background can now be set.
  • Fixed incorrect profile tooltip when not following or sharing.

๐Ÿ•น๏ธ In-Game

  • Replaced crosshairs with an arrow pointer.
  • Added sound effects for CableTrap and when getting stunned by it.
  • Score improvements smaller than 0.02s are now counted.
  • Lap counting now starts at 1 instead of 0.

๐ŸŒ New Languages (AI-Assisted)

  • Czech
  • Italian
  • French
  • Chinese (Simplified Mandarin)
  • Russian
  • Portuguese (Brazilian)
  • Japanese
  • Korean

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Revised Translations

  • English translation reviewed and improved by a human translator.

๐Ÿ“– Story

  • Added final missions.
  • Created epilogue trailer.
  • Implemented all Scrappy dialogues.

๐Ÿž Fixes

  • Fixed layer shifting issue in Mission Editor when handling large numbers of tiles.

v0.4.03

2025-10-06

๐Ÿ—จ๏ธ Version for Reddit

  • Added a new Reddit-optimized game export.
  • Implemented functionality to upload game data directly to the Reddit backend.
  • Some user data is now stored on Reddit instead of local files, including Spaceships, Editor missions and Replays
  • Added a button to switch between horizontal and vertical display modes.
  • Terms of Service are now accepted across app versions.

๐ŸŽจ Appearance

  • Added a loading bar for longer processes such as publishing.
  • Overall game brightness increased.
  • Minor UI issues fixed.

๐Ÿงฉ Mission Editor

  • Players must now complete a mission before being allowed to share it.
  • Mission publishing process made more prominent.
  • Removed the Mission Build Contest feature.
  • Garage is now hidden when a mission is started from the editor.
  • Tiles can now be rotated using the keyboard without the mouse wheel.
  • Added an alternative tile rotation method.
  • Improved and corrected control texts in the Editor Manual.

๐Ÿ“ฑ Mission Editor support on Mobile!

  • Further increased UI scaling for better mobile usability.
  • Added ability to deselect elements.
  • Rotation controls now available on mobile.
  • Tile panel size can now be adjusted more easily.
  • Camera can now be controlled using multi-touch gestures.

v0.4.02

2025-08-26

๐Ÿ† Achievements System

  • โœจ Full achievements system integrated into the game!
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Achievement unlock popup animations display your accomplishments in style.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Progress tracking shows exactly what you need to unlock each achievement.
  • โ˜๏ธ Steam achievements fully integrated and automatically uploaded.
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Dual progress tracking system using both Steam stats and in-game system.
  • ๐Ÿ†• Achievement unlocks now appear in the novelties section.
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Steam API configuration completed for seamless achievement synchronization.
  • ๐Ÿ”— Quick access link to achievements added in the main menu.

๐ŸŽฏ In-Game Improvements

  • ๐Ÿ‘ป Ghost ship no longer appears when starting from the editor.
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Crosshair automatically fades out at low speeds for cleaner visuals.
  • ๐Ÿ”ง Complete reorganization and refactoring of the in-game UI system.
  • ๐ŸŽ Sequential reward display shows all earned rewards directly in-game.

๐Ÿš— Garage Customization

  • ๐ŸŽจ Fresh color palette with new selectable colors.
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Lock symbols indicate locked spaceship parts.
  • โ„น๏ธ Clickable lock symbols provide unlock requirement information.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Percentage display shows spaceship component properties.
  • ๐Ÿ”“ Revised unlock progression for spaceship parts and colors.
  • ๐Ÿ“ Grid system features darker lines without cross overlapping.
  • ๐ŸŽจ Active paint job clearly highlighted for easy identification.

๐Ÿ“ฑ Menu UI Updates

  • ๐ŸŽฎ Mission rating system now fully supports controller navigation.
  • ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Scroll containers optimized for smooth controller input.
  • ๐ŸŒ All tab menu names translated for international players.
  • โœจ More UI elements feature shiny hover and focus effects.
  • ๐Ÿ… Chapter rank display added to the missions overview screen.
  • ๐ŸŒ Website button integrated into the main menu.
  • ๐Ÿ’ซ Various small UI adjustments for improved user experience.

๐Ÿ“น Replay List Interface

  • ๐Ÿ“ Improved spacing after column headers for better readability.
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Full controller support for navigation.

๐Ÿ‘ค Profile Page

  • โณ Loading text displayed during color and name updates.
  • ๐ŸŽจ Player name styled with chosen player color.
  • ๐Ÿ“ Better spacing between follow buttons and mission sharing options.
  • ๐Ÿ“ Column headers added for improved organization.

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Mission Overview

  • ๐Ÿ“š Enhanced spacing between chapters for clearer navigation.
  • ๐ŸŸก Hovered mission tiles highlighted in yellow.

๐ŸŽฎ Demo Version

  • โšก Features showcased more quickly to new players.
  • ๐Ÿ Enemy records now visible in the demo version.
  • ๐Ÿ’™ "Wishlist on Steam" reminder when closing the game.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Editor Updates

  • ๐Ÿ–ฑ๏ธ Editor mouse properly accounts for big UI scaling.
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Editor manual mode fully supports controller input.
  • ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Right-side editor menu navigable with controller.
  • ๐Ÿ› Fixed hover detection issue occurring every second frame.

โš–๏ธ Legal & Compliance

  • ๐Ÿ“œ Terms of Service and Privacy Policy integrated.
  • ๐Ÿ” Research completed for complaint functionality regarding player names (Digital Service Act compliance).

๐Ÿ› Bug Fixes

  • โšก Fixed issue with player getting permanently stuck when stunned.
  • ๐Ÿ”ง Numerous minor bugs squashed for smoother gameplay.

v0.4.01

2025-06-10

๐ŸŽฎ User Interface (UI)

  • Improved naming and organization of in-game menu items.
  • Mission win page removed; award earning animation now plays in the in-game menu.
  • Award textures scaled up for higher resolution.
  • Button descriptions placed under input icons in the tutorial.
  • Fixed menu not showing on game start.
  • Profile page redesigned, unused elements removed.
  • Added pager for replays.

๐Ÿ”Š Gameplay Experience

  • Significant performance boost by skipping updates for world objects not on the main layer.
  • Ship becomes indestructible upon victory.
  • Winning is no longer possible after the ship explodes.
  • Lightning effects from traps in the background and foreground are also blurred.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Editor

  • Trigger areas are hidden when trigger mode is disabled.
  • Various minor bug fixes.

๐Ÿ“ก New Mission Serialization Version 4

  • Mines can now be configured to react to gravity.
  • Flickering tile removed.
  • Platform light color is now configurable.
  • Added flickering setting for light tiles.
  • Added explosion trigger for mines.
  • GoldArea includes a toggle to allow gold ore respawning.
  • Time limits can be set with frame-precision (ArrowSign, LoopTrigger, TimerTrigger).
  • New component: TransistorTrigger, which can be toggled to allow or block a signal.
  • New component: RemoteTrigger, which can send a signal without requiring direct trigger connections.

v0.3.15

2025-05-01

๐Ÿš€ Steam Deck Support

  • The on-screen keyboard now opens automatically when text fields are selected.

๐Ÿ”— Steam Integration

  • Steam usernames are now used as player names as default.
  • Steam friends are automatically added to the in-game friends list.

๐Ÿž Bug Fixes

  • Fix issue with focus in Popups.
  • Add missing parallax effect in the main menu.
  • Editor: Fix crash when deleting pressed with an uninitialized tile selected.

๐ŸŽฎ User Interface (UI)

  • Renamed "Syncing" with more meaningful Strings.
  • Placeholder text now shown if an input icon is missing.
  • Added an award list to the in game overlay.

๐Ÿ”Š Gameplay Experience

  • Added sound effect for the spaceship's tractor beam.

v0.3.14

2025-04-09

๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ System

  • Updated to Godot Engine 4.4.

โœจ Features

  • Added DestroyableGenerator โ€” a destructible map tile.
  • Players can now select a custom color for their player label.
  • Added Playtest invite link from the demo version.
  • New music tracks: Safe Zone and Space Attack by Josh Kashdan.
  • If a player is too slow, the game now explains the required time to complete the level.
  • Background and foreground elements are now blurred and darkened for improved focus.
  • Editor: Improved the Colorize function and made it removable.
  • Added in-game access to the bug report feature.

โš™๏ธ Settings

  • Added keybinding customization for keyboard controls.
  • Added rebindable controller inputs with sensible defaults.
  • New setting: Enable/Disable V-Sync.

๐Ÿž Bug Fixes

  • Fixed: TriggerLoop was triggering one extra time.
  • Fixed crash when attempting to disband a group without selecting one.
  • Fixed: Editor mouse cursor would switch to scale mode and not revert.

v0.3.13

2025-01-31

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Editor Improvements

  • Added folder management buttons and improved the tile property system.
  • Enhanced controller support with tooltips and a Joywheel.
  • Improved validation for tile properties and menu entries.

๐Ÿ“น Replays & Mission Runs

  • Replays are now automatically created and stored on the server.
  • Improved validation and integrity checks for MissionRuns.
  • Added a global ranking tab and replay filtering.
  • New settings: Auto-save successful & failed replays.

๐Ÿšช RigidBody2D Doors

  • Doors converted to RigidBody2D for physics-based interaction.
  • Improved collision handling and damage mechanics for crushing objects.
  • Fixed lighting and sound effects related to door interaction.

๐ŸŽฎ User Interface (UI)

  • Added a new in-game menu and video mode settings.
  • Improved Big UI Mode compatibility.
  • Introduced hierarchical back navigation instead of browser-style back.
  • Added configurable in-game camera zoom.
  • Various translation updates and UI bug fixes.

๐Ÿš€ Gameplay & Features

  • Added GoldOre Collector and finalized spaceship stats.
  • Removed credit system and campaign history system, keeping only high scores.
  • Adjusted campaign unlocks and awards.
  • Enhanced tractor beam visuals and hull colorization shaders.
  • New high-score challenge for levels up to Chapter 8.

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Mission Adjustments

  • Welcoming Mission: Gates now open when taking off.
  • Improved goal mechanics and gate indicators.

๐Ÿž Bug Fixes

  • Fixed issues with cannon shots passing through objects, trophy timing, UI inconsistencies, and ship layout saving.
  • Improved pause menu behavior, component purchases, and background layer positioning.
  • Fixed garage ship preview, engine fire flickering, fuel refill menu, and ranking display.

v0.3.12

2024-10-06

๐ŸŽฎ User Interface (UI) & UX

  • Garage and ship selection are now quickly accessible during gameplay.
  • Improved controller support with better navigation and button icons.
  • Several translation texts updated and corrected, including mission names.
  • Various other minor improvements to streamline the user experience.

โ„น๏ธ Notes

  • This version focuses on improving ease of use and resolving small issues to enhance the overall experience.

v0.3.11

2024-08-20

๐ŸŒ Localization

  • Added support for German and English languages.

๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ Gameplay Improvements

  • Projected flight path of the ship is now displayed.
  • Ship now reacts with a more bouncy behavior for improved feedback.
  • Contextual input hints are shown at the start of a level based on the current platform.
  • When fuel is empty, the ship is stunned, or damaged, an overlay is shown instead of opening the menu.
  • Various smaller improvements throughout the game.

๐Ÿž Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where the A button on gamepads sometimes failed to launch the ship.
  • Fixed missing mouse cursor after running a mission from the editor.
  • Several other minor bugs resolved.

v0.3.10

2024-06-24

๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ System

  • Set OpenGL as default video driver.

๐ŸŽฎ Gameplay

  • Laps Counter now counts up (e.g., Lap 2/3) instead of down.
  • Enhanced visual effect for side thrusters.
  • Throttle control removed from joystick — only steering is retained.
  • Finish line added to some missions.

๐ŸŽฎ Controller

  • Shortcut: "Start" button now navigates to Missions in the menu.
  • Shortcut: "Reset" button now navigates to Garage.

๐Ÿ“‹ Menu

  • Email input is now optional.
  • Various text adjustments for clarity.
  • SpinBox added for FPS adjustment.
  • Bugfix: Ship dies were not buyable.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Editor

  • Tooltips for Tile Properties added to improve usability.
  • New menu entry to open the mission folder in the OS file browser.

๐Ÿงฉ User Interface (UI)

  • UI/UX enhancements across various screens.