Quantum Catacombs Devlog #1

Since the end of the Game Jam I’ve been working on Quantum Catacombs. The gameplay has remained the same, but with some much needed quality of life additions. The dungeon itself has been given several coats of paint, and along with a new logo, things look a lot more appealing now!

Quantum Catacombs v0.5:

New Features

• A Compass has been added to track the dungeon exit. The compass grows brighter as you draw closer to your escape!
• A Hammer consumable has been added which allows the player to break through walls. Very useful for tight situations.
• Two new dungeon environments have been added. They will switch out randomly for every floor.
• Chaos Lanterns. These special lanterns have a mind of their own, they light and extinguish themselves at random.

  Every exit room will have a Chaos Lantern

• “Window“ blocks. These allow light to pass through, but not the player.

Changes

• The title screen has been updated with a better logo. Removed the GMTK Game Jam Logo.
• The instructions have been replaced with a proper controls screen.
• The squeaky footsteps sound effect has been disabled temporarily, until I add a nicer one.
• Rooms now only spawn Chests and Keys, at a relatively equal rate.
• Chests now spawn every item except Keys, and item weights have been rebalanced.

Bug Fixes

• Items no longer overlap and now spawn correctly.
• Interactables aside or behind the player no longer activate simultaneously.

  The player must now face the chest or lantern they wish to interact with.

• Rare issues with incorrect lighting in certain parts of the dungeon have been fixed.

What’s coming next?

• More dungeon environments.
• Improved UI graphics.
• Music and more sound effects.
• A High-Score system.
• More juice and polish!

I'll be carrying on with updates over the coming weeks, keep your eyes peeled!

Also, you can read about my experience with the GMTK Game Jam on my website here!

-Pirik