Codename: TestingGrounds

Devlog

• v0.28.1 Balance in all things
  December 04, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  Or at least some balance in this game. This is a minor version update as it's mostly just some balance changes to player and AI damage, along with some tweaking of Zinx's AI behaviour. Player damage... Continue reading
• V0.28 You're going to die, the question is when
  November 30, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  V0.28 Brings some great new additions to the game. A lot of which will make you die faster, and some that will make things easier. First up, another new enemy. As you get closer and closer to 10,000... Continue reading
• V0.27 It might be hard to see
  November 26, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  Some major changes are here in v0.27. First off, we've added a dynamic fog system. This means on some maps fog will be generated which will make it hard to see on those maps. You'll want to be very c... Continue reading
• V0.26 Things will look a little different
  November 23, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  V0.26 is here with some more performance improvements. The forest map has been overhauled with almost all assets replaced. All the trees and grass have been replaced with more performant versions. Lig... Continue reading
• v0.25 Make yourself better
  November 20, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  V0.25 is here and with it, another new system. Upgrades have arrived. At least in part. Press "U" while playing to apply some upgrades. Not all upgrades are implemented yet, and further ones are goin... Continue reading
• v0.24 Mobility and you
  November 16, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  V0.24 arrives with some interesting new features and some bug fixes. First up is a wall jump feature. On some objects, like the shipping containers, large metal tower, rocks, the waterfall feature, y... Continue reading
• V0.23 More improvements and not just the graphics
  November 10, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  In addition to some more quality of life improvements, we've also added some gameplay elements in version 0.23. In terms of graphical improvements, we've added culling to many objects to further help... Continue reading
• V0.22c Further improvements
  November 09, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  While not a full numbered update, this version brings some much needed improvements. It seems Unreal has a setting that by default limits everyone to 62 Frames per second. This was disabled, and the g... Continue reading
• V0.22b Some optimizations
  November 06, 2018 by DolosGames#update, #optimization

  It turns out that some of the assets being used were extremely high poly, which made them very expensive on older graphics cards. A first pass has been made to weed out the worst of the offenders, and... Continue reading
• V0.22 Quality of life
  November 05, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  V0.22 isn't quite as flashy as the last update, but it does bring with it a bunch of quality of life improvements. First up is a new options menu. This isn't entirely complete, but a lot of the main... Continue reading
• V0.21 Get a little help from some friends
  November 03, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  V0.21 Brings a couple of changes to make things a little easier on the player. We aren't adding multiplayer or co-op, yet, but we are adding a charge or 'ultimate' ability. As you accrue points and tr... Continue reading
• V0.20 Now you See me...
  October 29, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  V0.20 is here and it is really bringing a lot: 1. New mission target. You'll have some variety in the form of Zinx being picked as a random mission. Zinx is different than Twinblast. She has a multitu... Continue reading
• V0.19 Smile, you're on candid camera
  October 25, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  V0.19 brings us another key component of the game. With the dystopian game show theme in full effect, you have to wonder how the viewers keep track of the action? This version introduces the camera dr... Continue reading

  
• V0.18 This is going to be good
  October 22, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  V0.18 is here, and with it a bunch of improvements and additions. First major part of the update is the new mission system. On entering some maps, you will have a chance of triggering a mission. Ther... Continue reading

  
• V0.17 You like big booms and you cannot lie?
  October 19, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  It took us a few days, but V0.17 is here with some additions and improvements. First up: Melee attackers have had their animations and movements tweaked a bit. They no longer use the player dash mech... Continue reading
• V0.16 Shoot what you want
  October 14, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  V0.16 is here and it includes some nice improvements and introduces more new features. Aiming has been adjusted so that where you point is where you should. No more cases of the first shot coming in... Continue reading
• V0.15 Tell me a story
  October 11, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  V0.15 is here and it brings some fun little things. As mentioned last time, we've started working on the vertical game play. The first thing we've done to address that is the large towers that appear... Continue reading
• V0.14 - Ragdolls
  October 09, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  The old animation deaths are out and now the AI will die in a floppier manner. Rifles, Shotguns, melee and explosive barrels have all been updated to cause the AI to have a more dynamic ragdoll death... Continue reading
• V0.13 Up close and personal, Melee Edition
  October 06, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  Version 0.13 is here, and with it a fairly substantial change to the gameplay and system. With Version 0.13 we're introducing some big new features: 1. Dash move is now available. Press shift, and W... Continue reading
• V0.12 The Need for Speed, and some bug fixes
  October 05, 2018 by DolosGames#updates

  Another new power-up in version 0.12. This new power-up will give you a speed boost for 20 seconds letting you run circles around the AI and make the most out of other power-ups as you move quickly fr... Continue reading
• V0.11 This hurts me more than it hurts you
  October 03, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  Big update today. V0.11 Introduces our new damage system. We now have varying damage, critical hits, and great feedback for the user in terms of eye-catching damage effects! The new damage system ad... Continue reading
• V0.10 More Damage!
  October 02, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  All the way up to version 0.10. Not sure if it feels like that or not. This is a "we can't believe we didn't update yesterday" update. We've added quite a few new things over the last week or so, but... Continue reading
• V0.09 This is my Boomstick edition
  September 30, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  Another big update with V0.09. It might look simple, but new systems in place will allow for more expansion later on. In this version we have now added a second weapon as an unlock. When you reach 2... Continue reading
• V0.08 Performance improvements!
  September 29, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  V0.08 Has arrived, along with some much needed performance improvements. You should no longer get those massive stuttering stops when new maps are created. You may still see some small stutters here a... Continue reading
• V0.07 Save yourself, or at least your settings
  September 28, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  V0.07 is here, and with it, some nice little additions as well as the foundation for something bigger later. One of the intentions with this game is that in addition to run and gun arcade style shoot... Continue reading
• V0.06 Some bug fixes, and graphical improvements
  September 27, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  V0.06 is here, and while not as flashy as some of the other updates, it's still a fine update in its own right. Doors had a small bug and that was addressed. As well the stealth AI gun opacity was bro... Continue reading
• V0.05 - Stealth AI, now you see me
  September 27, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  In our latest version, we're bringing you stealth AI. The AI now spawns with a chance to have stealth mode engaged. This makes them very hard to see, however if you do manage to spot them and hit them... Continue reading

  
• V0.04 Protect Yourself
  September 26, 2018 by DolosGames#update

  Fixed some additional audio bugs. If you notice any oddness with the volume sliders, do post a comment. Even if the sound doesn't sound right when you set it, in game it should be at the right level... Continue reading
• Pause for sound - Fun Edition
  September 26, 2018 by DolosGames#Update

  Good news everyone! We now have volume controls. That means no more ear shattering gun noises. There is a slight oddity to them that will be addressed. For some unknown reason, the first time you chan... Continue reading
• Update V0.02 - Aiming
  September 25, 2018 by DolosGames#Update

  Hello All, Just wanted to thank all the brave souls who downloaded the first version of the game. Feedback was immediately taken to heart and aiming has been improved in this second edition. It's stil... Continue reading