V0.07 Save yourself, or at least your settings


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 shooting, we're looking at a stealth system as well. You'll have an opportunity to clear levels without killing any AI and if you do so, you'll get bonus points, and perhaps other bonuses later on. 

So in this edition a basic system has been put in place. If you manage to exit the other side of the room without killing any AI intentionally or otherwise, you'll get some bonus points and a nice notice stating that you've done so. Those points are worth more than your kills, so if you get into a level and think you can sneak through without getting shot up, give it a shot. 

We've also added a save system for your settings. This means that if you set your SFX and BGM sound levels, they should be kept between play sessions. 

Last but not least, we've added a check box on the main menu to give you an "easy start". If you need some help getting used to the controls, or how the AI moves or what kinds of things are in the environment, check that box and your first 5 maps or so should be easier. The first 3 definitely so, and the next 2 should get a little more difficult before ramping up to full difficulty. 

This won't replace the upcoming difficulty levels, but we may spread it out a little more if players need more help in getting warmed up.  Let us know what you think!

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