Update 1.1

After a long time, I finally managed to make an update to PUZZLE SLIME. For now it is only a small update that changes the menu and adds some additional ease of use features - so no new levels, unfortunately (some changes to existing, tho).

The update was actually 90% ready after the jam, but because I couldn't manage at that time, to include any new levels, I felt like I shouldn't update yet... But then time went on, and I newer created any new levels, and thus, no new updates at all...

Now in relation to Improve My Game Jam #9, this post will act as a devlog for the jam.

New Main Menu

The main menu has gotten a facelift with a new stylized title image. Two new sub menus have been added: a levels list, and options. 

The LEVELS  list will list all levels in the game. When a level is completed it will unlock the next, which can then be selected in the list. The progress is saved locally (hopefully).

The OPTIONS menu features a few settings for audio volume. A toggle button has been added to be able to toggle "Manual Overview Toggle", which I will explain now.

There is now also a way to go back to the main menu from the game, by pressing ESCAPE and then exiting the level through a new pause menu.

Overview Mode

The original game featured a brief overview of the level when it started, but then the camera would zoom in closer and follow the player. In this release I added the ability to toggle "overview mode" by pressing TAB inside a level.

In the OPTIONS menu, the setting "Manual Overview Toggle" will force the game to use the overview mode, unless it is toggle off in the level by the player. Otherwise, like before, the level will start with an overview, but now only when the player starts moving, the camera will start to follow.

Save Game and Settings

The game now features a save and load system, which will allow you to continue from where you left off, or select a level to play a gain -  if you ever would like that.

Summary

• New main menu.
• Level selection list.
• Options menu.
• Progress is now saved.
• Improved camera control.
• Improved user input (should be more responsive).
• Pause menu to go back to the main menu.