Devblog #4

These few weeks were mostly focused on programming and math. As a solo game developer, I've learned how important it is to work smart and not hard so I'm always searching for ways to optimize my workflow.

These are the improvements I made this time:

• Added a better looking chandelier to the hall( still not finished, needs candles and more crystals).

• The new main character is now in the game( but not textured yet).
• Implemented the mechanic to open books( there's still no textures nor character animations).

• Composed the main menu soundtrack for the game.
• Added one item to the game relevant to the story.
• Modelled a sofa bench.

• Improved the corridor leading to the library.
• Painting frames are finished( only need to find some public domain paintings).

• Disabled movement when cutscenes play.
• Worked further on the exit from the labyrinth.
• Improved the labyrinth wall texture( now it looks more like blood flowing down).

• Improved Vermis.
• Improved Vermis' room.
• Added text to the letter lying on the office's desk.
• The new monster is finished and almost ready for animation.

• Corrected some sounds and their volume.
• Programmed a save system through checkpoints( still not complete).
• Improved some "respawn" locations.
• Added coins to chests.

• When picking coins the quantity you have appears as a number above the coin's inventory icon.
• Added god lights to the hall.
• Programmed stairs appearing gradually in the tower, they make it easier to reach the third floor but will only appear if you do as Vermis says.

• Improved the library.
• Added a blue wallpaper to the library ( and it works well).

• Blocked out the last zone.
• There are 4 bookshelves and 4 symbol colors now, making this puzzle have a total of 256 combinations possible.

• Unlike the previous version where you could guess the bookshelves combination easily now you need to wander the castle in search of clues, the gif below is just an example. 

• Besides all these, I made an attempt at the game's logo.

The following weeks I'll be focusing on making the game playable from start to end.