This update overhauls the controls for PC players and the soon to come Nintendo Switch players. The most notable change is the addition of a "third face".
Controls
Added the option of "3 faces". This allocates the functions of some powerups to an additional face button (C/magic).
The statue powerup can now be activated with C/magic or B/toss, if "3 faces" is toggled ON.
The freeze powerup is now activated by C/magic, if "3 faces" is toggled ON.
The static powerup is now activated by C/magic, if "3 faces" is toggled ON.
When "3 faces" is toggled OFF, the static powerup is now deactivated by A/jump.
The rose powerup can now be activated with C/magic or down, if "3 faces" is toggled ON.
The controls menu now uses a controller diagram, showing the ideal location of the inputs being mapped.
The controls menu now uses a model Belle avatar, showing the function of the inputs being mapped when applicable.
Weapon descriptions (seen on the pause menu) have been slightly changed to match the terminology used on the controls menu.
To match the pause menu, the weapon icons on the bottom-right of the screen now use button symbols (A, B, and C), if a gamepad is plugged in.
Misc.
The game can now be paused while Belle is controlling a statue or inside of an electric current.
Fixed a bug where a puff of smoke would appear when exiting the statistics room in the Backstage.
Slightly adjusted the placements of some tiles in Act 8.
Please notify me if you have any troubles with your gamepad of choice! Thank you!
Get your boomerangs and Joy-Cons ready...
I'm proud to announce that Belle Boomerang will be coming to Nintendo Switch! Watch the Steam store page as well as my Instagram for more information!
Gameplay Balancing Update 1.1.0 is Now Available!
There are quite a few changes this time around. Most are behind the scenes, but there should be a noticeable difference in the difficulty for some players.
The goal is not to make the whole game easier, but to smooth the difficulty curve just a bit.
Act 3
Foamflowers can now only produce 1 enemy at a time. (This change can also be seen in Act 9.)
Act 5
A checkpoint has been moved from Scene 6 to Scene 5.
An additional checkpoint has been added in Scene 7.
The placement of some geysers, platforms, and bells have been moved for clarity.
Geysers and raindrops now melt at a decreased rate when interacted with. (This change can also be seen in Acts 7 and 11.)
Misc.
The snowflake/freezing animation is now quicker to better match hitbox durations.
Fixed a bug that occurred in some enemy types when falling off a ledge.
Fixed a bug where ice shards lingered during a screen transition.
Please let me know if any additional bugs pop up and be sure to stay tuned. More exciting news is on the way!
Thank you to everyone for the continued support!
HD Group Poster + Transparent Artworks!
The full 4267 x 2400 pixel version of the group poster is now publicly available to download! On top of that, the transparent image files of Belle and each of her powerups are included!
Download the "Belle Boomerang Artworks" from the itch.io page to get the full package!
Get Belle Boomerang While It's Still 25% Off!
Get Belle Boomerang while it's still 25% off and support Riley Hospital for Children!
More Information Here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1632170/view/3412057320068384031
Belle Boomerang - Extra Life Sale Event!
For the duration of this sale, all proceeds from the sale of Belle Boomerang on all platforms (Itch.io, Steam, and Game Jolt) will be donated to Extra Life in support of Riley Hospital for Children.
The sale will last until 10:00 AM PST, Aug. 15th.
Make a direct donation/learn more here:
https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Narwhalnut
What is Extra Life?
Extra Life is a fundraising program of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®. The Extra Life community fundraises year-round to Change Kids’ Health to Change the Future. Donations go to member children’s hospitals to fund critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, along with innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment, and child life services.
Update Patch 1.0.7 is now available!
Clarified some information in Grandpa Apple's textboxes
Fixed a graphical inconsistency with the Pink Lad enemy
Fixed a collision error with the Candy enemy in Act 9
Belle Boomerang is Now Available on Itch.io!
Belle Boomerang is now available on Itch.io! Go show the game some love and give me a follow!
https://narwhalnut.itch.io/belle-boomerang
Pursuing Pixels 129: Frisbee Volleyball
Listen to the excellent podcast by Pursuing Pixels where they feature Belle Boomerang and some other new games of this year!
