Hello all,
I've updated Dr. Tacocat to v2.0 – SECOND COMING.
Full Release Notes are available below.
SIMPLIFIED CONTROLS
The controls for the game have been simplified to focus on gameplay rather than 'realism.' Ollies are immediate on button press and all tricks can be preformed while in the air. This means you can now do multiple kickflips during that big air without having to plan it out before hand. These are based on classic THPS buttons.
NEW TRICKS
Advanced grab tricks have been added to the diagonal directions. Like the advanced flip tricks these grabs are worth more points. The ability to hold out all grab tricks to rack up the points has also been added. Additionally, FAKIEs are also here. Switch stance before an Ollie to add a FAKIE multiplier to the combo.
PROGRESSION SYSTEM
The first phases of the new progression system have been put in place. The way it works is every level is a new spot. Complete all the challenges for each spot to unlock that spot in the Free Skate mode.
CODE REFACTORED
Most of the game has been rebuilt from the ground up. The code base has been refactored and optimized for better performance. Character animation controllers have also been cleaned up as well as audio optimization. Overall the lag spikes have been reduced a great deal.
QUALITY OF LIFE MOVEMENT
Push once and keep on rolling. Movement has been simplified to a constant speed and no longer will decay over time. This helps with timing jumps and grinds out while also not having to worry about pushing every five seconds.
Patch log
///2.0 UPDATE:
-simplified controls.
-Level challenges are here. Progression!
-NEW TRICKS. fakie + mew mew grabs... ok!
-Code refactored: optimiZed.
-lag spikes: reduced. big time.
-Graphics overhaul too. I had so many .pngs on the screen it was kind of ridiculous. Everything had its own layer, like even the noise pixels set at 5% opacity. Yea. its all precomposed now and running smooth. which is good. Your graphics card will think so too. Lots of UI polish too.
Sound loading should be a lot smooth now too. Its all been pushed back so it doesn't stall the main thread.
Character selection and level zones have gone away for now. The way the new systems works I had to start from scratch and rebuild from there. I am working on bringing them back. Can't keep Fox fox away forever...
In the meantime enjoy. I'm usually in discord these days if you find any bugs or have suggestions.
1.20.4.8
Localization system in place.
-Main menu translated. Further implementation in progress.
Fixed bug where cant push on platforms.
1.20.4.7
Updated default keyboard bindings.
More natural bird flying movement
Grind sparks effect bug fix
1.20.4.6
-Dialogue boxes on enemy contact
-No longer able to push while not on ground
-Grinding bug fix down ledges
-Building color random change on rooftop level
-Roll longer without pushing
-Dr. Tacocat's brother is a package delivery driver. Grind his truck!
-Removed push cooldown limit.
1.20.4.5
Camera Behavior Change
-Zoomed out
-Follow character method follows more fluidly
Cleaned up Art
-Pixel lines removed on road
Time to retrigger grind longer
Bug fixes
-Platforming ollie on boxes
-Controller UI selectable after level select
-Catnip effect fix for new render pipeline
1.20.4.4
Sound update
-Removed grind sound (too much chalkboard)
-Replaced with synth arp
-Coin sounds updated
-Master compression on all game SFX
-Reduces max volume channel distortion
1.20.04.3
New braking ability
-put your foot down
-Allows characters to slow down
-Each character has a different brake strength
1.20.04.2
Lighting and shadow overhaul.
-Upgrade to scriptable render pipeline
-Sun added in boardwalk level.
-Sunrise simulator. Level starts at 5am. Skate until 9am?
-Shadows on player when grounded.
-Changed background ledge spawner to dynamic width instead of 3 different values in boardwalk level using a center sprite tile method
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-Added keyboard layout to splash screen
-Fixed infinite ollie jump bug under rails.
1.20.04.1
New Character Fox fox!
-Faster
-Cuter(?)
-Tricks take longer but look way cooler
-Special trick: Bigspin
Trick input system overhaul for snappier feel
-Reduce button input lag
-Eliminate animation transition wait times
-Directional blending more precise
-Removes bug where multiple tricks were activated
-Removes bug where combo would reset mid trick
-Added UI HUD D-pad indication
Splash & Loading screen update.
-Includes default controller mappings
-Initialized game loading coroutine notification
-AESTHETIC
0.20.03.8
-Discord integration
0.20.03.7
-Added auto respawn after bails
-Auto Respawn toggle in options menu
-Added Bailing = Lose Tacos (Half of current inventory)
-Changed respawn animation to display lost tacos
-Reduced taco bullet lifespan
-Added system that moves character if spawning on enemy or stairs
-Bug fix with garden hose bird stuck under road
-Bug fix all audio now paused in pause menu
0.20.03.6
-Tutorial Level
-Save last level played
-Added options to toggle items, enemies and banana peel spawners on/off
-Bug fix with grind sound staying on after flips tricks out
-added discord link, say hello: https://discord.gg/Nh9MrNN
0.20.03.5
-Updated UI
-Bug fix with controller and menus
0.20.03.4
Added boardwalk level
-No enemies
-No bananas
-Just rails and ramps fun
0.20.3.03
-FPS capped at 150
-Character speed slowed down
-Push changed to left ctrl
-Spread out all the enemy spawn distances