The update will be applied the next time you start Steam.
Continuing with The Creation Upgrade, this patch applies additional changes:
Revised numerous puzzles in Squid Stream and Manta Landing levels (re: creations)
Fixed some null pointer issues which could have led to undesirable puzzle states
New puzzle hint added regarding creation choice
Minor revisions to About screen text
We're currently in the middle of reworking the full puzzle progression; please bear with us as we push on with balancing, fixes and improvements.
If you encounter any issues with the latest update please let us know. Your savegame should not be affected: if it is, please bug this in the forum.
- Clive
Echo Lake - Astronomer Alpha - Patch 1.1.7
Echo Lake has been updated to version 1.1.7.
The update will be applied the next time you start Steam.
Continuing with The Creation Upgrade, this patch applies additional changes:
Revised numerous puzzles in Puffer Fields and Octopus Vortex levels (re: creations)
Fixed issue where disarmed spikey hazards could wreck white fleetfins
Minor tweak to 7th puzzle in Jellyfish Nebula level
Minor tweak to 2nd puzzle in Electric Orbit level
We're currently in the middle of reworking the full puzzle progression; please bear with us as we push on with balancing, fixes and improvements.
If you encounter any issues with the latest update please let us know. Your savegame should not be affected: if it is, please bug this in the forum.
- Clive
Echo Lake - Astronomer Alpha - Patch 1.1.6
Echo Lake has been updated to version 1.1.6.
The update will be applied the next time you start Steam.
Continuing with The Creation Upgrade, this patch applies additional changes:
Slight revisions to 1st, 10th and 12th puzzles in the Eel Orbit level
New creation sound effects for (1) create and (2) redirect events
New star sound effects for (1) destroyed and (2) reformed events
New star reformed VFX for when stars become reusable
We're currently in the middle of reworking the full puzzle progression; please bear with us as we push on with balancing, fixes and improvements.
If you encounter any issues with the latest update please let us know. Your savegame should not be affected: if it is, please bug this in the forum.
- Clive
Echo Lake - Astronomer Alpha - Patch 1.1.5
Echo Lake has been updated to version 1.1.5.
The update will be applied the next time you start Steam.
Continuing with The Creation Upgrade, this patch applies additional changes:
Arrow icons now appear near creation preview to indicate when scrolling is available
Revised numerous puzzles in Eel Orbit level (re: creations)
Revised creation zone artwork/animations
Other changes:
Replaced buoy (checkpoint) artwork/animations in response to feedback
Cross graphic now marks teleportation target for octopii portals
We're currently in the middle of reworking the full puzzle progression; please bear with us as we push on with balancing, fixes and improvements.
If you encounter any issues with the latest update please let us know. Your savegame should not be affected: if it is, please bug this in the forum.
- Clive
Echo Lake - Astronomer Alpha - Patch 1.1.4
Echo Lake has been updated to version 1.1.4.
The update will be applied the next time you start Steam.
Continuing with The Creation Upgrade, this patch applies additional changes:
Added ability to preview your creations by rolling your mouse cursor over a creation zone
Revised numerous puzzles in Jellyfish Nebula and Fleetfin Trail levels (re: creations)
Replaced penultimate puzzle in Jellyfish Nebula to reduce repetition (new layout)
Orange jellyfish radii and squid ink can now disarm spikey [hazard] fish
We're currently in the middle of reworking the full puzzle progression; please bear with us as we push on with balancing, fixes and improvements.
If you encounter any issues with the latest update please let us know. Your savegame should not be affected: if it is, please bug this in the forum.
- Clive
Echo Lake - Astronomer Alpha - Patch 1.1.3
Echo Lake has been updated to version 1.1.3.
The update will be applied the next time you start Steam.
Continuing with The Creation Upgrade, this patch applies additional changes:
Player can now control the magnetism (+/-) of white puffers
Player can now control the portal placement of white octopii
Player can now control the ink spray direction of white squids
Revised wording of final tutorial in Starfish Galaxy (inc. associated hint)
Some new sound effects - fleetfin destroyed, zone entry/exit and lens zoom in/out
Replaced spikey-destroyed sound effect to be shorter/snappier
Creation choice is now unlocked in all chapters but we'll be reworking the puzzles shortly; please bear with us as we push on with balancing, fixes and improvements.
If you encounter any issues with the latest update please let us know. Your savegame should not be affected: if it is, please bug this in the forum.
- Clive
Echo Lake - Astronomer Alpha - Patch 1.1.2
Echo Lake has been updated to version 1.1.2.
The update will be applied the next time you start Steam.
Continuing with The Creation Upgrade, this patch applies additional changes:
Player can now control the orbit direction of White Eels (level 4 only for now)
Revised selected Electric Orbit puzzles to make better use of new creation mechanics
Fixed issue where manta would miss target in final level (caused by last weeks update)
Fixed issue where jellyfish would keep holding their charge when not desired
Creation choice is disabled in levels 5-8 as we continue to roll out the new gameplay. Please bear with us as we push on with balancing, fixes and improvements.
If you encounter any issues with the latest update please let us know. Your savegame should not be affected: if it is, please bug this in the forum.
- Clive
Echo Lake: Astronomer Alpha - Patch - 1.1.1
Echo Lake has been updated to version 1.1.1.
The update will be applied the next time you start Steam.
Continuing with The Creation Upgrade, this patch applies additional changes:
Player can now control the launch direction of White Fleetfins (level 3 only for now)
Removed superfluous puzzles from Jellyfish Nebula as part of ongoing progression rework
Revised Jellyfish and Fleetfin level puzzles to make better use of new creation mechanics
Spikey hazards have been brought forward by 1 level (introduced alongside Blue Jellyfish)
Creation choice is disabled in levels 4-8 as we continue to roll out the new gameplay. Please bear with us as we push on with balancing, fixes and improvements.
We'll send out a call-for-feedback once we're happy with the difficulty and progression rework. In the meantime, you can try levels 1-3 to get a taster of where we're headed and let us know what you think.
If you encounter any issues with the latest update please let us know. Your savegame should not be affected: if it is, please bug this in the forum.
- Clive
Echo Lake: Astronomer (1.1) - The Creation Upgrade
Echo Lake has been updated to version 1.1.0.
The update will be applied the next time you start Steam.
Our first experimental patch - which we're calling The Creation Upgrade - expands the puzzle gameplay by allowing you to choose your own creations:
New HUD readout (bottom-right) appears when you have the ability to make a choice
Creation zones are no longer auto-filled with the required creation on interaction
Mousewheel or Number Keys can be used to cycle creation type before placement
Creations are unlocked as you proceed through the game - 1 per level
Known issues:
Creation choice disabled in some puzzles (for now) to prevent bad states
Can't replace/overwrite creations just yet
HUD feedback/readouts are placeholder
We will be expanding the puzzle gameplay further over the coming weeks including:
The ability to control the spawn direction of your creations
The addition of new hazards to impose new constraints on the puzzles
Revised puzzles and layouts to take advantage of new features
Other changes:
Revised 4th puzzle in Starfish Galaxy to include blue starfish teaser
Removed lens pickup in Starfish Galaxy (for now) as we evolve the creation gameplay
Revised some puzzles in Jellyfish Nebula to make better use of creation mechanics
Yesterday, we released our latest post on IDB to discuss our 1st month in early access, broad feedback received and how we're working this into development:
If you encounter any issues with the latest update please let us know. Your savegame should not be affected: if it is, please bug this in the forum.
- Clive
Echo Lake: Astronomer Alpha - Patch 1.0.5
Echo Lake has been updated to version 1.0.5.
The update will be applied the next time you start Steam.
Concluding our 1st puzzle layout pass, this patch fixes some puzzle layout issues observed in the Squid Stream and Manta Landing levels. We've made various other changes too...
Specific puzzle/layout fixes:
Revised penultimate puzzle in Jellyfish Nebula to prevent undesirable sketch state
Fixed issues where friend fish could lag behind in Jellyfish Nebula & Squid Stream levels
Fixed issues where friend fish could fail to proceed in Fleetfin Trail & Octopus Vortex levels
Some general fixes:
Fixed issue where white fleetfins could lose their charge when not desired
Fixed issue where white jellyfish, eels and octopii would hold their charge when not required
New gameplay:
Fleetfins can now disarm spikey [hazard] fish (new animation/SFX added)
Squid can now lose their charge - allows for some reversals
Thanks to everyone who has submitted bugs/feedback/suggestions/videos so far: keep them coming! If you encounter any issues with the latest update please let us know. Your savegame should not be affected: if it is, please bug this in the forum.
