This release adds a new level in the Core Research area, 'Standard Model', along with some bug fixes and improvements based on feedback.
v0.8.9 - Visual redesign of Basic Assessment and Combat Scenarios areas.
In order to differentiate Gravia's visual aesthetic, I've redesigned two areas of the game that were looking the worst or just generic.
Other bug fixes and improvements based on playtesting.
v0.8.8 - A huge batch of improvements and bug fixes based on recent playtesting
A big batch of changes based on February 2022 playtesting. Some of the key new features are: Improved subtitle options and improved destruction on rocky debris. The Basic Assessment course section of the game has also been consolidated and trimmed down, to keep that portion engaging.
v0.8.6 - Two new levels: 'Ground Zero' and 'Red Shift'
This release mainly adds two new levels to the game. 'Ground Zero' is part of the Combat Scenarios section, while 'Red Shift' is in the 'Core Research' area.
v0.8.5 - Added "Ghosts" to Challenge Mode
This is a relatively small release, with the main new feature being "ghosts" being added to both Time Trial and Collector Mode level. "Ghosts" represent your personal best run in a level. When replaying one of these levels, your "ghost" will run through it, doing the same things it did in your best run. The purpose of the ghost is to give you a better sense of how you're doing compared to your best so far.
This release also fixes a few small bugs.
v0.8.4 - Introducing "Collector Mode"
The Main Menu now shows a 'Challenge Modes' button, which replaces the old 'Time Trial' button. The Challenge Modes screen lets you play either Time Trial levels, or the new 'Collector Mode' levels. Collector Mode levels are completely new levels where you rush to 'collect' as many of the spheres as you can before time runs out. Steam Leaderboard support is included for this mode.
This release adds just a two Collector Mode levels, so I can get some feedback before adding more. The first is available after completing 'Like a Glove'. The second is available after completing 'Orbital Mechanic'.
v0.8.3 - Time Trial Leaderboards
The "Time Trial" game mode now uses the Steam Leaderboard system to show you how you rank against players from around the world. Time Trial is also available much earlier in the game now, unlocking after you complete the first "tutorial" level. Let's see who's fastest.
v0.8.2 - Added two new "micro-gravity" levels in the Advanced Training area
Added two new levels, "Floating Point" and "Orbital Mechanic", to the Advanced Training portion of the game. Also added a loading bar when loading levels, to let players with slower systems know that progress is occurring.
See full patch notes in game.
v0.8.0 - Five new levels, and performance improvements
This initial 0.8 release introduces the "Core Research" wing, the next major area of the game, featuring five new levels so far. Please submit any feedback you have on the new levels. I'm sure they still need a lot of work.
Level load/reload times have also been dramatically improved. It should now take significantly less time to load most levels and to restart after dying.
Note: This initial 0.8 release is for Windows only right now. The Mac version of 0.8 will probably be coming in a week or so.
0.7.4 - More bendable things, more secrets, and improvements to most levels
0.7.4 brings changes to almost all levels. This update mainly focuses on including more bendable/breakable objects in the game, as well as addressing parts of the game that players found too difficult, frustrating, or tedious. There are a lot of changes in this release, but highlights include:
Many levels now feature additional objects that bend/break in response to rift forces. For example, take a look at "Like a Glove", "Hardware Upgrade", or "Crack Shot"
A new ending to the "Group Effort" level
The "Crack Shot" and "High Speed" levels now have some new content
About a dozen new Secrets and 7 new hidden Achievements
LOTS of bug fixes and small changes to make the game more enjoyable
For a full list of all changes in this version, click on the version number link at the bottom of the main menu when you open the game.
