IMPORTANT: Updating Hedon requires a clean reinstall - this will cause your saves to become incompatible with the new version. You can revert to an older version of the game from Properties - Betas.
2024 is here. And so is 2.4.2
It looks like yet another new year has caught me working on Hedon, although it's been quite some time since it shifted away from being my main project. Oh yes, I'm still working on a new game, but that doesn't mean I can no longer process player feedback and apply it in order to further improve Hedon :^)
Can you spot the differences?
As I have hinted on the platform formerly known as 'Twitter' a while ago, the more I keep working on Hedon, the smaller the adjustments become. The image above is a good example, showing how I switched a pair of windows to transparent bars which allow the player to see the 'treasure' inside the house, and thus have a better mental image of what they're in for as a reward to the exploration. A small gesture that may have a significant impact on the player's planning ability.
Another case is the elevator in the starting map. So far it has always been out of power from the get go, but as of 2.4.2, it will feature a small interaction which allows the player to see the Power Core explode and stop the moving platform. This small event will hopefully better 'cache' the elevator in the player's mind and allow them to make a better connection to it when finding the spare Power Core.
The combat encounters are still receiving polish. Here's an example in which I have increased the number of Conscripts spawning in when first encountering the Crushbow, making for a far better demonstration of what the primary fire is capable of.
Incremental changes
Last but not least, update 2.4.2 restores some of the dignity of certain monsters that have been habitually nerfed in previous updates. I've noticed that some of them feel a bit too tepid now, so I will be slowly increasing their aggression levels until I find the sweet spot. For a list of all changes, go ahead and check out the full changelog.
So yeah, let me know how the changes work out! What are you waiting for, to battle! - ZanDev
...well maybe I have a hand in it too with all the love and care I keep pouring into it. So if you think it deserves it, then
2.4.1 Extra Clues Update
IMPORTANT: Updating Hedon requires a clean reinstall - this will cause your saves to become incompatible with the new version. You can revert to an older version of the game from Properties - Betas.
Realms Deep 2023
Before anything, I'd like to remind you that Realms Deep 2023 is just around the corner! This time around, expect to find more than just boomer shooters, as the event has expanded to broader horizons of indie games. In celebration of the event I have released a new update for Hedon, and I will also be joining the massive RD2023 SALE which will be up from September 28th (7pm CEST) to October 3rd (7pm CEST)!
New Graphic Clues
I feel like Bloodrite has a few maps and areas that overstay their welcome. As you might know, I have a strong position against dumbing things down, so it was quite a challenge to figure out how I can streamline these areas by adding things rather than removing them.
Enter graphic clues, similar to the ones added in Crystal Heart, which are intended to provide the player with additional information about the map without directly spoon feeding it.
There are some other misc. changes, such as Warlocks no longer being immune to Time Freeze. As usual, you can find the list of changes in the Changelog.
Let me know how you like the additions, and hey - why not drop a review here on Steam too? :^) Anyway, enjoy Realms Deep and the new update, and good demon hunting! - ZanDev
2.4.0 Quality of Life Update
IMPORTANT: Updating Hedon requires a clean reinstall - this will cause your saves to become incompatible with the new version. If you are sure you want to perform the update, then remove your game folder from your Steam library and re-download it. Make sure to also delete any hedon-username.ini type files from the game folder after you finish downloading, as they can get carried over by Steam cloud and mess with the update's default options and settings.
Quality of Life Improvements
At long last, Hedon now has a custom movement code, stepping away from the classic Doom one which was too slippery to allow for precision platforming. It will be on by default, but can be reverted from Options - Customize Controls, and you can even bind a key to switch between movement styles instantly! On top of that, the new movement introduces terrain-based footstep sounds. Their volume can be adjusted from Options - Sound Options.
Another long awaited feature was to allow the player to reduce or entirely turn off camera shake resulted from using weapons. The weapon camera shake intensity can be found in Options - Display Options.
One of the unfortunate realities of Hedon's development is that the graphics were drawn on a particular laptop screen which turned out to have its brightness and saturation turned up, thus making things look prettier than they were. Now that I have moved on to use a proper truecolor screen, I have noticed that Hedon looks a lot more drab and hard to read in reality. While this cannot be fully fixed, I made some changes and adjustments to address it. On top of that, I there are new sprites, textures and decorations, predominantly used in Crystal Heart in order to improve the level of detail to better match that of Bloodrite.
There are a few other fixes and improvements. To view all the changes, access the Full Changelog here. Enjoy the update, and don't hesitate to send your feedback! - ZanDev
2.3.0 Update | REALMS DEEP 2022 | News From the Front
IMPORTANT: Updating Hedon requires a clean reinstall - this will cause your saves to become incompatible with the new version. If you are sure you want to perform the update, then perform a clean reinstall for it to apply properly.
REALMS DEEP 2022 is here!
It's been a year since the last edition of Realms Deep, and now it's back with numerous indie titles - boomer shooters, imsims and all that good stuff! And speaking of boomer shooters and imsims, I have been hard at work this year, splitting my development time between Hedon and my next project, which I will hopefully be able to reveal more about next year. Until then, make sure to follow me on Twitter to stay up to date!
Update 2.3.0
Update 2.3.0 introduces a few new fun things, such as the Chick critter, which was initially intended for a later content release, but I figured I'd drop it as a teaser. The new update also fixes a few bugs and improves several other things, such as weapon graphics and certain parts of the level design. There's also a couple new areas to explore, and other areas have received some additional texture improvements.
Your pleas have yet again be answered! You can finally show what a Hedon fanatic you are with a ton of merch ranging from t-shirts and prints to mouse pads and phone cases. Why Redbubble? Because it allows for a good variety of merch and it has the benefit of bigger logistics. Even if I won't get a significant cut out of this, I think at the end of the day it's what works best for people who want to own Hedon merchandise. Let me know if you have any feedback. :^) IMPORTANT! Make sure you check the preview of whatever item you want to buy. I can only provide Redbubble with general positioning of graphics, and you may notice that certain items (like phone cases) have some pretty bad graphic positioning. One more thing - if you decide to get any Hedon swag, make sure to tag me on Twitter and I'll share it!
Album Cover Art is Out!
Thicc Edition owners rejoice! The soundtrack now has an official cover art, which is also available as a gorgeous 4K wallpaper. If you perform the update, the Extra Thicc Goodies should update with it as well.
As always, thanks for all the support, Hedon has been steadily growing with more and more people joining the community! Feel free to tag along:
That's all for now. Enjoy the update and the Realms Deep event. See you soon! - HedonDev
Hedon - Extra Thicc Edition Release!
IMPORTANT: Updating Hedon will cause your saves to become incompatible with the new version. If you are sure you want to perform the update, then perform a clean reinstall for it to apply properly.
To all of those who wanted a way to throw money my way following Bloodrite's release - your pleas have been answered! You can now upgrade your Hedon to the Extra Thicc edition, which includes not only the soundtrack as high quality mp3, but also a thicc special HUD to help you immerse into that old school RPG atmosphere.
NOTE: The soundtrack can be found as a .zip inside the game installation folder in your Steam directory after you apply the DLC/upgrade (ideally by doing a clean reinstall of the game).
2.2.0 is out!
Whether you're running the Thicc Edition or not, 2.2.0 brings more polishing and improvements, such as several new areas to the first maps of Crystal Heart which provide alternative paths for reaching/pointing towards important areas. You can find the complete changelog HERE.
Thanks again for all the support, Hedon has been growing a lot lately! Make sure to drop by my Twitter to get the occasional sneak peek at my current on-going game project(s), or join our community on Guilded and Discord:
- HedonDev
IndieDB GOTY Player's Choice - Best FPS Bundle
IndieDB 2022 GOTY - Player's Choice Awards
I am greatly honored to have received 2nd place on this year's IndieDB Game of the Year awards, according to the player's choice! Thanks a ton for voting, I was really not expecting for Hedon to get such an overwhelming amount of love from you! I still can't believe this started as an obscure Doom mod and ended up growing so much along the years!
It's been a great year for indie retro FPS games in general, and I teamed up with 1C Entertainment to bring you the other titles from this year's top ten, containing Dread Templar and Forgive Me Father along with Hedon! You can get a 15% off on them, check the bundle below:
Yes, I am still working on getting Hedon's OST published, that is my top priority, but aside from that, I have a couple more updates planned for the upcoming months. Until then, feel free to join the Hedon gang on Guilded and Discord and stay in touch!
Now go kick some ass! - HedonDev
2.1.3 Update | Thick & Brutal BUNDLE
IMPORTANT: Updating Hedon will cause your saves to become incompatible with the new version. If you are sure you want to perform the update, then perform a clean reinstall for it to apply properly.
2.1.3 is out...
Bringing bug fixes and polishing up the levels with few additional details! Full changelog HERE.
Thick & Brutal Bundle
Have a friend who you wanna get into Hedon? Even better - want to complete your retro FPS collection with a badass first person hack and slasher? Then make sure to check out the Thick & Brutal Bundle and get up to 50% off! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/23853/Thicc__Brutal/
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Don't forget to join the community!
As always, you can always find more about Hedon and chat with other Hedon enjoyers on our platforms!
Guilded - social Discord - feedback and issues Wiki - tons of lore and details and other nerd stuff you didn't know about Hedon Twitter - updates and sh*tposts
Thanks a lot for the Overwhelmingly Positive reviews, btw, hope you enjoy the update! Aw always, more to come! - Zan_HedonDev
2.1.2 Update
IMPORTANT: Updating will render your old saves incompatible. If you're 100% sure you want to proceed, reinstall Hedon for the update to apply properly.
2.1.2 Changelog: Weapons: - Switched the Fire Hammer's unique damage type to "Crushbow" type, allowing the player to benefit from extra class protection and reduce the chance to kill themselves when throwing it up close;
Levels: - Made several visual improvements to Map02; - Fixed the position of a doorway tavern sign in the servant mess hall in Map12; - Fixed a bug where the Demon Town breach assault could be started right away by using an invisible trigger line in Map13; - Fixed the journal text displayed when completing the diving suit quest persisting on the screen;
2.1.1 Hotfix Changelog
WARNING: Updates break your saves. DO NOT update if you're undergoing a playthrough, unless you're fine with using the Testing Hub map selector to manually restore your progress.
2.1.1 Changelog: General: - Fixed startup errors for the Linux version;
Weapons: - Improved Paingun firing sound; - Slightly increased the Acid Potion damage; - Slightly increased the Crushbow's Fire Bolt explosion maximum damage radius;
Levels: - Fixed a few minor issues of Map01 such as the skulls popping up over terrain in the dream sequence or the player sprite appearing with a ranged weapon in the first mirror; - Fixed the lowered shelves in the general store of Map02; - Fixed Crystal Curator dying from falling damage in Map12 (after making her killable in 2.1.0); - Advisor now gives a Crylance/Force Pike during the first Map13 briefing if the player missed them in Map11; - Added a shoutout to visit the Shady Fixer if the player misses her location before completing the sleep quest in Map13; - Added a Spirit Gem in a secret area in Map19 and the option to recharge your Psi Crown at Earth Mother Bendi during the second hub; - Gave Primarch Erudin in Map20 a special dialogue line if the player attempts to fulfil the betrayal task by killing the Warg;
Monsters: - Slightly reduced the Iron Urchin's explosion radius and chance to zoom around;
