Hedon
2.1.0 Changelog
2.1.0 Changelog:
General:
- Attempted fix for engine not picking up the proper main monitor on a multi-monitor setup;
- Fixed the issue with gamma and uiscale settings not saving properly;
- Fixed "Restore to defaults" not properly restoring consumable hotkeys;
- Fixed a number of graphical issues caused by brightmaps such as the weird glass reflections in Map09;
- Attempted fix for the crashes caused when exiting the game on Windows 7;
- Fixed the library issues caused by conflicts with the Linux Steam Runtime;
Weapons:
- Acid Potions now deliver their damage over a half second period rather than instantly, better simulating an acid splash effect;
- Enhanced visuals for the pink Toxic Cloud explosion;
- Made the Paingun's muzzle flash bigger and brighter;
- Increased the Hellclaw's projectile damage;
- Significantly increased the Crylance's chance to stagger medium to high tier enemies;
- Fixed Crushbow alt fire using up 2x ammo while shooting underwater;
- Fixed the Greataxe not triggering hit sounds when swinging at a certain angle/range from the target;
Monsters:
- Slightly reduced the chance for Initiates to perform a 3-shot attack;
- Cerberi have brighter orange lights on their backs for better visibility and get staggered slightly longer by Fragfire shots;
- Slightly reduced the damage of the clouds created by the Warlock's Toxic Bolt;
- While submerged, Warlocks now fire 3 Spirit Missiles instead of 6;
- Significantly reduced the direct damage of the Glutton's acid blobs and slightly increased their aoe damage;
- Added dynamic lights to Psi Demons while they attack to better signal their position and reduced their chance to create mirror images when damaged;
Levels:
- Fixed various typos in the texts/dialogue;
- Fixed a bad music trigger when backtracking after the portal fight in Map05;
- Fixed the Book of Earth not being taken from your inventory in Map06;
- Added a couple of tutorial reminder tips at the start of Map11;
- The Crystal Curator can be killed instead of healed at the start of Map11 as an alternative;
- Fixed a broken extra secret count in Map12;
- Made the large crystal in the museum room explode from any source of damage in Map12;
- Fixed the Psi Crown not being removed from the player's inventory when skipping the first briefing in Map13;
- Attempted fix for the crash that occurs in the cathedral library in Map16;
- Fixed the gate leading up to Yzbeth's mansion not properly blocking movement in Map18;
- Fixed Wounded Bear Warrior not giving the proper reward based on difficulty in Map18;
- Split Map21 into two maps, "Blood Rite" (upper part and ending cinematic) and "Buried" (lower part and boss fight) in order to improve general performance;
- Switched some of the decorative level geometry to a singular 3D model in order to improve performance in the upper part of Map21;
- Fixed the Blue Baron not being killable/not properly entering his boss fight phases when receiving massive damage at once;
- Many other minor improvements and adjustments;
Update 2.1.0 Releases Soon!
2.1.0 IS OUT IN 1-2 DAYS FROM NOW!
It's been a crazy month and I'd like to thank you all for the feedback and the crazy positive reception of Hedon Bloodrite! I believe I have finally addressed all the reported bugs, so it's time for a patch! 2.1.0 is coming very soon, it should be out before this Wednesday, 09:00 GMT.
IMPORTANT
As always, updating GZDoom causes your saved games to break, so you have about a couple of days from now to back your game out of Steam or turn auto updating off. Unfortunately, I no longer have the option to set the game to not auto update from the developer end.
Are you reading this too late and your saves are already broken? Do not despair!
You can restore progress by starting a new game and selecting the testing hub, where you can choose any map to play and get proper gear for it!
UPDATE SUMMARY
- General engine-related fixes;
- Optimization for the final map, which includes breaking it down into 2 separate maps.
- Minor bug and typo fixes for many maps;
- Adjustments and balancing to monsters and weapons;
Read the full changelog HERE.
JOIN THE HEDON ENJOYER COMMUNITY
Wanna talk with other Hedon enjoyers about Hedon and more? Click below!
There's also a Discord server for feedback and stuff here.
Last but not least, thanks to everyone who left reviews and helped spread the game around, you're doing God's work.
Have a good one!
- Zan_HedonDev
Hedon Bloodrite is Now Playable!
A new journey awaits...
Nithriel and her mangy cultists have given you a serious beating, but now that your home town has been saved, it's time to take the fight back at them! But can you stand against the imminent demonic invasion that is about to unleash upon the entire world?
IMPORTANT: You need to UNINSTALL AND REINSTALL HEDON for the update to work. Steam will then create a new folder 'Hedon Bloodrite' and thus allow you to keep your old Hedon version without messing any of the files and progress you had there.
It's been two crazy years of day-and-night development, and the final stretch was really grueling due to last moment PC issues but the day has finally arrived! Thanks a lot to everyone who supported and gave feedback and helped me improve the game during all this time!
We live in hard times so I figured it would be only fitting to reward you for playing Hedon by releasing this 12+ hour sequel as a FREE UPDATE, so if you enjoy it, don't forget to leave reviews and share the game with your friends and communities. It is your supreme duty to spread the word of the orc mommy ab enjoyers.
Don't forget that we're building Hedon's community up on the Guilded.gg server, check it out below:
Anyway, have fun!
- Zan_HedonDev
Hedon Bloodrite is Out!
General patch notes:
- Added the Hedon Bloodrite game/campaign which can be selected when starting a new game;
The following apply to both Hedon I and II:
- Overhauled weapon sounds and animations;
- Made certain decorative objects breakable;
- Improved blood and gore;
- Added custom terrain sounds when the player lands on a surface;
- Added dynamic oxygen bar and inventory item selection belt;
- Made various tweaks and improvements to monster and weapons;
- Added minor new features and made various small adjustments to the maps of Hedon I.
Hedon 2 Releases on August 30 as Free Update
Only Two Weeks Remain...
Thanks to everyone who dropped by the Realms Deep 2021 event and cheered for Hedon! Good news, the release is set for August 30!
And it's a free update!
Yep, you read it right. The whole game will be added to the same .exe as the first, in the form of an update! The base price will be changed from 9.99$ to 16.99$, so get it while it's still cheap!
IMPORTANT
Hedon will be updated to run on GZDoom 4.6.0. This might impact performance on older machines, and will most definitely break your old saved games! So make a backup of your current game folder, because this update will be set to apply automatically.
While you wait...
Come join our Guilded server to have a chat and hang out with fellow orc mommy abs enjoyers. I'm planning to fire it up with Hedon 2's release, and direct the future memetic operations from here :^)
Thanks to everyone!
Thank you for sticking around and spreading the word of Hedon! Now get ready - two weeks left until Bloodrite!
Stay thirsty :^)
Hedon 2 Releasing This Summer!
Release Date - Summer 2021
For the past year I've been pretty much working non-stop on Hedon's sequel, so things moved faster than expected. Bloodrite is set to release in the second half of summer 2021, depending on how long I want to extend with beta testing. The game will be playable from the same .exe as Hedon, since file size more than allows it, but I'm not sure whether it will be added to the main game with a price increase or as a separate download. Wait until release :^)
16 Hours of Hand-Crafted Singleplayer Experience
Hedon Bloodrite is pretty much Hedon on steroids, with larger levels, larger arsenal and bestiary, more world building and story and generally more... Hedon.
They messed up your home. It's your turn to mess theirs!
You'll be on the offensive now. Join the Iron Division remnants in a last ditch attempt to save the world from an imminent demonic invasion.
The world expands...
Get ready to explore the universe of Hedon further and learn more about the places and people who inhabit the mysterious underground world.
A touch of RPG
You will be able to talk to various characters and complete secondary objectives and hidden quests. Sometimes, your actions will affect the course of the game in subtle ways.
Lose yourself in the layers of the underworld
As a true successor, Bloodrite will expand on Hedon's already large levels, keeping up the visual variety and strong atmosphere. Creativity, wits and exploration will never go unrewarded. In addition to that, you will be able to go back and worth between certain levels, having the freedom to approach them in multiple ways.
Kick ass harder
You get a weapon that shoots 2100 bullets a minute. Kicking ass is the only option.
What is the fate of the underworld? Will Zan make the ultimate sacrifice to defeat the demons? Do male orcs exist?
These and many other questions will find their answer in the sequel. The best part is that you won't have to wait more than three months from now to find out!
Until then, stay thirsty... for Bloodrite!
- Zan_HedonDev
1.6.0 Update - News From the Front
News From the Front
It's been a rough year, but Hedon is still going strong! The sequel you're all waiting for is nearly half-way finished, and thanks to my wonderful Patreon supporters who have been with me during this terrible pandemic, I can dedicate my full time to developing it!
And since waiting sucks, I have decided to release some of the content I'm working on so that you guys can have some fun! Just hit the in-game Testing Hub and check out the new weapons, items and allies inside, bearing in mind they are in a beta shape, and might change in the future. Your feedback is also welcome!
On top of this I have also made many small improvements to the existing maps, and fixed a few bugs for certain weapons and enemies. Most importantly, however, I have updated Akhzul's soundtrack with a remastered and improved version. And after your requests, he has finally uploaded it on his Bandcamp where you can now own it and support him!
1.6.0 Summary
- Many map, monster and weapon fixes and improvements;
- Updated the old Akhzul soundtrack with a remastered version;
- Added beta versions of the Paingun, Stormstaff and Bracer of the Revenant (can be obtained only in Testing Hub or via the give all/give weapons/give ammo cheat commands);
- Added beta versions of the Iron Division Fixer and Earth Mother. They can only be recruited inside the Testing Hub.
Realms Deep 2020
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I am also proud to announce that Hedon will be part of Realm's Deep 2020, the biggest boomer shooter online convention there is! Check it out below, and make sure to drop by during 5-6 September, 11:00 AM PT - 4:00 PM PT. You can find more info about it here - https://www.realmsdeep.game/
With this occasion, I will also be uploading a Demo for Hedon which will make it easier for people to get a feel of the game before they buy it. Tell your friends about it!
That's all for the time being, thanks to everyone for your attention and support, time for me to get back to work now!
Quad Damage Bundle!
A short while ago we reached out to a couple of dev-friends that launched well received, gore-filled, fps games. The reason? To discuss the possibility of launching a new bundle. One that would collect all of our games and offer it at the best possible price to all the fans of the genre.
Five large email threads, tens of discord messages and some really cool concept art and brainstorming later we arrived at what you see before your eyes: the Quad Damage Bundle featuring the barbaric Elderborn, the half-orcish Hedon, the mysterious Nightmare Reaper and brooding Project Warlock.
Each game is a passion project by the creator, or a small handful of creators that managed to pour their heart and soul into lines of blood-sprayed and dismembered code. Do check them out.
This bundle is both about the chance to get all of these games at a reasonable price, and to discover titles you might not have been familiar with. So, without further ado: introducing four games to satiate your thirst for brutal, high-quality, no-nonsense fps.
Pry the secret of eternal youth from a cursed city as a powerful barbarian in Elderborn.
Take control of a pissed off Half-Orc in her quest to repel a cultist invasion in Hedon.
Solve the mystery of the nameless heroine in a mental asylum in Nightmare Reaper.
Face the minions of hell as a magic-wielding, gun-toting loner in Project Warlock.
Elderborn, Hedon, Nightmare Reaper and Project Warlock combine to bring you:
- 97 power-ups & skills !
- 101 weapons & spells !!
- 107 levels and stages !!!
- 120 enemies & bosses !!!!
Please remember: you only pay for the games you don’t yet own here. Also: for the best deal you might want to buy Quad Damage Bundle between 01.06-08.06!
1.5.2 Update - Testing Hub & Arena
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Testing Hub Features
The hub can be selected by starting a new game. Here are some of the features provided:
- Level select feature, which provides the proper weapons and gear, as well as appropriate spoiler warnings. Playing levels this way allows the player to take on extra gear, as well as companions, regardless of difficulty;
- Monster arena which allows the player to either summon enemies and test out weapons and consumables on them, or set up fights between two monster teams. A set of switches allows for the manual customization of the layout in real time;
- The arena also allows for a player vs. monsters endless mode scenario, complete with automatic arena layout randomization;
- There's also a permanent Patreon gallery and a jukebox that can play every soundtrack of the game so far.
Other Changes
- Weapon improvements and balancing, including new visual effects for the Fragfire Gun and Crushbow alt fires;
- Consumable adjustments involving duration, icon and even an effect change for the Choker of the Beast;
- Various map fixes and improvements, most notably the reduction of platforming difficulty in some areas coupled with a further increased air control.
See the full changelog here.
Let the games begin!
1.5.1 Hotfix & GOG Connect
1.5.1 Hotfix Summary
- Adds a missing library for the Linux version;
- Fixes a bug that causes the text to scale improperly on 4k displays;
- Adds in a missing special animation for Air Kick and a special animation and sound for Slide Kick.
GOG Connect
As you may know, Hedon released on GOG recently, and you have the chance to link your Steam copy to your GOG account. This feature is only available for 7 days (between 5 and 12 November).
You can check this feature out here.
Make sure that your privacy settings on Steam are set to public (both games and profile!) in order for GOG to be able to pick it up. If it doesn't work right away, try again after a few hours. If the issue persists you should contact GOG Support.
Thanks! Have fun!