This is a preview of the upcoming changes to Maku. There have been events recently that have stagnated my development, but recently I have been hard at work on Maku. This new update will consolidate the features I have been testing, with changes to the original game being implemented with the help of the Early Access players and their feedback.
I would like to thank everyone that has supported the development of Maku, and apologize for any delays I've had in updating the game.
General Additions & Adjustments:
Interaction System: Follow the story of each character through the Arcade mode
Diversified boss mechanics: Bosses have unique AIs and will now require new strategies and creative builds to be defeated
Boss Rush has been added. Select from the bosses you've previously defeated or challenge them back to back.
New unlockable characters added: Medusa, Cure, Donk, (Return of Yazura)
New unlockable levels added: (Working Titles) Desert Wasteland, Dollhouse Clocktower, Volcano, Hidden Glacier, Orbital Research Station
New weapon system: Characters in arcade mode utilize a unique "Main Weapon" or ability controlled by manual twin-stick aiming configuration with the option to toggle auto-aiming. An indicator for this has been added.
Deeper controller support for twin-stick configuration
New weapons added: Main weapons for the new characters: Serpent's Spine, (Cure's Weapon), Fan of Knives, (Return of Spear w/ Yazura)
Turbo Mode has been added allowing for faster runs. A new level of difficulty is added with this mode. Turbo Mode can be toggled along with the Normal, Hardcore, and Demon Difficulties. As well as alongside Endless Mode.
Integrated game tutorial on first playthrough.
Options Improvements: Epilepsy settings should properly reflect on the more intense flashing color animations.
Extras Menu: Read over game statistics, check your item collection, research and collect info from enemies in the beastiary, view images in the gallery, and set music in the jukebox.
Many general balance changes have been made.
After testing out the implemented "Lobby Mode" and receiving feedback from players, the Main Menu, Character Select, and Level Select screen has been reverted to their original form and updated to include new levels and level modifiers.
More features to be announced once the update releases.
This is just an announcement. The planned content will be released as soon as possible with an accompanying post.
I'll be removing "Idle Maku" from Steam, if you would like a previous build message me on Discord.
Development has resumed.
Development has resumed ːnecroheartː
There's been quite a few changes, a re-branding and many features that have been added, removed, or altered from the last update. Many features are in-progress additions and are currently being worked on.
The most notable of which is the new targeting system. You can now toggle auto-attack or auto-aim on or off for each main weapon.
You can play the last update of the game which is more stable by choosing "Play Idle Maku" in the launch options.
I will be updating the game as often as I can.
Patch Notes #3 - Medusa Lair / Endless Mode
Patch Notes for Early Access v.0.4.01
Sunday, September 23rd 2022
Endless mode has been added and can be unlocked by completing levels on default difficulty.
General Additions & Adjustments
Notable changes:
New character added: Yazura
New Level added: Medusa Lair
New weapon added: Spear
Endless Mode has been added allowing for a new level of difficulty
general balance changes have been made
Level Select screen has been updated to include new levels and level modifiers
Patch Notes #2 - Hardcore Mode
Patch Notes for Early Access v.0.2.32
Sunday, August 7th 2022
Hardcore mode has been added and can be unlocked by completing levels on default difficulty.
General Additions & Adjustments
Notable changes:
Hardcore Mode has been added allowing for a new level of difficulty (Steam achievements for completing hardcore mode levels will be unlocked retroactively)
general balance changes have been made for the default difficulty
Settings now save properly upon exiting
Level Select screen has been updated to include new level modifiers
Development Update
Localization and finer tuned game balancing are being prioritized. Any new characters, items, and maps are planned to be implemented after further testing of the new balance changes.
Patch Notes #1 - Initial Fixes/Balance Changes
Patch Notes for Early Access v.0.2.12
Sunday, July 31st 2022
First of all, thank you all for playing and for all of your feedback, it has been a tremendous help in furthering the development and broadening the future of Idle Maku!
General Additions & Adjustments
Notable changes:
Ptera Dungeon & Mecha Hospital both have two new monsters, new attacks, and difficulty has been slightly scaled up (A new difficulty mode is planned, to include options for a more casual or hardcore experience)
The Slime Fields Slime Tanks will be easier to overcome early game
Adjustments to Weapons & Upgrades
Weapons and upgrades have been adjusted. Although builds synergize differently with one another, some weapons/equipment have proven to under/overperform on average.
Notable changes to weapons/equipment:
Ring of Fire base damage has been decreased
Band of Power base damage multiplier has been decreased
Regeneration Beads base health regeneration rate has been decreased
Binxie & Slime Friend area of effect, damage, and max level have been increased (Binxie's Aoe is 1.5x that of Slime Friend's, while Slime Friend's base damage is higher)
Bugfixes
Notable fixes:
Fixed an issue with Regeneration Beads effect carrying over into new runs.
