Treats Please! Local Multiplayer and Settings Menu Update
Game Update
Hello, everyone! This update for Treats Please! brings the game up to version 0.9b and contains several exciting new features. A new settings menu now contains the options toggle buttons and a few other items as well. In the new menu, you'll find a resolution button to easily change the game window resolution, a records area to show your best time and best score records, two new buttons to view the game info and credits screens, and a diagram for how to play the game with the keyboard (in addition to the mouse).
That's right, keyboard controls are now live! For those of you who have a numpad on their keyboard, it can be a great way to unleash a torrent of points. If you don't have a numpad, then don't worry. There are two additional layouts for those with smaller keyboard designs, too. Keyboard controls are listed in the options menu if you're curious. All the keyboard layouts are active at the same time, and as a result, players can now team up on the same computer to get even higher scores. Unleash the fun chaos!
Resizable Window
Also, the game window may now be scaled to fit almost any screen size available. It even works well on ultrawide monitors. The window can be stretched and maximized to your heart's content, but keep in mind you may see harmless graphical glitches at extremes. In addition to all that, I fixed several bugs and made a few adjustments to the game code to make it all more efficient and reliable. These are changes you likely won't notice, but it speaks for the evolution of the product for me.
Thank You
Here we are, at the end of another update post. I want to take the time to thank you all for trying the game, and I appreciate the helpful feedback and suggestions you've given me recently. I've used your input to craft a better, more fun game, and I hope it brings you joy. Thanks again.
Game Update to Version 0.9b
This version contains the following feature additions and bug fixes.
Resizable game window
New settings menu with best time and best score records
Resolution button with four supported resolutions
Keyboard controls with multiple layouts
Higher resolution graphics
Improved contrast on many items
Game code optimization and bug fixes
Enjoy. ːsteamthumbsupː
Treats Please! Settings and Best Records Update
Gameplay Update
Hello, everyone! This update for Treats Please! brings best time and best score records to the improved Game Over screen, a small change to how scores are tallied, and persistent menu settings - that means no more toggling the sound/music on or off every time you load the game. Best time and best score are kept separately because staying in the game as long as possible is a challenge in itself!
Thank You
Regardless of whether you tried the game and liked it, tried the game and didn't like it, or simply activated the game but have yet to install it - thank you. I appreciate all of your support.
Gameplay Update to Version 0.8.5b
This update contains the following feature additions and bug fixes.
Persistent sound and music settings
Improved Game Over screen graphics
Best Time displayed at Game Over screen
Best Score displayed at Game Over screen
Game time no longer added to score tally
Enjoy. ːsteamthumbsupː
Treats Please! Gameplay Update
Gameplay Update
Hello, everyone. This update for Treats Please! features a major rework of game code to make the gameplay experience much more responsive and rewarding. The update includes several bug fixes, point scaling for spawned items to better extend gameplay at higher difficulties, snappier item spawns for players who like to move quickly and get as many points as possible, and more.
Also, all point values for spawned items are now positive! I decided to make this change after considering that players must sometimes choose vegetables as a tactic to make space for treats. Thus, it would make more sense to reward the player for doing so. More points for everyone!
I hope you enjoy this update, and thanks again for playing.
Gameplay Update v0.8.4b
This update contains the following feature additions and bug fixes.
Reworked and simplified game code to make gameplay more responsive
Fixed bug where difficulty continues to scale while menus are open
Changed all item point values to positive
Fixed bug where treat spawners might choose value out of range
Fixed bug where treats would time out and respawn while menus were open
Increased possibility of lower value item spawn
Improved item respawn speed and responsiveness
Fixed bug where chosen or destroyed items might respawn instantly
Refined game difficulty to make gameplay less stressful and more sustainable
Fixed bug where Double Scratch might be available before first difficulty increase
Added item hunger effect scaling to improve gameplay at higher hunger multipliers
Enjoy. ːsteamthumbsupː
Treats Please! Double Scratch Update
Expanded Gameplay
Hello, everyone. This update for Treats Please! includes a new feature, called Double Scratch. This new scratch attack clears the board and lowers the hunger multiplier in a single click. However, to use it, you must wait long enough while Scratch is enabled to power up and use Double Scratch.
The blue power bar under the scratch button will indicate how much power is stored, and Double Scratch will activate when the bar is full. Getting Double Scratch activated can be difficult when at a high hunger multiplier, but it can be helpful in lowering the multiplier just enough to stay in the game a little longer.
I hope you enjoy this new feature, and thanks again for playing!
Double Scratch Update v0.8.2b
This update contains the following feature additions and bug fixes.
Added new Double Scratch feature with new graphics and sounds
Added cat tail wagging animation (More on the way!)
Fixed hunger multiplier number display issue
Fixed potential incorrect window resolution after logo splash screen
Fixed Double Scratch timer stop on menu close
Improved legibility of title with darker title text color and lighter background
Added tip on info panel for Double Scratch
Various small graphical tweaks and code adjustments
Enjoy. ːsteamthumbsupː
Treats Please! Launch Day Update
Thank You
Hello, everyone. Before I get into the update details, I would like to thank you for playing Treats Please! This is my first attempt at creating a game, and whether you love it, hate it, or aren't quite sure, it still means a lot that you're at least trying it out. I never thought I'd get this far with developing software, so now it feels like I've broken out into interstellar space. Anyway, the game is simple yet challenging, and there's more fun stuff on the way. So, stay tuned.
Launch Day Update v0.7.9b
This update contains the following bug fixes and improvements.
Updated game to use newer version of Unity Engine
Replaced buttons with darker versions for better contrast
