Updated "Ice Cold Beer" and "Zeke's Peak" boards using accurate hole sizes and board aspect ratio
New lighting, reflections, shadows for ICB and Zeke's Peak boards
Improved metallic ball/bar
Tweaked physics for expert/cabinet mode, even faster and closer to mechanical cabs
Authentic music for ICB/Zeke matching the mechanical arcade experience (new victory song too)
Mechanical ball kick-out on ICB and Zeke
Bug Fixes
Fixed broken keyboard remapping
Fixed bug where lower-end machines could get the bar to pass through the ball
Fixed bug which gave a slight advantage to faster GPU's
Fixed local high scores for cabinet mode
Proper "ball on bar" counter
Better colour for option menu selections (not grey on white)
We are now planning our release of the game out of Early Access.
We are now planning our release of the game out of Early Access.
For the launch we will be adding new Cabinet Mode content and improvements for cabinet enthusiasts.
We have some assets created for a new world, but this will be something we will get into a little bit more post launch!
For those who have been enjoying Early Access don't forget to leave a Review! For everyone else, we're excited for you to join in on the fun on Launch day!
Available now: Pro Mode and Virtual Cabinet Update!
The Pro Mode and Virtual Cabinet Update is live now!
What's new
Pro mode Accessible from the Gameplay Settings menu, enabling Pro mode will tweak the physics to be faster and feel closer to the original mechanical machine. With Pro mode, you should be able to challenge the current top scores.
Cabinet mode For those who have a sweet personal arcade cabinet setup and a vertically rotated monitor, cabinet mode is for you! Cabinet mode brings an experience as close to the original mechanical cabinets as possible, including support for coining up!
V-Sync support
Bug fixes
Cabinet Mode Instructions
To enable cabinet mode, go to the Gameplay Settings menu and select the Cabinet Mode option. The game will automatically reboot into classic Ice Cold Beer.
Cabinet Mode default controls (re-mappable to support micro-controllers like the mini-pac)
Insert Coin - 1
Start Game (requires at least one credit) - Escape
Left Bar Up - Q
Left Bar Down - A
Right Bar Up - E
Right Bar Down - D
Settings Menu - hold right bar down key and press the start game button (this is because the original cabinets only had a single button)
Navigate the pause menu by simply using the right/left bar controls and the start game button. From here, go to "input bindings" to remap your controls to your preference. ex. If you have a micro-controller like the mini-pac, you can remap the "insert coin" button to your existing mapping.
Pro Mode and Virtual Cabinet Update
We're excited to preview the next update for Zeke's Peak, including a new, more challenging "Pro Mode" and support for virtual cabinets.
Pro Mode: For players who have already mastered all 80+ levels, we've added a new, more challenging game mode with revamped physics and controls. Truer to the original arcade cabinets, with less forgiving digital bar controls and a faster ball. Mastering these new controls could help you climb even higher on the leaderboards!
Virtual Cabinet Support: Zeke's Peak can now run on your virtual cabinet, with access to all levels using dual joysticks and a single button, plus optional support for a coin slot to add credits. Relive the classic arcade experience with more realistic physics and controls, the option to toggle various digital enhancements on or off, and a local high score to compete with your friends and family.
Check out our reveal video below, and stay tuned for the release date! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x30R8fO7vg
Mojave Update is Live!
What's new in Zeke's Peak version 1.0.5
Classic Mojave: This original board takes the classic bar-and-ball game to new heights, with challenging narrow paths, and a brand new mechanic: falling rocks! You can find it in Variety world, or try the endless version (in Classic world) for an even bigger challenge!
New Achievements: We've added a handful of new challenge achievements for you to discover. Can you find your way to the secret location in "Easy City?" Can you reach the 10th hole in Classic Mojave without losing a single ball? Can you find all 47 achievements?
Portrait Monitor Support: For those of you who like to play the game with a vertical monitor, we've updated the menus and levels so they're now playable in both landscape and portrait mode. (More updates in this area are coming later this week!)
Japanese Localization: これで、Zeke's Peakを日本語でプレイできます！
Original Cabinet Audio: Zeke's Peak and Ice Cold Beer now feature music from the original cabinets!
Endless Mode Round Counter: It's now easier to keep track of your current round in the endless levels with the addition of a counter on the bar info panel.
Numerous Bug Fixes: From goo seeping through the floors to electric graffiti, we've fixed a whole bunch of bugs throughout the game.
Thanks again to everyone who's tried the game and provided feedback on the Steam Community Hub and through our Discord channel at https://discord.gg/RyaX2a
We're looking forward to seeing what scores you can achieve on Mojave. Good luck!
Zeke's Peak First Update is Live!
What's new in Zeke's Peak version 1.0.2
Classic Tower: Can you reach the top of the climbing tower in this brand new classic-style level? Be careful not to fall off the edge!
New Challenge Achievements: Did you know that you can earn achievements for finding shortcuts in some levels? This update adds 5 new achievements which will require some tricky maneuvering!
Expert Classic Levels: We've added new, more challenging, versions of all of the classic levels (Zeke's Peak, Ice Cold Beer, Classic Jungle, Classic Ice, and the new Classic Tower). Similar to the original arcade cabinets, the game doesn't end when you reach the 10th hole! Keep playing as many rounds as you can until you lose all 3 balls.
Beware: Each round gets harder and harder. In the first round, the bar will raise on its own if you leave it idle too long. In subsequent rounds, the bar raises on its own regardless, faster with each round, making it increasingly difficult to control with precision. (This is comparable to the "difficult" auto-jump setting from ICE's 2003 version of the Ice Cold Beer cabinet.)
Furthermore, the bonus timer in this new mode is decremented every 2 seconds, replicating the original cabinet's default setting. We're excited to see who can make it to the top of the leaderboards!
Consistent Starts: In Classic levels, several players noted that the first ball starts at the right of the bar, but subsequent balls start in the center (which is easier). This update ensures that the ball always starts in the center of the bar. (In a future update, we intend to more closely replicate the reset behavior of the cabinet; but this at least makes things consistent for now.)
MHOOK Input Support: This update adds an option to prevent the mouse cursor from being disabled so users can navigate the menus and play the game using this device. (This setting can be enabled from the "Gameplay" menu.)
Visual Improvements: The dodgy trails have been improved for some balls and removed for the others. We've made improvements to some visual effects and added new ones.
Bug Fixes: We fixed numerous bugs, including - several achievement fixes - faster mouse wheel scrolling in menus - the ball squish issue on Two Flights - many more...
We also want to mention that support for vertical monitors is almost ready and will be released very soon in our next update, along with some overall improvements to the level selection and menu interfaces.
Thanks again to everyone who has provided so much great feedback since the game launched two weeks ago! We sincerely appreciate your support.
¿Hablas español? Play Zeke's Peak in Spanish!
We're pleased to announce that Zeke's Peak is now available in both Spanish and English!
Support for more languages coming soon!
Want to play the game in your language? Let us know!
40% Off Launch Week Discount
We're excited to announce that Zeke's Peak will be released October 11th, and will be 40% off at launch for one week only! Don't miss out - add Zeke's Peak to your wishlist!
Launch Date Set for October 11th
Get your calendars out, because the early access for Zeke's Peak has an official release date of October 11th 2019! Mark the date down and make sure to add the game to your wishlist to get the latest news and updates.
We can't wait for you to try out Zeke's Peak and let us know what you think!
