I'm so excited to bring you the next major update for Zombie Party, Update 14! This update adds a ton of new content, a huge performance boost, as well as new game modes and mini-games! The old arcade mode has been replaced with an entirely new game, something I created as a tribute to everyone who has supported zombie party, you guys are freakin amazing! :)
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Zombie Party was released July 10, 2015 on Early Access. It was a simplified twin-stick shooter with crappy pixel art, but even when I didnt know what I was doing people supported me and gave me positive feedback. A year later it was fully released out of Early Access, because of your support. Zombie Party was my first full-sized project, and was a huge part of my life for years and still is to this day. The first year of development after I quit my job, I hardly made any money, had to get some crappy side jobs, and had to move into a cheaper apartment, but it was so worth it. :) I was driven to produce the product I promised. I've poured so much passion, love, emotion, time, and creativity into this project and in a way its a reflection of my ADD mind. Ill probably never create something quite like it again. Everyone who supported this project is amazing, you guys made this entire game possible. Now the game is on its way to consoles and I'm so excited to grow and create new games for you guys to play!
Ultimately, I want to say thanks to you guys for allowing me to follow my dreams and bring my creations to the eyes of thousands of people. You rock! :)
Ben <3
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*COMING TO XBOX ONE!!!*
Hey guys!
I am excited to announce Zombie Party is finally coming to the Xbox One! This is super exciting, Ive always felt the game was fit for consoles!
But, what this also means for you guys (Steam Users) is that you will be getting another content update!
I have some content planned for zombie party that I would like to do for console release, and you guys will get the content too! I cant go too much into detail now as these concepts are still being formed. But stay tuned! :)
Ben
*TRADING CARDS!!!*
Hey guys!
Just wanted to let you know that trading cards for Zombie Party were approved today!
Have fun! :D
Ben <3
*HALLOWEEN UPDATE 13*
***Trading cards are still in the review process by steam, I was really hoping they'd be approved by now, but the work is done and they will be available as soon as steam approves them which should be in a day or two. Thank you for your patience!
Happy Halloween Party Friends!!!
I hope you've been faring well as we come up on this popular holiday! I hope everyone has big plans to enjoy halloween with loved ones!
Today, I bring you UPDATE 13, the halloween update, which has a whole bag of goodies waiting for you. Holiday jokes aside, this update cover a lot of ground to complete some of the content you've all been waiting for. Tons of new characters, tons of new guns, a huge unlocks glossary with descriptions for everything in the game, new hats, new sounds, tons of bug fixes, and more.
Here is a list of the major new features/content:
- 16 new characters - Now totalling 50 (completing the roster)
- Meet Count Johnny, Jack Frost, Lucifer, Spooki, and Mr Bumble to name a few
- 16 new guns - The Bee Gun, Cerebrum Charger, Golden Gun, Tome of Storms, and many more!
- New hats, including Pumpkinhead, which is free - as a gift to you for the holiday!
- New Discoveries Glossary - Track your total percent of the game you've discovered!
- New descriptions for EVERYTHING in the game (250+ descriptions)!
- Trading Cards (to be approved by steam very soon)
- New charge based weapons.
- New fun character types and sizes!
- New tips, fonts, and sound effects!
- Tons of bugs fixed!
Now for more pichers:
I hope you guys have a great Halloween. Stay tuned, as there is always more content in the works!
I love you guys! Happy Holidays! Stay spooky!
Ben <3
UPDATE 13 COMING SOON!
Hey guys!
Hope you guys have been doing well and enjoying the Zombie Party! I have been up to my bee knees in various kinds of work lately. Ive been grinding out the next update for Zombie Party, getting Zombie Party ready for consoles, learning about coding for VR (vive), learning Unreal Engine (dont worry Gamemaker is still my first love), and working on a side project with a friend.
I've been spreading myself a little thin and decided to buckle down on ZP for the next few weeks, and get you guys some more updates.
Next up is the Halloween update which *should* finish the roster of playable characters including all new weaponry, as well as some other spooky secrets I cant tell you yet.
Stay tuned.
P.S. - Give me your player character ideas!! :D
Thanks guys <3
Ben
*UPDATE 12* ACHIEVEMENTS!
Hey guys!
They're finally here! Steam Achievements!!!!
Today update includes 12 steam achievements to work towards when playing Zombie Party! :)
I am going to be adding a bunch more achievements, this is just the first set to be released! stay tuned for more!
Leave your Achievement ideas in the comments and ill try to add all that I can :)
Full Release Notes:
- Achievements
- Party for 1 hour!
- Party for 6 hours!
- Party for 12 hours!
- Jump 50 times!
- Play 1 hour online!
- Destroy 10 bosses!
- Die 15 times!
- Eat 69 Cheeseburgers!
- Have 10,000 gold in your player account!
- Have 25,000 gold in your player account!
- Create 3,000 explosions!
- Shoot 10,000 Bullets!
This is the first major update since full release from early access. As I said before, the game is going to keep getting updates, both bug fixes and new content! This update is a little of both!
This update features 13 completely new Artifacts for you to discover and play with. Also a whole crap ton of bug fixes and patches, as well as a bunch of networking optimizations! Have fun playing online! :)
Here are the major additions/fixes:
+ 13 completely new Artifacts to discover and play with!
+ Artifacts like - Skull, Fishy, Cat, Rocket, Sawblade, Shield, Eyeball, Sun, Needle, Crystal and more!!!
+ Added ability to kick players from online games, when you are the host!
+ New Slimeking skin, Easier to see on the green grass, new projectiles too!
+ Pets don't spaz out anymore in the pet sanctuary, and wont run away if your standing next to them!
+ Pet Magnet's attraction range lowered! Stop stealing your friends coins! ;)
+ Leveled some sounds, especially the explosions!
+ Full controller support/ease of use for online play!
+ Doubled the speed of screen shake resolve, so less headaches!
+ New UI sounds!
+ Pets optimized for MP!
+ Local MP optimized!
+ Optimized server list!
+ Client screenshake can now be turned off!
+ Server name shown on screen of client!
+ Tons of other changes and tweaks!
+ Server is closed after game ends, rather than after loot screen!
- Fixed online crash when defeating boss!
- Fixed a bunch of local MP bugs!
- Fixed help flag staying visible after client left!
- Fixed server info being behind server list!
- Tons of other bugs fixed!
*Full list of changes can be found in the in-game change log in the options menu.
Thank you so much to everyone whose been supportive. You guys are amazing :)
Stay tuned, Ill be releasing another update next monday (one week from today)!
Thanks guys!
Ben
*Huge Online Update 10.1*
Hey guys!
I've got a bunch of big news!
First off, I spent a few weeks entirely reworking the networking code and the online play is nearly perfect now! No more lag, graphical glitches, and networking crashes! I need your help this week to test out the online and find bugs. Let me know anything you find!
Second, after nearly a year in Early Access, Zombie Party will be leaving Early Access next Friday (June 10th)!!!! As this is an exciting time, it does not mean that develepment for Zombie Party will stop. The game is at a good size with hours of content, and there's still a bunch of stuff im excited to add to the game! This will mainly allow me to move forward with bringing ZP to consoles!
I need help this week finding all the bugs! Ill be releasing frequent updates and working with you guys to get things compeletely stabalized. Thanks for your patience!
Major notes from 10.1 -
+ HUGE Networking overhaul - online play is 1000x better / lag-free.
+ Play with 4 people online seamlessly - with full controller support!
+ Graphics quality option - use low graphics to get better FPS.
+ Tutorial option is hidden from main menu, once played thru.
+ Left bumper now used to cycle item quickslots.
+ Tons of online fixes and enhancements, let me know what you think!
Major notes from 10 - (never had a formal announcement)
+ Huge graphics overhaul!
+ Pets! Rescue them from bosses, or find them in the dungeons!
+ Dogs, Cats, Faries, Elephants, Pigs, Birds, Robots, Porcupines, Snakes, Jellyfish, and more!
+ Pet Sanctuary! Relax, play with your pets, and check their stats!
+ Randomized Potions!
+ Procedural Melee weapons! Sometimes infused with magic!
+ Thrown weapons - grenades, bombs, firebombs, mines, stickies, etc...!
+ UI redesigned!
+ Funny drinks!
Thank you for everything guys!
This year has been incredible!
Ill soon be releasing a more focused list of the remaining features/content I plan to be adding to zombie party. Stay tuned!! n_n
Also, Check out Zombie Party from 1 year and 6 months ago -
http://www.peachpieproductions.com/games/ZombieParty/index.html
Check out some of these old screenshots!
That was where it all began! :)
Ben
PETS FIXED! *pun not intended
Hey guys,
A few people were having issues with the pet system. I got all these issues fixed and the game should be in a completely stable state.
let me know if you run into any more issues!
Thanks for your patience guys! n_n
Ben
*Update 9.3* Steam leaderboards!!!!
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NOTICE: make sure your steam browser downloads the latest patch (9.3) before trying to play online. You may have to restart your browser to initiate the download!
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Hey guys!
I just wanted to post a little announcement about the new features/changes/fixes in update 9.3!
I got steam leaderboards beta up and running!
Hopefully it functions correctly! (fingers crossed) The online release was huge exposure for the game and there are some nasty networking bugs I need to squash before full release! I will be ironing those out over the coming month, while still developing new content for the game! Now onto new stuff/fixes!
New Features/Fixes:
- STEAM LEADERBOARDS!!! Have fun fighting for the number one spot! n_n
- Added Vsync option!
- Added talking bosses! (n64 style)
- Improved dialog system!
- Flashing gold and item pickups!
- Popup image, rather than text, when you pick up ammo or gun!
- Spectate mode when playing online and you die - can cycle chars!
- Auto-mod feature! Automatically applies gun mods to held weapon! Mod in motion! ;)
- Easier switching between 1p keyboard/controller use! Dynamic!
- Z now zooms the camera in game!
- Barf mode and 'f'art!
- New gun mod sound!
- Fixed mods on launcher!
- Fixed local Coop camera going Nuts!
- (client) fixed pickup img scale.
- (client) fixed binary bug.
- (client) fixed player portrait.
- (client) fixed enemy bullet color.
- Delete shop on teleport.
- Fixed Neurolyzer exploit!
- Fixed scrolling past 2 server on server list!
Ill keep rolling out updates regularly this month!
Thanks for the support guys! n_n
