E.X.O. Devlog - itch.iohttps://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exoExoskeletal exoplanet explorerhttps://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/626599/v120-lost-graphical-upgradev1.2.0: Lost graphical upgradehttps://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/626599/v120-lost-graphical-upgradeFri, 27 Oct 2023 01:24:39 GMTdevlogRecently I was rummaging through some older code repositories. There I remembered that E.X.O. had some unreleased changes. This release ties up those loose ends and sets them free. While working on Th...

]]>https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/509898/exo-has-been-remadeE.X.O. has been remadehttps://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/509898/exo-has-been-remadeFri, 31 Mar 2023 15:35:48 GMTdevlog

I’m excited to announce that E.X.O. has been rebuilt from the ground-up and released as Side B of Periphery Synthetic EP . Here are a few key changes: Remastered graphics. The new engine supports dr...

]]>https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/252873/v110-post-jam-updatev1.1.0: Post-jam updatehttps://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/252873/v110-post-jam-updateThu, 13 May 2021 04:56:57 GMTdevlog

The post-jam update for E.X.O. brings a vertical slice of improvements based on pilots’ feedback since the conclusion of No Video Jam 2 . Thanks to everyone who participated; there were so many subm...

]]>https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/249725/sneak-peek-at-the-post-jam-updateSneak peek at the post-jam updatehttps://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/249725/sneak-peek-at-the-post-jam-updateTue, 04 May 2021 01:14:10 GMTdevlogWith the rating period of No Video Jam 2 coming to a close, I’ve started to incorporate feedback on E.X.O. for its post-jam update. Leave the atmosphere High above the ground exists a new area acces...

]]>https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/249722/v102-jam-hotfixv1.0.2: Jam hotfixhttps://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/249722/v102-jam-hotfixTue, 04 May 2021 00:19:56 GMTdevlogThis hotfix improves upon the previous, addressing a more generalized case that can hard lock the game and corrupt saves. Pending feedback on this release, I believe this critical issue is resolved. T...

]]>https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/248225/v101-jam-hotfixv1.0.1: Jam hotfixhttps://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/248225/v101-jam-hotfixFri, 30 Apr 2021 02:41:50 GMTdevlogThis hotfix addresses a critical bug related to extreme rotational velocities corrupting saves. Thanks to everyone who reported this issue. Also included is a major expansion to the How to Play sectio...

]]>https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/246672/v100-jam-submissionv1.0.0: Jam submissionhttps://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/246672/v100-jam-submissionMon, 26 Apr 2021 01:48:01 GMTdevlogThe final build of E.X.O. has been uploaded for its submission to No Video Jam 2 . Explore an icy exoplanet in a versatile and upgradable exosuit. A gamepad and headphones are recommended for the best...

]]>https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/246358/v0140v0.14.0https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/246358/v0140Sun, 25 Apr 2021 06:11:15 GMTdevlogToday I implemented a dynamic soundtrack that evolves over time and altitude. From the ground, it provides a consonant backdrop while searching for materials. Harmonic components fade in and evolve as...

]]>https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/246052/v0130v0.13.0https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/246052/v0130Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:16:04 GMTdevlogToday I finished implementing the unlockable movement abilities. Pilots can now unlock strafing and turning mid-flight with the correct materials. A fully upgraded exosuit can circumvent any obstacle...

]]>https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/245660/v0120v0.12.0https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/245660/v0120Fri, 23 Apr 2021 04:13:02 GMTdevlogToday I completed the core game loop with the implementation of a technology tree and crafting system. In this build, pilots can choose from nine paths of upgrades which augment their exosuit with bon...

]]>https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/244629/v0110v0.11.0https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/244629/v0110Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:18:31 GMTdevlogI didn’t think I was going to release a build today. I spent some free time playtesting and ruminating about the game. Overall I’m pleased with progress thus far, but there were still some lingeri...

]]>https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/244268/v0100v0.10.0https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/244268/v0100Mon, 19 Apr 2021 04:28:01 GMTdevlogToday I ended a four-day sprint which left the project in a more playable and enjoyable state. In this build pilots can now use their scanner to sonify their surroundings in their search for materials...

]]>https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/243869/v090v0.9.0https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/243869/v090Sun, 18 Apr 2021 06:00:59 GMTdevlogWith the jam halfway over, it was good to have a productive day. Leading into this week’s sprint, I had a lot of anxiety related to my scope. This build alleviates most of that, including: adding an...

]]>https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/243572/v080v0.8.0https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/243572/v080Sat, 17 Apr 2021 07:14:48 GMTdevlogToday I reached stability with movement and world generation. Enjoy haptic feedback in supported gamepads as you explore all eight biomes. fixing some bugs related to jumping and collisions adjusted t...

]]>https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/243184/v070v0.7.0https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/243184/v070Fri, 16 Apr 2021 03:36:03 GMTdevlogToday I returned to full-time development through the weekend. I made some progress on world generation, sound design, and movement mechanics with this build. combining biomes into a unified world gen...

]]>https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/242878/v060v0.6.0https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/242878/v060Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:21:17 GMTdevlogToday I churned and made progress on some outstanding issues with the movement system that dissatisfied me. While not perfect, it’s in a place where I can proceed with tasks it blocked. reverting ch...

]]>https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/242536/v050v0.5.0https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/242536/v050Wed, 14 Apr 2021 06:25:12 GMTdevlogToday was another light day that gave me a chance to outline and experiment with the creative aspects of terrain generation. defining eight biomes and finding their equations outlining how they will b...

]]>https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/242194/v040v0.4.0https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/242194/v040Tue, 13 Apr 2021 06:01:46 GMTdevlogAs planned, today was a light day of mostly dark work. I wanted to use this time to outline some larger tasks I have planned for later in the jam, so there aren’t a lot of substantial changes here...

]]>https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/241825/v030v0.3.0https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/241825/v030Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:25:46 GMTdevlogToday I began implementing sounds and systems related to the player character. This build is the first to have audio. making the movement system observable with events implementing a stress system whi...

]]>https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/241483/v020v0.2.0https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/241483/v020Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:52:48 GMTdevlogToday I lost a lot of productivity to getting stuck on calculating reflection vectors. That’s still unresolved, but I need to move on. This build is still silent, but includes terrain generated by a...

]]>https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/241121/v010v0.1.0https://shiftbacktick.itch.io/exo/devlog/241121/v010Sat, 10 Apr 2021 04:06:44 GMTdevlogNo Video Jam 2 has officially begun! To prepare for the jam I started writing a game design document over the past several days. My goal with this submission is to build upon what I’ve learned from...

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