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Slingshot Bob DevLog #5

This week's update changes how attributes work, brings high-score system to the game and shareable game save file!

Changes to attributes system

Previously, attributes were bought using currency. However, you had to grind in-game currency to buy higher level attributes. As Slingshot Bob doesn't have many hours of content in total, grinding is not a feasible option. So, attribute points system was introduced.

New attributes window

As you can see, you can upgrade and downgrade each attribute. Each attribute level costs single candy, aka attribute point. Downgrade allows you to retrieve attribute points back and reassign them to other attributes without any cost.

Attributes with unlocked downgrade and some changes

All game can be completed without making any downgrades, so downgrade is not a key feature, thus is locked by default. To unlock it - an ad must be watched (yes, an ad... 😥). This helps me to keep developing games in the future! ❤

Getting attribute points

Level rewards were changed from giving currency every time you complete them, to giving ONE attribute point FIRST time you complete it.

High-scores system

Slingshot Bob now has high-scores! Currently, there's no way to check the best results for each level, however, if you manage to get a high-score in a level, a nice award is shown next to your results!

Completed level menu with highscores and level reward

Adding ability to see current level high-score is a planned feature. However, it is of low priority, so don't expect it to come next week...

Performance improvements

Previously, saving and loading game data was done on the same thread as the game logic. This means, that there were freezes when the game data is loaded or saved. Now, most of saving/loading is done on separate thread, meaning no more random freezes! 🥳

Shareable game save file

All game progress is now saved in one file, which, depending on platform is located at:

  • Windows - %appdata%/../LocalLow/Tomeetis/Slingshot Bob/GameData.dat
  • Android - internal/Android/data/com.tomeetis.slingshotbob/files/GameData.dat

Save files are cross-platform, meaning that you can copy your save file from Android device and paste in on Windows device and still have the same game progress. Or! You can share your save file with others. 😉

Next week's plan

Next week will be mostly filled by creating new levels. As release date is coming fast, I need to create the total planned amount of levels - 32. I'm half-way there, so I'll need to hustle here a bit. 😁 Wish me luck, guys.

Final words

I really appreciate feedback from all of you! Without you, guys, some bugs would not have been found before release. And game would not have some of the gameplay tweaks.

Don't hesitate to contact me! Everyone will be listened and replied as soon as possible! 🤜🤛

See you next week!

Tomeetis out.

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