Pixel Gun Master update for 29 December 2023

Hello Gunners,

In this patch, we've added the much-anticipated skill system "Inner Mirror" and story comics. This update took longer than planned due to an unexpected bug, and we thank you for your patience and anticipation. Also, as previously announced, your game progress has been reset. Please go back to the beginning and enjoy the upgraded Pixel Gun Master.

The next update will include a balance patch, fixing old bugs, adding a second region, and adding a Russian translation. These updates may be all at once, or one after the other, so we'll keep you posted on the schedule.

- Patch Notes -

[Content]

• Added the Inner Mirror system, which can be accessed by interacting with the mirrors in the Inn.
  Equip the skill of your choice from the Inner Mirror and gain powerful effects.
• Added a "Balance" system that changes your character's appearance based on the skills you equip.
  Revive your character's human form, or unleash their demonic powers to take on a new look.
• Hover your mouse over the 'i' button in the inner mirror for a detailed explanation.
• A story comic has been added that plays at the start of the game. Check out the story of the main character, Toby.
• The starting coins you earn when leveling up have been replaced with Potential Points.

[Graphics]

• Added effects for the Inner Mirror skills.
• Added 6 new character appearances based on balance effects.
• The main character's death effect has been changed.
• Added animations for each character.
• Added 4 Patron NPCs to the Inn lobby.
• Added animations for 4 Patron NPCs.

[UI]

• Added the Inner Mirror UI.
• Added ability to use the esc shortcut to exit from the Inner Mirror UI.
• Added fire intensity tiers to the pause screen.
• The Pause screen now displays your equipped skills.
• Added Heat experience bonuses to the Game Over screen.
• The gameover screen now shows potential points when leveling up.
• Added Heat level to the gameover screen.
• Added damage taken to the game over screen.

[Balancing]

• Compared to the beta, skill balance has been adjusted across the board.
• The reload speed of the 'Battle Decoration' part has been reduced from 60 ->40.
• The maximum level has been adjusted from 40 ->30.

[Bug Fixes]

• Fixed a bug where the Gunflower's seed shooting sound would continue on the game over screen.
• Fixed a bug that prevented players from being re-challenged in game.
• Fixed a bug that prevented skills from being applied in the lobby.
• Intimidating Roar skill damage reduction has been applied.
• Fixed a bug where the game results screen would freeze while sliding.
• Fixed a bug where the Piety skill would heal above max health.
• Fixed a bug where the Ample Space skill would continue to work after being removed.
• Fixed a bug where the Courage skill would become uncontrollable for 0.1 seconds after dashing when equipped.
• Fixed a bug where the hand holding the gun was incorrectly positioned.

P.S. The Patron NPC's dialog will be added in the next update.