This patch addresses some fixes and quality of life improvements:

-Added colors to the framed puzzle to decrease it's difficulty
-Added a reward for getting the red gem
-Increased blood voices cinematic #2 volume
-Turned on Gunpowder Type B and added it to two locations
-Updated airdrop effects
-Fixed the light outside the diner
-Fixed issue where Kris could block the camera during the stove interaction
-Removed ability to pause the intro pause as this could cause some issues progressing, will look into a better solution to pause here

Greetings Champions! Today we are super excited to release the new missions update!
We added 4 new mission types and a new boss battle, which will bring new mechanics and challenges to your runs. Here is a rundown of the new content:

• Spy Drone mission - a Dominion drone has been spotted, he is pretty fast! Catch up to him and destroy it.
  
• Demolition - the Dominion has constructed missile emplacements, which you need to destroy with bombs scattered across the map
  
• Artifact Retrieval - retrieve the mysterious objects being held captive by Dominion forces, a deliver them to The Hand.
  
• Control Points - hold off against waves of enemies as you fight to dominate control points scattered through the map
  
• New boss “TR-3Y” - the Dominion have unleashed another of their towering machinations. Watch out for its big blast!
  
• Plus tons of fixes!

Full patch notes and more details on the steam announcement to be posted soon!

Until next time, keep driving Champions!

v 1.2.2
- Localization fixes.
- Top leaderboard scores can now be cycled with the arrow keys on the computer.
- Added music toggle to audio/video settings.

After much contemplation, I am here to officially announce that there will be no further updates to Exodemon.

To those awaiting an update, I sincerely apologize. Unfortunately, I found myself unable to enhance the game or bring it to completion. Each update seemed to transform Exodemon into a different game, but not necessarily a better one.

I will not delete any of my posts regarding game updates. I am well aware that I made a lot of promises, and I assure you that not fulfilling these promises weighs heavily on me.

Regrettably, I have not been actively working on this project for quite some time. In fact, since the end of 2023, I have shifted away from game development altogether.
Despite your unwavering encouragement, I feel that I have let you down. Nevertheless, I want to express my gratitude for all the support.
Perhaps one day, I will be back to making games that bring joy and leave lasting memories for all of you!

In reality, the very essence of power shapes the destiny of nations. Influential figures, or let’s say “Leaders”, stand as architects of hope (or despair?) everywhere in the world. No matter the race, the country, the community, our need for leadership is like a divine (or devil?) algorithm printed in humanity DNA.
Leaders wield a force which catalyze not just our expectations and dreams, but also the very fabric of our collective fate: When peoples of power interact with each other’s or when they interact with us (the nation), we enter in the sacred field of politics.
But what truly fascinates us in today’s newsletter, is how powerful individuals’ challenge and influence each other. What unfolds in such situations?
There's something both mathematical and mysterious in the negotiations, discussions, debates, and exchanges among people aware of the weight of their decisions, and this is something that has deeply inspired us in "Aurion."



A lot of very good pop culture stories have depicted the ugly and the sacred of Politics. Take, for instance, "Dune," with the matriarchal sect called the "Bene Gesserit" striving to manipulate bloodlines to shape and potentially control humanity “For the greater good”.
Or the dramatic odyssey of the (anti) hero Paul Atreides, who seeks to save humanity by genociding a huge part of it. A paradoxical question emerging on the way of every politic leader:
How many bad is justifiable to make the greater good in the end?

One scene that particularly struck me as an author is in the movie "Lincoln" from Spielberg: When Lincoln discusses the freedom of slaves with the character played by Tommy Lee Jones in a cellar.




These two men, bearing the opportunity to abolish slavery, must reach a consensus that goes against their native conflicts. They are from opposite party (Republicans/Democrats), but they must trust each other to advance their common cause.
When you're in such a position of power, like Lincoln, who must abolish slavery, or Mandela, who must face South African President Frederik de Klerk, who stole his life for 20 years, you hold the fate of an entire people and you have to think beyond your own values, your own bias, your own suffering for the greater good. It’s…. fascinating.

Aurionic Palaver: The Art of Ideological Discourse in Aurioma

As gaming studio we wanted to offer our own symbolic view of this “sacred field of politics” with an African approach. And that’s what we have done in our universe Aurion.
The Aurionic energy is a spiritual force that shapes the world and it obeys only to those with the greatest beliefs. When one Aurionic confronts another, it's the winner existential voice that prevails over the global Aurion (or global consciousness).
In the first 8 volumes of the Aurion Graphic Novel, we've emphasized how ideological clashes manifest in combat with special effects, transformation, magic, sword etc.



Naturally the Aurion has also real impact in politics in our universe.
In fact, on the planet Aurioma, most ideological clashes are resolved not through combat (Otherwise, it wouldn't be a civilization), but through discussions and debates. This is what we called "Aurionic Palaver."
When two individuals engage in discussion, expressing their thoughts, the strongest Aurionic vibration prevails, or at least influences, the other.
For example, in Volume 9, when the king of Zama must address the Council of the city of Isao, Enkwo doesn't get what he wants (which was rather normal as his request was quite unrealistic).
When he's about to be escorted out of the throne room, he reacts violently, intervenes, and triggers his Aurion to shout his truth to the world.



And when he shouts from his soul, from his whole being, he influences others who begin to consider his point of view. This is the political influence of an Aurion in the end! When an Aurion vibrates strongly, it imposes its convictions on its surroundings and it can reshape the power of a political world.



The Aurionics and their Influences: The Heartbeat of Our World



When we speak about influence, finally It all comes back to that vibration.
What do I feel from the other person facing me? Do I feel a part of myself? Do I feel something that I would like to be?
And, when the king of Zama expresses all that he is, and the dignitaries begin to lean in his favor, King Mankara, who is not a great warrior, stands up and as an enlightened sovereign, retorts with who he is.
We thus discover that the integrity of the Mankara far surpasses the honor of the Kori-Odan. What's beautiful about this scene is that we indeed see two powerful people expressing who they are and the influence it has on others.
And it's a symbol of what we believe to be the quintessence and the art behind politics and leadership.


Be aware of the “romantization” trap of leadership and politics
The Volume 9 of Aurion shows the existential beauty between two people who vibrate at their extremes and who ultimately challenge, respect, and impose their view on each other and their surroundings.
Thanks to the artists, it’s really something to the eyes and the herat when you read the full volume. BUT it raises the question of those who are influenced by those leaders, what is their choice?
When finally, two all-powerful leaders enter a room and come out deciding on war or peace, what freedom is there for those who were around, who, for example, found themselves crushed, influenced by these auras, by these vibrations?

So here we are, and these are precisely all these reflections that will be developed in volumes 9, 10. You can discover our Aurion Story in Graphic on Amazon/Kindle here : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZTYV22C



Aurion is an epic story in games, graphic novels and anime about the challenge and struggle to stay a kind and altruistic human in a cynical and selfish world.
How do you believe in the light without being naïve and abused by the darkness?
Discover extraordinary battles, and endearing heroes in the Kori-Odan saga with 3 free volumes on our animated website: https://join.aurionverse.com/

-Updated initial move speed

-Added a tutorial section to showcase the critical mechanic better
-Added a new particle to indicate critical hits

-Added a better visual on the bag UI to reflect the current status
-Fixed a bug with the delivery arrow

small bug fixes

Join the weeklyish dr4x art stream. I'm working right now (Yeah i have a full time job in addition to this) so i wont join til 5ish myself but he plans to go long today.

https://www.twitch.tv/natch_evil

🌟 New World: Explore new mechanics and visuals!

🔒 New Secrets: The DLC features twice as many secret stages to challenge your skills!

🎃 New Characters: Acquire characters throughout your journey, including some familiar faces from Elechead and Spooky Month!

🛠️ Multiple Improvements: Enjoy enhancements in various aspects of the game, from enhanced graphics to gameplay adjustments. We're always working to ensure the best possible experience for our players.

✨What's New:

• New world with new mechanics and stages
  
• 5 new unlockable characters
  
• Twice as many secret stages with the new DLC
  
• Ranking for completed stages after the DLC, the fewer "changes" the better!
  
• New text system
  
• Remodeled final sequence with 5 new stages
  
• Visually smoother character movement
  
• Option to delete save
  
• Dream animation with nightmares!
  
• Reorganization of secret stages in the HUB
  
• Controls with adjustable opacity on mobile
  

🐞 Bug Fixes and Adjustments:

• All platform-focused stages with quick inputs have been made easier.
  
• Improved navigation through the HUB
  
• Easier identification of breakable blocks
  
• Snow effect in world 2 and the HUB
  
• Overhaul of HUB puzzles
  
• Fixed bug that didn't accept codes even if they were correct
  
• Change in puzzle that relied on external website
  
• Addition of button to reset stage
  
• Remodeling of the stage "good luck with this one"
  
• Change of names for some stages
  
• Adjustment of crow position in stage 24
  
• Improved controls on ultrawide phones
  
• Fixed bug where it was possible to jump on top of spike snails
  
• Ladders no longer kill rushed players
  
• Correction of various gameplay bugs

The free Moonleap DLC has been carefully crafted since the initial release of the game! It's part of the ongoing effort to create the definitive version of Moonleap! Make the most of the DLC and keep exploring the Moonleap universe!



- Guselect

This update fixes issue where new players might get stuck on a loading screen, and/or not see the intro video animation.

Come join the Discord server to enter the giveaway!

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