It’s been more than a week, and we have already come a long way. First of all, we want to thank you for all the support. We hope to grow bigger and better to create even more exciting games for you all.
Let's talk about the update.
The v1.2 update is the first update that adds new gameplay mechanics and a new item.
New Item - EMF Device !
This new item, as the name suggests, is an EMF (Electromagnetic Field) Meter Device that captures the electromagnetic field around the haunted objects we need to collect.
When you get close to a haunted object, you will receive a visual response depending on your distance to the object. The lights will turn on and sound cues will alert you as you approach.
Keep in mind that it only detects the closest object, so if there’s another object in the same room, keep searching!
List of changes&fixes
• The biggest change is that we have completely overhauled the item interaction system. Now, you can only collect items if you look directly at them, as it should have been from the beginning.
• Some texts now have corrected fonts. • New hints about the EMF device have been added. • Entrance signs have been added outside the manor to make it easier to find. • The inventory system has been completely remade and now works without any issues. • Footstep sounds have been added for Mr. Charveil outside the manor. • The flashlight now turns off and on during the hunting sequence. This makes it easier for players to understand when the ghost has started the hunt.
We received a lot of feedback from players about their inability to identify the objects they needed to collect. In this update, we primarily addressed that by introducing a new item to help with finding them. With this addition, we also completely remade the inventory system. Additionally, we did a complete overhaul of the item interaction system.
Thanks to all the feedback that helped us identify these issues. If you have any feedback or suggestions, you can join our Discord or send them directly to us via email.
*This is a standing game unless youre playing keyboard and mouse version*
Another major update has been released! This should tighten up the game and make it a lot smoother...
Whats New
October 8th - story mode release Keyboard and mouse version release
- Most random object moveable - Random Environment items added (Pop can, Ketchup bottle, plates) - hand inventory system like half life alyx - AK47 added - New muzzle flash and gun sounds - Pump action added - New fire arm animations for muzzle flash and smoke - Fixed enemy ai bugs - Revamped levels to be more full of an experience - Added bosses - Added more puzzles - Increased gun damage - No more big phone glitch - Brightened each scene - More enemies & puzzles
Hi-ho! We’ve rolled out two new patches already to improve your experience:
⚾ Patch 1.0.1: Fixed window scaling issues on high DPI displays. ⚾ Patch 1.0.2: Fixed a game launch issue with DEP enabled and resolved the glitchy cursor on high DPI displays.
To make sure you’re playing the latest version, follow these steps to download the Steam update:
Open the Steam application.
Click Library at the top.
Right-click on Backyard Baseball ’97.
Select Properties from the drop-down menu.
Head to the Updates tab.
Choose how you’d like to update the game.
Steam will begin updating the game.
⚠️ Note: While these patches address some current issues, please remember that certain bugs from the original game may still exist. Without access to the original source code, some legacy problems remain beyond our control. But rest assured, we’re doing our best to make your experience as smooth as possible!
If you encounter any problems, we’d love to hear from you!
Everyone here at FuzzyBot couldn’t be more excited to see players discovering Lynked through the Steam Next Fest demo! To celebrate the start of the event, we’ve decided to stream live on Steam every day from October 14th until the 18th! You can catch us on the game’s Steam page or by clicking the link below for any and all FuzzyBot broadcasts:
Join the FuzzyBot developers and learn more about the processes, inspirations, insights, and challenges in creating the world of Lynked: Banner of the Spark. Here’s the full schedule:
Intro to Lynked
⬩ When: October 14, 10 AM PT ⬩ Hosts: Max Spielberg (Creative Director,) Eric Kozlowsky (Art Director,) and Ronny Mraz (Audio Director)
Meet the Art Team
⬩ When: October 15, 10 AM PT ⬩ Hosts: Eric Kozlowsky (Art Director,) Noah Maas (Sr. UI/UX Designer,) Lise Elsoght (Concept Artist,) and Arthur Gorin (Concept Artist)
Meet the Audio Team
⬩ When: October 16, 10 AM PT ⬩ Hosts: Ronny Mraz (Audio Director) & Kate Jacobs (Audio Designer)
Animation & Character Stream
⬩ When: October 17, 10 AM PT ⬩ Hosts: Andy Konieczny (Animation Director) & Kieran O'Sullivan (Character Technical Director)
Game Design Stream
⬩ When: October 18, 10 AM PT ⬩ Hosts: Max Spielberg (Creative Director) & Sam Kushell (Gameplay Designer)
Each stream should last roughly one to two hours! Other FuzzyBot developers might jump in for a quick, unscheduled, live stream whenever we have the time. If you see us live on Steam, make sure to hop in to say hi in the chat!
➤ Please note that we’re a small studio and a lot of us work from home! The schedule above may change if we encounter any schedule or technical issues. Make sure to join our Discord community or follow us on social media to stay updated!
We can’t wait to see you on Steam Next Fest and for players to experience the world of Lynked: Banner of the Spark when it launches into Early Access on October 22. Click here to wishlist the game if you haven’t already!
This is easily the biggest update to date. Most of the changes are graphical but there are a few quality of life improvements.
BIG IMPROVEMENTS - Monsters are now made of proper god-fearing cardboard. - The monster portraits in the bestiary and summary screens are now animated and showcase the real size of monsters. - Added the ability to tilt the camera temporarily by holding right click, Letting go of right click will make the camera gravitate back to the default position. - Added a proper skybox with clouds and asters to go with the new ability to see the sky. - Made a brand new tutorial with much better graphics. - Improved the light effect of some followers. - Added a light effect to more monsters when they follow you (Pupkin and Clunker). SMALL IMPROVEMENTS - Eggs render less pixelated. - Increased the speed at which textures load. - Added an option to turn off shadows (Can increase the framerate by up to 15% on some machines). - Added an option for mouse sensitivity (Only affects the speed of the camera). - Improved the scale, rotation and offset of various monsters and monster icons. - Improved the general quality of most textures. - Slightly improved the quality of shadows in general. - Collectibles look better (They rotate and look like what they are supposed to be).
BUG FIXES - Fixed a bug that would cause monsters to be duplicated when captured in some cases. - Fixed a bug that let you catch 2 starters when they were too close together. - Door highlights no longer render above the main character. - Fixed all memory leaks. - FIxed a bug where the lighting would get much worse at random intervals for no reason. - There were multiple ways to make monsters appear for 1 frame before being replaced with another, these types of bugs have all been removed.
FIXED REGRESSIONS - Re-added the slippery physics in the ice cave in Mint Mountain. - Characters are now the correct colors in the save select screen instead of just grey. - Fixed a bug that caused monsters to never be a recolor introduced in the previous update. ADDED REGRESSIONS - Temporarily turned off the rain in Sakura Shore and snow in Mint Mountain. These effects will be replaced by a proper weather system later.
This update is the largest update in Dream Catcher's history but I'd like to keep that momentum going. The next update will focus on improving battles. I intend to get rid of ALL regressions in the next update or the one after. This means evolutions and decent movepools are on their way. Here is an updated roadmap.
The Rangers In The South - DPA. Capitan Salchicha de Pollo
After a long and challenging journey, we’re proud to finally share a glimpse of our game with you. The demo is now live on Steam, and we can't wait to hear your feedback!
Please keep in mind that the game is still in development, so the demo may contain bugs and does not represent the final version of the game.
But that’s not all—we’re excited to be part of the Steam Next Fest this October! Join us as we showcase our game to the world, with live streams, playthroughs, and developer sessions. It’s been a tough road, but with your support, we’re reaching new heights.
