Today we’ll go over the rest of the machines that will be available in Reel Life in the coming weeks. These machines will help you melt, freeze, spool, and more! Since we went over the mechanics of machines in the last dev log, we’ll skip that and just explain the functions of each remaining machine.

 

This is the loom’n’spinner. This is the machine you’ll be using to create thread and yarn from wool and organic fibers (like flax). Once you’ve gotten that yarn piled up, run it through again to create fabric!

 

This is the smelt’n’form that will let you – of course – smelt ores and sand! Create ingots of iron, silver, and gold and glass panes for crafting new buildings. You’ll also be able to form bricks in the smelter from clay. If it needs to be fired, this is the machine to do it.

 

Next up is the still’n’mix. This machine is used to create delicious spirits! Scotch, brandy, vodka, and rum are among the recipes available to you upon purchase of the machine. Helpful if you want to make your own liquor for gifting or just selling.

 

Lastly, we have the tumble temper. This is a fun cooking machine that can help you create ingredients – like cream, butter, or mayonnaise – or food – like yogurt and ice cream! It can even be used to make extra animal feed from wheat, corn, and sunflowers (animals need a balanced diet, too!).

 

Of course, these are only some of the recipes that will be available per machine on purchase. We hope you’ll have fun making them all!

 

That’s it for the rest of the machines. We’ll be off for the next two weeks because of a move (and we need to settle in and get back to work), but we’ll be back on 10.14 with more content!

Bug Fixes and Improvements

We have some awesome news to share!

Our game, Ensora, is participating in the No Time To Loot Festival 2025!

*"Welcome to the No Time To Loot Festival 2025, the ultimate celebration of loot-driven gaming. From legendary treasures to chaotic randomized drops, this festival showcases the thrill of chasing rewards, upgrading gear and diving headfirst into the madness of endless loot..."*

The festival runs from: September 22 to September 29.

As a scavenger on the desert planet Ensora, looting is key to your survival. Every crate opened, every enemy defeated, and every secret location explored brings you closer to the resources needed to fix your ship and uncover the truth behind the mysterious Portal.

Buy Ensora now and get ready to dive into the loot-filled action during the festival!

Thank you for your support!

Hi all!

To celebrate the launch of Beat Hazard Arcade on PlayStation, I'm pushing a free update on Steam with 6 new tracks, sprite mod support, and 4K resolution.

New music

• Future Funk Squad — "HAZARD BEATS" (exclusive track)
  
• Shirobon chiptunes:
  • "Champions of Chiptune"
  • "Chiptuna"
  • "Fragile Movements"
  • "Vectors"
  • "WE LIK BRK"

Sprite Mod support
You can now mod the game's sprite sheet. Check the new /mods folder in your install directory for a template and readme, have a play, and send your creations to steve@coldbeamgames.com. I’ll set up a web page to showcase them and allow others to download.

4K support
The game now supports high resolutions, including 4K.

Thanks for playing, I can’t wait to see your runs and your mods!

Cheers,
Steve

P.S. Beat Hazard Arcade is out now on PlayStation 5 & 4. Learn more here: PlayStation Store

Player ratings have been updated to work with the new game engine! Since I upgraded the engine to make franchise and the on-field tactics deeper, I also had to drastically increase the number of player ratings. Most of these ratings should be self-explanatory, but the "Play Style Tendencies" section may need more detail.

At the start of each play, everyone will run a little bit to start the play. Think of this as setting the chessboard for the turn-based play. Once everyone completes the initial movement, you start the turn-based part. Each player's initial movement is determined by the "Play Style Tendencies" ratings. For example, if you have a QB that is maxed on Roll Out, he'll often start each play by rolling out instead of standing in the pocket. If your LBs tend to have high Blitz, they will rush the QB on more plays than dropping back into coverage.

As you can see, this adds another element to roster building as well as tactical gameplay.

Stay tuned for more feature updates as development continues!

Note: Logos and player info are just for example purposes. (You know what I mean :) )

Performance

• Added VSync. This should improve overall performance and prevent runaway GPU usage.
  
• If you turn VSync off, the game will now use a locked framerate instead of going unlimited.

Content

• Upgrades & Tentacles: Increased overall power levels.
  
• New Wearable: Added a new type of wearable item in the vending machine.
  
• New Tentacle: Added a tentacle that deals increased damage against slowed targets.

Balance

• Overall balance is still being tuned, feedback is very welcome as we continue finding the sweet spot.

Hellish Quart pre-alpha v.2025.09.24.0

FIX:
- Pushing mechanics pass

TWEAK:
- Kalkstein: better push animations
- Laszlo: more wrist muscle power

The Fear of Failure demo will be released within the next two weeks (pending approval). This is your chance to experience the challenge first-hand and help shape the game before launch.

We truly value your feedback — whether it’s thoughts, suggestions, or bug reports. Every comment helps us improve. Join the journey, share your experience, and let us know what you think!

Hi Consonance Players,

v0.10.0 includes the following changes:

• Options can now be accessed from the Title Page.

• Tips now show in the Level Select and Levels.

• Changes for Level 2-4: Cables (pre-release version only) to make it less ambiguous.

For any feedback and bug reports, please visit the Consonance Community Hub.

Thank you and have a great day.

(Developer)