Paradox Agent Devlog #2: Enhancing Your Experience

Fellow Agents,

I'm excited to bring you the second devlog for Paradox Agent! I've been hard at work implementing some great new features and improvements to enhance your experience. Let's dive into what's new in this update.

New Features and Improvements

Tutorial Window

I’m pleased to announce that you can now show the tutorial again at any point during levels. This should help reinforce key concepts and ensure you’re fully equipped to tackle the challenges ahead.

Performance-Based Stars

To add an extra layer of challenge and replayability, I've introduced a star rating system that reflects your performance in each level:

• 1 Star: Awarded for simply completing the level.
• 2 Stars & 3 Stars: Earned based on your time jump efficiency and final time performance. These can be completed in any order, encouraging you to perfect different aspects of your playthrough.

This new system encourages you to refine your strategies and master the mechanics to achieve the best possible scores.

Camera Control

Navigating through time entanglement zones requires a good view of your surroundings. You can now turn the camera around freely, giving you a better perspective on the puzzles and environments. The default control for this feature is the middle mouse button. This should make it easier to plan your moves and manage the time anomalies more effectively.

UX and UI Improvements

I’ve made several user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) improvements to make the game more intuitive and enjoyable. These changes are designed to provide a smoother, more polished experience as you navigate through the game.

Settings for Sounds, Keybinds, and Gameplay

You can now customize your experience with new settings options:

• Sound Settings: Adjust the volume for music, and sound effects.
• Keybind Settings: Customize your controls to suit your preferred playstyle.
• Gameplay Settings: Modify various gameplay options to better match your preferences.

Save of Progression and Settings

Your progress and settings will now be saved automatically. This means you can pick up right where you left off and keep your personalized settings intact across sessions.

Summary

• Tutorial Replayability: Revisit tutorial instructions anytime during tutorial levels.
• Performance-Based Stars: New star rating system for level completion, time jump efficiency, and final time performance, achievable in any order.
• Camera Control: Rotate the camera with the middle mouse button for better navigation and planning.
• UX and UI Improvements: Enhanced user experience and interface for a smoother gameplay experience.
• Settings: Customize sound, keybinds, and gameplay options to suit your preferences.
• Save Progression and Settings: Automatic saving of your game progress and settings.

For the next update, I will focus on introducing new features and challenges to keep the game exciting and engaging. Stay tuned!

Stay vigilant, Agents. Your mission is crucial, and your feedback is invaluable.