Desire Dash 0.8.1 (Public Release)
Greetings everyone,
Desire Dash 0.8.1 is finally out. Here are the links to download:
Windows:
Here is what is new in this version:
New Hub Areas
- Introduced two new hub areas: Meadows Hub and Beach Hub.
- In these hubs, you can explore, interact with NPCs, and engage with various objects.
- These additions aim to enhance world-building, creating a more immersive experience.
- Future updates will include more NPCs with side quests that unlock additional scenes.
Revamped Conversation System
- Significant improvements have been made to the conversation system for a better user experience.
- Updates include changes to both UI aesthetics and core mechanics.
- A new text-skip system now works consistently in most areas.
- Some areas, such as the Desert Stage and parts of the Meadows Stage, still require refinement (e.g., option selection highlighting).
New Struggle Mechanism
- A struggle mechanism has been added to the Meadows Stage.
- Previously, colliding with enemies triggered H-scenes but penalized the player (speed, health, time, or bottle losses), which felt counterintuitive.
- Now, during H-interactions, players can struggle with enemies:
- Win the struggle: Gain a reward (winning H-scene) with no penalties.
- Lose the struggle: Penalties are applied.
- This new system ensures a more rewarding experience for players.
New Currency System
- Coins are now earned at the end of each wave based on performance.
- Coins can be used to purchase items in the shop.
- The coin reward system is still a work in progress and will be refined in future builds.
New Shop in Beach Hub
- The Beach Hub now features a shop run by a sexy gypsy woman.
- Players can interact with her to buy items, such as Halloween Party Tickets.
- Future updates will add more items, including those tied to side quests.
New CGs for Story
- Multiple new CGs (character graphics) have been added to improve storytelling:
- The introduction now features a comic-style, panel-by-panel animation instead of a static image.
- Added CG for Isabella and Alex's 2nd interaction H-scene.
- A new story narration precedes the Halloween event H-scene with Miss D.
Minor Audio Improvements
- Improved audio effects, background tracks, and interaction sounds.
- Updated main menu sound effects and added new background music to suit the game’s tone.
- Audio enhancements have also been applied to the conversation system.
Quality of Life Improvements
- Small tweaks and adjustments across the game improve the overall player experience.