- UPDATE IS COMING - 1 December 2021
Dear community, First of all, we would like to thank you, our community, for being with us all this time. Secondly, we congratulate everyone on the anniversary of Darkanoid. During this time, you’ve been helping us find some bugs that are fixed now and will be included in the next HotFix 1.0.4 update. However, we could not implement some of your wishes, but we did not waste time in vain and a surprise awaits you and other owners of mobile devices. In early December, in the coming days, Darkanoid will be available on mobile devices. We ported our game and tried to preserve its atmosphere and main mechanics. Stay tuned for the next update on Steam and the game release on mobile devices. Best regards, Shezo Games team.
- We are resuming work on Darkanoid - 25 June 2021
Good news! We will soon continue working on a new episode of Darkanoid! What can you expect: New game mechanics - two new unique bonuses for the Survival mode, one of which will be able to demolish several blocks at a time! - new drones, we have long wanted to implement drones with non-trivial abilities. For example, one of them can repair damage to blocks, and the other is able to undermine the platform. - new boss - the appearance of random events in the classic mode (of course, they can always be disabled). We understand that the Survival mode is much more fun due to the alternating waves and adaptive difficulty system, so we came up with a solution that brings variety to the Classic Levels. We talked for a long time about how to make the passage of the levels more fun and nonlinear, in the end we were forced to admit that the Classic mode is somewhat stretched in the passage. And it…
- Thank you! - 15 February 2021
Dear community! In the latest update 1.0.3.3, we have closed the bugs with the controllers and not only as much as possible: - playback of the title video, now there should be no problems with its playback, as well as a black screen; - saving progress of passing the game on the Padawan difficulty - fixed bug where the Master difficulty could be blocked; - the improved sensitivity of the controller. Added the sensitivity curve of the gamepad depending on the angle of inclination of the stick. Thanks to you, the game is getting better and better. At the moment, we are also continuing to work on and support the game. In the global plans for this year, we plan to launch a mobile version, as well as a new PvP Duel mode, in addition to this, we are preparing other updates. Stay tuned! Your Shezo Games Team
- HOTFIX 1.0.3.3 - 5 February 2021
Good news, we have fixed the bugs that were discovered thanks to you: - playback of the title video, now there should be no problems with its playback, as well as a black screen; - saving progress of passing the game on the Padawan difficulty - fixed bug where the Master difficulty could be blocked; - the improved sensitivity of the controller. Added the sensitivity curve of the gamepad depending on the angle of inclination of the stick. We listen to the players' opinions, so feel free to write your opinion. Thanks to you, the game is getting better every day. Stay tuned! Sincerely, Shezo Games team
- HOTFIX 1.0.3.1 - 29 January 2021
Dear community! In this patch, a bug with the controller was urgently fixed. We really hope that all the problems are behind us. And we are sorry that this bug has caused so much inconvenience. All gamepads that are not clearly recognized will be cut off (if it is not an xbox 360, xbox one, ps4). Now the control will be automatically reset to default, then when you restart the control is always set to default and if you need a joystick, then again you need to select in the settings. Added a keyboard shortcut to reset the default control (left Ctrl + P) The combination only works in the main menu! You can always write to us about the problem that has occurred. Do not skimp on describing and if possible send screenshots. always in touch, Shezo Games team.
- WE KNOW - 29 January 2021
Dear community, We are aware of the controller problem that many of you have encountered. We apologize for the inconvenience and the long response. We are currently preparing an urgent HOTFIX for TODAY. Sincerely, the Shezo Games team.
- Update 1.0.3 - 30 December 2020
Dear community, we have great news! In the new update: - Added 4 languages: French, Japanese, Chinese-Simplified and Traditional; - Fixed minor bugs and bugs. We listen to the opinion of the players, so keep in touch with us and together we will make the game better. Stay tuned!
- Update 1.0.2 - 14 December 2020
Dear community, this patch fixes the following bugs: - looping the counter sound when skipping in the results screen; - calculation of time for holding the maximum number of balls per game on the playing field: Statistics Screen in Classic and Survival Mode; - localization and translation of texts; Added the final video, which can only be seen after killing the 4th boss! We listen to the players' opinions, so feel free to write your opinion. Thanks to you, the game is getting better every day. Stay tuned! Sincerely, the Shezo Games team
- Hotfix 1.0.1 - 4 December 2020
Dear community, we thank You for your interest in our game and for the fact that with Your help we found some bugs in the release version. Meet the first update after the release of DARKANOID, in which you will find something new, namely: "More points” - added points multiplier, which will allow You to earn more points and give you the opportunity to compete for the championship in the rating table: - in CLASSIC mode, increases the number of points for successfully completed level. The multiplier growth step is +0.1 for each level of the game session, starting from the second level; - in SURVIVAL mode, increases the number of points for successfully completed waves after destroying the boss. The multiplier growth step is +0.5 for waves following the destruction of the next boss. The maximum score multiplier is X3 We have activated the option to partially support the game controller. Enj…
- Update - full realise! - 30 November 2020
Dear community! We have reached the finish line - for the FULL release of DARKANOID! Many of the previously announced mechanics have been added, and others have been transformed. This does not mean that the work on the game is finished, we are still preparing additional pleasant bonuses for you. New mechanics: Platform Customization The store expands your possibilities for decorating the game platform. Here are 13 skins, each of which additionally gives a unique ability and increases the comfort or aggressiveness of the game: changing the base speed of the ball; increase the duration of some game bonuses; advantage at the start of the game in the form of an extra life or barrier; expanded clip when firing standard guns, as well as replacing the latter with other types of weapons, including: plasma gun, laser gun and rocket launcher. Important reminder! Do not forget to choose the necess…
- News update 0.6.9 - 26 November 2020
Dear community! Very soon you will see a patch that will be the final one in early development: Store Merchants arrived in the Dark zone and set up a market where you can spend your Darkies money. Skins In the store, you can choose the platform to your taste - each skin has its own unique bonus, which will allow you to choose your own unique style of play. EXTRA Level! An additional secret level where you can collect a sea of Darkies. Where is he? What is it? We will announce all this very soon, but we can say right away that it will not leave anyone indifferent. This patch also includes minor improvements to the game's performance and graphics. We listen to the players ' opinions, so feel free to write your opinion. Thanks to you, the game is getting better every day. Stay tuned! Sincerely, the Shezo Games team
- Hotfix - 25 November 2020
Fixed a bug where survival mode didn't work correctly.
- Update 0.6.7 - 17 November 2020
Dear community! The new update is already here, which means new mechanics are already available. This patch is the penultimate one before the final release. List of changes: "More life for survivors." This change will only affect the Survival mode and Boss Wave. With a successful combination of circumstances, that is, when winning a victory over the boss, one life indicator will be repaired on the dashboard and one life added, provided that all active life indicators light up "green", otherwise, if the indicator is extinguished, one life will simply be added; "Chip integration" - now in each sector you can find a chip that is the key to access the EXTRA level, where large deposits of Darkie are stored, so successfully hidden by the boss. Activation of the chip occurs automatically and only after killing the boss, causing a space-time swirl, where you need to roll the ball, which will be…
- News update 0.6.7 - 13 November 2020
Dear community! We have started developing a new patch 0.6.7. This update will focus on new mechanics: - Darky - game resource, you have to collect in during your adventure nuggets to exchange. Mining is carried out from hard rock blocks. In the upcoming update, the exchange options will be somewhat limited, however, the game market will expand in the future! - Ability to extend the game session, yes, you can exchange the accumulated wealth for the most valuable thing - the revival and repair of the ship. Space Aid has deployed its work in the most dangerous areas of the Darkanoid world. - Extra-level, in the most secret places you can hide a mind-blowing level with large deposits of Darky. But to get to it, you have to work a little. Did you think everything was so easy? And it's time to talk about longer-term plans: - shoping, in the future, we will open a store where you can buy skin…
- Update 0.6.5 - 3 November 2020
Dear community! It's hard to believe, but we finished off this update, which was planned to be released as they say “yesterday”. List of innovations: Graphic elements Cubes have become laconic, and bonuses are readable and understandable. Do you remember? It's already in game! Survival Mode We have included pre-announced changes such as: - Passage of waves, each wave has its own character; - Improved logic for generating bonuses; - Changed block generation logic; - boss waves; General mechanics: - the keyboard control system has been abolished; - the ball rebound from the platform into touch is canceled; - ball collision canceled; - reduced start time for levels; - anti-bonuses will be less common in the Survival mode at the initial stages of the passage; We hope you enjoy the upcoming changes. Follow the news! Best regards, Shezo Games Team
- News update 0.6.5 - 22 October 2020
Dear community! The work is in full swing. But for now, we have to postpone the release of the update, which was planned last week. We have made several decisions that change the way the game treats its players: - the ball rebound is canceled, now the ball flies through the platform when bouncing off the barrier, to be honest, we ourselves are tired of this method of losing hp; - the balls, when colliding with each other, do not change their trajectory in Casual, this always added chaos and most of the balls went out-of-bounds; - anti-bonuses will be less common in the Survival mode at the initial stages of the passage; - the control system from the keyboard has been abolished, since it is technically impossible to adjust the sensitivity by the force of pressing the keys; - reduced start time for levels; - removed collision of the ball and dips in the lateral parts of the platform, in o…
- Work on patch 0.6.5 - 2 October 2020
Dear community! We are preparing a new patch with might and main. We are testing and developing new mechanics for the Survival mode, including checking how the new graphic elements look: We hope that in the next patch you will see many more transformations of the project, including those presented below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x2W9VtsPPQ We hope you enjoy the upcoming changes. Follow the news! Best regards, Shezo Games Team
- News update 0.6.5 - 16 September 2020
Dear community! We continue to improve our project, and today we are sharing with you the upcoming changes in the upcoming patch 0.6.5: SURVIVAL Mode We have undeservedly deprived this mode of attention, but for many players it has become a priority, it is quite dynamic and unpredictable due to the random system of generating bonuses and blocks. But the game did not have its logical conclusion. We decided to correct this misunderstanding. - Passage of waves: Passing wave after wave will create the missing sense of completeness and give a sense of game progress. - Improved logic for generating bonuses: The same bonuses will no longer be generated side by side, and their very arrangement on the field will become more even. - Changed block generation logic: Blocks with durability> 1 will appear on the field. While preparing this patch, we decided to pay maximum attention to the Survival mo…
- Patch 0.6.3 - 10 September 2020
Dear community! Update 0.6.3 was released today, we have been working on it for a long time to transform the game as much as possible: Changing graphics: - completely updated interface, from the main menu to the winning screen - every window has been transformed; - the models of all bosses were replaced, and along with them energy shields were tightened, which became a single whole with the ships and visually more pleasant; - changed the choreography of the start of the game; - the display of points on the playing field, now you will know what affects the receipt of the maximum number of points, we will tell you about the revised points system a little below; Changes in game mechanics: - scoring system, inflicting critical damage gives X2 points, the longer your effective strikes last, the more points you will be awarded; - the speed of the ball, passing through the Teleport does not in…
- Updating graphic elements - 10 September 2020
Dear community! This is what the next graphic style search for our Arkanoid has culminated in. Most likely, this upgrade of special blocks will be released in one of the Darkanoid updates. What do you think? We are interested in your opinion! Best regards, Shezo Games Team
