Village Monsters – Alpha 2.2 Release

Happy New Year!

The final Alpha version of 2017 has been posted. It’s also very likely the final Alpha version period! Next up I begin work on Beta 1. Get hyped!

Your download portal should already be updated with the new hotness. Here’s the patch notes for the release:

Alpha 2.2 Additions

The title screen now has music, more realistic clouds, and a proper transition to the game
Overflow has been completely redone – new layout, new furniture, etc.
A basic controls page has been added to the first page of the journal
You can now adjust the window size (zoom level) via the system menu
- The game window now resizes itself to your particular resolution ratio
You can now switch to full screen via the system menu
Added a new villager, Mr. Rose
Added several new critters to find and catch
Interesting secrets have been considered
A new calendar GUI element has been added

The camera for all interiors has been adjusted to match that of the outside cameras
The following control changes have been made to the gamepad option:
- Y / Top Face Button now toggles the inventory
- X / Left Face Button now uses the tool
- Start now toggles the system menu
- Select now toggles the journal
Reading mail no longer closes the inventory screen
- Well, it does, but it’ll open up again on its own once you’re done reading
It’s now easier to toggle the inventory
The whoopie pie truck driver has gone on vacation
Shadows of most trees have been improved
The system menu selection now loops
The dialogue ‘tap’ sounds has been increses
The cursor is now hidden within the game window (for now)
Both bookcases (normal and small) have been redone

Fixed a bug preventing an open book from being closed with “Cancel” when using keyboard controls
A number of creatures were incorrectly switching sprites during some occasions. This has been fixed
Blank item cards should no longer say “Ore” or “Flavortown USA”
Collision for many villagers has been adjusted