The time is finally here!

The first major improvements to Esoterica are finally available with the release of v0.0.3! This version brings many needed QoL improvements to UI/UX for the player, additional audio that was missing from the Jam version, code improvements, button prompts, shader updates... AND MANY MORE!

This update does not drastically change the core loop or interactions within the game, but builds the foundation from which development will continue. Updates will continue to be released every other week bringing new features, improvements, changes, and more. If you would like to follow along with future plans for Esoterica please visit our public Trello Dev Tracker:

https://trello.com/b/QeVKrGXe/esoterica-dev-tracker

OR hop into the Small Hours Discord channel and come chat:

https://discord.gg/xTH5W4Wmbe

General:

[ADDED] Refrigerator added/added to mid room tasks

[ADDED] Various junk items added to kitchen area

[ADDED] Junk/Trash added around desk

[ADDED] Jolt Physics added to backend. Not implemented yet.

[REMOVED] Kitchen Cabinet 1 removed from tasks

[REMOVED] Kitchen Cabinet 2 removed and removed from tasks

[CHANGED] Minor model improvements to cabinets, removing strange hidden half sphere.

[CHANGED] Basket replaced with trash can

[CHANGED] All lights moved. Adjustments to light energy.

[CHANGED] Radio station frequencies adjusted.

Audio:

[ADDED] Cabinet squeak audio

[ADDED] Computer boot sound, hard drive platter noise, comp fan noise

[ADDED] Drawer slide audio

[ADDED] Light switch audio

[ADDED] Toilet flush full tank and partial tank audio

[ADDED] Water dripping environment audio

[ADDED] Computer recording progress sound

[ADDED] Computer delivery progress sound

[ADDED] Computer recording/delivery completed sound

[CHANGED] Audio file sizes reduced by over half

UI/UX:

[ADDED] Interactive hints for buttons

*Currently, just using static button hints. Need to update to use dynamic buttons for switching between pc and controller.*

[ADDED] Task hint system

*Generic glow hint system on objects when nearby. Needs to be adjusted, but will do once tasks are completely revamped. Current system is not going to remain.*

[ADDED] Radio scanning UI, angle text toward camera

Bug fixes & known bugs:

[BUG FIX][0.0.2b] Player sanity is broken. 

[BUG FIX][0.0.2b] Can't add child 'BathroomTimer' to 'Bathroom', already has a parent 'Bathroom'.

[BUG FIX][0.0.2b] Can't add child Timer to Computer, already has a parent Computer

[BUG FIX][0.0.2b] Light switch defaulting to off position after completing task

[BUG FIX][0.0.2b] Radio Locked In prompt now visually broken with new layout

[KNOWN BUG] Screen space shader and color correction not working on web version.

*Various additional improvements have been made to the code to improve stability and performance.*