061321 Shield Cat Build (Patreon)

Howdy! This is a minor update today that just makes some adjustments and fixes a few things. The main reason I'm releasing it is because I added a couple new moves and an experimental combo meter, and I want to see what people think. You are now also able to collect the LANCE letters, as well as check your Stats on the pause menu.

Also, I unfortunately have to announce that for now, the Linux version of Shield Cat is canceled. Fortunately, I've tested it in Proton and it works exactly the same (even on my cheap laptop) so you definitely still have options to play Shield Cat, but I apologize in advance for this. It's much too much of a struggle to keep up with different versions of Linux as well as Gamemaker's subpar support for it.

With that out of the way, let's get to the patch notes!

 ===== NEW =====

• The stats screen can now tell you all collectibles in all stages, as well as completion total (this will change considerably throughout the course of development.)
• A new combo multiplier has been added. Continually hit enemies with different attacks for more Pretty Petals - but don't get hit!
• Lance now flashes red when he's at low health.

 ===== CHANGED =====

• Lance's shield now has a spiral animation when you throw it while spinning. Let me know what you think!
• Enemy iframes have been reduced to make combat more fast paced.
• The Linux version of Shield Cat has been discontinued. However, you should be able to run it through Proton on Steam.

 ===== BUG FIXES =====

• Fixed a bug with how the game determines how many total collectibles are in the game.
• Fixed the "Stats" submenu not working in the pause menu.
• You can now collect LANCE letters again.
• Fixed a bug where the UI would draw very small in certain graphics configurations.
• The exact Fish Scales you collected will no longer change between builds if scales were added or removed between builds.
• Fixed perimeter blur being disabled by default when using the custom settings when you've never used them before (wont apply to existing installations of Shield Cat.)

 ===== KNOWN BUGS =====

• None! I finally fixed the Fish Scale bug.

Thank you!

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