Hey there, bestest tycoonettes and tycoons!
We are very busy and hard at work on the game, and we want the demo to reflect how far we've come already. So get ready for a nice feature update for the demo, bringing it up to date with the latest development status!
[i]Beta Branch Note:[/i] These changes are currently available on the [b]beta branch[/b]. The beta branch is for testing changes and for finding and fixing errors.
This is how you get access to the beta branch: Right-Click on [b]Aquapark Tycoon Demo[/b] in your Steam list, [i]Properties[/i] -> [i]Betas[/i] -> Select branch '[i]Beta Branch - Newest Changes[/i]'.
Gameplay
[i]"A lot has happened in the game, and we'll only list the biggest, most important changes here. You should definitely check out the game to see all the small details that are new :)"[/i]
Added a POV Mode for slides
Joy Sparks can now be used to heal injuries and revive guests
Improved pollution & decay gameplay of attractions
Added more wall & roof objects
Added bridges
Added water sprayer objects
Added basic counter-only versions of all shops & stalls
Heating & electricity cost are now communicated separately & clearly
Added more terrains for you to build
Made guests falling out of slides more realistic
Research
Added a Research Tree
Investing into research now nets you Research Points
Research Points can be used to unlock attractions, shops or themes
Moving Objects
Objects can now be moved after they were placed
Objects can now be freely rotated as desired
Objects can now be freely moved as desired
Objects can now be scaled bigger and smaller
Graphics
Improved Visuals of Saunas & Pools
Added particles to many animations
Lots and lots of small visual fixes
Improved customization of object colors
Added color presets
UI
Completely overhauled the entire UI
Added configurable UI Scaling
Added a new Infusion Mixing UI
Sauna benches are now easier to find in the UI
[list](it wasn't a bug, just a little hard to find! Sorry for that and thanks for all the feedback!)
Added visualisation for pool areas (swimmer, non-swimmer, fun, wellness, etc.)
[/*][*]Added particles for when a pool, sauna or slide improves its score
[/*][*]Windows of attractions or characters now show a screenshot of their attraction or character
[/*][/list]SFX
Added many more sound effects
Improved and balanced many existing sound effects
Bugfixes
Fixed several crashes
Fixed various localisation issues
Improved pathing of staff
Improved pathing of guests
