CrossCode 1.4.2

As we announced a few weeks back, we finally follow up with the small promised technical update of CrossCode! With version 1.2.0-5 we update NW.js to a newer version and also add basic support for the SteelSeries Engine.

NW.js Version update
With this version, CrossCode now runs with NW.js version 0.35.5, which hopefully fixes some of the memory leak issue several players have reported on Windows, as well as crashing issues on Linux and OSX. If you have issues with the new version (or past issues remain), please let us know via E-Mail (contact@radicalfishgames.com) or in the Steam Forum.

For users of the nwjs_old branch, things stay the same.

SteelSeries Engine 3 Support
SteelSeries Engine 3 is a tool that let's you adjust all the funky periphery that SteelSeries has to offer. It also doubles as a kind of local server, allowing applications to register themselves as "Games" and illuminate your hardware. SteelSeries asked us to integrate this into CrossCode and being avid gamers ourselves the only logical answer was to say "yes".
All jokes aside, what this means is that we can highlight certain keys on your keyboard based on in-game context. We are currently supporting all Steel Series Keyboards that have Per-Key-Lightning.

Once Game Sense is activated in the options menu of CrossCode your function keys will turn into a Health-Bar, while the number keys will light-up to the corresponding element. Future updates might extend this feature as players request cool stuff or we come up with more ideas.

Fixed bug where names of unvisited rooms have been visible in the map menu.
Fixed annoying collision issues in the bamboo maze challenge.
Fixed bugs where projectiles were stuck in mid-air.
Fixed issues where you could pull enemies with certain attacks that were suppose to be immovable.
Analyzable symbols that are supposed to stick at the edge of screen are now more easily visible.
+ Steam Achievement support! Your achievements should automatically synchronize with your trophies.
+ The Last Minute Heroes HG has opened! Well... somewhat. Expect more content in future releases!
+ Added time stat tracking the use of Assist Mode, so you can show your stats screen to proof you played the game without Assist Mode.
+ A new little cameo from a fellow Indie Game can be found in Bergen village!
~ Slightly changed assist mode damage scaling to only go down to 20%.
~ Updated Backer Credits list!
~ A few tweaks for the So'najiz temple boss to make some puzzle mechanics easier to understand.
~ Assist mode puzzle speed now scales the time you have to catch that bug in the bamboo maze."

Changes extracted from the ingame changelog:

Fixes:
"HOTFIX(3): Fixed a crash at the Brewing NPC."
"HOTFIX(3): Several small navmap fixes."
"HOTFIX(3): Fixed mysterious persistent white dot when dying during Raid event."
"HOTFIX(3): Snowman icicles disappear again."
"HOTFIX(4): Monster Fibula Fix to not just show all enemies."
"HOTFIX(4): Fixed Raid Theme intro timing."
"HOTFIX(5): Fixed crashed in Bergen Trail Area."
"HOTFIX(6): Several translation fixes."

Changes:
+ HOTFIX(3): Added option to disable new NPC speech bubble effects."
"~ HOTFIX(3): Burn is now weaker by default, though some enemies take more damage."
"~ HOTFIX(3): Some changes to status condition attacks and resistances of enemies."
"~ HOTFIX(3): Increased loot-droprate from some enemies (mostly medium sized)."
"~ HOTFIX(3): Small adaptions to Brewing- and Bergen Monk-quests"
"~ HOTFIX(3): A bit of balancing of the Wet Work quest."
"~ HOTFIX(4): Blazing Dragon will make you jump not quite as high now."
"~ HOTFIX(6): Allowing 2 food-buffs by default instead of 1."
"~ HOTFIX(6): Changed some buff-durations. Higher-tier food also tends to last longer."
"~ HOTFIX(6): Significantly increased healing rate of "Essence Drain" and "Vital Pulse" (Wave Ranged Arts)."
"~ HOTFIX(6): Jolt damage is slightly lower and can no longer be a critical hit."

HOTFIX(6) is 0.9.8-6, Hotfixes 3, 4 and 5 weren’t released here, this is why I added their changes to the changelog.