Hyper-5 V7 “release tweaks” update

Thanks to everyone who played the V5 & V6 versions of Hyper-5 and left reviews and feedback. In advance of the full release on Steam and itch.io on the 28th of January I have some small fixes / tweaks addressing some of the comments received on these builds of the game.

Quality-of-life / Gameplay improvements:

• Improved visibility of turret projectiles
• Added ability to modify Loadout between levels in arcade mode
• Tweaked "start game" button assignment, added button overlay to load-out menu
• Weapons now equippable in armoury using gamepad / keyboard select button for convenience
• Experimental reduction of texture memory consumption for <4GB cards, e.g. 1060 3GB
• Clarified arcade mode and time trial text
• Support via Noto Font for symbols and JP character display, e.g. in leaderboard names
• Added menu option to disable 3D tilting of UI

Bug fixes:

• Fixed bug in options menu when selecting leaderboard to view
• Tweaked terrain to reduce collision issues in level 2 end of ravine and level 3 boss fight
• Fixed tutorial pop-ups to change to current controller + text changes
• Fixed UI bug related to armoury upgrade modal
• Fixed layout of leaderboard scores for stylised font
• Leaderboard buttons in Options menu hidden for standalone build
• Reduced enemy mine splash damage radius
• Turrets on far side of level 1 boss no longer fire when player is alongside them

As always, many thanks to everyone for your interest and support of my game.

Jamie, Developer of Hyper-5