A new Phobos Down alpha update is here! The change list is a bit shorter than usual but this update still brings many important improvements and some new content. This version should also be ready for the Steam Deck compatibility verification.

There are many new weapon modifiers like reflective and explosive projectiles. Existing modifiers have been fine-tuned to make them more balanced by adding secondary effects (usually damage) to the otherwise less useful modifiers.

There is one new device drop pod: Sentry missile system. That is basically a missile launcher variant of the classic sentry gun.

Here is the full change log since version 0.0.10:

• Made some projectile damage and sniper modifiers increase shoot sound pitch.
• Fixed random shadow flickering while player moves around.
• Show "continue game" menu after successful mission completion.
• Added drop markers on ground to indicate incoming drop pods.
• Increased initial fire rate for the rifle.
• Show warning message when damaging containers.
• Added device/controller specific button icons.
• Trigger Steam gamepad text entry for menu text items on Steam Deck.
• Use Steam persona name as default high score name when available.
• Made large walker enemies keep more distance to each other.
• Fixed some particles not properly facing camera.
• Added explosive projectiles modifier for the rifle.
• Added reflective projectiles modifier.
• Made time-limited projectiles break into dim fragments on expiration.
• Added secondary effects to some of the less useful modifiers.
• Added a missile launcher sentry gun variant.
• Added explosion stun modifier for the launcher.
• Prevent diggers from burrowing while stunned.
• Lowered ballistic fire rates for the eight-legged walkers.

You can download the game here on Itch.io  or wishlist it on Steam.  If you do try it, please let me know what you think!