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The amazing new capsule artwork was entirely made by Dovinart who is a big fan of painting dragons.
Check out his other great works on Art Station: https://www.artstation.com/dovinart
He has also uploaded the time lapse / work in progress video of the artwork on his YouTube channel. You can watch it here:
Hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did! And if so, give him a thumbs up!
Hello Everyone!
I've been working on a major patch these past few weeks, and it's finally time to share it with you. I've been monitoring your feedback, comments, reviews and livestreams to see what is most crucial to improve upon to make the game better as quickly as I can.
Many of you have requested multiple saves to be able to play Exploration and Hardcore mode simultaneously, so now you can have up to 3 separate saves. Another frequent feedback was that the movement felt floaty & a bit weird. Now the movement while jumping should feel much better and you have more control in case you get knocked away by some obstacles (they are still pretty dangerous though). I've also added more ways to ascend the levels quicker these include new items or just plain old changes to the zones. You can probably speedrun the game under 2 hours, if you try hard enough ;)
There are many more changes, these are just the highlights, if you're interested, you can find the full changelog below.
Patch notes:
expanded the save system, now you can have up to 3 saved games, allowing you to switch between different modes without losing your progress
added a slight air control to jumping, previously you could only control yourself once you started falling, but this change should give you a little more control overall while jumping
added more air control in cases where the dragon is knocked away by obstacles
backwards input while fast jumping will initially slow the jump slightly, instead of immediately turning the dragon around to prevent you from overcorrecting jumps by accident
made entering and exiting gliding smoother
fixed an issue where trying to toggle glide on the ground caused you to start gliding the next time you fell by itself
added prompt for save points in hardcore mode reminding you that you can save & exit in these zones
added UI description for coins and feathers to the pause menu
fixed colliders of cliffs in the Labyrinth Temple zone making them properly climbable
added more spots in the Labyrinth Temple zone where you can save your fall
Brox now keeps the last unlocked power's message, allowing you to read the tutorial again if you close the window
stopping ocean pollution now rewards you as intended
improved the moving platforms in the Stairs of Anubis zone
further improved the pipes in Gearworks
moved the Sporefall Glade zone slightly in order to make some falls less punishing
added a new small island to the Sporefall Glade zone
getting disoriented by mushrooms in the Sporefall Glade will now cause bouncy clouds to appear under you in case you fall
added bushes of dragonfruit throughout the game, they are probably good for something
added a short cutscene to end the game on, it will likely only make sense if you've read all the notes
added overall time & 'hops' taken to beat the game :)
added an option to manually select controller scheme for UI prompts
improved the loading of zones, entering a new zone should feel much smoother now
added periodically refilling fountains which grant you a fly charge, providing you with a renewable resource of these charges
added persistence for jetpacks, you will now retain unused jetpacks on your back when saving/loading, allowing you to carry them wherever your heart desires
fixed golems falling off their platforms on certain occasions
made golems more aggressive
windmill hitboxes adjusted
improved performance inside the pyramid
fixed multiple colliders
fixed/adjusted several parts of the map
I hope these changes make for a better gameplay experience, I will continue to listen to your feedback and update the game, but keep in mind that these changes take time as a solo developer, and I likely won't be able to work on the game full time given the low sales numbers.
Still, I very much appreciate your support and I will continue to update & work on the game whenever I can. If you'd like to give additional support for my and André's work you can do so by buying the Original Soundtrack of the game. Many Thanks if you do! :)
Happy Hopping!
Hello everyone!
This new patch aims to extend controller support, including the Steam Deck with proper glyphs that change dynamically based on input type.If you still encounter any errors or improper glyphs showing up, please send me a screenshot at [email protected] and any additional information (what controller do you use, which button is the correct one for the action, etc). Sadly I'm unable to test for the Steam Deck and PlayStation controllers myself, so any help is very appreciated! Thank you!Patch notes:added dynamically changing input glyphs for multiple controller types
fixed being unable to use a few features while using the controller
added indicators for Brox's locations (your dragon trainer) to the pause menu
fixed the dragon becoming slower in certain situations until you jumped
Twitch Integration now no longer keeps trying to connect after a few unsuccessful tries (this was causing some lag spikes)
other small adjustments & fixes
Hello everyone!
New patch is here with a new sound track for the Gearworks zone (by André Meneses), smoother movement for the dragon, some controller issues fixed and proper resolution for the Steam Deck.
Patch notes:
added music for Gearworks by André Meneses
fixed the occasional delay while the dragon tried to grab onto objects while jumping/falling
added landing animations for jumping at higher speeds
fixed the dragon inching forward while jumping in place
running jump & sprint jump are now 8% faster
made swapping between keyboard + mouse and controller input types more smooth
added 1280x800 resolution for Steam Deck support
reduced size of certain tutorial area triggers
other small adjustments & fixes
Hope these changes can make for a better experience.
Happy Hopping!
Hello Everyone!
In this patch we are adding hints for the locations of notes that tell the game's story to the pause menu, as well as an overview of the amount of collected tokens and the maximum amount obtainable in the game.
Patch notes:
added an approximate hint to where uncollected notes are located to the pause menu
added the amount of tokens collected to the pause menu, showing you how many you've collected out of the maximum amount of each token
fixed unlocked shortcuts (such as the elevator) not saving properly
fixed Brox (your dragon trainer) being a smug PC elitist since the last patch and not even talking to you if you used a controller
Gearworks pipes should now be more forgiving when walked on
fixed some colliders and the dragon trying to vault over walls in some instances
added an option to "loop music". When this is set, music will keep playing continuously
fixed some additional UI and visual bugs
Happy Hopping!
Hello everyone! This patch is mainly aimed at improving the flying ability, so it feels more impactful and easier to use in better scenarios.
Flying Updates
Blue crystals now grant you new additional flight charges when your stamina is full. If you keep flying while your stamina runs out, a charge is consumed to refill your stamina and extend your flight. You can store up to 4 charges on top of a full stamina bar (which is equal to collecting 5 blue crystals).
Additionally, to let you practice flying without spending valuable crystals, Brox (your dragon trainer) now has a magical aura, that gives you infinite stamina while inside it, so you can fly freely as much as you'd like, as long as you stay close to him. This should also make him easier to find in zones.
I hope that this can solve the main issues with flying for the time being, let me know if you find it better this way! Your feedback is important! Additional changes in this patch:
tutorial and control settings now correctly show teleport to be the *Right* Stick Button on controller
fixed entering and exiting the Inferno zone
fixed loss of audio in some instances when pausing the game
fixed loss of control over the UI on character creation
fixed underwater camera effects not disappearing when teleporting from underwater
other small bug fixes & zone updates
I've got reports of some players getting an error (code: 0x11c7) on starting up the game. This error is apparently caused by Windows 11 Smart App Control. You should be able to solve it by disabling this feature for the time being or adding your Steam games folder to exclusions. Read more about it here: https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/797842431111465533/ Happy Hopping!
Hello everyone!
This is a quick patch to address some issues. I'll try to get more things fixed over the weekend.
Patch notes:
fixed the game also pausing on loading screens and menus when the window is not focused (can you imagine pausing loading screens?)
added resolution scale slider
added new secrets and a few shortcuts
added Ultra graphics mode (this is not fully tested yet, it could cause some artefacts)
added some additional barks for your follower buddy (who's now loyal)
game should now detect your native resolution and set it accordingly on first start up
made selecting buttons and toggles more clear
Thank You everyone for playing! I hope you have enjoyed the game so far. I feel really happy to have finally released my first indie game and hearing all your feedback!
There were several important items I wanted to update as quickly as possible and some of you have also found a couple of bugs. I greatly appreciate your bug reports, please keep them coming, so I can find them, fix them and make the game better for you all!
With that, here's the patch notes for Dragon Hop 1.0.1:
rehauled the UI, changed fonts, cleared up menus, sliders, everything should look much better now
made difficulty selection more clear (and more cheeky)
made checkpoints on Exploration mode actually cost 1 feather for unlocking them, NO MORE FREEBIES!
added the ability to convert your Hardcore save file to Exploration mode at safe points
fixed swimming and added a dive prompt to the UI, also added bubble sounds for underwater swimming
fixed many instances where the dragon could fall through the map
added more clear tutorials for unlocking and using checkpoints
opening the pause menu now properly hides overlay UI and tutorials
fixed an issue where your little dragon companion would rudely abandon you when reloading the game
fixed several issues while navigating menus with a controller
fixed the hidden volcano going dormant for 10000 years after a single eruption
reworked a few spots to make jumping more interesting (it's not that harder, you can do it)
fixed colliders in certain zones
added persistence for unlockable shortcuts (cube, orbs, portal)
Hope I didn't miss anything. There were still some suggestions that didn't make it for this one, but I'll get back to working, so they can arrive soon. Thanks you all so much for playing! Happy Hopping! 🐲
Hello Everyone! The long wait is now over, Dragon Hop is OUT! We hope you all have a wonderful time with the game!
Happy hopping!
This is Balázs, the developer behind Dragon Hop. With my game's release being just around the corner I just wanted to put out a little disclaimer about what you can expect from this game.
I know many of you have been waiting for it, but this is definitely not the sequel to the famous purple-dragon-game, nor could it ever have been. I've been working on this game alone for the most part, before I was joined by my wonderful composer, André Meneses. Together we've been focused on bringing you this challenging visual journey played throughout many levels, accompanied by 30 minutes of carefully crafted original soundtrack. While we both pushed ourselves to do our best, we are just 2 people and we don't have the experience to compete with big AAA platformer titles (at least, not yet!).
With that said, I think this game would best fit a person who has, or hasn't tried any rage platformer games, but is curious to what the fuss is about. Dragon Hop provides game-modes and tools (like abilities) to ease you into the exhilarating world of punishing precision platformers by holding your hand (as long as you want it to).
You might also enjoy the game if you love exploration, as there's a big aspect of the game built on finding hidden collectibles to unlock skins and abilities. Exploration also rewards you with tokens that allow you to unlock checkpoints in Exploration-mode. So choose this mode, if you'd prefer a more casual experience!
If you are super cracked at these types of platformers, we hope that the game still poses a fair amount of challenge to you on Hardcore mode. If not, let us know! I might be able to work out ways to increase the difficulty in the future!
At the same time, if you happen to find bugs, issues, errors with the game let me know through email ([email protected]), reviews, community posts or carrier pigeons. This is my first game, and I've likely made some mistakes, but I'm committed to provide support and fix any problems you might find!
Finally, a Huge Thank You for playing! We hope that you will have a good time!
Don't forget to leave a review if you liked the game (or if you didn't), it helps us a lot!
Added option to save game at Checkpoints (also for hardcore mode)
Added a climbable fort as an option to skip the tutorial route
Few more visual changes around the map
Reduced the cost of unlocking Checkpoints to 1 in Exploration Mode
Added borderless windowed mode
Added a few more adjustable settings in the menu
Added ambience sounds
Added camera effects for sprinting and bouncing
Fixed a few issues with navigating windows with a controller
Fixed a bug where the dragon's head would get stuck on edges
This new update adds the option to save the game at certain places. The Checkpoints for Exploration mode are now also visible in Hardcore mode and you can use them in both modes to Save & Quit the game. Once you started a new game, you can continue where you left off by clicking the Continue button in the menu. Collected tokens & unlocked Checkpoints are also loaded in. Coins and Red Feathers are permantently unlocked & can be shown in new games (but they only give rewards once).
Added a huge fort on the map that you can climb as an alternative route. This route doesn't offer tutorials and has many paths to the top. This can be used as a faster way to climb, once you're already familiar with the game.
The Checkpoints in their first iteration would prove too costly. Many players didn't find enough Feathers to unlock multiple Checkpoints in a single playthrough, so now all Checkpoints have their cost reduced to 1 Feather in Exploration Mode.
The game now also has a separate store page, so you can leave reviews, if you wish to do so. I'd be very happy to receive them!
Thank you, and as always:
Happy Hopping!
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