Content Update

I'm happy to announce the 1.2 Update for Lighthouse of Cursed Souls.

In this update, I addressed several issues that have needed desperate reworks since release. I'm finally getting a little bit more wiggle room to work on game dev on a more regular basis, so I hope to be able to bring out more updates soon.

Changes

Updated XP System: I've updated the old XP milestone system to scale linearly. Every level will only increment at a constant rate instead of an exponential one. This should make gaining perks far easier.

Perk Stacking: I've updated all the perks to allow effects to stack every time you retake a perk. For example: Holy Strike now deals additional damage every time you retake the perk. With these changes Perk descriptions have also been updated.

Boss/Damage Balancing: I've lowered the Grim Reaper's Max HP, and raised the damage of several perks. Perk stacking and a higher number of perks with the updated XP system should allow for a far greater damage output when fighting in the field. I've also finally been able to playtest defeating the boss.

Removed Zone of Holiness Perk: The Zone of Holiness perk has been removed.

Updated Hard Mode: Besides doubling all enemy damage, hard mode now also doubles all enemy HP. The boss will also move 1.5 times quicker making it harder to outrun. When choosing perks the boss will inch toward you but not outright attack you.

New Features

Flame Burst Perk: I've added a new perk called Flame Burst. This perk allows you to fire flame directly ahead of you. I may still rebalance it in the future. This perk replaces the Zone of Holiness perk.

Achievements: I've added the achievement page to the main menu. As you play you can attempt to unlock achievements which will pop up when you complete them.

Small Map Change: A pillar near the starting area was removed.

More changes and updates hopefully to follow!

Thanks,

Marco Sebastian Hampel - Developer of A Lighthouse of Cursed Souls.