New version coming soon

[siread]

Super Laser Racer will receive a massive update in the near future. Here is a list of changes to whet your appetite...


Tracks
Added 12 new tracks/3 new tournaments
Added electricity gates
Added new track pieces
Updated original tracks
Fixed alignment on some track pieces

Weapons
Added Super Laser (fat slow laser that can pass through walls and hit multiple enemies)
Added ECM jammer (pulse that detroys nearby weapons and held weapons)
Added Tractor Beam (Locks on to racer ahead and slows him down)

Racing
Added online multiplayer racing *Requires testing
Added time trials
Added custom tournaments
Added restart race option to pause menu
Added race again offer after quick race
Increased game speed

Music
Added 14 new music tracks

Achievements
Added achievement Proximity
Added achievement Tractor Factor

Graphics
Added space fog
Improved weapon effects
Improved particle effects
Recharge grid glows
Stars and grid scroll more smoothly

Leaderboards
Laptimes now grouped into difficulty levels
Separate lap time for time trials

Options
Joypad and key controls properly stored

GUI
New improved blue design
Can navigate menus with joystick/keyboard


I was considering making this a complete new version (Super Laser Racer 2) but it will probably be a free update. I'm hoping that current players will try the new version then tell all their friends to go and buy it because it is awesome! :D

Multiplayer is the last major hurdle. Testing will begin soon, so stay tuned for more information.

[Matrix1O1]

Groovy!!!! :D
Excellent news. I'll try the new version for sure siread.

I would indeed not like it to be a brand new V2 because then I would fell like I can trash the first one, which would make me sad.
However I wouldn't mind at all buying it as a DLC that would upgrade the existing game. Good work deserves rewards. ;)

Thanks for supporting this great game.

[CannibalBob]

Holy crap
I'm speechless

[cherryade]

While all this sounds excellent...

I was considering making this a complete new version (Super Laser Racer 2) but it will probably be a free update
I know this probably isn't a popular opinion, but I think making it a free update is a silly idea. You're cheapening your own work unnecessarily - it was only a £2.99 title to begin with, and I'm sure a lot of existing owners would pay for a sequel (or DLC for extra tracks).

[Matrix1O1]

I know this probably isn't a popular opinion, but I think making it a free update is a silly idea.

I agree (although I would not said silly but too generous).
As the core gameplay and look&feel of the game will not change, going to a full brand new V2 would be a bad move.

I would rather see something like updating the SLR available on Steam store to include all that new content, and offering a DLC to upgrade existing users (that could/would/should(?;)) be charged for a low price).

From an indie dev, I can easily accept reasonable DLC and clearly understand to need to get some money from hard work. No shame here.
Plus based on the changes list, it's not a small update, we'll have lots of new musics tracks, plus many cool stuff.

Anyway, if it's free, I'll take it, and if it's not free, I'll buy it! :cool:

[Eldar]

Sounds good :D Can't wait for it.

I agree with above, a whole new game is not a very good idea, however neither is making it completely free. I think you deserve to make it at least purchasable DLC.

[kuaneos]

Great news!

[StuntKid87]

Ooh! That's fantastic news! Looking forward to multiplayer. Will there be an option to zoom in/out while editing tracks?

[ruij999]

siread forgot to tell everyone that Online testing has started. Please see http://www.newstargames.com/newstarforum/showthread.php?t=11138 for more information :)

[kijib]

Super Laser Racer will receive a massive update in the near future. Here is a list of changes to whet your appetite...



I was considering making this a complete new version (Super Laser Racer 2) but it will probably be a free update. I'm hoping that current players will try the new version then tell all their friends to go and buy it because it is awesome! :D

Multiplayer is the last major hurdle. Testing will begin soon, so stay tuned for more information.

you sir, deserve a pizza
make sure you do a free multiplayer only weekend thing with Steam so new people can see this game!

[gexecuter]

Thank you for working on updates! Super Laser Racer is a small indie game but one i actually quite liked, online play will make the game more appealing so hopefully it will lead to more sales.

[T@F]

Nice if it was free tbh.
But still if you put the dlc up for £1 or less i'm sure ppl would buy it.
at least it's some income for you for the work you put in.

[Barser]

Very nice update. Looking forward to the multiplayer and I am sure many people will buy it cause of that.

[kamistar]

Super Laser Racer version 1.3 is available now!
(website talks about 1.33)
this is what i got as email today. (I have new star soccer 2010 and new star gp from newstargames) and this super laser racer from steam. I'm asking when steam version will update.:D

[T@F]

yep waiting on the steam one to update. :D

well i hope we get the update for steam.

[kijib]

woooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooo

[siread]

Not long now. Submitting to Valve today. :)

[Barser]

Not long now. Submitting to Valve today. :)

Great! Looking forward to try it out.

[Thundercrotch]

I bought this game for cheap during one of the Steam sales in the past year. I started playing it recently and am loving it.

Major props for your game and props to you for supporting your product!

[cherryade]

I can't wait. I put 11 hours into the game before it got a bit stale, hopefully this will reignite my interest.

[T@F]

Still no update.
come on valve push the button.

[ohmanger]

Getting it now. :)

[Saijin_Naib]

DUDE. Awesome, I just saw this and I'm so happy :D

[chobochobo]

Any chance this will be part of the treasure hunt?

[eram]

Starting steam today never felt so good..

My fav racing game on steam just got so much better. :)

[AxoZombie]

wow, nice big update :D
but why still no cloud support

[jbMurdock]

you're the greatest!!! I never expected such a huge update. Keep it up - I'll buy some extra copies of this fantastic game as christmas presents...

[phweemaggot]

Just another guy chiming in to thank you for being so awesomely generous. Didn't expect the game to see any updates at all, let alone one this extensive.

EDIT: this just occurred to me. Why not allow people to submit their custom made tracks to you, and you add the best ones as "official" tracks to the game (with credit, of course)? If you've got an involved fanbase, you might as well capitalize on it to make your product even better.

[woffle99]

Another thank you. I'll be suggesting this to all my friends on Steam now and probably buying it for a few for Xmas. Any chance of some kind of multi-pack deal for it to push some extra sales?

[siread]

If people want to submit tracks then you can do so via the New Star Games forum in the Laser Mods section:
http://www.newstargames.com/newstarforum/forumdisplay.php?f=107

I will compile the best ones and put them in a future update. :)

I will ask Valve about a "multipack" deal.

[sarcacid]

You should also ask Valve to add the "Multiplayer" icon to the Steam store page!

[Bob Moron]

You should also ask Valve to add the "Multiplayer" icon to the Steam store page!
This. Definitely.

[nether1n]

You should also ask Valve to add the "Multiplayer" icon to the Steam store page!

Still doesnt say anything about multiplayer on store page.