A rare (but major) bug was fixed in this version. JInput seems to fail if it tries to get access to some hardware but can't, which results in a null pointer exception when trying to get access to the controller. I've fixed this by having the game just bypass the exception, which means that the game will just fail to get controller input and default to keyboard input IF this rare problem occurs. Controller input should still work for most people (please leave a comment if it doesn't). Also, a minor change was made to the final boss battle.


No new content was added this release, just the bugfix as mentioned above. The game's download has been updated.

ver 1.0.1.0 (January 26th, 2015)
+Fixed a rare but gamebreaking bug where the game wouldn't run at all if the controller setup failed due to Jinput not being able to access special hardware
+Boss can no longer accidentally "fall towards you" during the fight

Now you can play Tess with a gamepad! Details on the gamepad controls have been added to the game's description (and to the included readme file).

ver 1.0.0.9 (October 11, 2014)
+Gamepad support added

Finally finished putting together this patch.

Achievements have been added to the game now, and are compatible with GameJolt/sync up with GameJolt. Also, "Mirror Mode" was added, which unlocks when you get 5 achievements.

Full details of this release below:

Ver 1.0.0.8 (October 4th, 2014)
+Added unlockable "mirror-mode"
+Changed background drawing function to no longer use AlphaComposite if it isn't transitioning between backgrounds, which should improve performance
+Fixed a minor bug in the options menu where pressing escape there caused some odd behaviour
+Fixed a missing flag on one of the exp capsules
+Made the "pick language" dialogue box a little less ugly
+Fixed a minor issue with the key set menu where the OK/jump button wouldn't work unless it was pressed twice (it was ignoring the first keystroke due to not clearing the key buffers)
+Nerfed the exp table a bit to make the "Max HP" achievement more attainable
+Firing of the gamma bubbles in the boss' "rage" mode made slightly easier to dodge
+Tess now has boosted friction for a frame when she lands from a jump, which should prevent some slidey-ness that used to occur with precision jumping
+Tess no longer does the "twitchy-moon-walk" when you hold both the left and right arrow keys
+Tess no longer jumps to the left if you jump while holding both the left and right arrow keys
+Tess now has (very negligible) air resistance, but you probably won't notice it
+Interact key now works as OK in options menu
+Added ”よぉぉぉぉ” back to Japanese translation

Ver 1.0.0.6 (August 29, 2014)
+Graphics Engine optimized further, should be faster
+All languages are now in one download, can select language from options menu
+You can press keys to skip text scrolling now

With this new version I'm going to be taking down the download links for the separate language versions.

This version has been released to fix a minor bug and a few minor changes to the game. The main download link has been updated with this new version.

Ver 1.0.0.5 (August 2, 2014)
+Got rid of the "turning" state for the player, which would make it so that you couldn't jump for a frame after pressing a directional arrow key
+Made jump timing slightly less forgiving (1 frame)
+Added "+1" to HP bar when you level up/increase your max HP