Stackable Powerups! (Roguelike Devlog #16 - Patch Quest)

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Wishlist Patch Quest on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/13...
You can also follow development on Twitter: / patchquest

[@jonp3674]

This game is really getting incredible, if you told me a team of 5 people had made it I wouldn't doubt it. Great work.

[@LycheeGameLabs]

Cheers Jon

[@Ooga_bog]

It looks like a grade a game like 50 people would take a year. Honestly

[@iamrolly411]

Hi

[@stoicwis]

@@iamrolly411 what’s up rolly

[@funiwanderer3280]

Liam you are an inspiration for all game makers! I admire how the game updated and im very exited to see how it end...so good job :)

[@LycheeGameLabs]

Thanks Leo!

[@pabloh6369]

I love this gamedevs because your art is great, and you clearly know about game making. There are way too many game developers that think making a game is as easy as mixing sprites and mechanics, so finding one that know how hard and complex is to make a well balanced game is just awesome

[@LycheeGameLabs]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@gibbous_silver]

“Luck” should be called “dodge”

[@simping_reaper]

i agree

[@safewaygaming7742]

Yep

[@softlysnowing3959]

"Agility"

[@jaysolo8256]

"dodge"? Ohhhh, you mean "Ultra Instinct" 😏😂

[@slapling]

Insane how you don't have more subscribers...the video and game polish is so top notch

[@LycheeGameLabs]

Thanks dude

[@jpw547]

These power up icons look straight out of Kirby Air Ride. Not that that’s a bad thing! I actually really love the art style of this game

[@Drag0ny]

I really enjoy watching your videos, they're always so well produced. I love hearing your insights about how you made your decisions :-)

[@LycheeGameLabs]

Glad you like them!

[@lilhoodie1]

I just found out about this game and I’m already in love with it! The gameplay and art style look phenomenal. However I was a bit concerned about the fact it will not be playable on Mac. I’m not a programmer and I don’t know how hard it would be to allow Mac users like my self to play this game. You don’t have to accommodate, but at least keep it in the back off your mind. I would love to play this game and so would many other Mac users. Keep up the amazing work!

[@legallyawesome3498]

Third! I really really really cant say really enough like this game

[@rasmusvanwerkhoven1962]

Second! Yea it’s a really great game

[@expansive_audio]

Amazing work :)

[@LycheeGameLabs]

Thanks Alex

[@hollowdusk9550]

This game is looking awsome.

[@fenzergamermendoza4506]

Someone will for sure speedrun this game

[@iamrolly411]

But how Doe

[@nwefie_]

this game looks like some kind of level making game, theres tiles, a whole bunch a enemies, and those traps in the dungeons, i wouldnt be surprised if someone told me this was a sandbox game.

[@ThePaulineu]

Is character customisation in the game?

[@fenzergamermendoza4506]

Are you thinking of making a new game when you're done with Patch Quest?

[@acon70]

That isn’t a question he can answer right now

[@bamfyu]

Nineth! Great devlog as always

[@LycheeGameLabs]

More to come!

[@ManuelRoddy]

this awesome game is gonna come out in consoles too?

[@LycheeGameLabs]

That really depends on the game doing well on Steam first!

[@DrunkGeko]

Isn't this gonna strip the game of emergent mechanics? I feel like TBoI-like powerups that can make every run feel VERY unique are a great feature for any roguelite

[@LycheeGameLabs]

To a degree it does. But those emergent run mechanics depend a lot on the game restricting your options, so you're forced to play to the strengths of your random powerups.
Whereas in Patch Quest, you have more freedom in choosing your mounts (and therefore choosing your abilities). So there's a lot less space for restricting the player via the powerup system - and therefore I think a simpler system that supplements your base abilities is better.

[@ras906]

What are the downsides of dying in a run vs using the go back to camp option?

[@LycheeGameLabs]

There's no downside

[@ras906]

@@LycheeGameLabs can you still ride boss monsters? I haven't figured out how to.

[@shainaadams4173]

wish list: none
now:patch quest

[@benji-o1204]

This game is getting really great. In my opinion the luck power up should be reworked though. I don't like the idea that you have to be hit for it to have any effect.

[@valentinpy409]

I think the luck powerup should be named dodging or the luck powerup could let you find more amo or shiny plants

[@LycheeGameLabs]

Good idea!

[@lucury8248]

:/ damn why did i find this now.. i think id love this game but i hate asking for munnys •^•

[@jammydoughnuts]

First! Love this game 😄

[@LycheeGameLabs]

Me too!

[@theburgerbox9576]

Tenth!
i think

[@rasmusvanwerkhoven1962]

Nah you’re fourth lol

[@sweet.stone.]

Can we just stop saying first or tenth or whatever and actually realize and appreciate how much detail and time has gone into this game? This game is just so amazing and the fact that it’s original just makes it better, not to mention that it was made by ONE person! It’s just so amazing and impressive to me. 😊

[@LycheeGameLabs]

Thanks Shasha!
(eleventh...)

[@michaelstepensky1948]

Most of the power ups now can be negated by skill. Git gud!
-waaaaaaaaaah
(I beat the game a couple of times, once in a single run and once without using mounts whatsoever)

[@AshenDust_]

michael stepensky how do you “beat the game”? Is there a final boss, or did you just make your way to the end of the maze

[@michaelstepensky1948]

@@AshenDust_ you complete all the dungeons and scan all external habitats.