Version 0.0.3 - New Upgrades, UI, Balance

Hi again, BitGrinders!

Today’s update brings a bunch of new upgrades, polish and more QoL updates. I promised more upgrades and I delivered. Let’s grind it:

System Upgrade

• Reworked the System Upgrade UI again to give it a more polished, readable look
• Newly unlocked or notable upgrades now flash so you won’t miss them
• Added collapsible menu tabs to clean up the interface
• Rebuilt how upgrade nodes reference each other, allowing new prerequisite paths
• Fixed: players without enough Bits won’t see the green purchase strobe anymore
• Updated the background to better match the game’s style
• Added missing button SFX
• Added two new upgrades: Bitstream Overclock and Data Enrichment

Delta Time

• Added proper delta-time logic so no more random Bit / I.C.E. spawn differences
• Runs now behave consistently on all hardware and FPS levels (HUGE IMPROVEMENT)

Balance

• Re-balanced the whole system AGAIN (Yes, I sat down and play tested it all)
• Reduced overall grinding
• Increased player movement speed
• Increased I.C.E. movement speed
• Improved sector boosts significantly while keeping enemy output fair

Saving

• CRT mode now properly saves between runs - if you turn it off, it stays off
• Removed the in game CRT toggle as it’s now available in the main menu
• Sound ON/OFF settings also now save correctly too

So that concludes the update for today!

Please don't be shy to contact me and let me know what you want improved next!

- Tricky