In the last two months, we have implemented quite a few changes to improve the player’s experience. Some are fun additions; others are Quality of Life improvements. Here is a partial list, as some are too small to mention here.
We are currently upgrading the powers visual FX, improving consistency within each powerset. This builds on the ongoing animations upgrade. This video is a sneak peek at the results.
In Ship of Heroes, a Devastator is a long range damage dealer with additional capabilities. Flexible and powerful, a Devastator is well suited to solo playing. But it does take some tactical expertise to play it well.
One key goal is to deliver smoother, more enjoyable combat. Many of the combat and power changes described here have not been previously revealed.
Power augments allow players to strengthen specific stats of different powers. They are Ship of Heroes’ version of gear upgrades, but your appearance and build are entirely independent. For example, you can improve the damage, accuracy, or recharge time of any power.
Targeting enemies in any game always draws a lot of opinions, and there’s a lot of subtlety to it. Tab targeting in particular is complex. You don’t need to worry about it when you’re playing because it’s intuitive to use. But behind this perceived simplicity is a bit of subtlety.