Devlog #2: Major Enhancements and UI Overhaul for "Apple Clicker Adventure"

New release today!!

beta-v-2.36.4 !!!!

Hello, Apple Clicker Adventure fans!

We're thrilled to bring you an extensive update packed with exciting features and significant improvements to enhance your gaming experience. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what’s new:

🛠️ New Features and Improvements

1. Main Scene Configurations
   • Improved the main scene layout and configurations for a more immersive experience.
2. Upgrade Prefab Configurations
   • Enhanced upgrade prefabs to streamline the upgrading process and provide a more intuitive interface.
3. Font Asset Updates
   • Introduced new font assets to improve readability and give the game a fresh look.
4. UI Updates and Better Configurations
   • Complete overhaul of the UI to make it more user-friendly and visually appealing.
   • Added icons and better alignment to enhance navigation and gameplay.
5. Project Settings Optimization
   • Refined project settings for smoother performance and quicker load times.
6. TextMesh Pro Integration
   • Leveraged TextMesh Pro for sharper and more flexible text rendering.
7. Advertisement Adaptations
   • Integrated Google Ads and CrazySDK to offer rewarded video ads, providing in-game rewards for watching ads (future implementation, just a little background preparation).
8. Number Formatter Enhancements
   • Added support for higher number formats like Quintillions to accurately reflect your apple collecting prowess.
9. New Sound Effects
   • Introduced new sound effects to enrich the audio experience and make each click more satisfying.
10. New Apple Resource Images
    • Updated apple graphics to make them more vibrant and appealing.
11. Particle System Manager
    • Added a particle system for a visually dynamic response on clicks, enhancing the visual feedback (future implementation, just a little background preparation).
12. Quest System Implementation
    • Introduced a comprehensive quest system to add goals and rewards, making gameplay more engaging (future implementation, just a little background preparation).
13. Achievement Manager Refactor
    • Refined the achievement system for better performance and integration with the game’s tracking system (future implementation, just a little background preparation).
14. Manual Boost Activation
    • Added a feature allowing manual activation of boosts, giving players more control over their power-ups.
15. User Interface Elements Schema
    • Created a UI schema to ensure consistency and improve the user interface's overall coherence.
16. Icon Enhancements
    • Added icons to various UI elements like CPS text and game time tracker to provide clear visual cues.
17. Audio Source Control
    • Implemented audio source control to manage game sounds better and create a more immersive experience.

🧹 Refactoring and Cleanups

1. Removed Apple Display References
   • Cleaned up unnecessary references to streamline the codebase and improve performance.
2. Refactored Game Manager
   • Overhauled the game manager to be more efficient and easier to maintain.
3. Achievements Manager Refactor
   • Updated the achievements manager for better integration and performance.
4. Removed Obsolete References
   • Cleared out outdated references to keep the codebase clean and efficient.

Future Plans

We're continuously working to bring new features and improvements to "Apple Clicker Adventure". Here's a sneak peek at what we have planned:

• Steam Launch Campaign
  • We are aiming to raise $100 to get "Apple Clicker Adventure" published on Steam. This will unlock features like drops, achievements, and other Steam-exclusive functionalities.
• More Quests and Challenges
  • Expanding the quest system to provide more engaging and rewarding challenges.
• Enhanced Visual Effects
  • Introducing more dynamic and visually stunning effects to make your apple-clicking adventure even more enjoyable.
• Community Feedback and Updates
  • We value your feedback and will continue to update the game with new features and improvements based on your suggestions.

Thank you for your continued support! Dive into the updated "Apple Clicker Adventure" and let us know what you think. Your feedback helps us make the game better with every update.

Happy clicking! 🍏🍎