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0.5.X -> 0.6.X -> 0.7.X
Well, that concludes the big series of atmospheric updates numbered 6! Over the course of 4 updates, we have significantly changed the perception of the game: from launch and interface to world map and lighting! We would like to highlight the addition of dynamic lighting to the game, as well as graphics settings. Combi...
Nine Lives of Yoki v.0.6.9
Maximum atmosphere!📣 What's new?Map updateNew decorative layers for the foreground and backgroundStalagnatesIceNew grass variationsWall inscriptions (Tailscript)Markers for hostile creaturesParticlesSnow particles with parallax effectParticle settings in the graphics menuTriggersWhen Yoki enters or exits dark ca...
Sticky snowman ^^
Art by kyrkyma
Yoki by Varulll
Artwork from one of the winners of the fan art contest ❤️
Particles
Previously, in the graphics settings, you could see an inactive element called “Particles.”In update 0.6.9, we will add several initial particles, one of which will be snowflakes. Particles will be the final detail in a series of atmosphere updates.
About the book
For quite some time now, we've been doing an English translation of our book. We are happy to announce that “The Dance of Nine Flames” is almost finished and we have a few finishing touches to put on it!The book is a 16+ book with a psychological twist in the fantasy genre. It will tell Yoki's story before ...
Triggers
In the next update, we plan to add triggers to change the exposure and volume of the wind. Depending on the player's position on the map, the sound of the wind will be turned down and the eyes will start to get used to the darkness. This will also work in reverse.Such an innovation should improve immersion in the g...
World Update
We are slowly getting closer to standardization in level building in Nine Lives of Yoki.We've added 2 new layers to the foreground and background to create more of a depth effect. The new layers are not meant to be moved around and serve as decorative or auxiliary layers, but maybe you will find these island pieces...
Yoki J by Ogonek
Incredibly atmospheric Yoki art by artist Ogonek ❤️
New items
Now from time to time you will encounter strange objects that warn you about a hostile mob nearby.We try to fill the map with interesting objects to diversify the world and also to use all the possibilities of our code!
STUFF YJ!
❤️ STUFF YJ! Limited edition merch by YJ is a good reason to support authors and get nice souvenirs!First drop:Stickerpack with Yoki - $1512 self-adhesive stickersUltra-thin vinylHigh quality printingA6 (105x148 mm)Stickerpack design by Dar4 types of keychains 1 piece - $4.99AcrylicDouble-sided printingTypes:Keycha...
Yoki by kyrkyma
We are always excited to see the work of talented authors who draw Yoki! Thank you kyrkyma for the great work!
Final visual touches
Version 0.6.7 has greatly improved the quality of the interface and refreshed the feel of the game. We are left to release the last atmospheric update in the 6 series. The next version 0.6.9 will add important visual details to the game that will greatly improve the immersion in the game!Some time ago we wrote about th...
Nine Lives of Yoki v.0.6.7
More freshness!📣 What's new?Mana mechanicsMana is now used instead of fire, which can be spent on either a magic attack or blocking an attack with a shield.New UICompletely revamped Yoki's game interfaceAdded parallax effect to the main menu backgroundIn-game customization is now availableNew level iconsNew ...
Detection Indicator
Some mobs jump up when they notice Yoki. Now, in addition to this, a special indicator "!" will appear near them.
In process
While we are working on updating the interface, we are creating concepts of new elements for future updates. We will talk about all elements individually and in detail closer to the versions where they will be added.The next version 0.6.7 will bring a lot of technical changes to the game. The launch of the game will ch...
First level icon
As new levels become available, we will be creating a new icon for each island. The first level and its new icon in the menu are available now!
Tailscript
We've created our own alphabet for our universe!Tailscript is the symbolic language of the anthropomorphic beings of the YJ universe. Its symbols were formed from light and ash, carrying ancient songs, oaths, and tales. Each symbol flickers like a dancing flame, whispering the breath of the timeless world.
Legend of Frostpaw
In old menu concepts you may have met the "Frostpaw" button. The functionality of this button will only appear in the 3rd phase of the game development, when the open world with quests and npcs will appear.In the next version this button will return to the menu and will inform about "future content". Th...
Yoki UI
New interface inside the game. In addition to updating the design, we will slightly improve the game logic:- Instead of fire there will be mana, which is spent when using a magic attack or when using a shield.- The scale under lives, as before, fills up when destroying enemies and restores health and mana when full. It...
Parallax effect
From the very beginning of creating the background for the menu we wanted to make a parallax effect, but we had to give up this idea because of the difficulties in adapting to different screen resolutions. Nevertheless, we managed to solve the problems: we finalized the background layers and changed the pixel alignment...
0.6.6 -> 0.6.7
What's next for us? After we finish the series of atmospheric updates, we will be updating the gameplay. Earlier we planned to allocate 2 months for UI improvement, but we decided to include UI improvement in the current series of updates.Right now, the game's UI has a lot of flaws that we would like to improve...
YJ pin
We post game updates on the 10th of every month!The newest version of the game: HereCurrent development status: Phase 1 — 60%View RoadmapBookStuff YJ
Nine Lives of Yoki v.0.6.6
More atmosphere!📣 What's New?New UIMost of the interface has been updated. New style and improved logic UI Kit.Graphics SettingsNow you can change graphics settings manually or use presets.Light ObjectsIn addition to torches, Yoki's shield and fireball now also emit light, illuminating everything around them...
Graphics Settings
In the 0.6.6 update we will add the ability to customize graphics, which was added at the beginning of the sixth series of the atmospheric update (0.6.3).On the screenshot you can see the settings window: manual settings on the left, presets on the right. The standard preset includes all possible “effects”, the van...
Improvements
In the upcoming version 0.6.6 we will slightly improve all NSFW scenes (wolf, snowman, green slime).Right now we are working on updated UI and graphics settings, and preparing materials for the next updates.
Fire
Yoki's magic now emits light too!The glow of fireballs and shields spreads to other objects and entities.
Under Snow and Stars - soundtrack
This track was born at an altitude of a thousand meters, when our sound designer 88wonda was returning to his hometown after many years.This track was born at an altitude of a thousand meters, when our sound designer 88wonda was returning to his hometown after many years. Cold streets, memories and warm nostalgia are a...
Looking ahead
We are preparing files for future updates, which are expected very soon. We decided to share with you a sketch of the menu for character improvement. With the help of special currency you will be able to increase the strength of Yoki's attacks, shield recovery time and even acquire new skills.
UI update
We have drawn new textures for the interface a long time ago. Instead of simply changing the visual part of the UI, in the future we want to highlight a separate update for adding a large number of functions.Since we are going to add graphics settings in the next version of the game, part of the new UI will have to be ...
