A new update is live with a major REFLECT redesign, a brand new instructions screen for onboarding, and a bunch of clarity/QoL improvements across UI + localization.

Major Changes

• REFLECT Program Rework
  • REFLECT now has escalating cost + escalating power within a sector.
  • Cost per use: 2 + (uses × 2) Flux
  • Reflected damage: 1 + uses
  • Stacks reset when entering a new sector.
  • Program card UI now displays the dynamic values (with an escalation indicator).

New Player Experience

• New Instructions Screen
  • Shown after the title screen to teach core controls + mechanics.
  • Toggleable: press I on the title/instructions screen to enable/disable.
  • Fully localized: EN / DE / ZH / JA, with in game keyboard icon sprites.

UI / Controls / Clarity

• Wording updates + localization polish
  • Consistent messaging for SPACE = BASIC ATTACK (and improved German phrasing).
• Shop input hints updated
  • Up/Down (W/S) selects shop programs.
  • Left/Right (A/D) cycles payment type (Flux / HP / Charge).

Technical / Behind the Scenes

• Added REFLECT constants + helper procs, updated damage handling, and refreshed localized strings across all supported languages.

Thanks for playing and as always, keep the feedback coming.