[b][h2]Happy Winter Holidays! [/h2][/b] The new year is just around the corner, and BZZZT has been with us for exactly one year and one month. During that time, I released 12 updates and 3 major ones. This update, the last 2024 one, focuses on community feedback, suggestions, and bug reports. [b]Here is the complete list of changes:[/b] [list] [*] The "Quick Restart" option has been added to the "Game Over" screen in Insane Mode. [*] The game (together with music and sounds) is paused while the game is suspended (minimized or without focus). [*] "Ambush" stage (no. 10) - The first secret room camera interpolation can't be interrupted by the enemies' entry cutscene. [*] "Why Is That Laser Chasing Me?" stage (no. 23) - Camera movement is no longer blocking the player on the top of the screen in very easy mode. [*] "Jump, Run, Dash and Fall" stage (no. 34) - The level has been changed slightly in Very Easy Mode. [*] "Exploding Lemmings" stage (no. 35) - Moving Platform has been fixed, and the player can jump from it while it's moving. [*] Tiny tweaks and fixes. [/list] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37545167/0594a6a82b974c5a47e3b2fc04b33edf140f4346.png[/img] [b][h2]YEAR 2024 IN A NUTSHELL[/h2][/b] The game was nominated for many indie game events during this year and was awarded in the following categories: [list] [*] Czech Game of the Year 2023 - 4 categories: [list] [*] Best Audio/Visual - 1st place. [*] Best Game of the Year - 2nd place. [*] Best Game Design - 3rd place. [*] Community Vote - 3rd place. [/list] [*] AMD PIXEL AWARDS EUROPE 2024 - Best Soundtrack - 1st place. [*] Indian-TV - Community Vote 2023 - Indie Game of the Year - 1st place. [*] INDIE DB - Community Vote - Indie Game of the Year - 6th place. [/list] Together with 98% overwhelmingly positive reviews from players, the BZZZT is ranked as the 109th best-rated Steam game released in 2023. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37545167/901abacc158157158ff07f0121cd0f937fb20932.jpg[/img] Thank you very, very much for being so supportive. Without you, I would not have achieved such tremendous success. You are the best!!! I wish you a happy new year 2025!!! Karel, aka KO.DLL