Pinball Hero DEMO v0.62 – Patch Notes (Build 2025-05-09)

Demo & itch.io update now live!

Additions

• Fullscreen Toggle: switch freely in Settings on PC.
• Inventory-Full Prompt: animated pointer + scribble so you never miss loot.
• New Challenge Rooms: fresh layouts for Medium & Hard tiers.
• Audio / Art
  • New Intro BGM track (snd_BGM_PBH_Intro).
  • Gradient backdrops + UI sprites (finger-pointer, inventory warning, test flipper).
• Web Key-Capture Fix: arrow keys no longer scroll the page on itch / Opera GX.

Balance Tweaks

• Enemy “Ball Multiplier” Pass: tougher mobs give bigger combos and hit harder; commons slightly nerfed.
• Loot Economy
  • Goblin & Relic chests: fewer coins, higher rare-bag odds.
  • Loot-Machine odds re-rolled for consumables and to reduce endless key drops.
• Hero Launch Power: base multiplier 1.0 → 0.66 for slower, more precise ball control.
• New “Chill” Status Effect: enemies can be chilled, reducing speed/damage; fully frozen foes stop attacking until they thaw.

Bug Fixes & QoL

• Windows build now launches in widescreen by default (camera auto-resizes).
• Item text cleanup – clearer “Total times activated”, colour fixes, typo sweep.
• Score bar retreats twice as fast (120f → 60f).
• Grapple-hook no longer crashes on mid-flight player death.
• Icicle Staff freeze chance no longer perma-locks enemies.
• Shop tutorial only plays the first time you enter an actual shop.
• Music handler rewritten – no more silent rooms on restart (full rework still planned).
• Fixed tile gaps, depth z-fights & assorted spelling gremlins.
• Fixed missing border outline colours on certain items.
• Score display moved to the centre of the screen for better visibility.

How to Update

Reload or re-download the demo on itch.io. Your save progress is retained.

Tell us what you think: drop bugs, feedback & high scores in the Discord chat.

Happy flipping!

The Lazy Bones Team