Merchant's Cove: Version 0.6 Released!

Huge changes for this new version. I don't plan on releasing anything new after this update, but I had such an amazing time learning Godot and making my first game with it.

v0.6 Changelog

Bugs Fixed:

• Fixed cannonball effects persisting after enemy ships are destroyed.
• Added feedback when purchasing potions, including a shrink effect on the UI.
• Corrected potion recipes to work both ways (e.g., red-green is the same as green-red).
• Added a visual indicator when receiving healing potions, now displaying a +hp on the screen.
• Changed the visual element for healing potions to a Health Chest.
• Fixed effects transferring between ships unintentionally.
• Resolved issue where cannonball damage was not passing through properly.
• Corrected the Kraken spawning upside down.

New Features:

• Updated cannon sound effects for different styles.
• Added visual effects (VFX) to status effects.
• Implemented a scripted Kraken fight, including Kraken spawn noise.
• Added sound effects (SFX) for health chest spawning.
• Reduced passive damage from the Kraken once the scripted fight begins.
• Introduced Merchant's Cove, where players can upgrade their ships:
  • Created the location for Merchant's Cove.
  • New assets for in-game shops.
  • Added area triggers to interact with the shops.
• Shortened cannonball distances for more balanced gameplay.
• Added a money display in the shop interface.
• Increased money drops with a level progression system.
• Added overlay tooltips for items and abilities in the shop.
• Players can now click on the shop button to open the shop interface directly.
• Coins now have velocity changes applied when sucked toward the player.
• Improved ship acceleration for smoother movement.
• Replaced potions with Health Chests for healing; potions were confusing.
• Introduced a level-up and experience system to reward progress.
• Expanded the map to allow for more exploration.
• Created new tutorial tips to help players understand mechanics.
• Added new spawn points for shadow enemies.