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Sirens Devlog: New UI, Character Makeover, Band Stats, and More!


Hey everyone! Welcome back to another update on Sirens. It’s been a busy development cycle, and I’m excited to share what I’ve been working on behind the scenes since the last update.

Check out the progress in the video below:


Here is a rundown of the latest additions and improvements:

In-Game News Feature

I’ve kicked off development on a brand-new news feed feature. This will be used to keep players immersed in the game world, reacting to the band's rising popularity, world events, and industry gossip. It's still in its early stages, but it's going to add a lot of life to the game loop!

New Character Art Style

The characters got a fresh visual overhaul! I’ve transitioned to a brand-new art style. It gives the band a sharper, more polished look that better fits the vibe of the game. Let me know what you think of the new look!

New Management Dashboard

Managing your band just got a whole lot easier. I've implemented a brand-new dashboard that tracks all the essential metrics at a glance:

  • Current Date

  • Action Points & Max Action Points

  • Current Fan Count

  • Spitz (the in-game currency)

I’ve also hooked up some preliminary testing tools and elements to make sure balancing this economy feels great during gameplay.

The Dressing Room & A Mountain of Outfits

What is a music management game without wardrobe changes? I’ve built a brand-new Dressing Room where players will eventually be able to select and customize outfits for the band members.

While they aren’t fully integrated into the game code just yet, I’ve already created a massive variety of clothing styles, including:

  • Rock

  • K-Pop

  • Xmas

  • Easter

  • Halloween

  • Egyptian Goddesses

  • ...and plenty more!

Deepened Stat & Band Synergy Systems

The artists are no longer just looking good—they are getting much more complex under the hood. I’ve expanded the stat system for individual artists. Now, when you assemble your 3-character band, the game dynamically calculates and aggregates their combined stats. Building the ultimate lineup will require strategy, not just style!

And Much More...

Alongside these major additions, there have been plenty of smaller tweaks, polish passes, and bug fixes to keep everything running smoothly in GameMaker.

Thanks for following along with the development of Sirens. Drop a comment and let me know which outfit style you're most excited to see in-game! See you in the next update!

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