soundStrider

Devlog

• v1.1.3: Now free
  March 12, 2022 by shiftBacktick

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  Due to mental health reasons I was unable to meet the deadline to submit soundStrider to the Bundle for Ukraine . By donating only $10 you can support two essential charities and gain access to about... Continue reading
• v1.1.2: Maintenance update
  December 25, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  The latest version of soundStrider upgrades its desktop application to Chrome 87. This version of Chrome contains many performance and audio enhancements that may improve its experience for some folks... Continue reading
• v1.1.1 hotfix
  August 17, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  The v1.1.1 update fixes a hard lock that occurred whenever instrument unlocks were spawned. This should solve reported issues with crashes and black screens. Thanks for understanding... Continue reading
• v1.1.0: Audio glossary, visualizer settings, and color schemes
  August 13, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  I’m excited to announce soundStrider’s first minor update. Since release I’ve received several suggestions to help improve its accessibility. This update adds an audio glossary that explains its... Continue reading
• v1.0.2 performance hotfix
  July 29, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  The v1.0.2 hotfix addresses some performance degradation issues. Please visit the shiftBacktick blog to learn more... Continue reading
• soundStrider Postmortem
  July 26, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  Two weeks ago soundStrider was released. Please enjoy this postmortem of its development on the shiftBacktick blog. It’s about a 30-minute read. In it you’ll learn more about me, my process, how i... Continue reading
• v1.0.1 accessibility hotfix
  July 22, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  The v1.0.1 update fixes a hard lock on the Audio Mixer screen when using input other than the mouse... Continue reading
• soundStrider 1.0 released
  July 10, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  I’m excited to announce the release of soundStrider 1.0! The past seven months have truly been an amazing journey. With this release the game is feature complete and now available on Steam. I’m lo... Continue reading

  
• Beta 7: Instrument collectibles
  July 02, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  The final soundStrider beta adds unlockable presets for the virtual instrument. Explore in any game mode to collect a variety of playable sounds ranging from pure synths to real instruments. Other enh... Continue reading
• Release date and price increase
  June 28, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  Hi folks! I’m excited to announce that soundStrider will leave beta on July 10 . On that day it will become available for purchase on Steam for $9.99 USD (with a launch discount). The price will be... Continue reading
• Beta 6: Virtual instrument
  June 18, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  The latest soundStrider beta adds a virtual instrument with MIDI support. Play along with its worlds as you explore or chill without knowing any scales. Don’t have a MIDI device? No problem! Its ada... Continue reading
• Beta 5 update
  June 16, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  The v0.19.1 release contains a few late changes for Beta 5: Added a new Bookmarks screen and flow Added accessible labels to more screens Fixed smooth scrolling on new screens Cheers!... Continue reading
• Beta 5: Performance and poison
  June 16, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  The latest soundStrider beta adds settings to improve performance when playing below its recommened system requirements and a pleasant surprise. This week’s update was released early to celebrate th... Continue reading
• Beta 4 hotfix
  June 12, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  The v0.18.1 release fixes an issue with certain quest objectives not completing when their waypoints are reached. Thanks for understanding... Continue reading
• Beta 4: Settings and stats
  June 11, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  The latest soundStrider beta focuses entirely on accessibility. Its biggest addition is an audio mixer with sliders for every channel. By providing players with more options, they can enjoy its sounds... Continue reading
• New documentation
  June 07, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  Based on player feedback, the soundStrider manual has been completely rewritten and converted to HTML format. These changes improve its clarity and solve accessibility issues with the original PDF. Th... Continue reading
• Beta 3 hotfix
  June 05, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  A small hotfix (v0.17.1) was released for Beta 3. It fixed an issue with the game application being misinterpreted as a document. This should resolve some issues users were experiencing with screen re... Continue reading
• Beta 3: Clockwork quests
  June 04, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  The latest soundStrider beta adds another quest type and several enhancements. In its Clockwork quests, adventurers find clockwork toys that wind up with each step. Discover unique songs when they’r... Continue reading
• Beta 2: Synthesis quests
  May 28, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  The latest soundStrider beta adds a new quest type and a variety of enhancements. In its Synthesis quests, adventurers search for musical components to repair broken chords in a loving reimagining of... Continue reading
• Beta released
  May 21, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  After six months of development I’m excited to announce that the soundStrider beta—its largest update yet—has arrived! In the Mountain palette, players will ascend to treacherous heights to enjo... Continue reading

  
• Alpha 7: Urban palette and beta announcement
  May 07, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  The latest soundStrider alpha adds a dynamic traffic system and a new palette to support it. In the Urban palette, players will navigate streets of various layouts bustling with motorized traffic. Thi... Continue reading
• Alpha 6: Aquatic palette and Escort quests
  May 02, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  The latest soundStrider alpha adds a new palette and a surprise new quest type. In the Aquatic palette, players venture into the depths of the ocean to swim through dreamy soundscapes. And its new esc... Continue reading
• Alpha 5: Optimizations and polish
  April 23, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  The latest soundStrider update improves the overall state of the game and its codebase. Included with this update are major performance optimizations, improvements to world generation, and some graphi... Continue reading
• Alpha 4: Trance palette and Steam announcement
  April 17, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  The latest soundStrider update includes the new Trance palette and some needed performance optimizations. Explore a club filled with electronic dance music that’s energetic by day and lethargic by n... Continue reading
• Alpha 3: Mainframe palette
  April 09, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  Enter the Mainframe in the latest soundStrider alpha! Other changes include improvements to the pulse palette, world generation, and binaural modeling. This version also delivers a new user manual and... Continue reading
• Alpha 2: New sounds
  April 02, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  The latest version of soundStrider is a smaller update that adds sounds to existing palettes. While the sun is high in the desert, players will encounter mirages that exude a mysterious warmth. Closer... Continue reading
• Alpha released
  March 31, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  After four months and hundreds of hours of development, I’m excited to announce that the first playable alpha for soundStrider has arrived. This release contains eleven palettes to explore, from fam... Continue reading
• New tutorial quest
  March 13, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  The soundStrider demo has been updated to reflect my latest progress. This update refines its core experience and prepares two new palettes ( industrial and storm ) for its full release.   Early acce... Continue reading
• Demo released
  February 24, 2020 by shiftBacktick

  After three months of development, I’m excited to announce that the soundStrider demo has arrived! In this demo of the elemental palette, players can explore infinite soundscapes of peaceful ambient... Continue reading