What changed in FEZ in 2013
94 updates · 1 main milestone · Aug 10, 2013 to Sep 17, 2013
- 46 eventsFirst-person view mouselook fixed to scroll endlesslybug fixSteamAdded 'Achievements' menu option for the Steam buildnew contentSteamAdded 'Achievements' menu option for the Steam buildnew contentSteamFixed that the sky clouds would randomly appear too darkbug fixSteamFix issues with disabling Steamworks via the launch optionbug fixSteamAdded brightness control in video optionsui uxSteamMusic streaming thread uses much less CPU timeperformance
Should drop CPU usage by 50% on most systems
SteamFixed that the 'Talk/Back' button on controllers would stop working after exiting the Steam overlaybug fixSteamMiscellaneous CPU-wise optimizationsperformanceSteamMusic streaming thread uses much less CPU timeperformanceShould drop CPU usage by 50% on most systems
SteamAdded launch option for the game not to pause when exiting focus statequality of lifeSteamFixed that the credits would jump forwards in 720p and 1080pbug fixSteamAdded brightness control in video optionsui uxSteamFixed that secret passages would lead to the wrong destination doorbug fixSteamFixed a crash when using the 'flying' code during a warpgate transitionbug fixSteamFixed that secret passages would lead to the wrong destination doorbug fixSteamFix issues with disabling Steamworks via the launch optionbug fixSteamFixed that the 'Talk/Back' button on controllers would stop working after exiting Steam overlaybug fixSteamBack, Jump and Start keys now exit first-person viewbug fixSteamAn error dialog will pop up instead of silently exiting when an error related to framebuffer objects happensbug fixSteamFixed that the sky clouds would randomly appear too darkbug fixSteamFixed and tweaked leaderboard navigationui uxSteamFix for issue with brightness control and the CMY cavebug fixSteamRemoved 'Start New Game' option from the pause menuui uxCan still start a new game from the 'Save Management' menu
SteamMiscellaneous CPU-wise optimizationsperformanceSteamFixed intermittent hang while loading the final cutscenebug fixSteamFix for issue with brightness control and the CMY cavebug fixSteamGomez looks the right way when looking around with mouse dragbug fixSteamFix issue with Gomez being launched in the air in the connective rails industrial levelbug fixSteamAdded launch option for the game not to pause when exiting focus statequality of lifeSteamAn error message will pop-up if the XInput DLL is missingbug fixSteamClicking on a leaderboard entry opens the Steam overlay to that user's pageui uxSteamRemoved 'Start New Game' option from the pause menuquality of lifeYou can still start a new game from the 'Save Management' menu
SteamRemoved stray collision tile in bell tower levelbug fixSteamRemoved stray collision tile in bell tower levelbug fixSteamFixed that the credits would jump forwards in 720p and 1080pbug fixSteamClicking on a leaderboard entry opens the Steam overlay to that user's pageui uxSteamFixed a crash when using the 'flying' code during a warpgate transitionbug fixSteamFix issue with Gomez being launched in the air in the connective rails industrial levelbug fixSteamFixed and tweaked leaderboard navigationui uxSteamAn error dialog will pop up instead of silently exiting when framebuffer object error occursbug fixSteamAn error message will pop-up if the XInput DLL is missingbug fixDue to bad install of redistributables
SteamGomez looks the right way when looking around with mouse dragbug fixSteamBack, Jump and Start keys now exit first-person viewui uxSteamFixed intermittent hang while loading the final cutscenebug fixSteamFirst-person view mouselook fixed to scroll endlesslybug fixSteam - 48 eventsUI Keyboard Mappings Now Remappableui ux
UI keyboard mappings that were previously forced are now remappable via settings.
SteamControls Screen Remapping Restrictionsui uxControls screen no longer allows remapping two actions on the same key.
SteamInvert Look Options Disabled by Defaultquality of lifeRenamed from 'invert mouse' to 'invert look' for clarity.
SteamSecret Codes Disabled During Level Transitionsbug fixPrevented issues caused by inputting codes during transitions.
SteamFixed Cube Spawn Issue in Telescope Roomsbug fixResolved issue where entering both codes would only spawn one cube.
SteamFixed Faraway Places Showing on Waterbug fixResolved visual issue with faraway places appearing on top of water.
SteamTentative Fix for Framebuffer Object Errorsbug fixAddressed framebuffer object errors on Intel and AMD hardware.
SteamMenus and Intro React to Remapped Keysui uxMenus and intro now respond appropriately to remapped 'escape' and 'enter' keys.
SteamFixed OpenTK Crash Related to Resolutionbug fixResolved crash if driver reports a resolution with no bits-per-pixel information.
SteamWarning for Starting New Game When New Game+ is AvailablegameplayAdded a warning when choosing 'Start New Game' if 'New Game+' is available.
SteamFixed Geysers Tiling Issuebug fixResolved an issue where geysers tiling would break up at the top.
SteamFEZ Launch Options UI Addedui uxIntroduced a new UI for toggling non-ingame options for troubleshooting.
SteamFixed Long-jump Exploitbug fixResolved an exploit that allowed long-jumping using the turn-around animation.
SteamNew Launch Option to Disable Lighting Pre-passperformanceAdded a --no-lighting launch option to improve performance on older GPUs.
SteamFixed Cube Spawn Issue in Telescope Roomsbug fixResolved a bug where entering both codes in telescope rooms would only spawn one cube.
SteamControls Screen Remapping Improvedquality of lifeNo longer allows remapping two actions on the same key.
SteamFixed Faraway Places Showing on Waterbug fixResolved an issue where distant places would incorrectly appear on top of water.
SteamFixed Crash in Main Menu After Loading Save Filebug fixResolved crash related to leaderboards handling.
SteamFixed OpenTK Crash Related to Resolutionbug fixFixed a crash occurring if the driver reports a resolution with no bits-per-pixel information.
SteamEngine No Longer Soft-limits to ~58fpsperformanceNo longer needs --force-60hz to achieve 60fps.
SteamInvert Look Options Renamed and Disabled by Defaultquality of lifeInvert look options renamed from 'invert mouse' and disabled by default.
SteamEngine No Longer Soft-limits to ~58fpsperformanceEngine now allows hitting 60fps without needing the --force-60hz flag.
SteamSave File Backup After PlaythroughgameplayGame now backs up save files upon finishing a playthrough.
SteamFixed NullReferenceException During Loadingbug fixResolved crash issue related to the Starfield bug.
SteamFixed Threading-related Hitch on Slower CPUsbug fixResolved hitching and framedrop issues when rotating on slower CPUs.
SteamMenus React to Remapped Keysui uxMenus and intro now respond appropriately to remapped 'escape' and 'enter' keys.
SteamFixed Crash in Main Menu After Loading Save Filebug fixResolved a crash in the main menu related to leaderboards handling after loading a save file.
SteamUI Keyboard Mappings Now Remappablequality of lifeForced keyboard mappings are now remappable via the settings file.
SteamWarning for Starting New Game When New Game+ is AvailablegameplayAdded warning when choosing 'Start New Game' instead of 'New Game+'.
SteamSecret Codes Disabled During Level Transitionsbug fixPrevented input of secret codes during level transitions to avoid issues.
SteamFixed NullReferenceException During Loadingbug fixMilestoneFixed a crash related to NullReferenceException during loading (Starfield bug).
SteamSupport for 120hz and Other Refresh RatesperformanceGame logic runs at 60fps, but draws at refresh rates instructed by VSync.
SteamFEZ Launch Options UI Addedui uxNew tool allows toggling non-ingame options for troubleshooting.
SteamSave File Backup on Playthrough CompletiongameplayGame now backs up save files upon finishing a playthrough.
SteamFixed Visual Glitch Entering Doorsbug fixResolved issue when entering a door right after jumping.
SteamSupport for 120hz and Other Refresh RatesperformanceAdded support for 120hz and other refresh rates while maintaining 60fps logic.
SteamImproved Load Times Without OpenGL Background ContextperformanceResolved issues needing the --singlethreaded flag for long load times.
SteamNew Launch Option to Disable Lighting Pre-passperformanceAdded --no-lighting launch option to improve performance on older GPUs.
SteamImproved Loading Times Without OpenGL Background ContextperformanceRemoved OpenGL background context for threaded loading, improving performance.
SteamFixed Visual Glitch When Entering Doorsbug fixResolved a visual glitch occurring when entering a door right after jumping.
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