Archa (Early Access)

Devlog

• Version Numbers will be changing for 2025.
  March 24, 2025 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)

  With the switch to monthly updates (see here ), the format for Archa’s next version numbers will be changing. It will now be formated as YYYY.M.x, where YYYY is the year of release, M is the month o... Continue reading
• PSA: TURN ON "SHOW HEALTHBARS" AFTER UPDATING TO v0.B.080
  March 13, 2025 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)

  v0.B.080 added the new “Show Healthbars setting. However, when a new setting is added after updating, it will be turned off by default, making the game more confusing to play. If you don’t see the... Continue reading
• THE SWAMP UPDATE v0.B.080 OUT NOW!
  March 12, 2025 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)#updates

  This is the second major update of Archa, which mainly adds a new level and makes QOL changes. Changes made in this update: Added Amphibian Atmosphere (L4-A1) Added shielding, which can be done by Foc... Continue reading
• Snippet v0.B.080-Pre-Release 1 Out Now!
  March 01, 2025 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)#snippets

  Pre-Release Snippets are snippets that mainly focus on fixing bugs, and rarely add new features. The first Pre-Release usually focuses on de-experimentifing a new act. This Snippet will be released on... Continue reading

  
• Snippet b080-NemyPlce3 Out Now!
  February 22, 2025 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)#announcement, #snippet

  NemyPlce Snippets are snippets that mainly focus on placing enemies in an upcoming level or act, and rarely add new features. This Snippet has been released on GX.games as 076-15, and is the final Nem... Continue reading

  
• A Change in How I Will Update Archa after v0.B.080 Releases.
  February 17, 2025 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)#announcement

  Archa v0.B.076, the latest release of Archa, released in August 8th, 2024. This was 193 days ago! This also means that the latest release may contain bugs not present in the Snippets, and those who on... Continue reading
• Snippet b080-NemyPlce2 Out Now!
  February 15, 2025 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)#Snippet, #announcement, #nemyplce

  NemyPlce Snippets are snippets that mainly focus on placing enemies in an upcoming level or act, and rarely add new features. This Snippet has been released on GX.games as 076-14, and is the first sni... Continue reading

  
• Snippet b080-NemyPlce1 Out Now!
  November 24, 2024 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)#Snippet

  NemyPlce Snippets are snippets that mainly focus on placing enemies in an upcoming level or act, and rarely add new features. This Snippet has been released on GX.games as 076-13. Changes made in this... Continue reading

  
• Experimental Browser Build Out Now!
  November 20, 2024 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)

  A new experimental browser build has been added to Archa’s GameJolt page! This version was built with the latest GameMaker Beta and may contain bugs not present in the downloadable builds. Try it ou... Continue reading

  
• Snippet b080-8 Out Now!
  November 09, 2024 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)

  This snippet has also been released as 076-12 on GX.games, but has not been released on GameJolt. Changes made in this Snippet: Added the “Allow Debug Mode” setting, which allows the player to pre... Continue reading

  
• Snippet b080-7 Out Now!
  November 05, 2024 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)#announcement

  This snippet has also been released as 076-10 and 076-11 on GX.games. (076-11 was made to fix a bug with one of the strings.) It focuses on the experimental Shop mechanic. Changes made in this Snippet... Continue reading

  
• Snippet b080-5 & 6 Out Now!
  October 27, 2024 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)#snippets

  Snippet b080-5: This snippet has also been released as 076-7 and 076-8 on GX.games. (076-8 was made to fix a bug with one of the strings.) It mostly focuses on Experimental Changes. Changes made in th... Continue reading

  
• Snippet b080-4 Out Now!
  October 19, 2024 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)#snippets

  This snippet has also been released as 076-6 on GX.games. Changes made in this Snippet: Shielding now damages enemies. This can mainly be used for when the player is in a platform with many moving ene... Continue reading
• Snippet b080-3 Out Now!
  October 14, 2024 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)#announcement, #updates, #snippet

  This is a much smaller Snippet made to fix a bug. It has also been released on GX.games as 076-5. (076-4 was released yesterday to fix an issue with one of the game’s strings.) Changes made in this... Continue reading

  
• Snippet b080-2 Out Now!
  October 13, 2024 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)#announcement

  This snippet has also been released on GX.games as 076-3. Changes made in this Snippet: The invisible objects that replace your cards with Checkpoint cards have been replaced by smaller, visible objec... Continue reading
• The Official Archa Early Access Feedback Form!
  October 05, 2024 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)

  The official Archa Early Access Feedback Form is now public! If you have played Archa’s Early Access, submit your feedback here: https://forms.gle/EVfgLKDosXJeybaJA... Continue reading
• Archa is now available on GX Games!
  September 24, 2024 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)#announcement

  Archa’s Early Access is now available on GX Games! This means that, for the first time since the Half-Alpha Demo, Archa can now be played on a web browser! This version is based on a slightly modifi... Continue reading

  
• Snippet b080-1 Out Now! (Currently only on Itch.io)
  September 15, 2024 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)#announcements, #update, #snippet

  The first Snippet for Beta v0.B.080 is out now! Due to issues with the GameJolt servers, this version is currently only available on Itch.io. Changes made in this snippet: Updated to GameMaker IDE v20... Continue reading

  
• Update v0.B.076 OUT NOW!
  August 08, 2024 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)#announcements, #updates

  v0.B.076, the first major update to Archa’s Early Access, is out now! Changes made in this version: Updated to GameMaker IDE v2024.6.2.162 Changed the player speed from 7.5 to 6.3 in order to make p... Continue reading

  
• Snippet b076-rc1 Out Now!
  August 03, 2024 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)

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  #announcement, #update

  The first Release Candidate for v0.B.076 is out now! Until a game-breaking bug is found, this is the final snippet for v0.B.076. Changes made in this Snippet: Changed Hard Mode to 30-Lives Mode, where... Continue reading

  
• Archa's Early Access is now available on GameJolt!
  July 27, 2024 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)#announcement

  Archa’s Early Access is now available FOR FREE at GameJolt! Going forward, Releases and Snippets for Windows and Linux will be available on both Itch.io and GameJolt, while the Android versions will... Continue reading
• Snippet b076-2 Out Now!
  July 27, 2024 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)#announcement, #update

  This is the second snippet for the upcoming v0.B.076. Changes made in this snippet: Updated to GameMaker IDE v2024.6.2.162 Added the “See Below when Crouching” setting. Added the “Jump Twice to... Continue reading

  
• Snippet b076-1 Out Now!
  July 21, 2024 by WASDnm (AKA OPagel)

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  #update, #announcement

  Archa’s first Snippet is out now! Changes made in this snippet: Changed the player speed from 7.5 to 6.3 in order to make platforming more accurate. Changed the way the game detects a boss level. Bo... Continue reading