Nakara

v1.0.2
A new feature has been added to the game options that allows switching between OpenGL and Vulkan renderers.
This was introduced to resolve execution and graphics issues occurring in certain PC environments.

Graphics Issue Fix
This problem is caused by certain graphics cards being incompatible with the engine.
The solution is to switch the Rendering API to either OpenGL or Vulkan, depending on compatibility.
How to change the setting:
Launch the game → go to [Option] → [Video Mode]

Find Preferred Rendering API

Choose between OpenGL ↔ Vulkan(default: OpenGL)
If you encounter a black screen or graphics errors after launch → switch to Vulkan

Restart the game after changing the setting to apply changes.
Save File Migration
To keep your save data from the previous version:
Locate the file gzdoom-username.ini in your old version’s folder (e.g., gzdoom-redspike.ini).
⚠ Do not copy gzdoom.ini, as it contains engine-wide settings and may cause conflicts.
Paste gzdoom-username.ini into the new version’s folder.
Launch the game – your previous save data will load automatically.

v1.0.1
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where the game would crash if you were defeated by certain patterns during the battle against Nakara.
Fixed an issue where clearing a stage under the Kitsune’s Charm would trap you in the Chaos Realm and halt progress.
Fixed an issue where Nakara’s minions sometimes failed to recognize the player and stood idle.
Fixed an issue where, if defeated during Nakara’s battle while Victor’s dialogue was displayed, his next line would incorrectly continue into the H-scene.
Fixed an issue where regenerating Hearts were not displayed when you had 0 Hearts left.
UI Improvements

Shortcut key example
The shortcut key for activating the Magic Sword while holding the "Mana Storage" buff has been moved below the crosshair for better visibility.
Tutorial explanations now include titles.
The crosshair is now displayed at the same size across all resolutions.
When multiple shortcut keys are bound, only one will now be displayed on-screen to improve readability.
Camera shake option
Added an option in the settings menu to toggle camera shake ON/OFF.
Changed the “New Game” label to “Game Start.”
Gameplay Improvements

Health bar example
During the battle with Nakara, aiming at the giant tentacle will now display its health bar.
The purification requirement for recovering Hearts has been reduced from 30 → 10.
The number of Magic Rings required to clear the Dark Forest stage has been reduced.
The manual activation key for the Magic Sword has been changed from Space to Mouse3 (Middle Click).
displaying objective on the top of the screen
Objectives are now displayed at the top of the screen depending on the situation.
In the second playthrough, certain patterns in the Nakara battle (Water Slide and Labyrinth Collapse phases) will now be skipped.
Added the Labyrinth Exploration Tutorial.
Added a new difficulty setting.
With the new Traveler difficulty, collecting the gallery becomes easier.
Traveler Difficulty Features All Hearts are restored each time you enter the Subspace, and Buff Rings are guaranteed to appear.
The maximum Heart increase from acquiring Ring Snap or Ernest’s Awakening has been raised from +1 to +2.