Lux Anima

Hello everyone!I've just released a new update focused on improving clarity, game feel, and player choice.One of the biggest additions is a new difficulty system.Chill Mode: A more relaxed experience for players who want to sit back, enjoy the atmosphere, and let their garden grow without too much pressure.Normal Mode: A more challenging experience with increased enemy pressure, where your choices and positioning matter more.And Cloud Save support has been added, allowing your progress to sync across devices!Gameplay ChangesCrosshair attacks no longer consume energy.Added damage numbers to make combat easier to read.Added a new animation when enemies damage the Core.Recalibrated enemy spawn positions.Fixed seeds occasionally dropping outside the screen.UI & ProgressionAdded a popup when completing a Prestige.Lantern completion ratio is now shown on the level ending screen.Energy UI now shows current & maximum energy, energy gain & drain ratesThank you for all the feedback!. Many of these changes came directly from player suggestions.As always, let me know what you think!

I am really happy to see the growing interest in Lux Anima. I’ve been improving the game non-stop both based on your feedback and new ideas of my own. Very excited to share this major update with you!Update SummaryVisual ImprovementsOverall visuals made crisper; sprites corrected and bloom effect reworkedFixed excessive/uncontrolled blur (especially noticeable on low-end monitors)General color improvementsCore now has animations emphasizing that it is aliveBackground wave shader remade for a better atmosphereVisuals now change when energy falls below a critical threshold, supported by animations and SFXNew VFX added for nodes to improve clarity and feedbackGameplay ImprovementsEssence gained per yield is now shown over flowers, clarifying that outer radius flowers produce more but are riskier and more expensiveLantern now displays essence gained each yieldLight Ring attack timing is now visible via an animated circleCritical strikes now have clearer visuals and stronger SFX, making them more satisfyingFreeze effect updated: enemies now visibly get trapped in iceEnemy rewards now have distinct sounds and indicator animationsSeed pickup now has improved animations and SFXQuality of LifeSeed count is now displayed numerically (top-left) for better clarityPrestige level now reflects the most recently unlocked level (instead of last completed)Added SFX when Light Ring successfully hits a spiritAdditional SFX improvements across the game for better feedbackImproved clarity of cost vs reward (outer radius flowers more expensive but stronger)PerformanceFurther improvements to collider performance

Thank you to everyone who played the Lux Anima demo and shared their feedback.The response has been far beyond expectations, and it's been great to see so many players trying the game and discussing it. Your feedback is helping shape the next improvements and updates.Node StatsNodes display both the current value of an upgrade and how much it will increase when leveled up, allowing players to make more informed decisions.Stat numbers have also been tweaked to make them more intuitive and easier for players to understand.Tips SystemWe added a tips system to help players learn the game more naturally. Whenever the player fails, the game provides small pieces of information about its mechanics. This keeps the sense of discovery intact while avoiding a rigid, mechanical tutorial.Minor UI TweaksLocalization ImprovementsIf you enjoyed playing our game, please consider leaving a review on the demo page to support us.