I'm releasing the vertical slice!!

Hey everyone!

After ~a year of development, I'm excited to share the vertical slice for Pic-A-Ball!

What's in this update?

This version represents the complete vision for Pic-A-Ball as an engine builder with auto-battler elements. Here's what's new:

A New Unique Paddle

• New Time-Stopping Paddle: This new paddle stops enemies and their projectiles when you activate it with right click.

More Strategic Choices

• 5+ New Orbs: More balls = more possibilities for your runs
• 10+ New Artifacts: Game-changing items that can completely alter your strategy
• Orb Synergy System: Combine different orbs for powerful effects—find those broken builds!

Revamped Combat

• Wave-Based Combat: Battles now progress through enemy waves rather than time limits
• 4+ New Enemy Types: Each with unique behaviors that require different approaches
• 12-Round Structure: A complete run takes you through 12 increasingly challenging rounds
• Mixed Encounter Design: A blend of hand-crafted scenarios and procedural generation helps every run feels fresh but fair

Enhanced Feel

• Additional Sound Effects: More audio feedback to make those satisfying ball-popping moments even better

I Need Your Feedback!

I'd love to hear what you think! Your feedback has been valuable throughout this process, and I want to make sure this version is stepping in the right direction.

Please play the game and let me know your thoughts either through comments here or by sending me a DM. I'm particularly interested in:

• How the difficulty curve feels across the 12 rounds
• Which orb and artifact combinations you discovered
• Any bugs or issues you encountered
• What you think of the new time-stopping paddle

Thanks for being part of this journey with me. Making games is hard, but having a supportive community makes it all worthwhile (: