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Dirk Dashing v1.1 released!


by The Uni-Hacker on Aug.26, 2008, under Gaming

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My Game Company announces the release of Dirk Dashing: Secret Agent! version 1.1 for Linux!

Some of the new features they have developed for the upcoming Dirk Dashing 2 have been ported back into the original game. The update also features a number of improvements and bug fixes to the game based on customer feedback. New in this version:

  • Dirk can now throw grenades while jumping

  • Dirk can now shoot the grenade launcher while jumping

  • Thugs now walk around on patrol, instead of just standing still

  • Save your game quicker by pressing F5 to go directly to the Save screen

  • Added a few cannons and made some minor tweaks to Chapter 1-4

  • Made some major performance improvements to the game engine

  • Fixed intermittent bug where Dirk can sometimes fall through platforms and ledges

  • Fixed intermittent bug where Dirk runs in place after picking up a folder

  • Fixed keyboard navigation of chapters on Part 3 and Part 4 screens

  • SDL upgrade: added support for PulseAudio sound server

  • SDL upgrade: fixed detection of X11 DGA mouse support

  • SDL upgrade: Fixed hang or crash at startup if aRts can’t access the hardware

  • SDL upgrade: Fixed TEXTRELs to resolve some PIC issues (and issues with SELinux)

  • SDL upgrade: Fixed joystick detection when a joystick was removed

You can download the latest version from the game’s official web site at: http://www.mygamecompany.com/Products/DirkDashing/main.htm

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