Space Junk - Changelog

Version 0.7 - 12/23/25

• Difficulty now scales with invaders spawned instead of score.
• Theme pitch follows invader progression.
• Game over line now shows final score on screen.

Version 0.6 - 12/22/25

• Added drifting invader behavior with edge bounce cues.
• Added direct-hit score bonus and clearer hit announcements.
• Adjusted bonus spawn timing to scale with score.
• Now gives 25 points if a bad invader lands, takes away 5 ammo if it lands on you.

Version 0.5 - 12/22/25

• Refactored Space Junk into shared core modules for audio, input, screen reader log, and stats.
• Added persistent volume settings across games.
• Improved invader audio panning responsiveness.
• Boosted background theme and bounce cues for better presence.

Version 0.4 8/14/25

• Added game stats
• Added a new "Turbo Speed" bonus power-up.
• Refactored shooting mechanic to require a single press per shot.
• Fixed bugs where game timers (spawn, bonus, and total time played) were not pausing correctly.

Version 0.3 8/13/25

• Updated arrow key logic for smoother, more consistent movement.
• Added new sounds for pausing and resuming the game.
• The status display now remains visible when the game is paused.

Version 0.2 8/13/25

• Upgraded panning from linear to "equal-power" for a smoother stereo experience.
• Replaced the shooting sound with a new phaser effect.
• The background music now increases in pitch every 500 points.
• The "Lose Gun" sound was updated to be faster with a descending pitch.
• Gun count logic updated to correctly refer to guns "in reserve".
• Added a link to this changelog on the main screen.
• Fixed an issue where background music would continue playing after the game ended or was paused.