Development Update – Inventory

A better way to manage what you carry….

New inventory redesign bring the game closer to its intended survival-puzzle experience.

Inventory Rework

The inventory has been redesigned to communicate better and feel more alive.

• Hotbar with visual slots: each slot shows item name, icon, and optional description.
• Arrow navigation: move between slots using ← →, inspired by classic survival interfaces.
• Smooth selection animation: selected slots gently scale up (“bump”) for tactile feedback.
• Animated arrows: the navigation arrows also animate when pressed.
• Use items with [E]: works only while the inventory is open, preventing mistakes.
• Automatic slot management: used items disappear, slots re-pack cleanly, and selection updates.

These changes make the UI clearer, more expressive, and more in line with the retro survival feel.