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v0.9 - The Analytics Update - 2026-05-03

  • Added: Integrated Google Analytics to better understand player engagement and site traffic.
  • Changed: Optimized script loading for improved performance and more reliable site tracking.
  • Changed: Updated the game version and centralized documentation links.

v0.8 - The Changelog Fix - 2025-09-26

  • Fixed: Resolved a persistent issue where the changelog page was not updating on the production server by removing a conflicting markdown file.

v0.7 - The Mayhem Update - 2025-09-26

  • Added: Implemented a powerful "Nuke" ability that clears the screen of most enemies.
  • Added: Added a Nuke Meter to the UI to track the charge, which builds by defeating critters.
  • Added: Added intimidating enemy taunts that appear on the left side of the screen.
  • Added: Added debris to the ship's explosion animation for a more satisfying effect.
  • Changed: Improved the ship's explosion animation to be more visually impactful.
  • Changed: Satellites are now destructible and award points when destroyed.
  • Changed: Implemented an alternating boss rush mode that begins after the 3-minute mark, with a new boss appearing every minute.
  • Changed: Positioned the Nuke and Bomb meters side-by-side for a cleaner UI.
  • Fixed: Resolved multiple persistent bugs where positive feedback messages ("NICE!", "WHOA!") were not appearing after defeating a boss.
  • Fixed: Fixed a "module not found" error by correctly renaming and referencing the `SpecialMessage` component.
  • Fixed: Corrected an initialization error in the `critters` component.

v0.6 - 2025-08-22

  • Changed: Updated Open Graph (OG) meta tags in `src/app/layout.tsx` to improve social media sharing previews.
  • Changed: Updated the game version in the footer to v0.6.

v0.5 - 2025-08-22

  • Added: Added the official "Critter Poop" logo to the main menu next to the game title.
  • Added: Created this changelog to track future updates.
  • Changed: Updated the game version in the footer to v0.5.

v0.4 - The Extra Chance Update - 2025-08-20

  • Added: Implemented a player lives system! Players now start with 3 lives.
  • Added: Added a lives counter to the game HUD.
  • Added: Ship now respawns with temporary invincibility after losing a life.

v0.3 - The Flag Update - 2025-08-19

  • Added: Added country flags to the leaderboard.
  • Changed: Resolved a font issue where emojis were not displaying correctly.
  • Changed: Squashed a major routing bug that was causing a PageNotFoundError.

v0.2 - The Big Refactor - 2025-08-18

  • Changed: Overhauled the entire game logic for better performance and maintainability.
  • Changed: Addressed several bugs related to collision detection and scoring.

v0.1 - Initial Release - 2025-08-15

  • Added: Initial release of Critter Poop!
  • Added: Core gameplay loop: move, shoot, and dodge.
  • Added: Persistent leaderboard to track high scores.
  • Added: Basic sound effects and background music.
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