Test pricing lets you fully upgrade any weapon in The Drowning for $0.99

Apparently, I'm the only games journalist in the world who likes The Drowning, which means I get to write about the update that's just gone live.

There are some new touches, including making the map full screen so you can see different mission areas more easily.

There's also a single page listing of high scores.

Of course, you're only ranked on a level if you can beat its 5-star rating. I'm currently listed on eight maps; best rank #2170 on Village - Defend.

Not too shabby.

If you're using the virtual twin-stick control method then I pity you, but developer Scattered Entertainment has added the all-important 180-degree turn button, and enabled you to tweak the look sensitivity. It's added sticky aiming too.

(But really, you need to get to grips with the grown-up default control system.)

There have also been some changes to the zombie AI, so they are smarter and more aggressive - i.e. attack you more directly, which is what you want when you're trying to best a score.

But the most significant change comes in the game's monetisation.

There's now an option to spend 100 gold (price $0.99/69p) to fully level up any weapon. Not only does this save hours of grinding, but if you want to complete the game in terms of unlocking all the cutscenes, you need to level up every weapon in the game.

Originally, I thought this pricing was a bug, but the developer says that it's a new feature, so it's testing the pricing.

Frankly, I think there's only one way the pricing is going to go, so suggest anyone with a longterm interest in The Drowning spends some bucks quickly.

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