Button Collection System- Second minigame

[AlealarcViva]

At the start of the second minigame from void, different types of buttons appear (purple and gold). The player can collect the purple ones by moving toward them, and the gold ones by simply passing through them. However, while they can be collected, there is currently no clear feedback or visible counter indicating how many have been obtained or what their purpose is.
Additionally, the player can complete the level just by getting the large blue button, making the other buttons feel unnecessary.

Proposed Improvements

Add a visible button counter (HUD):

• Display two small counters on the screen:
  🟣 Purple Buttons: show as “X / total in level.”
  🟡 Gold Buttons: show as “X / total in level.”
• Suggested placement: top-left corner of the screen, near other UI elements.
• This would give players a clear sense of progress and purpose while collecting.

Add unique collection sounds for each button type:

• This would improve audio feedback, allowing players to recognize what type of button they’ve collected without checking the HUD.

Give the buttons functional meaning:

• Purple Buttons could be required to activate the large blue button or unlock specific areas.
• Gold Buttons could act as a form of progression currency — unlocking levels, rewards, or collectibles.
• This would provide a stronger gameplay motivation and narrative purpose for collecting both types.

Why This Matters
These improvements would:

• Strengthen player motivation by giving clear goals and rewards.
• Add visual and auditory feedback that makes the act of collecting more satisfying.
• Prevent the smaller buttons from feeling like optional or meaningless objects in the level.

[Gatorrante]

I totally agree with your suggestions!
We could also use the button counter system to prevent buttons from respawning once collected —
as seen in the bug I reported here: discussion #1425.

This would allow the game to properly save collected buttons and give them the functional uses you proposed,
like unlocking areas or acting as progression currency.

Recording.2025-10-24.225207.mp4

[manuq]

Thank you! I have opened #1502