We’re back after a short break with a fresh update! This release focuses primarily on technical improvements, along with a few minor content changes.

The UI and Input subsystems are now fully updated to the newest Unreal Engine standards, delivering greater stability, better performance, and a more unified experience.

General

• Characters become available as you unlock new worlds.
  
• Newly unlocked characters have a dialogue.
  
• You can now view a new controller scheme infographic through the game’s options menu.
  
• You can now easily switch between "Jump" and "Bar Control" mechanics with a simple checkbox. Choose the style that fits you best!

Level changes

• Improvements have been made to the plant boss fight.

Bug Fix & Technical

• Enhanced Input is now working together with Common UI, natively.
  
• The action bar displays all possible action buttons, always aware of context.
  
• Loading time for levels has been optimized.
  
• The loading screen now displays the number of precompiles remaining.
  
• New loading screen images.
  
• Aspect ratios all the way from 16:9 to 32:9 are supported. Super ultra wide is accounted for in the UI.
  
• Flipper trigger button threshold adjusted for gamepads, feeling more responsive.
  
• CPU optimizations are now baked into the different graphics scalability presets.
  
• Unreal Engine version 5.5.
  
• DLSS and FSR updated to latest versions. FSR UI extraction is now enabled.
  
• Steady 60 FPS on the Steam Deck! The frame generation feature is now primarily for conserving battery life when needed.
  
• EOS and Steam SDK updated.
  
• Auth Expiration bug fix.

This version brings minor changes along with the Steam release.

• Potions can't be used in Daily Arena anymore
  
• Random Arena rewards were updated in amount and number of wins
  
• Added server time to settings "About" section

List of past updates and changes can be found on the website here

🎉 Spectator 2 is Officially Out of Early Access! 🎉

After long development, refinement, and community feedback, we’re proud to announce that Spectator 2 has officially launched out of Early Access!


This release brings one of the most anticipated features to the game: the Story Mode. Dive deep into an immersive narrative that expands the world of Spectator! Get ready to put your observation skills to the ultimate test.

• Numerous bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements
  
• Enhanced visuals and audio feedback
  
• Improved Generator behavior
  
• Tweaks based on player feedback from Early Access

Thank you to all the players who supported Spectator 2 during its development. Your input has helped shape the game into what it is today.

As a small indie team, there are so many ways you can help support us and the game.

• If you buy the game, please consider leaving an honest review on Steam! Reviews have a massive impact on indie games, and we'd love to see your thoughts and experiences through a review.
  
• Sharing the game through word of mouth with family and friends or on social media with your followers can really help spread the word and give others a chance to discover our game. So many indies are discovered with a simple share or casual discussion.
  
• Join the amazing community in our Discord to share in the excitement and get to know other great gamers.

We can’t wait for you to experience the full story. The game is available now, with a 40% launch discount — time to step into the shadows and uncover the truth.

🔍👁 Are you watching closely?

Hello, Tower runners! We've been hard at work on fixing up some bugs for ya, and we've made a nice quality of life change to make your character choice a little less frustrating once you're out in the world. Full details below!

Would you like to get in touch? Head on over to the Steam community forums or find us on our Discord! Leave us feedback, suggestions, or report any problems you are having with the game. We will do our best to respond, but we promise we read everything sent our way whether we respond or not!

If you don't want to miss news about Tower Song or our next games, just joining our mailing list: https://oigames.substack.com

Or stay in touch on your favorite social media platform: Linktree

• Fred: Boon of the Phoenix and Lichsoul will no longer trigger at the same time, wasting the benefit of both effects, when Fred takes lethal damage while under the effect of both.

• Players no longer see interaction icons for objects related to heroes not in their party. The objects themselves can still be examined, giving players a clue about who might be able to use them.
  
• Qadam Park has seen some slight landscaping improvements.

• Improved the dialogue in several of Tali's scenes, and removed some obsolete lore references

• Fixed an issue in combat where wearing accessories that granted Regen abilities would continue to play the regen animation even if the wearer was Unconscious.
  
• Fixed a Porphry player issue where Porphry could use Rend and Mighty Blow even without a weapon equipped.
  
• Fixed a Porphry player issue where Trance Warrior's description text overlapped the text box
  
• Fixed a Porphry player issue where casting Weirbreak or Cauterize on a taunting, otherwise ineligible target could crash the game.
  
• Fixed a Tali player issue where exploration button prompts would show over the Tali+Jiji camp scene
  
• Fixed a Tali player issue where Jiji could appear incorrectly in battle after adjusting the party between battle attempts
  
• Fixed an issue in the Prologue where waterfalls in the Qadam Park weren't animated correctly
  
• Fixed an issue in Chapter 1 where Jiji was missing from a cutscene despite having dialogue, and moonwalked into the scene backwards!
  
• Fixed an issue in Chapter 1 where a karpi sprite would re-appear even after battle victory
  
• Fixed an issue in Chapter 1 where ents appeared to be floating in midair during a certain encounter
  
• Fixed an issue in Chapter 2 where waterfalls in the Mine Camp weren't animated correctly
  
• Fixed an issue in Chapter 2 where the boss' Execute ability bypassed Jiji's Sulk Home ability
  
• Fixed an issue in Chapter 3 where an interaction icon appeared next to a door, instead of over it
  
• Fixed an issue in Chapter 3 where a naga patrol could unexpectedly start a battle, even when the player had appeared to sneak past them
  
• Fixed an issue in Chapter 3 where players could not re-enter the city from alternate routes after unlocking said routes
  
• Fixed an issue in Chapter 4 where boss enemies had hidden health bars (off-screen)
  
• Fixed an issue in Chapter 6 where players could skip past crystals that are supposed to block their path
  
• Fixed a side quest issue where Elementalist charms could not be reforged like other craft-able items

• Players no longer see interaction icons for objects related to heroes not in their party. The objects themselves can still be examined, giving players a clue about who might be able to use them.

• Fixed a Tali player issue where exploration button prompts would show over the Tali+Jiji camp scene
  
• Fixed a Tali player issue where Jiji could appear incorrectly in battle after adjusting the party between battle attempts
  
• Fixed an issue in Chapter 1 where Jiji was missing from a cutscene despite having dialogue, and moonwalked into the scene backwards!
  
• Fixed an issue in Chapter 1 where a karpi sprite would re-appear even after battle victory
  
• Fixed an issue in Chapter 1 where ents appeared to be floating in midair during a certain encounter

More boxing? You know it! To celebrate the launch of Leftovers KO, enjoy a special bundle discount! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/54408/Take_Out_The_Trash/

Hello, survivors!

Today, we announced the launch of the demo version of Nested Lands. For the OTK Games Expo, we’ve prepared a brand new version of the game with countless improvements, new mechanics, an updated Plague and new quest system, and more.

Due to the fact that the festival is being held over the weekend, we were unfortunately unable to release the demo in time for it. But don’t worry, the demo version will be available next week, as soon as everything is squared away and approved. To make up for the delay, we are reopening the playtest version so you can refresh your memory a bit. And trust us, you’ll be able to see just how much Nested Lands has evolved in only the past few months.

As soon as the demo becomes available, we’ll let you know here, on Steam, and on all our social media.

Join our Discord server to participate in community discussions, to be the first to hear upcoming news, and to communicate directly with our dev team.

Thank you for your patience, and see you soon!

Encounter was reviewed in the issue #006 of BrewOtaku ("The Homebrew Gaming Magazine" covering new games for old consoles, handhelds and computers).

The game received a 85% "BrewScore", with the following conclusion:

Encounter HD is a standout homage to the golden age of gaming, crafted with care and precision for the Oric Atmos.
With a captivating plot, clever design, and plenty of classic charm, it’s an irresistible trip down memory lane.
Adventurers, prepare for an unforgettable journey.

If you are interested, you can get the magazine in digital or physical form on the BrewOtaku website.

If you haven't yet posted your review of the game on Steam, I encourage you to do so, because at least 10 reviews are needed for Steam to consider the score valid!"

Thanks!

The new update is finally here! Start playing it now and tell me what you think. I can't wait to hear everyone's feedback!

Changes:

• A new level Mars City Mayhem
  
• Radiant Falls visual overhaul and level tweaks
  
• Dream Zone visual overhaul and level tweaks
  
• Maya visual overhaul
  
• Tess visual overhaul
  
• New music
  
• Off axis flips and new rotation code
  
• New option to turn off auto alignment
  
• Physics tweaks and fixes
  
• Ability to rotate between 50-50 grinds and boardslides
  
• Automatically low jump when riding off rails
  
• Increased points gained from spinning without flipping
  
• Increased points gained from board presses
  
• New VFXs
  
• New SFXs
  
• Bug fixes

Updates will come much more frequently going forward. My priority right now is getting more characters and continuing to polish the game's visuals.

Wonderful members of the community have helped to localise the game into several new languages! Shashingo now supports learning Japanese from:



We hope that this allows more of you to study Japanese with your native language rather than having to rely on what you know in English.

As this has been a community effort, we would appreciate if you could share with us any issues you may find in the new languages over on our Discord server or on the Steam Forums.

Added Romaji + Kana option for viewing the flash cards! This is good for beginners if you are not yet comfortable with hiragana and katakana!

You can now collect Steam trading cards for Shashingo! Collecting complete sets will allow you to earn and level up a Shashingo specific badge that has cool artwork, and earn new chat emoticons and user profile backgrounds! You can earn trading cards by playing the game, or purchase them via the marketplace from other users.

- Minor optimization improvements
- Some small text/clipping bugs fixed
- A few Japanese words adjusted for clarity
- Added control swapping for AZERTY/QWERTZ keyboards

Thank you again for your support!
- Ryan

Today is the fourth anniversary of the official establishment of Klothscape, and to celebrate, everything we have released thus far is on sale for a week!

That of course includes "Eve of Calamity", which is cheaper than it ever has been at a 30% sale, and its soundtrack at 10% off for the first time, but in addition the soundtrack and the supporter DLC for "Go Home, Mr. Fisk!" are both 50% off too!

Purchase "Eve of Calamity" here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2201150/Eve_of_Calamity/

And "Go Home, Mr. Fisk!" here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1711080/Go_Home_Mr_Fisk/