"Isn't it too many plans for one small garden?" we thought, and instead, we simply expanded it several times over!
Now the garden will have three additional spaces that players can unlock as they progress in the game: a pond, a mushroom cave, and a crystal grotto. The roots of the magical tree spread far and wide, bestowing their accelerated growth effect everywhere.
Let's go through each one: the good ol’ garden where the tree grows has hardly changed, but we decided to tidy up and level the small mound that was only hindering gardening. Here, a wide variety of plants can be grown: flowers, herbs, mushrooms, roots and ligneous mushrooms.
To the right, a pond has appeared, where water plants can be cultivated. On the land in front and on the distant shore, the same plants as in the garden next to the tree can be grown. Moreover, excellent conditions have formed underground for growing truffles!
The mushroom cave is an ideal place for mushrooms (who would have thought?), but not only that: certain roots, thorny plants, and root vegetables thrive in the darkness of the cave. There is also ample space here for truffle cultivation.
The crystal grotto is the most enigmatic space in the garden. How does one plant a crystal? Do they require watering? How long do they take to grow? These are all excellent questions that we will address another time!
Isn't it brilliant?
Just as the Earth's treasures and fertile soils seem inexhaustible, so do our devlogs! Thus, stay tuned and follow our Steam Page. Also, make sure to join our Discord so you don't miss other upcoming devlogs!
The big day has finally arrived. Join Gloom Girl and free the long-imprisoned DOOMBLADE, a relentless weapon yearning for revenge. Dive into a vengeful quest and unlock extraordinary powers to annihilate the Dread Lords in this atmospheric 2D Fly&Slash Action Metroidvania.
Innovative Movement Mechanics
With the power of DOOMBLADE at your disposal, you can soar through the air with unmatched agility, launching lightning-fast assaults on enemies with precision. Master the art of aerial combat as you target foes directly, unleashing the full wrath of DOOMBLADE to vanquish them with ease. Seek hidden demonic shrines to regain strength, wield the fearsome arsenal of skills such as Doom Drop, Wicked Wind, or the Nightmare Onion, and instill paralyzing fear in your enemies.
Jaw-dropping Art Style and Mesmorizing Melodies
DOOMBLADE boasts a beautiful and unique art style that will leave you breathless. Each area has been meticulously crafted, bringing the dark and atmospheric world to life with stunning visual details. From the hauntingly beautiful landscapes to the menacing creatures that lurk in the shadows, the world of DOOMBLADE will draw you in and leave you wishing for more.
Accompanying the striking visuals are mesmerizing melodies that enhance the gameplay and atmosphere. The game's soundtrack features haunting and unforgettable tunes, epic orchestrations that perfectly capture the intensity and emotion of each environment.
Diverse and Engaging Game World
Traverse interconnected realms, from the forsaken halls of Gloomhaunt to the treacherous New Wilderwood forest. Each environment will have a different feel and play style than the last, always keeping gameplay fresh and players on their toes. During your exploration, battle monstrous creatures while relentlessly pursuing the Dread Lords who imprisoned DOOMBLADE.
Gloom Girl needs you Gloomlings, join her and DOOMBLADE in their quest for vengeance today.
The game is available in English, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch!
Sker Islanders, the wait is over. Sker Ritual: Deadly Lover's Fortress is OUT NOW! We hope you're ready to take on the challenges of this fourth and final episode on our Early Access journey.
What can you expect from Deadly Lover's Fortress? Hidden in the dark depths of a decaying fortress lies the root of all evil. Stop Elisabeth's plans from coming to fruition and prepare to face your ultimate nemesis. Rain down on Elisabeth and save humanity!
FACE AN EPIC THREE BOSS FINALE
In Deadly Lover's Fortress, players will undertake three pivotal missions that pave the way for their confrontation with a three-boss finale featuring Isaac, Abraham and The Stranger, whilst fighting off hordes of Quiet Ones and challenging new Elite Enemies like the hard-hitting hammer knight Balor. Not only that take on the brand new and formidable Knights of Sker.
SOLVE CHALLENGING PUZZLES
Players must navigate the treacherous surroundings and solve intricate puzzles to collect the Chalice of Blood, delving into the depths of the dungeon, freeing imprisoned Quiet Ones while escorting them to safety. They must embark on an ambitious quest to upgrade The Forge, combining their skills and resources to create a powerful explosive device that enhances the brand new special weapon: Shattering Edge.
NEW SPECIAL WEAPON: SHATTERING EDGE
The Shattering Edge Sword is a remarkable weapon (currently exclusive to DLF map) that holds the power to withstand late round hordes. Once restored at The Forge, Shattering Edge becomes more than just a blade—With each swing, it unleashes deadly metal shards that pierce through enemies, inflicting devastating damage. But the true marvel of Shattering Edge lies in its upgraded form, where the shards explode upon impact, causing widespread area-of-effect damage and decimating anything in their path.
BRAND NEW DLC PACKS
Not only that, episode four features a brand new Sker Pass with 25 free cosmetic items alongside two optional DLC cosmetics bundles Smuggler’s Fortune and Devil’s Sacrifice featuring new premium masks, animated menu backgrounds, voice lines, player icons and more!
An extended roadmap will be revealed soon to highlight the Early Access progress with the 1.0 release on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X release in sight. We hope you enjoy Episode Four and welcome your feedback and thoughts in the comments below and over on our Sker Ritual Discord.
I'm preparing a roadmap that I will post in a couple weeks.
For now, my plan with the Early Access is to gather enough feedback to improve the game even further and add more features. So please share your thoughts in the Community Hub or join my Discord!
The current patch notes are:
Added partial controller support (you can use it in a run, but not on menus)
Removed the move speed penalty when shooting
Added more items and a new weapon: Boomerang
Now you can play the full ~20 minutes, with 3 bosses and 5 elite enemies in total
You can choose between 3 starter pets and obtain more by playing
You can give food to your pets to level them up and get them stronger
Added permanent upgrades
Overall balancing of weapons, perks and enemies stats
Added New Game+ when completing the classic mode, up to level 10.
Added Achievements, with many more to come
Localization to brazillian portuguese
What I plan on adding in the upcoming weeks:
More polish to the game
Destructible objects that drop gold, health and special items
More characters
Active skills
Codex containing game stats such as enemies defeated, pets obtained, gold earned and so on
New game modes
Pet evolutions
Perk evolutions
And much more!
So that's about it for now. I'll be working hard on the game as always and I hope you enjoy playing the game as much as I'm enjoying developing it. And if you do enjoy, please share it with your friends. Let's build a community together!
The questions on our Discord and Twitter haven't escaped us: "When's the next demo?" For those eager for another VR roguelike hell-ride post our 2021 alpha, or those who missed the chance, stay tuned – good news is coming!
But before that, we need to dive into some key strategies. Last devlog covered the Hellhound, your trusty ally. But survival in Hellsweeper VR requires more than just companionship. At the core of every strategic build is choosing the right Blessings and Traits!
So, you’re wondering… what are Blessings and Traits? Watch our Devlog video here!
Blessings are rare boons that you can pick up along the way. You get to choose one out of the choices presented to you, and these blessings will stay with you until the end of the run, or when you die
An example: Spectral Infusing. Summoning a weapon will grant it a randomly attached element, and your weapon will have additional effects in combat.
You can have multiple blessings, but pick them wisely!
Traits are buffs that can be applied to abilities and weapons that are in your arsenal. Think skills/weapons on steroids.
Traits can also be changed up each run, so you can try something new every time!
Here’s a fun one: Triple Lasers. You can summon up to three lasers at once: exactly what it says on the label.
So while we’re on the topic of Blessings… here’s something you’ll want to take note of: A Hellsweeper VR Demo will be available to play soon!
This upcoming PCVR demo will offer an array of new content, including the thrilling addition of our Hellhound. We’re working really hard to put the final pieces together, and we’re really excited to get this out to you soon and hear your feedback!
For more details and information, please follow our socials for the latest updates. Links will be in the description below!
With the number of issues affecting Steam players when we launched the OSX Controller Update yesterday, we have decided to roll the Steam version of Overcooked! 2 back to the version that was live before the update.
This will allow our team more time to fix the issues regarding keybinds before we release the update again to improve controller compatibility in Overcooked! 2.
Hey, hey, it's the post you've all been waiting for... character introductions!
Sure, we've been talking about the hub and matchmaking and betas, but it's also vital to know who you're going to be jumping into battle with, wouldn't ya say?
There are so many characters (and all pretty unique in our ways) we're going to break this up into two parts.
So that's about enough outta me, let's meet the friends. Friends you will fight. So I guess that makes them enemies. Or not. ANYWAY:
When DJ Newton isn't busy laying down the latest remix, they're hitting shots from a distance with precision. Increased accuracy lends itself nicely to weapons with high bullet spread, making Newton an excellent pick for players who lean heavily on weapon cards.
Character Power: Reading Glasses - Start each round with increased Accuracy
Recommended cards: Brasshopper, Boomstick, FK-82
Duck Anderson is a well-known character around town who has a knack for always finding whatever they need. The Mayor is allegedly their relative, though the exact connection is top secret. Having access to the Green Herb heals lends itself nicely to aggressive play-styles, as well as more unconventional approaches. Stacking healing and invincibility cards may yield strong results.
Character Power: It's Medicinal - Add a Green Herb card to your hand every turn
Recommended cards: MedKit, Tin Man, Titan
Spike is the lead singer and guitarist of a band. They stay up late and sleep in the daytime. Love food but can only find time to eat one meal per day. Their favorite is kebabs or ramen after a good show.
Character Power: Big Bullets - Your bullets deal more damage. Packing an extra punch is an advantage most players are looking for. With Spike, it's a given.
Moose is playful, confident, and perfect for players who prefer mobility. Thanks to their Power Legs, Moose benefits strongly from other mobility cards to outclass their rivals. Both close-range and long-range weapons can be sensible choices.
Character Power: Power Legs - Start every round with Double Jump
Recommended cards: Albatross21, Katana, Energy Drink, Move Faster
Here's the deal. Donnie puts the B in Badass. It's that simple. Anyone pickin' a fight with them is sure to have an immediate sense of regret. Donnie also happens to be a volunteer Sheriff's deputy on the weekends. Increased health works well in nearly any deck, making Donnie a great all-around pick.
Character Power: Badass - Start each round with increased Health
Get ready for the following WEEKEND EVENTS from Friday to Sunday: Crazy Mushroom Harvest, Exceptional XP Event, Sands of Time Special, Epic Quest Extravaganza, Epic Shopping Spree Extravaganza & Tidy Toilet Time.
Don't forget that the HELLEVATOR is still open until Sunday 20 CEST (Saturday 20 CEST on S31.DE)! Fight, fight, fight and collect awesome rewards with your guild!