Hello, this is the Archetype Blue development team.
In this demo update, we have improved and added several elements, including dialogue presentation, tutorials, UI clarity, event guidance, new cards, and a new node NPC.
We have strengthened several guidance elements so that new players can understand the flow of the game more easily. At the same time, we have also prepared new choices that allow players to approach battles in different ways.
1. Blinking animations have been added to character illustrations.
In visual novel-style dialogue scenes, characters now move not only their mouths, but also their eyes.
It may seem like a small change, but it was something we really wanted to add in order to make the characters feel a little more alive.
We will continue to improve facial expressions and dialogue presentation little by little, so that reading the story feels more natural and immersive.
2. The tutorial has been improved.
We have added more tutorial explanations for elements that new players may have easily missed.
Archetype Blue is a game where several systems work together, such as Supporters, cards, positioning, buffs and debuffs, and event choices. Because of this, some parts may have felt difficult to understand at first due to insufficient explanations.
In this update, we have adjusted the tutorial so that these elements are explained in more detail.
We still do not think it is perfect, but we hope it helps new players understand the flow of the game a little more easily.
3. Correct answers are now shown in event nodes.
In event nodes, the correct choice is now displayed in yellow.
If you choose the correct answer, you can gain 1 additional Pneuma.
However, choosing the correct answer may not always be the best option in every situation. Sometimes, choosing a different option to aim for another reward may be the better decision.
Please choose based on your current situation, the resources you need, and the reward you want.
This change was made so that event choices feel less like pure guesswork and more like intentional decisions made by the player.
4. Buff and debuff labels are now clearer.
Previously, buffs and debuffs were displayed as B and D in some parts of the UI. Starting from this update, they will be displayed more clearly as Buff and Debuff.
Short labels can help save UI space, but we felt that they might not communicate their meaning clearly enough to new players.
With this change, checking status effects during battle should feel more intuitive.
5. 30 new Dream Cards have been added.
In this update, 30 newly created Dream Cards have been added.
Dream Cards are cards with powerful potential. They can greatly change the flow of battle, but they are also risky cards that can place a burden on your Mentality.
Because of this risk, we believe Dream Cards can offer a different kind of fun from regular cards.
The core of Dream Cards is deciding whether to make a stable choice now, or to accept the burden on your Mentality in exchange for a powerful effect.
We hope these new Dream Cards allow you to build your deck in different ways and experience new battle flows.
6. A new node NPC, the Card Collector, has been added.
A new node NPC, the Card Collector, has been added.
The Card Collector works a little differently from regular reward nodes. By using Pneuma or Coins, you can obtain cards that have not yet been unlocked, as well as special cards.
The newly added Dream Cards can also be obtained through the Card Collector.
In Archetype Blue, the range of cards you can encounter in battle changes depending on your card unlock progress. Through the Card Collector, you will be able to experience cards that are usually difficult to encounter much earlier.
Please decide whether to trade with the Card Collector based on your current deck direction, your available Pneuma and Coins, and the battles ahead.
Some cards may require you to accept risks, but if used well, they may lead to a much stronger deck than expected.
Closing
This update was prepared to help players understand the game more easily, while also allowing them to experience a wider range of battle choices.
Archetype Blue is still a game that we are continuing to refine. The feedback you share after playing the demo is a great help to us.
We will continue improving the game little by little, but steadily.
Thank you.
Bom~😋