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Hero's DescentNewsHero's Descent Summer Patch
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Hero's Descent Summer Patch

Hero's Descent · published 26 Jun 2018, 05:16 UTC

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A new update has just gone live! This includes major revamps to character balance, the battle system, and adds a ton of new content. Additionally, controllers are now fully supported!

Some highlights:

Characters

  • All 3 characters have a plethora of new traits
  • The Wizard has learned a third spell, Frost Breath
  • Upgrade cost tables have been redone for every character
  • New character-specific achievements have been added

Content

  • 8 new areas have been added to the map pool
  • Doors and traps have been added to the Castle and Caverns
  • New enemy: Bat
  • New enemy: Snake
  • New enemy: Angel
  • New enemy: Beholder
  • New enemy: Wraith
  • New enemy: Spider
  • The Fairy Queen fight has been redone
  • Various enemy stats have been tweaked

Systems

  • Controllers are now fully supported
  • Key and control mapping is now implemented
  • The UI has been redone
  • The font has been replaced with a more retro version
  • Experimental death replays have been added
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