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Get ready to deliver the goods with the FREE Calamity Angels: Special Delivery demo! And with this delivery guide, you’ll be sure to find success in leading Yuri and the Cutie Angels gang to a successful shipment~
In this demo, choose Yuri (Type A or Type B) and play through the first 2 episodes of the full game; a perfect entry to get to know the crew and learn about the battle systems. But first, let’s introduce the playable characters in the demo!
Yuri, who is the leader of the Cutie Angels, brings on a rag-tag crew of unlikely characters to become the number one delivery team.
Firstly, there’s the healer of the group, Suliya, who became a delivery worker with one main goal in her mind… finding treasure!
Next up, you have the slumber-iest of characters, Somnia, known to doze off at a moment’s notice (yes, even in battle).
Third up on the roster is martial artist mage, Ivris, known for her short temper. She definitely can cast a nasty spell on enemies, but what enemies really should watch out for is her knockout punch!
Now, we have Numero, the mad alchemist, known for creating mysterious chemical concoctions that’ll help boost party stats and paralyze the biggest of baddies.
Last, but certainly not least, you have Selma, the timid paladin. Even being armed to the teeth, Selma can be quite the scaredy-cat, especially against bugs, snakes, and frogs… you know, the usual things the best guardian knight is known to be afraid of.
There is also Luminous, the idol archer, who is not playable in this demo, but will be accessible in the full game. Like with any idol, she’s known to burst into a full-fledged song, so make sure you give her all the spotlight she needs!
Before setting off, head to the Request Board and choose your quest. Here, you’re given specific parameters, as well as the item you’ll need to deliver. Make sure you have enough space to hold the package. On top of the required delivery, it’s also smart to carry items and consumables that'll change the tide of battle.
After selecting your delivery on the Request Board, you’re ready to set off. Once you make your way to the game board, spin the compass to see how many spaces you’ll land. Each space has different events: a special dialogue scene, an item shop to purchase items unavailable at your town store, and even enemy spaces that can be occupied by Omoikurai—the archenemies of delivery workers (they’re pests).
In the first two episodes of the game, players will see a compass from 1-6. But in the full game, players will experience board maps where the environment can affect the roll from 1-3. Prep wisely and use items that can increase your compass rolls to efficiently explore these maps.
In turn-based battles, Yuri will order attacks, skills, or defenses on each squad member. Yuri can bring a total of 3 characters to battle, so make sure you choose characters that complement each other. When you choose a command, your squad member may choose to follow orders depending on their mood (read the mood blurb below). If they do happen to listen, they can unleash a pretty devastating attack with some cool flashy animation. Pillows hit harder than you expect (ask Somnia).
Battle Speed can also be toggled during battle—an added quality-of-life system. Players can choose from four Battle Speeds: 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, or 2.5.
Mood plays a huge role in the battle system. Pay close attention to each character’s facial expression, which can signify that they’re in duress (e.g. Somnia’s sleepy face). The success rate of each choice, whether it's an attack or defense, is dependent on the character's mood! When your crew decides to disobey, they’ll completely do something different that can affect your turn and overall game plan. Sometimes, the squad has a mind of their own and a surprising outcome could help the crew!
When the mood is right, however, the battles definitely step up a notch! Each playable character has special skills and move sets that’ll help out the Cutie Angels squad.
Oh, and if you end up facing any frogs in battle, be aware that Selma will freak out!
As mentioned, Omoikurai are monsters that are out to get ya and you’ll see them moving around the Board Map. The only way to stamp them out is to use your Relic Weapon attack. Once the Omoikurai is weakened, Yuri can cast their Relic Attack- a unique special move that’ll surely smash the Omoikurai.
Even with your powerful crew, you’ll end up finding/buying items that’ll help your team excel. The obvious items that help are healing and SP potions that can replenish your battling needs. There are also items that can poison, paralyze, and help you escape battles you may not even need to fight (especially if you’re feeling under leveled). Don’t forget to keep your team healthy! As you traverse through the board map, make sure you visit item shops and explore areas that can provide unique items that cannot be purchased at your general store. Exploration is encouraged!
There ya have it! A short(ish) list of things you’ll need to manage when leading a successful delivery. There are many other aspects of the game you'll experience (we can't spoil everything!), but the free demo offers a great introduction to Calamity Angels: Special Delivery.
Calamity Angels: Special Delivery will launch on Steam this year. And if you’re interested in grabbing the physical or digital version on PS4, PS5, or Nintendo Switch (set to launch on February 17), you can head to the IFI Online Store links below and preorder today!
PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch: https://ifi.store/products/calamity-angels-pe
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