Hello everyone!
April was a really important month for KAZ- I released a major update to the demo, and the new trailer was featured on IGN as an exclusive first reveal, among other things!
A lot of this update came directly from the playtests and your feedback. I wanted to make the game more approachable, while also adding more depth for people who want it.
No Stress Mode
I added a new mode where the time limit is replaced with a move limit. You can take as long as you want, but every move matters. It turns the game into something more slow and tactical compared to the usual fast-paced runs.
Theme-Based Powerups
Themes used to be purely visual, but I’ve reworked them so each one now has its own powerups. This means your choice of theme actually affects your build and how you play.
UI Changes
I updated the UI to make it cleaner and easier to read overall. The goal here was just to make everything feel smoother and less distracting.
The demo now has more content and feels more complete overall. If you’ve already tried it, there’s quite a bit new to see. I'm so happy to hear all the positive feedback from those of you who have tried it!
The new demo update trailer was featured on IGN as an exclusive first look!
https://www.ign.com/videos/kaz-official-demo-trailer
Lots of development updates this time around! Here’s a clear overview of the main changes:
New Modes & Ways to Play
Added No Stress Mode (move-based gameplay instead of time-based)
Added a new game mode: Dance (to be played with a DDR mat!)
Gameplay & Progression Changes
Reworked items, themes, and how things unlock
Reworked quests
Added new items like Crystal and Templar Shield
Adjusted balance (especially around shields and stacking effects)
Made some features available earlier by default
Visuals & Game Feel
Added new effects (like loop and wormhole)
Fixed visual issues with certain abilities
UI & Quality of Life
Updated menus and overall UI
Improved how leaderboards are displayed and refreshed
Fixed layout issues in panels and menus
Bug Fixes & Stability
Fixed a large number of bugs
Resolved edge cases and small gameplay issues
This update is very much shaped by the feedback from the last playtests, so thank you for taking the time to play, share thoughts, and point things out — it genuinely helps shape the direction of the game. I’m continuing to build on that, so if you have any feedback or ideas, I’d really like to hear them.
If you want to stay up to date with everything, you can follow along here:
https://linktr.ee/yourlinkhere
And if you’d like to be more involved (playtests, discussions, sharing feedback directly), feel free to join the Discord: