Big Demo Update! – Version 0.23

major update

Spaceman Memories · published

Demo Update – Version 0.23

Hey gamers, hope you can try the new version of my demo.

v0.23 is here with one of the biggest gameplay changes so far. After several months of playtesting feedback, I went back and completely refactored and revamped how the combat system works underneath. Battles now use a new card based combat system where each turn adds a new random card to your hand. You’ll now have access to different types of attacks, defense cards, skills, alongside the previous item system already in the game. The goal with this change is to make combat feel more dynamic and unpredictable while still giving the player control over the outcome of battles.

This update also includes a couple quality of life improvements and bug fixes across the demo. The game is finally starting to feel closer to the version I originally had in mind, and all the feedback from players has genuinely helped shape it into something better. I really appreciate everyone that has taken the time to try the demo so far, and I’d love for you to give this new version a go.

Gameplay

  • Combat

    • Completely refactored and revamped the combat system into a new card based battle system.

    • Initial turn gives you 4 action cards. Each turn now adds a new random card to your hand, making battles feel more dynamic and less repetitive.

    • 2 random cards draw functionality per battle

    • Added different card categories including attacks, defense cards, and skills.

    • Previous combat items have been integrated into the new combat flow.

    • Combat now focuses more on strategy, adapting to your current hand, and making smarter decisions during battles.

  • Combat

    • Grenades and ofudas are limited to 10 to prevent spamming on battles.

    • Revamped death world.

    • 2 random cards draw functionality per battle

    • Added different card categories including attacks, defense cards, and skills.

    • Previous combat items have been integrated into the new combat flow.

    • Combat now focuses more on strategy, adapting to your current hand, and making smarter decisions during battles.


UI & Quality of Life

  • Fixed text overflow on different menus

  • Added prompt to energy and health recharge on inventory menu

  • Updated polished enemy sprites

  • Added memory pick up log

  • Using the Scanner no longer consumes a turn.

  • Prompts for updated Yokanet after first encounter

  • Item buying chests color identified


Fixes

  • Fixed elevator on Ogama Dungeon disappearing

  • Fixed meshes clipping into the camera in certain areas

  • Fixed battle button layout issues on different resolutions

  • Fixed colliders in inaccessible areas

  • Fixed doors going to incorrect interiors

  • Fixed Yokanet not updating friendly yokai

  • Fixed magical barrier ofuda UI prompt bug

  • Fixed items bug where you would consume if pressing buttons during attack

Really appreciate everyone that has been testing the demo and helping shape the game over these past months. Hope you enjoy the new update and have fun with the new combat system.

best,

NerdyPunkDev

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