Final Demo Update Before Full Release – New UI, New Music, New Bosses!

Hey everyone!

This will be the final update to the demo before all focus turns toward finishing the full release of Briar Flame. Thank you so much to everyone who has played, left comments, and helped shape the game—your feedback has been incredibly valuable.

This update aims to make the demo cleaner, punchier, and closer to the quality of the final game.

What’s New in This Update

New UI Overhaul

The entire HUD has been redesigned to be cleaner, less intrusive, and better aligned with the game’s visual identity.
Sharper silhouettes, slimmer borders, improved bars, and cleaner boss UI bring a much more polished look across the board.

New Zone Music From Professional Composers

The demo now includes fully scored zone ambience and tracks from professional composers.
These new pieces elevate atmosphere and give each zone a stronger identity.

Stamina System Rework

Combat should now feel far smoother and more tactical:

• Attacks now use stamina, making weapon choice more meaningful.

• Stamina regen delay has been cut in half, so combat stays fast and fluid.

• Relic interactions and mobility options feel far more balanced with the new pacing.

Visual Polish Across Zones

Several areas have received:

• Improved lighting

• Smoother depth layering

• Clearer silhouettes

• Better readability
  The world should feel more cohesive and atmospheric overall.

New Boss: Vorrik & Drekk – The Executioner Apprentices

A new double mini-boss fight joins the demo!
Face both Vorrik and Drekk, two aspiring executioners who fight with brutal coordination.
This encounter showcases more of the combat direction planned for the later game.

Shortened & Streamlined Demo

The demo now focuses on one clean, polished slice of the experience:

• Faster progression

• Less backtracking

• More focus on the core combat and atmosphere

This makes it easier for new players to jump in and feel the game’s identity right away.

Thank You

Your support, downloads, and comments have meant the world.
This is the last demo update—next steps are finishing the rest of Briar Flame and making it everything it deserves to be.

If you haven’t tried the demo recently, now is the perfect time.
And as always, feedback is deeply appreciated.

Thank you for helping shape Briar Flame.