Version 0.8 is out, packed with features!

Hello everyone! I'm beyond excited to release version 0.8 - it's packed with a ton of new content, as you'll see!

V0.8 - CHANGELOG

General

• Fixed a bug where the shield animation mirrored incorrectly while walking backward.
• Introduced a minor quest related to a missing villager in Cecily Town.
• Added a watch as a default item, a key item for progressing through the main story.
• Included an evil ending in the story, where a crucial choice leads to an alternate ending with a secret boss fight.
• Introduced Blacksmith Kit and Alchemy Kit, purchasable items from vendors that unlock weapon upgrading and potion brewing at bonfires.
• Added two new maps: Ruins Forest and Hell.
• Introduced several new enemies and three new bosses.
• Addressed numerous bug fixes, improving overall game stability.
• Optimized the loading screen code, significantly reducing save file load times.

Combat

• Enhanced the posture system for enemies, making it more challenging to deal posture damage.
• Posture damage dealt doubles when an enemy is blocking.
• Improved the force push miracle, with damage and push force now linked to the player's reputation (higher reputation results in a more devastating spell).
• Added a dodge attack, allowing players to follow up dodges with a slashing attack.

Weapons

• Added the rapier.
• Introduced Dragonrock, a colossal sword.
• Included the ice axe.
• Added two new katanas to the weapon roster.

Armors

• Added Mage Armor.
• Introduced Ronin Armor.
• Included Forest Wanderers Armor.
• Added Stone Knight Armor, along with a special variation.
• Introduced Soldier Armor, accompanied by a special variation.
• Included Elven Armor.
• Added Black Knight Armor.
• Introduced Elven Ears, an apparel item providing discounts at elven shops.

Shields

• Added Barbarian Shield.
• Included Elven Shield.
• Introduced Tombstone Shield.
• Added Horned Shield.

Rings

• Added the Berserker Ring (offers more attack power the lower the player's health).
• Introduced the Crimson Ring (provides a 50% chance to survive death).
• Added the Flameborne Ring (increases fire defense).
• Included the Mage Ring (increases physical defense).
• Introduced the Wolf Ring (increases poise and allows parries to deal more posture damage).

Arrows

• Added Steel Arrows.
• Introduced Fire Arrows.
• Included Poison Arrows.
• Added Triple Arrows.
• Introduced Heavy Arrows.

Projectiles

• Added ice shards (similar to fire bombs, but for frost damage).
• Included explodable barrels near certain enemies.

Future Plans

• Additional spells and alchemy recipes will be added.
• Plans are in progress for two secret locations, one of which will be tied to a quest.
• The development of extra content is nearly complete, with intentions to commercialize the final, tested version of the game. A demo version will accompany the release. For now, enjoy the game in its current free state.

As always, thanks for playing! Make sure to comment if you find any bugs or improvements you'd like to see added. Also join the game's discord, if you haven't. :-)

Thank you!