Hello! Unfortunately, Iron Pineapple recorded the video before publishing it, when there was still the old demo for testers (fortunately, he liked it). Although the old demo represented the setting of Stonemachia very well, it was not suitable for showcasing the aspect of the chess pieces. Therefore, about a month ago, it was replaced by the current one, which is shorter and more concise but, in my opinion, better showcases certain aspects.
In the initial stages, the shield is essential and the sword is useful for dealing "cheap damage," so initially, it's not very powerful. Try the arena mode to better understand what I mean!
Everything you've seen in Iron Pineapple's demo will return much richer and more polished in the full game! The Steam page will be released soon, so keep an eye out for it!
Thank you for trying out the demo.