So here we are Warlock, beta is upon us, and our systems are ready for all you can throw at her! We have worth tirelessly over the past two months to build this particular update, this build is so big, we are worried some of you might get whiplash from all the new content available.

Before we get started, today also marks the release of our Early Access version on Steam, reviews on that site really help grow the company so if you have something nice to say about Elewder please head over to the storepage and show your support! [steam widget]

v0.1.0 Changelog

Added:

• Brand new UI added: The look and feel of Elewder hone to a shiny finish with the brand new user interface. No more programmer art, we big time now boys.
• 9 new levels and 3 new bosses added: Finish the fight in Elewder with the full 15 floors added to the game. Fight all 5 bosses including the dreaded Succubus herself at the end of your run.
• Minion diversity: More minions, more combat types, we added so many new patterns to dodge you’d think we’ve gone crazy!
• Empty rooms: No longer is every room either a combat room or a trap room, now we have simple rooms filled with chests, barrels, etc to give a breather and a chance to recoup health and currency.
• Destructible environments: Shoot barrels, boxes, barriers, etc to gain currency to spend in your runs.
• Bombs added: Collect and use bombs with the “F” key to destroy metal objects for currency and to open new paths.
• Essence Currency added: Beating bosses, looting powerful chests can gain you a new currency called Essence. This is mostly used in-between your runs on the Succubus lair, use it to power up and grow stronger.
• Starting Area added: Launch into each new run from the starting area, held within these walls are currently two NPC ran shops.
  • Memory Master, unlocking her items unlocks the Warlocks memories allowing that item to spawn in your future runs. 
  • Keeper Ashe, spending essence at her shop starts you out in your next run with items already gathered. Instant power buff.
• Tomboy Futa Knight playable character added: Unlock a brand new character from the brand new starting area. Gather 70 essence and purchase her help. You can always swap back to the Warlock from the same starting area.
• 9 new items: Find 9 amazing new items to expand your armory of items.
• Minimap added: No longer will you need to guess what the minimap is supposed to show you, 15 new icons added to the minimap, along with a new design and a zoom functionality by pressing the “Tab” button.
• Basic Controller support: Pick up a controller and feel confident that we are building towards making the best twin-stick shooter, with emphasis on the stick part.
• Basic Dialogue system: Chat with Frida in the starting room for an example of our dialogue system in action, once we get to narrative elements this will be how the narrative is introduced.
• Main Menu added: Forever be taunted by the Succubus at the top on the main menu.
• Elewder logo changed: New logo, you likey?
• New game or Resume game: Now that essence and item unlocking is in the game you can restart your save at any time from the main menu.

Fixed:

• Balance overhaul: Economy and combat balances added to the game, we want to highlight this as it is a huge focus of the beta to nail this aspect of Elewder. Any feedback you have on balance, economy, spending, weapons, etc, please do not hesitate to comment.
• Door stuck fixes.
• Sound manager fixes.
• Removal of objects from finisher scenes fixes.
• Fixed issues with locked doors on the main dungeon path.
• Blocked collision on HP and HP elements like hearts.
• Changed weapon pickups to HOLD elements so no more mistakes.
• Dynamic music modifications.
• Removed Warlock cape and loincloth cape due to clipping issues.

Excited to hear everyone's thoughts on our new release!

Stay moist,
Kinky