Developer posts and news about this game.
First of all, apologies for not posting an update for the past three weeks! I poured nearly all my energy into development to catch up with the Steam Next Fest deadline. There’s still a lot to refine, but I believe the most essential parts are finally in place — and hopefully, th
It’s been a while since I last wrote an update log—I’ve quietly pushed some changes behind the scenes. But that’s not really fair to everyone, so here we go. 🧟 Fracture A large batch of new cards has been added. Some still don’t have their final artwork yet, but I wanted to let
⚔️ Evasion Mechanic Rework The previous Evasion system had some depth, but the concept of Agility often caused confusion. This time I’ve reworked evasion once again, making it easier to understand while keeping its unique depth: Evasion: When attacked, reduce final damage by the
🌟 New Class: Fracture The initial version of Fracture is here! Currently, he comes with 45 cards . While the number isn’t huge, it’s already enough to test his core mechanics. (In fact, I still have many ideas that didn’t make it in yet!) Balancing such a unique mechanic as the
🎞️ Monster Animation Enhancements Polished monster attack and skill animations. Though limited in resources, I’ve done best to make them more fluid and impactful . 🖼️ Card Art Updates The following cards have finally received their proper illustrations (goodbye placeholder art!
New Hero Progression System — Resolve Level Unlocked! 🧠 Earn Echoes to Unlock Cards At the end of each run, the Echoes of Memory you collect will now also contribute to increasing the Resolve Level of the hero you played. 🔓 Leveling up Resolve unlocks new cards for that hero. W
🧩 Echoes of Memory Are Now Collectible! After each run — whether you win or lose — you’ll now earn Echoes of Memory based on your performance. 🏛️ The Memory Palace Is Now Open! Before starting a new run, you can spend your echoes to redeem one of several randomly offered reward
🎭 3 New Random Events Added per Region — the “Enigma” A new type of encounter is now available: Enigma Each map region now features 3 unique Enigma events for you to discover These events offer a chance for incredible rewards … Or perhaps just a beautifully wrapped trap 🎁
Welcome back! This time, the main highlight of the update is the Monster Reinforcement Mechanic , which brings a new layer of strategic tension to every battle. Or perhaps more accurately — this is the final piece of the game’s core combat system . 👹 Monster Reinforcement Mechan
Welcome back! This update introduces a bold gameplay change : a complete rework of the card draw system . 🔄 A Brand-New Draw Mechanic The draw pile is now divided into 4 separate piles based on card types: Ritual Attack Skill Ability Whenever you draw a card, you can freely choo
🃏 Curse & Torment Keyword Adjustments Removed the Stubborn keyword from all Curse and Torment cards Added Cycle or Proliferate instead Without “Stubborn,” these cards can now be discarded freely when overdrawn — though their price may now be more subtly hidden... 🌙 Multiple
📉 Shortened Level Progression With increased post-battle card rewards, the original 6-day journey is now compressed into 3 days Streamlines the game flow and better aligns growth with challenge pacing 🐛 Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where Temporary Agility was sometimes not properly
🎁 Post-Battle Card Rewards After each battle, you'll immediately receive a card reward: 3 cards will be shown Each card can be individually refreshed (max 2 times) Choose up to 2 cards to add to your deck 🎲 Removal of Randomness Removed damage variance and critical strike mecha
🃏 Card Adjustments Forge Bloodfang : Self-bleed 4 (6) → 2 (3) Chaotic Vitality : Self-bleed 4 → 2 🦠 Parasite Adjustment Mutated Blood Curse : Self-bleed 4 per turn → 2 📝 Text Optimization Improved the wording of certain area events for better clarity.
🔰 Tutorial Improvements Further optimized the tutorial flow to improve the onboarding experience. ⚔️ Monster Balance Adjustment Lowered the attack damage of Area 1 monsters to provide a smoother early-game experience. 📝 Text Optimization Improved some monster description texts.
🔰 Tutorial Improvements The initial tutorial battle has been changed from a random encounter to a fixed sequence for better onboarding. 🎫 UI Enhancement Buff effects and enemy intents are now displayed when hovering the mouse over characters. 🐞 Bug Fix Fixed an issue where usi
A Word from the Developer One year ago, a fool gave up a well-paid job to start making this game alone. Day after day, he poured a part of his soul into the project. In the countless moments of pain and joy, there were so many things he wanted to say. But now, at the very moment
✨ New Features Card Compendium : View all discovered cards Item Encyclopedia : Browse all discovered items Card Details : Right-click a card to view detailed info and upgrade effects 🧬 Parasite System Adjustment Parasite Mutation Chance Updated Mutation chance starts at 0% when
Bug fixes Some English localizations of tips are missing Stella will still remove pollution when she refuses to remove pollution When using the Forgotten Book, will discard additional cards
v0.32 Balance adjustment Changed the rarity of the Replacement ritual to rare Increased the health of the Lurker from 48~54 to 75~90 Increased the health of the Soul Scholar from 130~150 to 150~170 Increased the health of the Soul Snake Coffin from 110~120 to 130~140 The initial