Developer posts and news about this game.
Focusing on Five Classes One of the bigger decisions I've made recently is to reduce the number of playable classes in Unbowed from eight to five. The original roster included three additional classes focused on magic. While I was excited to bring these classes to life, developin
Development on Unbowed continues, and for this update I wanted to share a look at one of the areas currently taking shape: Shipwreck Reef. Beneath the waves lies a graveyard of ships and sailors claimed by the sea. Shipwreck Reef is a vibrant but dangerous stretch of ocean floor,
Added FPS capping options with settings for 30 FPS, 60 FPS, 120 FPS, and Unlimited. Changed the death message from "YOU DIED" to "Man Overboard". Renamed "Quit Game" to "Main Menu" for clarity. Addressed an issue where shadow quality could be lowered below the intended minimum. S
Over the past few months, much of my development time has been focused on launching the demo, gathering player feedback, and refining the early experience. The first major update added a new tutorial area, improved combat feel, lighting, and performance, and addressed a number of
It's been a few weeks since the Unbowed demo launched on Steam, and I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has downloaded, played, streamed, reviewed, or wishlisted the game. Launching the demo was a huge milestone for me as a solo developer. Watching people explore Smug
This last month has been busy. Unbowed recently underwent its first official playtest, resulting in valuable feedback that helped shape several recent improvements across the demo. Recent additions and improvements include: • A fully functional level-up system with capstone skill
Hey everyone, It’s been a busy month of development, and things are starting to come together as the game moves closer to playtesting. New Enemy: Poison Spider A new enemy type has been added to the game: a poisonous spider that focuses on applying pressure over time rather than
Development has been focused on bringing core combat systems online and improving overall clarity and presentation. One of the biggest additions is a full parry system, including follow-up visceral attacks. This has been a major step toward capturing the kind of high-risk, high-r
Development Update Over the past couple of weeks, work has focused on refining core gameplay systems and continuing progress toward the demo. Several foundational mechanics have been cleaned up and expanded, including: Full ladder climb animations (entering and exiting at both to