Upside-Down Dimensions

Released: Aug 9, 2017
Platforms: WindowsmacOSLinux
Last updated: 04 Sep 2026, 08:59 GMT

Updates & announcements

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01 Feb 2020Developer post
#Update 17: Development in January 2020
We are accelerating toward the conclusion of the game and reach the point where we will be leaving Early Access and launch the game in its final version. For this reason we have thought that rather that making announcements based on some features, to focus on showing what has cha
We are accelerating toward the conclusion of the game and reach the point where we will be leaving Early Access and launch the game in its final version. For this reason we have thought that rather that making announcements based on some features, to focus on showing what has changed in the course of the last month. Since this is the first of this new formats, we will probably bring a couple of things that were introduced during December.

A clear example of hard closing a game can be, and when you try to close a bug that was making the box displacement shaggy, only to find that in the process you have reopened two bugs long time ago closed. [previewyoutube=pbE2Vih36cE;leftthumb][/previewyoutube]
Fine tuning some visual details to bring the game visuals to a more immersive level of details, by integrating some cloud movements that will cast some shadows on the level. In the current view, yo can see the clouds with different shapes and speeds (based on the z axis) overflying the level. [previewyoutube=7ElomWUC6pc;leftthumb][/previewyoutube]
Some tests being done to improve the feeling of velocity while moving the game characters. Using Unity Post Processing version 2, we are updating in realtime the effects for the motion blur and for the depth of field as to blur everything in the background based on the speed of the character, and restauring them as the speed decrease to an halt. [previewyoutube=PFJlLVu_sts;leftthumb][/previewyoutube]
The boxes mechanics have been giving us several problems over the course of the development, and in several occasions, although we thought that every had been correctly implemented, some strange conditions within the game eventually ended generating inconsistent feedback from the boxes. [previewyoutube=0meU68bhhec;leftthumb][/previewyoutube]
Although the characters are not seen from a very close range, we always thought that it could bring an enhanced empathy if we would be able to implement some face animations. This what we have done because we think that little details count a lot in a game. [previewyoutube=PiON8DG1BeY;leftthumb][/previewyoutube] [previewyoutube=08hgEeehpmk;leftthumb][/previewyoutube] [previewyoutube=PhfjWHuSyDg;leftthumb][/previewyoutube]
The combat system has been evolving too, both from a point of view of direct attacks as the feedback of all the strikes. [previewyoutube=8axOoQ4l9rQ;leftthumb][/previewyoutube]
As to better balance the difficulty level, introducing the Yari samurai, a type of samurai that throws his spear fiercely. [previewyoutube=XwdetYTLSU0;leftthumb][/previewyoutube] [previewyoutube=zYlUfVi8wFw;leftthumb][/previewyoutube] We are updating more frequently our twitter and our youtube channel so follow us or subscribe for more frequent updates. @upsidedown_game HIE Youtube Channel
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30 Dec 2019Developer post
UPDATE #16: Objects transparency
Although we have not been making a lot of communications, we have been working heavily on the game by creating new characters and new sections as to bring the game to the original vision that we had at the beginning of the development, and also fixing bugs or improving performanc
20 Dec 2019Developer post
UPDATE #15: Slow progress
We have been slower that we would want, as we have had to migrate from versions of the unity game engine. We have been using the Unity version 5, and we were being bugged by some problems that in order to be solved required us to upgrade the version of unity used, up to the 2018
02 Jul 2019Developer post
UPDATE #14: General update and apologizes
First of all, We would like to apologize for the last of feedback over the LAST months, but we have had some spike of work, that we need to keep funding the game development, plus we have had to commit the game engine migration to the 2018 version of Unity in order to try to impr
23 Mar 2018Developer post
UPDATE #13: Combat, controls and camera improvements
Again a long period of time between updates, as we were trying to fine tune a couple of elements of the game that we thought needed more improvement, mainly with the camera, the combat and the overall visibility of the characters while playing, controls and animations. Added: New
Again a long period of time between updates, as we were trying to fine tune a couple of elements of the game that we thought needed more improvement, mainly with the camera, the combat and the overall visibility of the characters while playing, controls and animations. Added:
New Jump Animations. The animations that were being played while jumping or jump running where not taking in account the last modifications that we performed on the jump function, causing a rather strange effect of freezing and sliding when ending the jumps.
Controls optimization. The controls used for the combos where failing randomly to detect a sequence of keys that could generate a combo, and from time to time, the controls where freezing any combat strike. We have improved the overall system to try to achieve a more fault-tolerant system.
Characters visibility. The depth of the level is limited and because of its construction and level items, when the player was fighting or moving behind and object, the lack of visibility was causing problems in actually controlling the characters. We have implemented a transparency function as used in some strategies games, that causes objects between the player and the camera to become slightly transparent.
New game Over screen. We have implemented a new game over screen that we think just looks cooler than the old one. Fixed:

Camera optimization. We have make some adjustments on the camera focus, that now lets some empty space to the right of the game character as to allow a better visibility on the challenges to come.
Combat optimization. As with the camera management, the combat system is a recurring action that we have been performing in the game as to try to have the best possible experience. In this case, we have tried to have the game character to keep as close as possible to the enemies and that to keep a better orientation toward the enemies. We have also increased the stunning state of some of the enemies as to give the player a little edge on attacking and defeating the enemy.
The game has now a steady frame rate and improvements in this section are becoming harder and harder to achieve, but we will keep fine tuning the game in the next releases. Our next actions will be now focused to the sound manager, that is lagging behind in the overall stability that we have been introducing into the game. So we will try to integrate a more flexible system that will allow us to control the mood of the system, the narrating voices and the overall sound effects of the game. Upside-Down Forums Thanks for playing our game and Stay tuned...
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23 Mar 2018Developer post
UPDATE #13: Combat, controls and camera improvements
Again a long period of time between updates, as we were trying to fine tune a couple of elements of the game that we thought needed more improvement, mainly with the camera, the combat and the overall visibility of the characters while playing, controls and animations. Added: New
Again a long period of time between updates, as we were trying to fine tune a couple of elements of the game that we thought needed more improvement, mainly with the camera, the combat and the overall visibility of the characters while playing, controls and animations. Added:
New Jump Animations. The animations that were being played while jumping or jump running where not taking in account the last modifications that we performed on the jump function, causing a rather strange effect of freezing and sliding when ending the jumps.
Controls optimization. The controls used for the combos where failing randomly to detect a sequence of keys that could generate a combo, and from time to time, the controls where freezing any combat strike. We have improved the overall system to try to achieve a more fault-tolerant system.
Characters visibility. The depth of the level is limited and because of its construction and level items, when the player was fighting or moving behind and object, the lack of visibility was causing problems in actually controlling the characters. We have implemented a transparency function as used in some strategies games, that causes objects between the player and the camera to become slightly transparent.
New game Over screen. We have implemented a new game over screen that we think just looks cooler than the old one. Fixed:

Camera optimization. We have make some adjustments on the camera focus, that now lets some empty space to the right of the game character as to allow a better visibility on the challenges to come.
Combat optimization. As with the camera management, the combat system is a recurring action that we have been performing in the game as to try to have the best possible experience. In this case, we have tried to have the game character to keep as close as possible to the enemies and that to keep a better orientation toward the enemies. We have also increased the stunning state of some of the enemies as to give the player a little edge on attacking and defeating the enemy.
The game has now a steady frame rate and improvements in this section are becoming harder and harder to achieve, but we will keep fine tuning the game in the next releases. Our next actions will be now focused to the sound manager, that is lagging behind in the overall stability that we have been introducing into the game. So we will try to integrate a more flexible system that will allow us to control the mood of the system, the narrating voices and the overall sound effects of the game. Upside-Down Forums Thanks for playing our game and Stay tuned...
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02 Feb 2018Developer post
UPDATE #12b: fix loading bug
We have just discovered that there was a file corruption in the uploading process for Update 12, that was causing the game to get stuck on the loading scene. We have uploaded a new build that should correct that problem. Sorry about the inconvenience and we will keep working towa
02 Feb 2018Developer post
UPDATE #12b: fix loading bug
We have just discovered that there was a file corruption in the uploading process for Update 12, that was causing the game to get stuck on the loading scene. We have uploaded a new build that should correct that problem. Sorry about the inconvenience and we will keep working towa
31 Jan 2018Developer post
UPDATE #12: Cameras and Artificial Intelligence
UPDATE #12 This update has taken longer than we were expecting mainly because we have been addressing two things that were not working correctly and were giving to the game some usability and playability problems. We are referring to the Camera management system and to the enemy
UPDATE #12 This update has taken longer than we were expecting mainly because we have been addressing two things that were not working correctly and were giving to the game some usability and playability problems. We are referring to the Camera management system and to the enemy pathfinding that is described below. Added: New Game Over transition that works better than the existing one and that allows for a smoother transition to the respawn position. Although not visible in this build, we have started to work in the destruction of the world as the dark forces of evil are getting the edge of the victory and their influence grow stronger. The visual effect of burning down the level is starting to take shape and will be one of the new mechanics that will force the player to move forward with both characters, while finding a way to progress between burn and tear down parts of the level. Fixed:

Camera Management The camera was causing some problems and in battles with the enemies or when jumping, as the camera instantly moved creating a visual impact on the game that was not really great, and in the case of the battles, making the player to lose the focus on the enemies. We have worked in a system similar to the camera systems that you are able to find in games like Super Mario, where the camera features a dead zone that will cause it not to move while the player is inside the area, and then to smoothly follow the player and focusing on it.
Enemy Pathfinding and character detection The enemy pathfinding was harder to solve, as the some of the enemies were correctly finding and chasing the main characters, but others were or totally ignoring them or killing themselves in the process of reaching him, even if the path was blocked with fire or water. We think know that the enemies are more aware of the environment and of the player position in the map and act in more clever way.
By improving the camera and the pathfinding we have been able to address some improvements on the stability of the framerate and we think that we have achieved a build that is always running above 30fps. As always, don't forget to share any feedback or suggestion to us on the discussion board, we are counting on your help to make Upside-Down Dimensions a great game and we need your feedback. We have started to upload videos of all the changes that we are doing to the game to our Youtube channel which will allow to keep a better track on the progress that we are doing to the game. Upside-Down Forums Thanks for playing our game and Stay tuned...
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31 Jan 2018Developer post
UPDATE #12: Cameras and Artificial Intelligence
UPDATE #12 This update has taken longer than we were expecting mainly because we have been addressing two things that were not working correctly and were giving to the game some usability and playability problems. We are referring to the Camera management system and to the enemy
UPDATE #12 This update has taken longer than we were expecting mainly because we have been addressing two things that were not working correctly and were giving to the game some usability and playability problems. We are referring to the Camera management system and to the enemy pathfinding that is described below. Added: New Game Over transition that works better than the existing one and that allows for a smoother transition to the respawn position. Although not visible in this build, we have started to work in the destruction of the world as the dark forces of evil are getting the edge of the victory and their influence grow stronger. The visual effect of burning down the level is starting to take shape and will be one of the new mechanics that will force the player to move forward with both characters, while finding a way to progress between burn and tear down parts of the level. Fixed:

Camera Management The camera was causing some problems and in battles with the enemies or when jumping, as the camera instantly moved creating a visual impact on the game that was not really great, and in the case of the battles, making the player to lose the focus on the enemies. We have worked in a system similar to the camera systems that you are able to find in games like Super Mario, where the camera features a dead zone that will cause it not to move while the player is inside the area, and then to smoothly follow the player and focusing on it.
Enemy Pathfinding and character detection The enemy pathfinding was harder to solve, as the some of the enemies were correctly finding and chasing the main characters, but others were or totally ignoring them or killing themselves in the process of reaching him, even if the path was blocked with fire or water. We think know that the enemies are more aware of the environment and of the player position in the map and act in more clever way.
By improving the camera and the pathfinding we have been able to address some improvements on the stability of the framerate and we think that we have achieved a build that is always running above 30fps. As always, don't forget to share any feedback or suggestion to us on the discussion board, we are counting on your help to make Upside-Down Dimensions a great game and we need your feedback. We have started to upload videos of all the changes that we are doing to the game to our Youtube channel which will allow to keep a better track on the progress that we are doing to the game. Upside-Down Forums Thanks for playing our game and Stay tuned...
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25 Nov 2017Developer post
UPDATE #11b: Fixing Jump problem
In the last update there was a problem with the jump that affected some higher end computers, we have fixed it and released a small update as it was breaking the game flow when playing from the Ryuu's side ( Ronin Samurai).
25 Nov 2017Developer post
UPDATE #11b: Fixing Jump problem
In the last update there was a problem with the jump that affected some higher end computers, we have fixed it and released a small update as it was breaking the game flow when playing from the Ryuu's side ( Ronin Samurai).
23 Nov 2017Developer post
UPDATE #11: Game Flow Fixes
UPDATE #11 It took us a little bit longer this time to update the game as based on a couple of comments from a reviewer, we were able to find some bugs with some of the puzzles originated by the recent changes that we had to implement on the pathfinding. We have been testing it,
UPDATE #11 It took us a little bit longer this time to update the game as based on a couple of comments from a reviewer, we were able to find some bugs with some of the puzzles originated by the recent changes that we had to implement on the pathfinding. We have been testing it, and apparently ( cross our fingers and knock on wood) we think that we have been able to fix it and the puzzles should not represent a problem for the game. Added: Nothing, Purely a fix focused build. Fixed:

Boxes puzzles problems. We the changes made to the pathfinding we introduced some conflict with the box detection controls that were causing the boxes to act strangely again when interfering with the navmesh grids.
Princess Jump Fix. Although the jump was already working more or less well, it was not very consistent with the animations as the Princess on the vertex of the jump opens up her umbrella which should affect the speed of the fall. We made the adjustments to reduce slightly the fall speed of the Princess Keiko when outside of a wind zone.
Rolling Knives Trap fix. We have fixed the Rolling Knives trap as to allow the Princess Keiko to jump over it without taking damage.
No performance updated this time was we were concentrated in improving the game flow. As always, don´t forget to share any feedback or suggestion to us on the discussion board, we are counting on your help to make Upside-Down Dimensions a great game and we need your feedback.
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23 Nov 2017Developer post
UPDATE #11: Game Flow Fixes
UPDATE #11 It took us a little bit longer this time to update the game as based on a couple of comments from a reviewer, we were able to find some bugs with some of the puzzles originated by the recent changes that we had to implement on the pathfinding. We have been testing it,
UPDATE #11 It took us a little bit longer this time to update the game as based on a couple of comments from a reviewer, we were able to find some bugs with some of the puzzles originated by the recent changes that we had to implement on the pathfinding. We have been testing it, and apparently ( cross our fingers and knock on wood) we think that we have been able to fix it and the puzzles should not represent a problem for the game. Added: Nothing, Purely a fix focused build. Fixed:

Boxes puzzles problems. We the changes made to the pathfinding we introduced some conflict with the box detection controls that were causing the boxes to act strangely again when interfering with the navmesh grids.
Princess Jump Fix. Although the jump was already working more or less well, it was not very consistent with the animations as the Princess on the vertex of the jump opens up her umbrella which should affect the speed of the fall. We made the adjustments to reduce slightly the fall speed of the Princess Keiko when outside of a wind zone.
Rolling Knives Trap fix. We have fixed the Rolling Knives trap as to allow the Princess Keiko to jump over it without taking damage.
No performance updated this time was we were concentrated in improving the game flow. As always, don´t forget to share any feedback or suggestion to us on the discussion board, we are counting on your help to make Upside-Down Dimensions a great game and we need your feedback.
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13 Nov 2017Developer post
Update #10: A Travel to AI and Pathfinding
UPDATE #10 This time, a little bit more than one week has gone since the last updated, but we have been double checking the AI system in the game, as some players were reporting bugs with the ability of the enemies to find their way through the level without getting stuck in the
UPDATE #10 This time, a little bit more than one week has gone since the last updated, but we have been double checking the AI system in the game, as some players were reporting bugs with the ability of the enemies to find their way through the level without getting stuck in the environment. This has led us to remap most the pathfinding grids in the level as to try to catch the reason why the enemies were not calculating correctly their way. This led us indirectly to a more in depth revision of some of the AI Systems in the game and some more fine tuning in the hope of improving the combat and at the same time to get some extra CPU Cycles for the stability sake of the game. Added: New AI Behaviours with some of the enemies like the samurais and Mini Samurais that are now, able to navigate through the level with more precisions, and some new chase and quit behaviours, or in the case of the mini samurais a distinct way to face the player. Fixed:

Pathfinding, improving navigation grid. The navigation grid for the A*Star pathfinding used in the game, was generating some problems with some of the obstacles. We have improved the overall mapping but there are still some critical points that causes the enemies to stop finding the best path toward the leading character.
With the improvements in the AI systems and in the pathfinding calculations we think that we have been able to squeeze a couple of extra frames which should make the game running more smoothly without some of the variations caused by the calculations performed by the AI.. As always, don´t forget to share any feedback or suggestion to us on the discussion board, we are counting on your help to make Upside-Down Dimensions a great game and we need your feedback. Upside-Down Forums Thanks for playing our game and Stay tuned...
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13 Nov 2017Developer post
Update #10: A Travel to AI and Pathfinding
UPDATE #10 This time, a little bit more than one week has gone since the last updated, but we have been double checking the AI system in the game, as some players were reporting bugs with the ability of the enemies to find their way through the level without getting stuck in the
UPDATE #10 This time, a little bit more than one week has gone since the last updated, but we have been double checking the AI system in the game, as some players were reporting bugs with the ability of the enemies to find their way through the level without getting stuck in the environment. This has led us to remap most the pathfinding grids in the level as to try to catch the reason why the enemies were not calculating correctly their way. This led us indirectly to a more in depth revision of some of the AI Systems in the game and some more fine tuning in the hope of improving the combat and at the same time to get some extra CPU Cycles for the stability sake of the game. Added: New AI Behaviours with some of the enemies like the samurais and Mini Samurais that are now, able to navigate through the level with more precisions, and some new chase and quit behaviours, or in the case of the mini samurais a distinct way to face the player. Fixed:

Pathfinding, improving navigation grid. The navigation grid for the A*Star pathfinding used in the game, was generating some problems with some of the obstacles. We have improved the overall mapping but there are still some critical points that causes the enemies to stop finding the best path toward the leading character.
With the improvements in the AI systems and in the pathfinding calculations we think that we have been able to squeeze a couple of extra frames which should make the game running more smoothly without some of the variations caused by the calculations performed by the AI.. As always, don´t forget to share any feedback or suggestion to us on the discussion board, we are counting on your help to make Upside-Down Dimensions a great game and we need your feedback. Upside-Down Forums Thanks for playing our game and Stay tuned...
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03 Nov 2017Developer post
Update #9: fixing intro crash
UPDATE #9 A rather strange update as we had not time to integrate any of the new fixes and changes that we were planning for the game, but that we had to accelerate as to solve an issue with the game loader in some systems that was causing the game to crash on transitioning from
UPDATE #9 A rather strange update as we had not time to integrate any of the new fixes and changes that we were planning for the game, but that we had to accelerate as to solve an issue with the game loader in some systems that was causing the game to crash on transitioning from the intro to the start menu. Added: Nothing Fixed:

Fixed (we hope) the intro loading issue that was causing the game to crash in Linux, Mac, and Windows 7.
Wound Animations and death of the Archer enemy. The Archers was not displaying correctly the wound animations when being hit by Ryuu and when dying was spawning the Paper life out of the correct position. We have been able to identify both problems and implement the fix.
No performance improvement in this version, as we worked more focused to toward the crash problem. Don´t forget to share any feedback or suggestion to us on the discussion board, it will be for us a pleasure to discuss about the game and to share ideas with our players. Upside-Down Forums Thanks for playing our game and Stay tuned...
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03 Nov 2017Developer post
Update #9: fixing intro crash
UPDATE #9 A rather strange update as we had not time to integrate any of the new fixes and changes that we were planning for the game, but that we had to accelerate as to solve an issue with the game loader in some systems that was causing the game to crash on transitioning from
UPDATE #9 A rather strange update as we had not time to integrate any of the new fixes and changes that we were planning for the game, but that we had to accelerate as to solve an issue with the game loader in some systems that was causing the game to crash on transitioning from the intro to the start menu. Added: Nothing Fixed:

Fixed (we hope) the intro loading issue that was causing the game to crash in Linux, Mac, and Windows 7.
Wound Animations and death of the Archer enemy. The Archers was not displaying correctly the wound animations when being hit by Ryuu and when dying was spawning the Paper life out of the correct position. We have been able to identify both problems and implement the fix.
No performance improvement in this version, as we worked more focused to toward the crash problem. Don´t forget to share any feedback or suggestion to us on the discussion board, it will be for us a pleasure to discuss about the game and to share ideas with our players. Upside-Down Forums Thanks for playing our game and Stay tuned...
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27 Oct 2017Developer post
UPDATE #8
UPDATE #8 Well, time for a new upgrade. The good thing is that bugs are harder to solve and harder to find, which is quite normal in the process of stabilizing the game. Each time that we have to work on solving the bugs that we have still open, we are in the need to spend more a
UPDATE #8 Well, time for a new upgrade. The good thing is that bugs are harder to solve and harder to find, which is quite normal in the process of stabilizing the game. Each time that we have to work on solving the bugs that we have still open, we are in the need to spend more and more time analyzing it, and trying to understand what can be causing it. Sometimes we are able to do so, and in other cases, we just have to postpone and keep working on other aspects of the game. This week, we have tried to improve a couple of things that we felt were still in need of some improvements Added:

Character locomotion tilting to the leading characters. When Ryuu or Keiko were turning the effect was a little harsh as no one is able to turn without tilting slightly as to keep the center of gravity in balance. So we introduce a very slight tilt effect when the characters are turning, we didn't want something too exaggerated as it was only to improve the overall feeling.
Detachable parts of some enemies. As to bring more diversity to the combat and some humorous situation we have added to a couple of enemies detachable parts that will be blown away by attacks from Ryuu. So, don't be surprised if you see helmets, or other things, flying around.
Fixed:

Rolling Knives Bug, that were hitting the player even if not touching directly the character as he crossed the the trap.
Parallax Error when switching to the Princess Keiko Side. Occasionally, the parallax in the Princess Keiko ‘s side was not working correcting and was lagging behind the actual position of the character and the camera.
We have made some improvements on the performance by caching more elements in the level and managing more strictly the scripts running in the background of the game. We have fined tune where the Garbage Collector should be running ( Usually when Frame Rate is high the game could hold some memory cleaning). As always any feedback on the discussion board or by email is greatly welcomed as it allows us to keep improving the game and cleaning it from bugs that sometimes we were not able to spot correctly, or to check on fixes that failed to solve them. Also we are open to suggestions or requests that could help us make the game even better. Upside-Down Forums Thanks for playing our game and Stay tuned...
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27 Oct 2017Developer post
UPDATE #8
UPDATE #8 Well, time for a new upgrade. The good thing is that bugs are harder to solve and harder to find, which is quite normal in the process of stabilizing the game. Each time that we have to work on solving the bugs that we have still open, we are in the need to spend more a
UPDATE #8 Well, time for a new upgrade. The good thing is that bugs are harder to solve and harder to find, which is quite normal in the process of stabilizing the game. Each time that we have to work on solving the bugs that we have still open, we are in the need to spend more and more time analyzing it, and trying to understand what can be causing it. Sometimes we are able to do so, and in other cases, we just have to postpone and keep working on other aspects of the game. This week, we have tried to improve a couple of things that we felt were still in need of some improvements Added:

Character locomotion tilting to the leading characters. When Ryuu or Keiko were turning the effect was a little harsh as no one is able to turn without tilting slightly as to keep the center of gravity in balance. So we introduce a very slight tilt effect when the characters are turning, we didn't want something too exaggerated as it was only to improve the overall feeling.
Detachable parts of some enemies. As to bring more diversity to the combat and some humorous situation we have added to a couple of enemies detachable parts that will be blown away by attacks from Ryuu. So, don't be surprised if you see helmets, or other things, flying around.
Fixed:

Rolling Knives Bug, that were hitting the player even if not touching directly the character as he crossed the the trap.
Parallax Error when switching to the Princess Keiko Side. Occasionally, the parallax in the Princess Keiko ‘s side was not working correcting and was lagging behind the actual position of the character and the camera.
We have made some improvements on the performance by caching more elements in the level and managing more strictly the scripts running in the background of the game. We have fined tune where the Garbage Collector should be running ( Usually when Frame Rate is high the game could hold some memory cleaning). As always any feedback on the discussion board or by email is greatly welcomed as it allows us to keep improving the game and cleaning it from bugs that sometimes we were not able to spot correctly, or to check on fixes that failed to solve them. Also we are open to suggestions or requests that could help us make the game even better. Upside-Down Forums Thanks for playing our game and Stay tuned...
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