VentureVerse: Legend of Ulora

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Released: Mar 9, 2023
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10 Jan 2026Developer post
VentureVerse: Legend of Ulora goes 100% free, January 19th!
What? On Monday the 19th of January 2026, VentureVerse: Legend of Ulora will become available for free indefinitely. You can play the whole game from start to finish, including online co-op and the level editor for free! Why? VentureVerse is a very special game for me, as it was
09 Mar 2023Developer post
VentureVerse: Legend of Ulora Version 1.0 is Out Now!
The day has finally come. It's a day that I sometimes doubted would ever happen, but VentureVerse is now complete and out of Steam Early Access. To anyone who played the game in Early Access, thank you so much. My life has changed a lot since VentureVerse first entered Early Acce
16 Feb 2023Developer post
VentureVerse Version 1.0 Releases March 9th!
VentureVerse will finally release out of Steam Early Access next month, on the 9th of March 2023! Until then, 'Version 1.0 Preview' is available right now. This version will be mostly identical to the full release, so you can play through the story and create your own dungeons ri
04 Nov 2021Developer post
DevLog - November 2021
It's been a while since my last update, so I figured now would be a good time to share some details on what I've been working on. Character Changes One thing that I was never truly happy with when developing VentureVerse was the main character model. This model was not only used
23 Dec 2020Developer post
Development Update
It's been a while since I posted an update here, and for that I'd like to apologise. Changes to my life have meant that I have not been able to continue my work on the game as I originally planned. I should have been more transparent about this over the last year, but the aim of
It's been a while since I posted an update here, and for that I'd like to apologise. Changes to my life have meant that I have not been able to continue my work on the game as I originally planned. I should have been more transparent about this over the last year, but the aim of this post is to explain that and give you an idea of what to expect in the future.
Up until July of 2019, I was working a part-time job and spending the rest of my free time working on VentureVerse. The game didn't sell well enough in Early Access to allow me to work on it full time, so I kept that schedule up until I found a great opportunity in mid-2019. I took that opportunity and am now working full time as part of an indie team. Personally, this was a massive weight off my shoulders as it freed me from a job I hated, but the downside was it meant I had much less time to spend working on VentureVerse.
Since then, I have been working on the game in small amounts, trying out some new features and re-writing some old code, but the pace of this work has been too slow for me to feel good about selling the game at this time, so I asked Steam to make the game temporarily unavailable for purchase. Of course, it is still playable to anyone who purchased it before and it can still be added to wishlists.
So what is the plan going forward? Well I do intend to finish the game by completing a story and making it playable from start to finish. I intend to somewhat re-write the story with a different tone and with some shuffled content. I also intend to put some more work into polishing the gameplay and improving performance.
I don't want to put a date on when these updates will be available, but I intend to release small updates when they are done, as opposed to my previous approach of only releasing big content updates. I expect the first of these to come within the first few months of 2021.
One note I'd like to make is that going forward, I will only be releasing official support for English language text. I had originally intended to support a wide range of languages, but the costs of translation were too much. I may add the option to create custom translation files.
Finally, in October last year I pushed a new build of VentureVerse to Steam. At the time, I decided not to release patch notes because, frankly, I didn't think anyone cared. Looking back, I think that was a dumb decision. Here are the notes from that update:
Version 0.9.3 Patch Notes
CHANGES

Replaced "The Eclipsian Labyrinth" with "The Eclipsian Monolith", providing a shorter and more puzzle-focused experience featuring many Push-Block puzzles. This dungeon contains the final shard of the Essence Crystals!
Added 17 Steam Achievements (Some will be unlocked when version 1.0 releases).
Added support for Steam Cloud Saves, allowing you to upload your profiles and continue with them on another PC.
Added an official VentureVerse Steam Badge with 7 trading cards, 3 profile backgrounds and 5 emoticons.
Added "Retry Fight" option for boss fights, allowing you to instantly restart a boss fight after reaching 0 hearts.
Added gear information pop-ups when gear items are picked up for the first time.
Added new logic dungeon element: "Function - Room Effect". This can be used to add a buff or a boon when the player is in a specific room.
Added alternate wall meshes for wall styles: Eclipsian, Citadel & Tomb.
Changed travel menu destination buttons to be ordered by priority instead of distance.
Reduced Razor Wurm health from 4 hearts to 2 hearts.
Improved the optional puzzles in Glimmer Shard Mine level 1.
Redesigned "Skull" and "Skull Top" props to better match character head proportions.
Redesigned item unlock pop-up menu.
FIXES

Fixed Push-Blocks sometimes stopping on top of Push-Block barricades.
Fixed multiple issues with the game over screen.
Fixed enemy attack routines being restarted when taking damage.
Fixed player rotation being effected when a fixed camera zone camera is shook.
Fixed issues when two camera shakes overlap.
Fixed issue where some projectiles would appear at full size for a split second before scaling up.
EDITOR CHANGES

Added object replacement system support for multiple dungeon elements to prevent overlaps.
Added 3 "dead" poses as actor idle animations.
Added "Azure Cleric Robes" and "Magic Channelling Suit" as options for actor body armour.
Thank you to anyone who has played the game so far!
Matt
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15 May 2019Developer post
Version 0.9 Patch Notes
The second major update for VentureVerse: Legend of Ulora is now available! It's a very big update that adds a bunch of new features, fixes some issues and adds two new dungeons! First of all, apologies for the delays on this update. The initial estimated release was February, bu
The second major update for VentureVerse: Legend of Ulora is now available! It's a very big update that adds a bunch of new features, fixes some issues and adds two new dungeons!
First of all, apologies for the delays on this update. The initial estimated release was February, but a series of unforeseen circumstances prevented that from happening.
Full patch notes can be read below, but the major additions are:

2 New dungeons - Glimmer Shard Mine is a new 2-level dungeon housing an Essence Crystal shard, in which you must use the new Phantom Lantern gear object. The Valkyrie's Court is the next boss dungeon, pitting you against the Valkyrie of Justice.
Camp system - This replaces the previous map system and is designed to streamline the process of travelling to dungeons and cities. Walk around your camp and travel to dungeons, use the portal stone, change your equipment, check your inventory and visit a nearby city!
Editor attachment system - Certain dungeon elements can now be attached to other dungeon elements, allowing for unique new puzzles! For example, a plasma cannon could be attached to the top of a push-block, allowing it to be moved around in a way that was previously impossible.
Here are the full patch notes:
CHANGES

Replaced the travel system with the new Camp System. You will now set up a small camp at the location you travel to, giving you quicker access to dungeons, cities and other useful menus. Combat events and random events have been removed in order to reduce the time it takes to get around Ulora.
Added new boss dungeon: "The Valkyrie's Court", featuring the second boss fight! Travel to the high-tech realm of Sanctuary and use the new Spirit Cannon gear item to overcome unique obstacles and defeat this winged foe.
Added new dungeon: "Glimmer Shard Mine". Use the new Phantom Lantern gear item to delve into an abandoned mine, solving puzzles based around carrying different-coloured flames. You'll also meet a group of adventurers seeking out the evil Stefan the Ruthless, who they claim is hiding deep in the mine.
Redesigned city menus and added one of each store to every city.
Redesigned in-game dialogue menu, including reducing delays and increasing text scrolling speed.
Removed "Drael Shrine" and "Stylist" city facilities.
Removed the Monster Repellent consumable item.
Made a slight change to the camera angle and field of view to improve clarity of puzzles and environments.
Added a unique room door mesh for each wall style.
Added alternate wall meshes for wall styles: Mine, Large Bricks, High Tech, Bunker, Crystal & Ship. These are used for walls that are rotated 90 degrees in either direction.
Added arrows to room doors to show that they are open and improve clarity when obscured by walls.
Added "New level available" message on Reward Screen when completing a level for the first time.
Added scroll wheel support to in-game map screen.
Added indicator line when aiming a projectile attack.
Lowered the cost of all traits in the Training Grounds.
Added a laser to Plasma Cannon and Director dungeon elements to make their rotations more obvious.
Reduced sword, staff and armour repair costs to 1000, 1000 and 700 respectively.
Redesigned the final room of the purple path in "Rainbow Cathedral".
Removed the Push-Block puzzle from level 1 of "Hollypoint Castle".
FIXES

Fixed various issues caused by fixed camera zones.
Fixed level up rewards sometimes being blank.
Fixed issue causing player hitbox collisions to sometimes not work correctly.
Fixed issue with "Primary/Secondary" buttons on runes in Equip menu.
Fixed inaccurate health values on the travel menu.
Fixed Actor Animation Switcher not changing idle animations.
Fixed some hair styles being visible over helmets in actor dialogue.
Fixed borders not appearing on Floor Tile dungeon element.
Fixed camera transitions while falling into a pit when inside a fixed camera zone.
Fixed "Valour Medal Missed" message on reward screen for levels without Valour Medals.
Fixed Hit-Switches not resetting properly when set to single-use.
Fixed light beam collision effect not updating positions and not showing on some wall styles.
Fixed enemy move animation speeding up when falling.
Fixed stutter when transitioning from a boss introduction to a fight.
Fixed Spin-Disk ghosts activating pressure plates.
Fixed Time Sceptre particles being visible when it is not equipped.
Fixed heart pick-up item cutting off the audio.
Fixed Push-Blocks , Symbol Stones, rolling boulders and cannonballs not being destroyed by Dissolve Fields.
Fixed Toggle Panel (Small) not working.
Fixed camera sometimes not returning back to default position after ending dialogue.
Fixed actors sometimes not playing the correct animation while walking after dialogue.
Fixed reward screen items not being added to the inventory.
EDITOR CHANGES

Added Attachment System. This allows you to attach certain dungeon elements to attachment "bases", making both objects move together. This is useful for mixing various dungeon elements to create interesting puzzles. The system can be accessed via the object options menu of an attachable dungeon element. Compatible elements are listed below.
Added Attachment Bases: Push-Block Spawner, Push-Block Spawner (Sliding), Moving Platform, Object Mover.
Added Attachable objects: Hit-Switch, Ground Lever, Pressure Plate, Button Pedestal, Treasure Chest, Cannon, Laser Cannon, Indicator Light, Spinning Blocks, Plasma Cannon, Plasma Brazier, Light Beam Emitter, Light Beam Receiver, Light Beam Converter, Light Beam Director Holder, Light Beam Directors, Grapple Mesh, Health Well, Large Brazier, Grains of Time Well, Symbol Switch, Sign (Ground), Phantom Switch, Phantom Brazier, Phantom Flame Well, Torch Post, Plasma Ball Director, Plasma Ball Splitter, Standing Iron Sconce.
Replaced "Camera Height" room option with "Default Angle", allowing the user to set a default camera angle which will be switched to when the player enters the room.
Added new dungeon elements: "Gear Pedestal - Phantom Lantern", "Phantom Brazier", "Phantom Flame Well", Phantom Switch", "Phantom Platform", "Gear Pedestal - Spirit Cannon", "Spirit Teleporter", "Object Mover".
Added 'Floor Lock' option, restricting floor tiles to layer 0 while it is enabled. This option can be toggled using a new button on the toolbar.
Changed layer 0 to be usable only for floor blocks.
Added a pop-up when the layer is changed.
Added new floor style: "High Tech".
Added new wall style: "High Tech".
Added 4 greeble props.
Added new actor animation: "Salute".
Moved Actor dungeon elements to Logic mode menu.
EDITOR FIXES

Fixed wires and hidden objects being visible over the extra camera from the "Camera Position" object option.
Fixed "Prop Height" object option resetting to zero when the object is editing while it has a negative value.
Other minor fixes.
The next major update will take the game out of Early Access. It will include the final boss dungeon, a new crystal shard dungeon and some improvements to the combat system, along with a load of additional polish.
- Matt
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04 Feb 2019Developer post
An update on version 0.9
VentureVerse version 0.9 is on the horizon, and with it will come the next chapter of the story, some new dungeons and a big quality of life change, among other things! I have been hard at work on this update since the release of version 0.8, but due to the nature of the update,
21 Nov 2018Developer post
Version 0.8 Patch Notes
The first story update for VentureVerse: Legend of Ulora is now available! Version 0.8 brings a new story structure, a new dungeon featuring the first boss fight, a reward screen revamp and much more! Version EA 0.8 RELEASE Patch Notes CHANGES Added a new story system . As explai
The first story update for VentureVerse: Legend of Ulora is now available! Version 0.8 brings a new story structure, a new dungeon featuring the first boss fight, a reward screen revamp and much more!
Version EA 0.8 RELEASE Patch Notes
CHANGES

Added a new story system. As explained by Drael in the new intro cut-scene, you must collect the 6 scattered Essence Crystal shards to complete your Portal Stone and restore her power. Profiles created before version 0.8 will see the new intro upon playing for the first time, and will have crystal shards added if the character has completed any of the following dungeons: "Tomb of Tuut O'Rial", "Hollypoint Castle", "Avii Trials - Power Spheres".
Added new dungeon: "The Time Warden's Citadel". This dungeon contains the first boss fight and can be explored after collecting 2 Essence Crystal shards.
Replaced the Portal Shards system with Dungeon EXP. Each profile now has an experience level which will increase as you explore more dungeons. Levelling up gains you 3 random rewards including blueprints, spell tomes, dye tokens, Valour Meals and Vaara. Profiles created before version 0.8 will have their Portal Shards converted into Dungeon EXP.
Redesigned Level Complete rewards screen and added additional screens for story progress and special rewards.
Added new gear item: "Time Sceptre". This item allows the wielder to slow down the flow of time, allowing them to move around like normal while the world around them moves in slow motion.
Added new dungeon element: "Grains of Time Well". This can be used to fill up the grains in the Time Sceptre.
Added new dungeon element: "Collapsible Bridge". This mechanical object can be used to bridge a gap of up to 9 blocks, and can be collapsed or opened using an input.
Added audio for the Manipulation Crystal and Light Beam Emitter.
Removed Transmogrification section from "Hollypoint Castle" level 3
Added updated Title Screen theme.
FIXES

Fixed issues in multiplayer when the host picks up a Custom Controller or Time Sceptre.
Fixed projectiles not being destroyed by dissolve fields.
Fixed sword whoosh sound effect playing twice per slash.
Fixed issue where Title Screen would be silent
Various minor fixes
EDITOR CHANGES

Added dungeon elements: "Gear Pedestal - Time Sceptre", "Collapsible Bridge" & "Grains of Time Well".
Added new props: "Gear Emblem" & "Hourglass"
Added new wall style: "Citadel"
Added new music: "Time Warden's Citadel" & "Warden Boss Fight"
THE FUTURE
Version 0.8 introduces the first of three planned boss fights, the other two of which will be introduced in the next two milestone updates. Version 0.9 will include a new dungeon featuring an Essence Crystal shard along with the next boss dungeon, and is currently planned to release in January or February of 2019. Version 1.0 will take the game out of Early Access, adding a final Essence Crystal dungeon and the final boss dungeon, and is planned to release in March or April of 2019.
In-between these milestone releases will be smaller updates featuring quality-of-life changes, bug fixes and additional features.
- Matt
Original post
19 Oct 2018Developer post
What to expect from version 0.8
VentureVerse version 0.8 is expected to release within the next few weeks, so here's a quick update on what to expect from the first major update. Of all the feedback I have received for the Early Access launch of the game, one thing has popped up quite frequently: the game lacks
19 Sep 2018Developer post
Version 0.7.2.1 Patch Notes
A new patch is available for VentureVerse: Legend of Ulora! This patch features some new content along with some bug fixes. Read the full details below. CHANGES Added new headgear item: "Tricorn Hat". Added new sword: "Swashbuckler's Saber". Added new gear item: "Manipulation Cry
A new patch is available for VentureVerse: Legend of Ulora! This patch features some new content along with some bug fixes. Read the full details below.
CHANGES

Added new headgear item: "Tricorn Hat".
Added new sword: "Swashbuckler's Saber".
Added new gear item: "Manipulation Crystal". This item allows the user to interact with dungeon elements such as buttons, levers, hit-switches and toggle panels from a distance, using the cursor. This mechanic will be used in a new bonus dungeon planned to release next week.
Various minor changes
FIXES
Updated two third-party plugins to fix multiple issues related to player input and networking.
Fixed incorrect values appearing for "Charge Time" stat on weapons.
EDITOR CHANGES

Added "Gear Pedestal - Manipulation Crystal" to the "Gear Pedestals" section in "Mechanics"
Updates within the next few weeks may be somewhat slower as I shift my focus to working on the first boss encounter and some quality of life changes.
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07 Sep 2018Developer post
Version 0.7.2 Patch Notes
A new update for VentureVerse: Legend of Ulora is now available! This update features the ability to rotate the camera and zoom out in the travel menu among other things. Here are the full patch notes: CHANGES Changed Travel Menu destination select to zoom camera out and focus on
A new update for VentureVerse: Legend of Ulora is now available! This update features the ability to rotate the camera and zoom out in the travel menu among other things. Here are the full patch notes:
CHANGES

Changed Travel Menu destination select to zoom camera out and focus on destinations in order to give a better sense of scale and direction to Ulora
Added ability to rotate player camera in-game in 90 degree increments. This can be done using the left and right direction buttons on keyboard or using L3 and R3 on a controller. These inputs can also be re-mapped in the Controls Options menu.
Improved the accuracy of the audio volume sliders in the audio options menu
Improved sound effects volume when using zoomed-out camera (e.g. in "Spin-Disk Golf Society")
Added pulse effect to many UI buttons when using a controller
Synchronised player dodge effect in multiplayer
Improved the performance impact of several particle-heavy dungeon elements
Added some UI notes to help avoid common problems.
FIXES

Various minor fixes
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29 Aug 2018Developer post
Version 0.7.1.5 Patch Notes
A new patch has been released, feature the following changes and fixes: CHANGES Improved final puzzle of "Cavern of Cooperation" Streamlined "The Eclipsian Labyrinth" by Removing 13 rooms Reduced speed of the trap doors in "Hollypoint Castle" level 1 Added UI notification when a
A new patch has been released, feature the following changes and fixes:
CHANGES

Improved final puzzle of "Cavern of Cooperation"
Streamlined "The Eclipsian Labyrinth" by Removing 13 rooms
Reduced speed of the trap doors in "Hollypoint Castle" level 1
Added UI notification when a Valour Medal has been spawned
FIXES

Fixed game getting stuck in slow-motion after exiting 2 or more interaction objects while holding the interact button
Fixed player getting stuck in charging animation when hit while attacking
Fixed stylist sometimes starting with the wrong hairstyle
Fixed "Homing" ranged attack rune not following most enemies
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28 Aug 2018Developer post
Early Access Plans
VentureVerse: Legend of Ulora has been available for nearly a week now, and I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has purchased the game or added it to their Steam wishlist! Your support is greatly appreciated and I hope you are enjoying your experiences so far.
VentureVerse: Legend of Ulora has been available for nearly a week now, and I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has purchased the game or added it to their Steam wishlist! Your support is greatly appreciated and I hope you are enjoying your experiences so far.
The Early Access launch marked a huge milestone for the game, but there is plenty more to come. First up, let's recap some of the content already available:
Dungeons

7 official dungeons (1 multiplayer only, 2 single-player only)
21 levels
Approximately 3-5 hours playtime in official dungeons
Equipment

7 swords
7 staves
10 runes
7 armour sets
22 headgear pieces
27 dye palettes
3 gear items and 1 core spell
Travel

7 cities
5 common facilities (Blacksmith, Inn, Item Shop, Dye Shop and Training Grounds)
2 of 6 special facilities (Drael Shrine and Stylist)
1 choice event
Editor

159 dungeon elements
176 props
Much more content will be added in these categories during the Early Access period, but the main focus of this period will be to add a short, over-arching storyline to the game. In this story, the player will join the weakened Goddess Drael in her fight against those who have colluded against her and attempted to steal her realm.
You will progress through this story by collecting enough portal shards, found by completing levels, to reach 3 main milestones, resulting in unlocking special dungeons which will conclude with exciting boss fights. The first boss dungeon will be included in version 0.8, which is estimated to release in late October/early November.
Many other features will be added during the Early Access period, including:

4 new unique special city facilities
Additional language options
Improved multiplayer joining functionality
Steam achievements
A speedrunner mode
You can follow the game on social media at:
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
- Matt
Original post
24 Aug 2018Developer post
Version 0.7.1.4 Patch Notes
A new patch is now live, fixing some issues found on launch day. Fixed some spelling errors. Improved combat room in “Tomb of Tuut O’Rial”. Fixed certain objects being unable to be reset in “The Rainbow Cathedral”. Some known issues are being looked into and will be fixed in a fu
A new patch is now live, fixing some issues found on launch day.

Fixed some spelling errors.
Improved combat room in “Tomb of Tuut O’Rial”.
Fixed certain objects being unable to be reset in “The Rainbow Cathedral”.
Some known issues are being looked into and will be fixed in a future patch:

Unable to use middle mouse button for rotating view (editor) and scrolling through menus. This is caused by not being focused on the VentureVerse game window during the title screen, and can be temporarily fixed by re-launching the game and keeping it in focus.
Frame-drops during combat, particularly on “The Eclipsian Labyrinth”.
Some UI issues when playing in a 16:10 resolution.
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VentureVerse: Legend of Ulora

Updates & announcements

VentureVerse: Legend of Ulora goes 100% free, January 19th!

What?

Why?

Oh, Okay.

Do it.

Do it now.

VentureVerse: Legend of Ulora Version 1.0 is Out Now!

VentureVerse Version 1.0 Releases March 9th!

DevLog - November 2021

Character Changes

Equipment Changes

Future Plans

Development Update

Version 0.9 Patch Notes

An update on version 0.9

Version 0.8 Patch Notes

What to expect from version 0.8

Version 0.7.2.1 Patch Notes

Version 0.7.2 Patch Notes

Version 0.7.1.5 Patch Notes

Early Access Plans

Version 0.7.1.4 Patch Notes