A Sinister Wind Is Blowing...
Once docile, the monsters of Patchlantis have been filled with a frenzied rage!
- As you explore, a Sinister Wind will blow across Patchlantis.
- This wind makes monsters faster, tougher and stronger each time it blows.
- Even the strongest explorers will be overwhelmed eventually!
Get Ready to Power Up!
Fortunately, monsters aren't the only ones with new powerups!
- 20 all-new Charms have been added to the game, each one granting a special, synergising effect.
- Your 5 Base Stats have been buffed, now stacking all the way to 100 points each!
- Use your newfound strength to unlock new shortcuts before the monsters overwhelm you!
Tricks, Traps and Totems!
I've upgraded the level generator with a bunch of new traps and patterns.
- A variety of new Trap and Totem types will spawn in many areas.
- Devilish new hazard patterns will spawn in corridors and test your dodging skills.
- Hot Air Vents let you skip some battles, and make backtracking much more pleasant.
- Several sub-habitats have been revamped, and an extra one has been added.
My Reasoning Behind This Update
Patch Quest is a fusion between the roguelite and metroidvania genres, which can be a delicate balance to get right. In recent months, the vania side of the gameplay has improved a lot, but the rogue elements were getting a little lost.
These new changes bring a stronger sense of progression over the length of a quest. You'll become much more powerful - but the monsters will become much more powerful too! You'll need to make good use of the synergies between your stats and charms to unlock new shortcuts and reach deeper into Patchlantis.
- Lemon