Some news: we have created a beta testing branch for you to test upcoming development!

It's live now, so if you wish to be the first to try out new features we are tinkering with, right-click on the game in Steam to open Properties, then select the ‘beta testing’ branch under ‘Game Versions & Betas’.

We've also made some changes and fixes - you can read the full patch notes below:

⚔️ Combat and Control

• Keyboard controls completely rebuilt, now matching the fluidity of the gamepad.

• More precise overall character control.

• Smoother combat and movement.

• Parries are easier to perform.

• Easier turning during combat and jumps for more accurate strike direction.

• Each hit in a combo can now change direction independently.

• We can now hit enemies while they are jumping, preventing empty or missed hits.

• Faster guard raising and bow drawing.

• Smoother rolls.

• You can now turn while crouched using the bow or Kodama energy ball.

• You can now turn with the bow drawn to strike in the opposite direction, just like when guarding.

• Jump distance is now consistent and no longer depends on inertia.

• Adjusted stamina to reduce its impact during combat.

• Dynamic zoom effect: wider view with the bow, closer during sword combat.

• Smoother cat control.

• Improved slash visual effect, now more visible and easier to read during combat.

🧗 Movement and Exploration

• Improved corner climbing hooks.

• Fixed a bug in Dungeon hooks.

• Added a screen‑darkening effect when the character gets tired.

• Fixed an issue where some slopes stopped the player.

🤖 AI and Enemies

• Improved spider AI.

• Improved bird AI.

• Improved Undead AI.

• Undeads now rise faster when activated.

• The shielded undead no longer attacks while the player performs a finishing move.

• You can now hit the spider boss in the head with the sword.

• Spider boss rebalanced.

• In the “Well” (Samurai) and “Cave” (Kodama) levels, the arachnids can no longer pass through walls.

• In the Kodama’s ‘Cave’ level, the arachnids can no longer pass through the destructible columns.

• Adjusted bird difficulty in the Fortress.

• Fixed a bug in the cemetery where birds disappeared.

• Enemies now activate and attack when hit by a distant arrow.

• Bird boss no longer leaves the combat area.

• Minamoto boss can now damage you even when you’re crouched.

• Oni boss takes damage when hit during a jump, but impacts no longer interrupt its fall.

💾 Save System

• New save points added in the Dungeon.

• Fixed a bug in the save point before the Gashadokuro boss fight.

🎥 Camera and Presentation

• Fixed camera jumps when turning in certain situations.

• Fixed the Bird boss intro video.

• Fixed an issue where some cutscenes displayed the last frame of the previous video at the start.

• The camera now stays more centered while running.

🛒 Interface and Shop

• The default key to perform an offering at the altar is now ‘Q’.

• Improved UI: the Kodama’s energy bar now deactivates when it reaches the minimum.

🧿 Other Adjustments

• Kodama no longer takes damage while restoring a life.

• The Samurai now stops correctly when accessing the Well altar to deliver the sword.

• ESC now exits in‑game menus.

• Many additional small fixes and general improvements.

Any bugs from the beta branch will be taken into consideration and monitored! Our Steam Forums are open for reporting 🦊