Battle Prep, Map Revamp & Skill Checks

29 Aug 2025Developer post

This playtest build brings a reworked map, the all-new Battle Prep system, and player-requested Skill Checks/QTEs — plus tons of bug fixes.

Highlights

Battle Prep Screen – Review enemy stats, adjust gear, then dive into combat.
Skill Checks / QTEs – By popular demand, interactive challenges are now in!
Revamped Map Mode – Now works like a standard mouse-controlled map with edge scrolling. (and WASD support!)
Card UI Overhaul – Cleaner design with important info at the top.
New Enemy Sprites – Fresh art for Snake and Wolf enemies.

Reworked Card UI – important info is now at the top of cards, less critical details at the bottom.
Revamped Map Mode – now functions like a standard mouse-controlled map, with edge scrolling.
Card Slots on Items – items now display their card slots directly; hover to view details.
Battle Prep Screen – before each fight, preview enemy stats/cards, adjust equipment, then begin battle.
Removed Tactical Mode – Battles are now purely real-time. Check enemy stats ahead of time with the new Battle Prep screen.
Skill Checks / QTEs – quick-time events are now in the game.
New Enemy Sprites – Snake and Wolf artwork updated.
Card Interaction Pop-Ups – when cards synergize (e.g., Amplify + Gunshot), a pop-up displays the combo.
Elemental Damage Update – elemental effects now have unique icons and colors on cards.
Fortify Rework – Fortify is now a melee card that scales with melee action power.
New Melee Tank Cards – several new cards support counter-focused melee tank builds.

Checkpoints reworked – revive at campfires without resetting progress.
Death Tarot wording updated for clarity.
Event Art updated/replaced.
Item Drop Pity – bad luck protection adjusts odds after poor runs.
Option Card Hovering – smoother behavior, no more sticky feel.
Faster UI transitions for a snappier feel.
Cursed Chests now show gold cost upfront.
Item Dragging – cursor becomes the item itself instead of dragging beside it.
Enemies now visibly display “Weakness” when struck by an attack they are vulnerable to.