Since the Demo launch, one thing you kept telling us: "The combat feel could be better." We heard you.
0.7.4 has one focus: making every swipe and every match feel fantastic.
🖐️ More Responsive Controls
- Precise 8-direction swipe detection — your intent, captured instantly
- No more dropped inputs during rapid play — speed demons, bring it on
- Dual input modes: swipe or tap, switch anytime
👆 Instant Visual Feedback
- Gems highlight the moment you touch them — zero lag
- Clear visual distinction between valid and invalid swaps
- Gems gently shake when you try an illegal move
🔥 Satisfying Cascades
- Visual effects escalate from L1 to L6 as your combo grows
- Combo panel redesigned — double-layer glow, smooth vignette, no more cheap-looking corners
- Animations auto-accelerate at high combos to keep the pace tight
🔊 Solid Audio
- No more crackling or dropouts during intense chains
- Background music dynamically shifts with battle intensity
🔧 Also Fixed
- 🐛 Fixed an issue where settlement screens would persist after loading a save into battle
- 🐛 Fixed battle state corruption when returning to the main menu and reloading a save
- 🐛 Fixed the Magic Event notification banner not appearing during combat
- 🐛 Fixed animation glitches when "Reduce Motion" accessibility was enabled
- 🐛 Fixed slow-motion effects occasionally getting stuck during battle
- 🐛 Fixed audio dropouts when switching audio devices
💬 Let Us Know What You Think
- 🐛 Found a bug? → Steam Community Hub
- 💡 Have ideas? → Join us on Discord
- ⭐ Like where this is going? → Wishlist the full game
"Every match is a strategic choice. Every update brings the feel one step closer."
See you at the Academy.
— The Dev Team