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[h3]Greetings!

In today's update we'll explain about the game's combat system for every weapon and its skill set. We divided this update in two parts, with Omen and Superbia in the first part, Mendacium and Avarice in this second part.[/h3]

[h2]Mendacium[/h2]

A massive sword that outperforms any weapon in your arsenal. It is also the most versatile of all weapons, allowing you to use it in different ways, depending on the situation.
Mendacium's normal attacks place bombs on enemies that can be detonated by any ability of any weapon.



It has the strongest ability of all, which deals massive damage around it and knocks enemies back. In conjunction with the installed bombs, it is capable of inflicting the maximum possible damage.



An alternative way to use Mendacium is to throw it at enemies. After throwing the sword away, you can hit it with other weapons several times, which, if your reflexes are quick enough, will significantly increase the damage you deal to the target. And when you learn a certain ability, you will be able to detonate planted bombs on enemies.



[h2]Avarice[/h2]



A living shield that is great for players who like to parry attacks. On a successful parry, the hero gains a charge that enhances any next ability of any weapon.



Great for fighting bosses or small groups of enemies. Avarice's passive abilities allow you to push enemies around you, heal on a successful parry, or use health packs instantly.

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[h3]Greetings!

In today's update we'll explain about the game's combat system for every weapon and its skill set. We divided this update in two parts, with Omen and Superbia, Mendacium and Avarice will come next, follow the updates![/h3]



The key feature of the “There Is No Light” combat system lies in the dynamic gameplay with quick weapon changes. After killing each of the main bosses, the player receives a new weapon. Proper use of all 4 weapons and their combination on the fly opens up a huge number of opportunities and combat situations, and the lack of pauses when changing weapons keeps the dynamics and fast pace of battles.

[h2]Rage System[/h2]

Each weapon has its own unique playstyle and skill set. To use skills, the hero needs to accumulate a rage gauge, which is filled by damaging enemies or environment. The Rage system encourages an aggressive playstyle, as you can only use abilities when you are attacking enemies, or when you are on the verge of death. Holing up is not an option.

[h2]Omen[/h2]



A versatile sword that is available from the start. The only weapon in the game that doesn't break. Omen skills are able to stun enemies for a short period of time. Omen also has 4 interchangeable blades that allow you to play more aggressively or with a bias towards healing.

[h3]Rebound[/h3]
Press the “Ability” button after using any Omen skill to jump in the opposite direction.



[h3]Lightning Cut[/h3]
While dashing, press the "Ability" button to fly through the nearest enemy, dealing lightning damage to them.



[h3]Phantom Dash[/h3]
When performing a second dash during an enemy attack, the Hero instantly moves to the end point of the dash.



[h3]Energy Wave[/h3]
Hold the "Ability" button to charge and release a wave of energy.



[h2]Superbia[/h2]



Gloves aimed at a fast fighting style. They are capable of inflicting maximum damage per unit of time, but after that they overheat and become inaccessible to attacks. Thanks to the skill that increases mobility, the hero gains the ability to quickly move across the battlefield from target to target.

[h3]Crushing Blow[/h3]
When using the Superbia ability, a buff is applied to movement speed and attack.



[h3]Dash Acceleration[/h3]
Superbia's attack and movement speed buff also increases dash speed.



[h3]Fast Pace[/h3]
While using Superbia, the hero gains an additional dash.



[h3]Stun[/h3]
The combo's final attack deals 2 damage, as well as grants the ability to detonate Mendacium bombs on enemies and interrupt enemies' yellow attacks.



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[h3]Greetings!

We'd love to start the series of updates that will cover the game's systems, lore, development and other topics which might be interesting to our community :) Those updates will come out weekly until and after release, and we're inviting you to check them out! We're planning to cover as many development aspects as we can, but if you want to ask us to cover any specific topic, please let us know in any social you'd like: in the comment section, in Discord or Twitter.[/h3]



In today's update, we want to give you a brief and easy-to-read summary of the game’s lore. It’s not comprehensive but helps you to understand what is happening in the Underworld and where the Hero is heading to.

In the world of There is No Light everyone lost their free will. The Hand always knows better what society wants and needs. The world was turned into ashes once because of people’s actions, they don’t deserve a second chance.

Now, human civilization lives deep underground. But no one really remembers how they actually moved in here. They remember everything going bad and wrong in the beginning. People didn’t want to form a society. They didn’t even live in groups, everyone fought for their own lives. Then the leaders arrived, who knew how to unite people and how to build a new society from the ashes.

The Eight. This was how people called them. Those leaders built a refuge for humanity, the capital of the Underworld – Central Station.



After construction was over, they organized people, gave them jobs so they were able to provide themselves with food and supplies. It’s not a surprise that building society is a hard task. Some people couldn’t adapt to the newly established rules. Many conflicts escalated and led to the Great Resettlement to the different areas of the subway’s ruins.

And one day everything changed. The gates of Central Station that had been closed from the very beginning opened. It gave a path to the creatures that no one had ever seen before. Ages have passed from this day and all the details of the invasion have been lost. Around those times the Church of Great Hand has emerged.

The Church almost immediately took control over Central Station. The Sun Corps – the Church’s army, – had the strength to overcome anyone. Mostly because they had an infinite source of the mystic Wax. It made them stronger and healthier than anyone else at the Station. Soon the Eight lost all their power and influence, so they were forced to leave Central Station.



To this day, the Station is the most comfortable place to live in all of the Underworld. People wish to move in there. Usually, it's impossible, because the Station is closed for visitors throughout the year. Except for one day – the day of the Ascension.

Once in a few years, in the majestic temple of the Great Hand which is located in the center of the Station, the mystic ritual takes place. This ritual requires the sacrifices of the newborns. The Father, master of the Church, personally chooses the children and sacrifices them to the Hand. The Hand takes the children inside the gates, the same gates that once brought the Church’s followers to our world.

The victim of one of those rituals was the child of the story’s protagonist. No matter the cost our Hero tries to interrupt the sacred ritual of Ascension. His actions lead to events that would change the world forever.



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[h3]We're happy to announce that our updated demo ver. is live right now, and we're inviting you to try it[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1132980/There_Is_No_Light/

[h3]We've updated the demo with:[/h3]

[h3]
• Two difficulty modes;
  
• New weapon: Shield;
  
• Changed the beginning of the demo;
  
• Reworked the combat system and controls;
  
• Updated the HUD;
  
• And tons of minor updates for balancing mobs, bosses, and other systems.[/h3]
  

[h3]All of the community feedback we've received from the prologue and during the Alpha test was considered, and we believe it helped us make a better game! Thank you![/h3]



[h3]The contest is complete and we already contacted 30 winners, they will receive the game's copy upon release.
Everyone, who was flagged as spammers by the contest service, we added you manually to the list of contestants, and your applications were considered![/h3]



[h3]Please share your thoughts in this feedback form after you play it or in our Discord channel.[/h3]

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[h3]We're happy to announce that our updated demo ver. is live right now, and we're inviting you to try it[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1132980/There_Is_No_Light/

[h3]We've updated the demo with:[/h3]

[h3]
• Two difficulty modes;
  
• New weapon: Shield;
  
• Changed the beginning of the demo;
  
• Reworked the combat system and controls;
  
• Updated the HUD;
  
• And tons of minor updates for balancing mobs, bosses, and other systems.[/h3]
  

[h3]All of the community feedback that we've received from the prologue and during the Alpha test was considered and we believe it helped us to make a better game! Thank you![/h3]



[h3]Please share your thoughts in this feedback form after you play it or in our Discord channel.[/h3]

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