June 2022: Demo Notes
The demo is live!
We’re really looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the narrative demo that we’ve shared for Spirit Swap -- and if you’ve played it, please remember to fill out the feedback form (found here).
This demo is still a work-in-progress toward our final vision of Spirit Swap, and we wanted to illuminate a few details for you: some larger bugs and polish we’re aware of and still working on…and even ~secrets~ you can try out if you’re looking for a challenge!
[h2]UI/UX: Input [/h2]
We’re working on making sure the control schemes are consistently displayed in the demo: right now, they switch between keyboard and gamepad (which is good for keeping you on your toes, but not for clarity!)
Here’s a quick overview of controls:
Keyboard Controls:
WASD or Arrow Keys -- Move cursor
J / Space -- Confirm (dialogue and swap)
SHIFT / K / ALT -- cast spell
ESC -- Pause
Gamepad Controls:
D-pad -- Move cursor
A/B -- Confirm (dialogue and swap)
X/Y -- cast spell
LB/RB - Raise Board
Start -- Pause
[h2]Space: The Final Frontier[/h2]
If you hit space during the loading screen, you may progress the visual novel dialogue, so spam space (or A) at your own risk!
[h2]Audio Issues? Just Restart![/h2]
While we think we may have squashed this bug, we’d love to give a heads up in case you happen to experience this! If you don’t hear any audio in the title screen (specifically the background music), try quitting out of the demo and re-opening. That should do the trick!
[h2]Secret Spells[/h2]
If you’ve played the demo, you’ve seen the Square spell...but did your eagle eyes notice two other spell shapes to the right and left of the trusty SQUARE spell during the tutorial?
If you’re looking for a special challenge, you can try out these two secret spells: Diamond and X!
They’re implemented in the demo, and technically playable, but we didn’t want to (officially) tutorialize and test them quite yet…but, who’re we to stop you if you wanted to give ‘em a try?
If you’re wanting to step up your swapping game, the shapes you need to make to cast DIAMOND and X are listed below (the red shapes indicate the same color spirits that must be placed):
DIAMOND
X
Like the SQUARE spell, both cost one bar on the Spellmeter to cast!
Enjoy, and let us know if you happen to cast one (or both!) successfully!
[h2]Thank you![/h2]
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