Slayer : the Demon Haunted World News

[h2]🛠️ \[Update Notice] – Hell Mode Improvements & System Stabilization[/h2][p]Hello from the Slayer: The Demon‑Haunted World development team!
This update focuses on enhancing Hell Mode’s fun factor and improving overall system stability.[/p]

• [p]Added record auto‑update when setting a new best time in Hell Mode[/p]
• [p]Display current Life Elixir count on the restart screen[/p]
• [p]Added orb items throughout stages in Hell Mode to help earn extra lives[/p]
• [p]Fixed background music playback in Casual and Hell Modes[/p]
• [p]Added button animations in the main mode‑selection UI[/p]
• [p]Resolved UI misalignment issues on Steam Deck[/p]

[p]Thank you for your continuous feedback—jump in now and feel the difference in your Slayer experience!
— Slayer Dev Team[/p]

[h2]🛠️ \[Major Update Notice] – New Game Modes & System Improvements![/h2][p]Hello, this is the Slayer: The Demon-Haunted World development team![/p][p]We’re excited to bring you one of our biggest updates yet — introducing new game modes, exciting system upgrades, and gameplay improvements based on your valuable feedback. Whether you enjoy strategic combat, fast-paced action, or roguelike challenges, there's something new for everyone![/p][hr][/hr][h3]🎮 New Game Modes Added![/h3][p]🧠 Standard Mode (formerly "Tactical")[/p][p]This is the core Slayer experience — a strategic action RPG that emphasizes precise movement, timing, and unique parry mechanics. Use your surroundings and stamina wisely to overcome intense challenges.[/p][p]⚔️ Casual Mode – Stylish & Fast![/p][p]For players who love faster, freer combat, Casual Mode allows you to attack in all directions without restrictions. No need to worry about strict movement — enjoy the thrill of fast-paced action![/p][p]🔥 Hell Mode – Roguelike Challenge![/p][p]Hardcore adventurers, this is for you! In Hell Mode, you only get a limited number of lives. Lose them all, and it's back to the beginning.
Each run is a test of skill, and we’ll be adding time records in future updates to track your ultimate Slayer journey![/p][hr][/hr][h3]🧱 Update Highlights[/h3]

• [p]🛡️ Increased the drop rate of shields from chests.[/p]
• [p]🚶‍♀️ Added an Eliya animation beneath the loading bar that shows her moving toward the next stage.[/p]
• [p]🌳 Wooden floor tiles now show different colors based on how close they are to breaking.[/p]
• [p]🔥 Brazier buffs now last 60 seconds, giving you more time to benefit from their power.[/p]
• [p]🆕 Added Casual Mode and Hell Mode to the game.[/p]
• [p]🧭 Casual Mode enables freedom of movement and rotation in all four directions for stylish and explosive gameplay.[/p]
• [p]☠️ In Hell Mode, battle with limited lives — once they're gone, you must start from the beginning![/p]

[hr][/hr][p]We’re constantly refining Slayer to give you a better, deeper experience — whether you’re here for the strategy or the spectacle.[/p][p]Try out the new modes and tell us what you think!
Thank you for your continued support. More great content is coming soon![/p][p]— Slayer Dev Team[/p]

[Update Notice] – Resolution Settings Save, Parry System Improvements & Mode Name Changes
Hello, this is the Slayer development team.

In this update, we've improved the saving of user settings, enhanced the parry system for better responsiveness, and updated the names of game modes.

System Settings Improvement
Resolution and fullscreen settings now load correctly from saved values at game start and are accurately reflected in the options UI.

Parry System Enhancements
Based on feedback from the Play Expo exhibition, we've increased the parry window duration.

Added a visual cue where enemy platforms gradually turn red as their attack timing approaches, making it easier to anticipate parry timing.

Game Mode Name Changes
Renamed the previous "Tactical" mode to "Standard".

Renamed the previous "Standard" mode to "Casual".

We will continue to strive for a more comfortable gaming experience.
Thank you.

— Slayer Dev Team

🛠️ [Update Notice] – Steam Deck Compatibility & New Chapter Content
Hello, this is the Slayer development team!
In this update, we’ve improved Steam Deck compatibility and added exciting new chapter mechanics. Please see the full patch notes below.

✅ Steam Deck Improvements
We’ve officially verified device behavior for Steam Deck and adjusted the tutorial intro to display as an image (instead of video) to resolve playback issues.

Adjusted visual compatibility to ensure images render properly on Steam Deck models.

🕹️ New Chapter Content
Added a new spider web trap mechanic in Chapter 1.

Introduced a rotating statue puzzle that players must escape from in Chapter 2.

⚙️ New Tutorial Skip Feature
Players can now skip the tutorial from the main settings menu and during mode selection.

Tutorial skip is only available when starting from a new slot.

We hope these changes make your Slayer experience even smoother and more immersive — whether you're playing on desktop or on Steam Deck.
Thank you for your continued support and feedback!

— Slayer Dev Team

🛠️ [Update Notice] – Save Fix & Combat System Tweaks
Hello, this is the Slayer development team!

This update addresses a save issue and includes several improvements to the tutorial and stamina mechanics.

✅ Patch Highlights
Fixed a bug that prevented saving in the previous update.

Removed the tutorial skip feature temporarily as it is being redesigned.

When holding a torch, stamina consumption while moving is now reduced by half.

Added detailed explanations of parry and torch mechanics in the tutorial.

Removed stamina loss on attack, as it caused players to stand still during recovery, leading to overly static gameplay.

We’ll keep working to improve Slayer and make it more enjoyable.
Thanks for playing!

— Slayer Dev Team