Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef News

Greetings, Intrepid Seekers of the Unknown,

Prepare yourselves for an update that delves deeper into the arcane mechanics of our game, bringing forth new balances and refinements that echo the maddening precision of the Great Old Ones themselves. Here are the forbidden secrets uncovered in this latest update:
[h2]Gameplay[/h2]

• Damage Precision: Damage and health values have been scaled to allow for more granular increments, ensuring better balancing possibilities in the future.
  
• Weapon Unveiling: Unlocked weapons now manifest upon the ground at the beginning of each level, awaiting your grasp.
  
• Eldritch Evasion: Players can now dodge to extinguish flames, a vital skill in evading fiery doom.
  
• Stats Clarity: The stats have been aligned to provide more logical values, allowing you to gauge their effects with greater clarity.
  
• No More Mimics: Removes chest from beach, just to be safe...
  

[h2]Bugfixes[/h2]

• Resolved an issue where the book would remain open if a run ended with it open.
  
• Fixed a bug allowing players to jump outside the level boundaries.
  
• Corrected an issue where the incantation button was auto-selected when using a keyboard.
  
• The mouse no longer ghostly hovers buttons, preventing unintended interactions.
  
• The upgrade button is now hidden on the client when there isn't enough gold, preventing false hope.
  

[h2]Other[/h2]

• The feedback button now present an opt-in before leaving the game and links directly to the Steam forum for communal discourse.
  

May these changes serve you well as you navigate the eldritch horrors that await. Your journey into the unknown continues to evolve, guided by the whispers of the ancient and unfathomable.

Stay vigilant and tread carefully,

- Daniel & Per at The Fine Arc

[h3]Gameplay[/h3]

• Introduces stamina mechanic for melee and dodge actions along with stamina related incantation upgrades.
  

[h3]UI[/h3]

• Hud bar reorganization for clarity and added icon to indicate if level incantation has been acquired.
  
• Removes wishlist button.
  
• Implements rarity background to incantation scroll icons.
  

[h3]Bugfixes[/h3]

• Fixes beach not being loaded if player reaches Act 2
  
• Fixes mouse auto aim snapping to targets close to you.
  
• Fixes new incantations on death window not cleared when retrying run.
  
• Along with other minor fixes...
  

[h3]Other[/h3]

• Clarifies description text for Dunwich Scorcher and Chaos Bind incantations.
  
• Reset progress button is now only interactable while in main menu.
  

[h3]Bugfixes[/h3]

• Fixes Watcher Spawn colliders sometimes not being disabled if killed while up in the air.
  
• Fixes hut rain loop and snapshot not being released if player in hut when other player ends level.
  

- Fixes map not loading correctly across clients and host when playing multiple runs.
- Adds version label in find game window.
- Fixes hud bar issues on on client disconnect.

Hey there, Adventurer!

It's been quite the odyssey since we embarked on the journey of developing "Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef", and it has evolved into the most ambitious and intricate game we've ever crafted. After nearly two years of dedicated work, there's still a world of possibilities we aim to explore: additional weapons, innovative mechanics, fine-tuning gameplay balance, and beyond. Rather than delaying the launch, we've chosen to engage the community in our ongoing development journey by releasing in Early Access, while still aiming for our target release date around Steam Scream 2024.

What to expect

The game has taken serious steps forward in the last couple of months, but it is not yet as fully featured as we would like it to be. Below is a list of the major features that we are actively working on:

• The Acts
  In this Early Access release, you will be able to play a rough version of the first Act. We plan to expand on this going forward and have three Acts fully fleshed out come the full release of the game later this year.
  
  
• Map Editor
  The editor is currently deactivated and only used internally while we develop the game. We aim to make the game’s editor available for players to create their own custom maps and scenarios.
  
  
• Arsenal
  There are currently four playable weapons in this Early Access version of the game. We have planned for the game to have nine distinct weapons upon release. The weapons will range from real-world representations such as flamethrowers and hand grenades to more fantastical Eldritch-imbued weapons.
  
  
• More Horrors
  Enemies of various shapes and sizes will be introduced progressively as the Early Access continues. Expect to see scuttling, drifting, flying, and crawling monsters that try to halt your endeavor.
  

The project has thus far thrived and surpassed our expectations, largely thanks to the incredible community support. The invaluable suggestions, feedback, and bug reports from our players have pushed the game forward. We are excited to continue this collaborative spirit, inviting players to join us on this thrilling adventure, crafting an otherworldly action roguelike experience set in the sinister abyss of Devil Reef.

Take the journey with us and we will see you in the depths!

Warm Regards,
The Fine Arc Team