HEAVEN SEEKER ――The Savior of This Cruel World News

Hello. I'm TwY, the producer of HEAVEN SEEKER.
Today, on June 21, 2024, at 6:00 PM (JST), we have released HEAVEN SEEKER: The Way to Save This Cruel World!

It's been 8 months since the release of the Prologue.
It felt long, yet it passed in the blink of an eye.

I want to thank everyone who supported us, everyone who attended our events, all the parties involved, and on behalf of the development team, I express my gratitude.

We are now entering the sales phase, but depending on the sales... we are planning updates, DLCs, and other new projects to further enhance your enjoyment of HEAVEN SEEKER! If you find this game enjoyable, we would appreciate it if you could recommend it to your friends.

HEAVEN SEEKER is still a newborn baby.
Even at this stage, we believe it is something fun, but we want to grow this child bigger, have many people play it, and hear them say it’s fun.

Lastly, we are currently running a "Write in this Thread to Get Your Name in the Credits" campaign as a sales promotion.
By participating in this campaign, your name, among other details, will be included in the credits available in the options. We hope you will join this campaign.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/2865230/discussions/0/4343240135697711051/

So, everyone, please enjoy HEAVEN SEEKER: The Way to Save This Cruel World.

HEAVEN SEEKER Producer, TwY

Hello. I'm TwY, the producer of HEAVEN SEEKER.
As the title suggests, we are excited to announce the release date and price for the full version!

As for the eagerly awaited release date and price:

[h3]Release Date: June 21, 2024 (Friday)
Japan Time

Price:$19.99
※The sales price may vary depending on your region.[/h3]

The previously announced release window was Q2 2024, but we are pleased to announce that it will be released a bit earlier.

With just a little over two weeks until release, we hope you enjoy the Prologue version and gather your magical power in anticipation!

Additionally, we will be offering a 15% launch sale for about two weeks from the release date.
Be sure to get HEAVEN SEEKER during the launch sale!

The development team is currently working hard to finish up the game.
Even though we're pressed for time, we're giving it our all, so please look forward to it!


■Please add us to your wishlist.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2865230/HEAVEN_SEEKER/

■Play the free Prologue!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361400/HEAVEN_SEEKER_Prologue/

“Official“ Playthrough Video of the Roguelite STG 'HEAVEN SEEKER――The Savior of This Cruel World' Full Version is Here
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Hello. I'm TwY, the producer of HEAVEN SEEKER.
We have now reached Vol.4 of our development notes.
This time, we will introduce features we forgot to mention last time, as well as new Grimoires and side books.

■Bomb Evasion Function
This new feature was actually included in the PV revealed at Tokyo Game Dungeon.
When you activate a bomb at the moment you take damage, it nullifies the hit.
Additionally, if you are hit when you have only 1 HP left, the screen will briefly slow down, different from the usual damage animation. Using a bomb during this slow-motion period will also nullify the hit.
However, be aware that if you use this feature repeatedly during the same exploration, the slow-motion period will gradually shorten, eventually returning to the normal reaction time.


■New Grimoires
In the Prologue version, there were three types of Grimoires, but in the full version, many more Grimoires will be added.
Besides the two Grimoires for new characters that were previously introduced, there are also many Grimoires that can be unlocked by meeting certain conditions.
This time, we will introduce three of the Grimoires that can be unlocked by meeting these conditions.

【Sparkler】
This Grimoire rapidly fires low-power magic projectiles.
While its attack power is low, it has the fastest firing speed among all Grimoires.


【Kamaitachi】
This Grimoire launches wide-range slashing attacks.
The slashes gradually slow down and disappear when they come to a stop.


【FairyArrow】
This Grimoire fires magic arrows that fly straight without wavering.
Unlike the Spirit Arrow, this Grimoire stays in place while you hold down the shot button.


■New Side Books
In the full version, new side books that were not present in the Prologue version have been added.
Here, we will introduce a few of them.
Some side books are quite user-friendly, while others have unique quirks. Try out various combinations to find the best ones for you.

【RightBullet】
When you fire a shot, it also releases a projectile that flies to the right.


【LastStruggleSpell】
When a projectile naturally disappears, it scatters additional projectiles from that point.


【PileSpell】
Projectiles increased by the side book's effect gather at a single point.


【BowlingSpell】
Increases power significantly but causes projectiles to fall into holes.


That concludes Vol.4.
There are many more new Grimoires and new side books that we are eager to introduce, but revealing everything would take away from the fun of discovery during gameplay. So, we'll stop here for now.
Next time, we hope to make a major announcement!

■Please add us to your wishlist.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2865230/HEAVEN_SEEKER/

■Play the free Prologue!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361400/HEAVEN_SEEKER_Prologue/

■shooters fes archive is here
※Note: Japanese only.
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Hello. I'm TwY, the producer of HEAVEN SEEKER.
In Vol.3, we will introduce the new layers presented at the shooters fes, as well as the enemies briefly shown in the PV, and new features that were not introduced at the shooters fes.

New Areas
In the Prologue version, you could play the first half of the game, but in the full version, you will be able to explore the Sky castle until the end. We will introduce two new exploration areas: the "Prison Area" and the "Frozen Area."

Prison Area
In the fourth layer, enemies different from those in previous areas will appear. Completely new battles will unfold, not just extensions of what you've seen before.


Frozen Area
The fifth layer is a suitable place for the final stage. There are also gimmicks associated with "ice," making it quite challenging.

Please check the full version to see what kind of battles await you. We hope you look forward to it.

New Enemies in Existing Layers
New enemies have been placed in the layers you experienced in the Prologue version, so you should have a different gameplay experience. They are quite formidable opponents, so those who have honed their skills in the Prologue should definitely try and experience the differences.


Addition of Wave Count UI
Although we could not introduce this in the shooters fes product version explanation, a new feature has been added to notify you of the number of waves. There has been talk of "wanting to be able to check the battle progress of the room" for some time, so we took the time to consider a clear and non-intrusive way to express this. We hope you like it.


Suspend Feature
A new suspend feature has also been added. You can now select "Suspend" at the portals that are the goal of each area. Selecting suspend allows you to save your exploration status and return to the title screen. This way, when you play next time, you can resume your exploration from the title menu's "CONTINUE" (exploration will resume from the next area). It’s a convenient feature when you want to take a break.


That concludes Vol.3. Next time, we hope to introduce new Grimoires and side books, so please look forward to it!

Please add to your wishlist
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2865230/HEAVEN_SEEKER/

Play the free Prologue!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361400/HEAVEN_SEEKER_Prologue/

shooters fes archive is here
*Note: Japanese only.
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Hello. I am TwY, the producer of HEAVEN SEEKER.
Vol.2 will also be a review of the new features introduced at the shooters fes.

■ About Abysses (Pits)
One common issue raised in reviews and at events was the difficulty in seeing abysses (pits). To address this, a [!] will now appear when you approach an abyss. This indicator doesn't appear all the time, so you can still enjoy the dungeon atmosphere.


■ Skill Function
A skill function will be implemented to make conquering the sky castle easier. You can set skills without exceeding the skill capacity value. Skills such as auto-aim and HP boost are available to help you in your sky castle conquest.


■ Difficulty Selection Added
In the Prologue, there was no difficulty selection, but in the full version, you can now set the difficulty level. This makes it easier for players who are not comfortable with omnidirectional shooting to enjoy the game. Additionally, increasing the difficulty level will apply a score multiplier, so for those seeking higher scores, we recommend playing on a higher difficulty.


Next time, we will introduce the new floors and enemies showcased at the shooters fes, as well as new features that have not yet been revealed. Please look forward to Vol.3!

■Please add this to your wishlist！
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2865230/HEAVEN_SEEKER/

■Play the free prologue!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361400/HEAVEN_SEEKER_Prologue/

■ For archives of the shooters fes , click here
※ Available in Japanese only.
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