Tombwater News

• [p]New Feature: “Stagger” mechanics[/p]
  • [p]Weapons now deal a variable amount of “stagger” points in addition to their other listed effects. Once sufficient “stagger” points have been accumulated onto an enemy, they will enter a “staggered” status effect and become temporarily stunned.[/p]
• [p]New Loadout: The demo now has several additions to the equipment shop, allowing players who have previously experienced the demo to try out a few new charms and spells before launch:[/p]
  • [p]Threads of Fate spell (must purchase Visceral Eye)[/p]
  • [p]Ghost Caravan Wheel Spell (must purchase Caravan Eye)[/p]
  • [p]Quicksilver Spur charm[/p]
  • [p]Spiderwounds charm[/p]
• [p]Feature Adjustment: “Ghost Seeds” (the item which allows you to recall your Wraith from the last death location) can now be utilized anywhere, instead of only at specific locations. [/p]
• [p]New Camera Option: “Look Ahead” toggle in the options menu allows the camera to move somewhat ahead of the character if you press against a wall.[/p]
• [p]New Difficulty Option: “Corpse Run” mechanic can be turned off in the options menu, if a player desires a less challenging experience without worrying about loss of resources during a runback.[/p]
• [p]Game Balance: Widespread balancing pass across all weapons and spells[/p]
• [p]Over 150 bug fixes[/p]
• [p]UI Improvements[/p]
• [p]Performance Improvements[/p]

• [p]Soldier: Built for durability, the Soldier begins with the highest Strength and Life stats, alongside solid Gunslinging ability. Armed with the Dragoon Saber — a unique melee weapon — this class excels in close-quarters combat and rewards aggressive, front-line play.
  
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• [p]Gunslinger: Designed for precision and firepower, this class starts with the highest Gunslinging stat and a high-damage revolver with the fastest fire rate available. The Gunslinger favors quick and efficient takedowns before the Eldritch horrors can close in.
  
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• [p]Occultist: Masters of knowledge, Occultists begin with high Lucidity and Mind. They are resilient against madness while being able to use powerful spellcasting, and start with a Rune Knife that reduces inflicted madness when enemies are hit with it.
  
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• [p]Tinkerer: Focused on preparation and adaptability, the Tinkerer boasts high Alchemy and begins with multiple consumables in tow. This class rewards players who thrive on crafting and clever use of resources in high-pressure encounters.
  
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• [p]Spellblade: Blending steel and sorcery, the Spellblade starts with strong Strength, Lucidity, and Mind stats. This hybrid archetype delivers classic RPG action, balancing melee combat and utility spells for a flexible and dramatic play. Bonus that it starts with a move called “Grave Fingers.”
  
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• [p]Drifter: A jack-of-all-trades class with balanced stats across the board. As the game unfolds, Drifter’s Saber will reward players for their adaptability to the character, including an elusive quickstep slash dash mechanic, which becomes lethal if used correctly.
  
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• [p]Nameless: For the truly hardcore, the Nameless begin with weak equipment and minimal skill points, offering no safety net. Designed for souls-like veterans seeking a test of skill and perseverance…good luck with that Rusty Saber.[/p]

What would happen if you took Red Dead Redemption, made it top-down and 2D, infested it with eldritch horrors, and threw in some soulslike combat? Well, you'd get something not too dissimilar to Tombwater. We've had our eye on this intriguing and surprisingly deep Western game for a while, and while there's sadly no news to share on a firm release date just yet, solo developer Moth Atlas has got me salivating all over again by revealing all seven of its starting classes.

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• [p]Stamina system activated. Melee attacks and dashing now consume stamina.[/p]
• [p]Leveling system added: enemies now grant EXP, which accumulates toward Skill Points.[/p]
  • [p]Skill Points can be used at campfires to upgrade certain player stats.[/p]
  • [p]Current EXP toward the next level can be lost on death, but can be reclaimed from the ghost left behind. Once a Skill Point has been earned, it is safe from loss on death.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted enemy currency drops to emphasize selling trinkets as a more significant source of income.[/p]
• [p]Updated default control scheme.[/p]
• [p]Added a new puzzle to the dark tunnels beneath the old chapel.[/p]

• [p]Fixed a bug causing multiple door sound effects to play simultaneously.[/p]
• [p]Resolved various minor issues with HUD and menu clarity.[/p]
• [p]Fixed inconsistencies in explosion hitbox timing.[/p]
• [p]General stability fixes and polish.[/p]

• [p]Soldier class now starts with the Dragoon Saber.[/p]
• [p]Occultist class now starts with the Rune Knife.[/p]
• [p]Several classes upgraded from the Knife to the Cavalry Saber as a starting weapon.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted enemy damage and HP to align with the new leveling system.[/p]
• [p]Added various weaknesses / resistances to enemies.[/p]
• [p]Wraith Shot can now be rebound separately from the general “attack” command.[/p]
• [p]Added new sound effects for enemy attacks.[/p]