DeadCore Redux News

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Hey there,[/p][p][/p][p]As DeadCore Redux is (slowly) nearing completion we are organizing a closed alpha playtest session.[/p][p][/p][p]\[DISCLAIMER] It’s an alpha version which means it’s still Work In Progress:[/p]

• [p]Level Art / Audio passes haven’t been done on every level[/p]
• [p]Art pass hasn’t been started on enemies[/p]
• [p]Cutscenes are still placeholders (old versions from the original game)[/p]
• [p]Logs menu is still inaccessible[/p]
• [p]Level Design still needs to be tweaked / polished on Level07[/p]

[p] That being said, if you want to participate, here’s what you need to do:[/p]

• [p]Go to our Discord server:  [/p]

[p]https://discord.gg/fpbBeqgu9u[/p]

• [p][/p]
• [p]Post the following message in channel “dr-playest”: Hello, I would like to participate in DeadCore Redux playtest [/p]
• [p]If we still have keys available, you’ll get a DM with a Steam key : )[/p]

[p] A few things we’re asking you regarding the playtest:[/p]

• [p]Please do NOT publish any video of this version as it’s still WiP (no, seriously!)[/p]
• [p]Ideally, fill the playtest questionnaire once you’ve played Level 07 (The Gateway), this would really help us polish the game![/p]
  • [p]Click on “send feedback” button on Title screen to access the questionnaire[/p]
  • [p]It’s totally anonymous, no data will be collected or whatsoever[/p]
  • [p]It’s not long, most questions are of the “Yes/No” or “on a scale of 0 to 10, rate this thing…” type, while comments sections are optional (but we would really appreciate to hear more from you ^^)[/p]
  • [p]To avoid corrupting the data, please submit the form just once. (maybe wait until you’ve played Level07 / Cycles before doing so) [/p]
  [p]NOTE: as we really need feedback on Level07, it is available from the start for you to try in “Exploration” mode but keep in mind it’s the final level of the game and probably the hardest / biggest one ^^[/p]

[p] [/p][p]That’s pretty much it, thanks![/p]

[p]A rather relaxed walkthrough of the 3 levels featured DeadCore Redux demo by one of the devs: obviously, he could have gotten better ranks ^^'...[/p]

[p]Hey everyone,
[/p][p]Steam Next Fest is starting today and we wanted to let you know that DeadCore Redux will be there with an updated demo![/p][p][/p][p]Thanks to your feedback - big up to Plasmawario, Reherc Fox and neon-nn7lr for their detailed input! - we worked on a few quality of life improvements to make the demo even better.
[/p][p]It’s still work in progress and most of the following changes will probably evolve until the final version but here is a quick changelog of this new demo:
[/p][p]Features[/p]

• [p]Tweaked Turrets colors when switching states[/p]
• [p]Added shortcut (remappable - on hold) to restart a level
  [/p]

[p]Menus / UI[/p]

• [p]New title screen and overall menus structure / wording (ex.: “Story” -> “Cycle”)[/p]
• [p]New (WiP) tutorial pop-ups videos at the end of Level01 to introduce Dash and Sparks[/p]
• [p]Added audio + VFX to Rank screen[/p]
• [p]New ranks wording based on game’s lore:
  Novice < Apprentice < Runner < Transmitter < Forerunner[/p]
• [p]BugFix: fixed typos in Settings, Boosts, and Whispers[/p]
• [p]BugFix: fixed controls mapping not saved + several small bugs
  [/p]

[p]Audio[/p]

• [p]Better audio mix[/p]
• [p]Added an option to boost master volume
  [/p]

[p]Like always, we are looking forward to hearing your feedback on these changes so don’t hesitate to stop by the Steam forums to let us know what you think about it.
[/p][p]Cheers,[/p][p]
[/p][p]Studio 5 Bits Game[/p]

Hello there,

We are very happy to announce that DeadCore Redux demo is now available!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04RfJzaW83Q

It has been crafted to be released for the AG French Direct event, celebrating french indie devs and broadcasting live on May, 28 at 6PM UTC+2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mJfGPdssCU

This demo will let you (re)discover “The Fall” (Story Level #1) as it’s supposed to be played the first time you launch the game, then a second time with the Dash ability (normally unlocked in Story Level #3).

The Dash has always been one of the main components of the game as it allows for experimenting with new ways to navigate levels, letting players find new shortcuts and collectibles: we hope you will like the freedom it provides and, for veteran players, its brand new sound design!

Speaking of collectibles, you’ll be able to find 2 Sparks in The Fall.
Sadly, most players didn’t notice in the original game, but finding these collectibles unlock their corresponding Spark Level in Speedrun mode where you can compete with other players on online leaderboards.


The demo features the 2 first Sparks Levels - “The Rim” and “The System” - for you to try them offline in order to sharpen your skills before the game release : )

Additionally, there are also a couple more features available in this build in a very work in progress state, like:

• Early Steam Deck support (select “Steamdeck” in quality settings for 60fps)
  
• Settings menu 1st draft (more options to come like HDR screens support)
  

We are also still looking into implementing additional accessibility options based on feedback from players (thanks ViRiXDreamcore!).

We hope you will enjoy the demo and as always, feel free to reach out if you have any feedback for us!

Cheers,

5 Bits Games

Hello!

We thought that a nice comparison video that showcase the visual enhancements featured in DeadCore Redux like rebuild from scratch 3D assets and textures, PBR lighting, volumetrics effects and revamped VFXs would be a good fit for a first news!

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

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