VonGarland Castle : Beyond Blood News

[p][/p][h3]new build is up! you can now go beyond the mayor battle and into the castle.[/h3][p][/p][p]Things off the top of my head:[/p][p]*lots of Performance improvements in the first section of the game (runs at a good 35-38 fps on my older steam deck when testing)[/p][p]* 6 new puzzles [/p][p]*4 new mini bosses[/p][p]*2 new enemy types [/p][p]*new achievements![/p][p]*new voice acting for Madison and the Crimson Duchess [/p][p]new unlockable items/power ups :[/p][p]Small Axe[/p][p]Steam Knuckles[/p][p]Super Sp [/p][p]High Jump boots [/p][p]1 new jacket & tons of costumes can be found in the castle and via hidden areas if you return with new power ups[/p][p][/p][p]I'm still testing and fixing bugs when I find them, I also will be going over the whole castle to improve performance on older devices same as I have been doing in the first section of the game.[/p][p]will also likely be adding in a bit more story stuff/cut scenes and extras within the new sections.[/p][p]if you find bugs and issues or just have ideas on things you might like to see added in, please post in the community and I'll get back to you[/p][p][/p][p]as always, feel free to drop a review if you feel like it/ or tell any friends you think might enjoy the game to check it out ! every bit helps[/p][p][/p][h3]Thanks for all the support and feedback so far! [/h3][h3]the next large update should be the final chunk of the game, hopefully be in the next few weeks[/h3][p][/p][p]EDIT: [/p][p]I also just added a patch which SHOULD get the vampire-power skill tree working, still going to be adding sounds, more detailed text/info and languages to the skill tree, but you should now be able to use fragments to unlock upgrades in the skill trees [/p][p]Note : [/p][p]all dash skills should be working if unlocked [/p][p]all but the final Jump skills should be working if unlocked [/p][p]and some of the super speed skills will work if unlocked[/p][p]Psy Powers won't do anything yet, so I'd wait to unlock any of those until later [/p][p]Thanks![/p][p]-Ash [/p][p][/p][p]Thanks for reading! [/p][p]have a awesome day [/p][p]-Ash [/p][p]Monster Robot Studios[/p][p]-Games for Humans- [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p]*grenade getting put into crate was causing issues, thats fixed now [/p][p]*you can no longer aim gun while grenades are equipped/active[/p][p]*you can now jump off ladders by pressing B [/p][p]*if you try to mix powders and don't have room in your inventory you get a message telling you that[/p][p]*examine text now goes away when you move off an item or exit pause menu [/p][p]*few other small bugs corrected.[/p][p][/p][p]more coming soon [/p][p]Thanks all for playing and the feedback, its helping loads [/p][p][/p][p]-Ash [/p][p]Monster Robot Studios [/p][p]-Games for Humans [/p]

[p][/p][p]*added the option to change to ultra wide screen on the main menu, I tested a bunch, but if anyone with wide screen plays and finds spots where something is out of view or the camera is acting funny just let me know[/p][p]*grenades added, you can now find grenades hidden in some locations. (I am working on a new graphic for them in the pause menu, I know they look odd in the menu ATM)[/p][p]*small bug fixes[/p][p]*fixed Janet respawning in gas station after battle[/p][p]*fixed up the look of the main menu to make it easier to see[/p][p]*more fixes and chapters coming shortly [/p][p][/p][p]As always, if you have a chance to drop a review it always helps :) [/p][p]Thanks [/p][p]more soon [/p][p]-Ash [/p][p][/p]

[p]added a new event which I was hoping to get in on launch day, but I ran out of time:[/p][p]I improved the look of the gas station and added a the new NPC "Janet" [/p][p]if you get to the gas station fast enough you can get the crescent key which gives you access to the crescent heights apartments. if you take too long to get there it instead runs a cutscene and you don't get the key. This is inspired by that classic RE2 zombie Brand game secret :)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]More changes:[/h3][p]*added a few jump scare enemies [/p][p]* added a walk, if you press lightly while using an analog control you can walk/run, and then double tap to sprint[/p][p]*added "cozy sweater" costume item [/p][p]*new achievement added for getting the Crescent heights apartments key[/p][p]*changed first areas to load cleaner/faster and added lots of extra details to the backgrounds and foregrounds to help it have more depth.[/p][p][/p][p]*options highlighter now shows for all languages.[/p][p]*fixed glitchy cam in the boat house. Fixed shaky cam when you are swinging from the whip [/p][p]*add more item descriptions[/p][p]*fixed re spawning shotgun [/p][p]*fixed other small bugs, more fixes soon[/p][p]* added "steam community" to special thanks to the credit roll at the start of the game (Thanks for all your help so far guys!)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]as always, if you can leave a review it is always helpful to try and reach the elusive 10 reviews[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks [/p][p]Have a great weekend [/p][p]-Ash [/p]

[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h3]Here we are, folks! [/h3][p][/p][p]The first part of the game is up; hopefully you can try it out and let me know what you think/what you'd like to see added/changed/etc. (and bugs of course)[/p][p]things you can unlock [/p][p][/p][h3]Ranged Weapons:[/h3][p]Shotgun [/p][p]Klobb[/p][p]Machine Gun [/p][p]The revolver [/p][p][/p][h3]Melee Weapons:[/h3][p]Crowbar[/p][p]Sword[/p][p]Battle Axe [/p][p]Alchemy Whip [/p][p][/p][h3]Vamp Powers:[/h3][p]Dash [/p][p]Double Jump [/p][p]Psy-Powers (but really only at the very end)[/p][p][/p][h3]Costumes:[/h3][p]Claire's RE2 outfit [/p][p]Jill's Nemesis outfit [/p][p]Cowgirl outfit [/p][p]the beret[/p][p]tactical gear[/p][p][/p][h3]Abobette :[/h3][p]Added lots more shop points featuring Abobette from the OG VonGarland game [/p][p][/p][h3]Changed from the demo :[/h3][p]there is a new section I added that is now between the funicular and Wolfer-X battle which I think is pretty fun :)[/p][p][/p][h3]Split paths [/h3][p]Depending on if you fight the Wolfer-X, it will change the path you take; it still ends at the same point, but it will adjust where you go/who you meet.[/p][p][/p][h3]Voices:[/h3][p]Sorry in advance, my voice acting is never going to cut it i don't think lol, but I hope, depending on sales, that I will be able to get more voices switched out for real voice actors rather than me with voice-changing effects. (hopefully for the next chunk added in Oct)[/p][p][/p][p]I'd love to hear feedback about everything, but I definitely would like to know people's thoughts on map markers showing where to go; they do that in modern games, so I COULD add it. but the classics didn't tell (YELLOW PAINT!!!) You, and I kind of like that, so I'd love to know if people find it easy enough to figure out where they should be going/what they should be doing without any extra hand-holding. [/p][p]If you have a chance, try it out, tell your friends, drop a review; it allllll helps. [/p][p][/p][p]and thanks for much for all the support thus far! [/p][p]Thanks, everyone! [/p][p]Talk soon.[/p][p]-Ash[/p]