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[h3]Hey everyone! I'm YANG. A fresh demo update is live![/h3][p][/p][p]Thanks for all the feedback so far. This update is packed with fixes and improvements based on what [/p][p]you've told us. Check it out:[/p][h3][/h3][h3]🖼️ What's New & Improved[/h3][p][/p][p]. New Game Capsule Art: Based on your feedback, I've updated the game's capsule artwork to better [/p][p]reflect the game's content and give it more visual impact.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]. Character Polish: I've given the character design a touch-up and smoothed out a lot of the animations.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]. Animation Improvements: Added physics based effects to make actions feel more dynamic and "juicy."[/p][p][/p][p]. Button Navigation: You can now hit ESC or the East button on your controller to go back, which is [/p][p]much more intuitive.[/p][p][/p][h3]📌 Bug Fixes[/h3][p][/p][p]. Fixed the controller stick jitter bug.[/p][p]. Fixed the playtime calculation bug.[/p][p]. Fixed a bug in the scoring system.[/p][p]. Fixed a bug that caused the menu to occasionally become unresponsive or crash on close.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]📉 Scoring System Adjustments[/h3][p][/p][p]. 100 (No Damage): Easy S / Normal SSS[/p][p]. 80–90: Easy S / Normal S[/p][p]. 60–79: Easy A / Normal A[/p][p]. 40–59: Easy B / Normal B[/p][p]. 0–39: Easy C / Normal C[/p][p][/p][p]Jump in and let me know what you think of the new changes. Happy gaming![/p]

[p]Hi everyone, I am Yang.[/p][p]Around the time the demo launched on January 28, some media wrote about Starfire. I picked a few to share here.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]There are many more. I put together a full list at the end if you want to take a look.[/p][p]Thanks to every outlet that covered the game. And thanks to all of you who played and shared your thoughts. It means a lot.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]Hi everyone, I'm Yang.[/p][p][/p][p]On January 28, the free demo of Starfire went live on Steam. Before that, I brought it to three offline events. Today I want to share one of them: the 14th Shenzhen Comic & Animation Festival (SZCAF 2025).[/p][p][/p][p]It was my first time sitting behind a booth at SZCAF, waiting for strangers to try my game.[/p][p][/p][p]One after another, players sat down and played. They gave feedback about what felt good, what got them stuck, and how the art and animation could be better. One player later messaged me with pages of detailed notes.[/p][p][/p][p]That feedback kept me going. It was the first time I felt like someone out there actually wanted this game to exist.[/p][p][/p][h3]Some photos from the event[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][h3][/h3][h3]Shenzhen TV came by and interviewed some players. Got a few photos from that.[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]By the way, Starfire also made it to an IGDA meetup in Malaysia recently. I wasn't there. Someone kindly brought a video to show. Couldn't spot it clearly in the photos, but still, it meant a lot to know the game reached another country.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Thanks to everyone who stopped by and played. Those few minutes you sat at my booth meant more than you know.[/p][p][/p][p]If you haven't tried the demo yet, head to the Steam page and give it a go. Let me know what you think.[/p][p][/p][p]Next time, I'll share photos from the other two events.[/p]

[p]Hello everyone![/p][p]Thank you to everyone who has tried the demo and provided feedback! To improve your experience, I just released a small optimized update.[/p][p]This update focuses on adjustments for "combat fairness," "UI experience," and the much-anticipated "support method."[/p][p][/p][p]✨ Main Update Content:[/p][p]\[Combat Adjustments] Bullet Pattern Collision Timing Optimized
I've adjusted the collision generation logic for some bullet patterns. Now, all bullets will only collide 0.3 seconds after becoming fully visible, giving you clearer and fairer reaction time.[/p][p][/p][p]\[UI Fixes] Multiple Display Issues Resolved
I fixed occasional level selection misalignment and UI overlap issues in the map interface. Navigation is now clearer. I also optimized the post-failure screen, resolving an overly dark UI to ensure options are clear.[/p][p][/p][p]\[New Feature] One-Click Wishlist Addition
You can now directly find the "Add to Steam Wishlist" button on the demo's main interface. If you enjoy my game, this is the best way to support its continued development![/p][p][/p][p]\[Other Updates]
I updated the credits to thank everyone who has helped me. Additionally, this update includes some underlying stability improvements.[/p][p][/p][p]🔍 How to Get the Update?
The Steam client will usually update your Demo automatically. If not, try restarting Steam.[/p][p]Your every playtest and feedback is crucial. If you encounter any new issues, please let me know via the Community Discussions![/p][p][/p][h3]YANG (solo dev)[/h3]

[p]Hello, everyone![/p][p]We are thrilled to announce that the free playable demo for Starfire is now live on Steam! In just the first few hours, we've been amazed by the interest from players around the globe. A huge thank you to everyone who has already joined this early journey.[/p][p][/p][p]In this demo, you will experience:[/p]

• [p]A Basic Tutorial: Master the core controls of Eira, our black-and-white catgirl heroine.[/p]
• [p]Three Full Boss Fights: Challenge distinct bosses, each inspired by a different constellation with unique attack patterns and bullet-hell styles.[/p]
• [p]Two Difficulty Levels (based on valuable festival feedback):[/p]
  • [p]Simplified: Aimed at a smooth 20-minute clear for experiencing the core flow and feel.[/p]
  • [p]Normal: The original, tougher challenge, aiming for about 1 hour for skilled players.[/p]

[p](We'll consider adjusting the Simplified mode for the full release if players find it too easy.)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]This demo is designed to let you experience the core combat loop and the unique atmosphere of the Starfire universe. We can't wait for you to try it.[/p][p]This weekend is our "Launch Weekend"! If you've downloaded the demo, we warmly invite you to dive in when you have time, especially over the coming days.[/p][p]Your feedback is our most valuable resource:[/p]

• [p]For feedback on the Demo (bugs, difficulty, suggestions), please post in the Discussion section on this Demo's Store Page. For general chat about the game, visit the Main Game's Community Hub.[/p]
• [p]If you enjoy what you play, please consider adding Starfire to your Steam Wishlist. It helps us immensely and ensures you get notified on launch day.[/p]

[p]This is just the beginning of the adventure. We will be closely watching all your feedback and working to improve the game. Thank you once again for your support. We hope to see you among the Starfire![/p]