AoA Weekly #24 - Large level update

Our demo has had a significant amount of new levels added, and the polish phase is on the horizon. This will involve adding the gameplay, shortcuts/routes, items and possibly enemies.

In the Ancients of Arkar demo, you're playing a completely unqiue RPG experience, one separate from the main game. Whether you play it before the main game, or even after, we're making sure there's always something to be excited about.

We made the final Truth level, with the final boss you'll be hunting, and the hidden path required to find him. It'll be tricky finding your way to him on the world map, as it's tucked away, but it'll be a good learning lesson for the player to discover world map locations. Please look forward to the exploration in the demo - there's a lot of it. :)

We also finished the Arkar Steps, and the inside of Arkar where your main objective will be. So that's quite a bit of progress this week. Next week will see that polish phase in full fruition, and the real fun part: The many secrets and shortcuts hidden throughout Early Arkar. We can't wait to get started!

Speaking of which, I should probably get back to work. Until next time! :)

On to what we did this week:

• Finished the Early Arkar: Bleeding Edge

  • An unending downpour of blood along the side of the world's edge... something waits to be released.

• Finished the Early Arkar: Dark Passage

  • A mysterious area in the mountains that contains a secure portal to transfer Zulzin somewhere. Who used it before you did?

• Finished the Early Arkar: Arkar Steps

  • Stretched out in front of you, the prototype structure of Arkar barely hangs on as it crumbles inward on its incomplete state. It's missing its architect...

• Finished the Early Arkar: Arkar Antechamber

  • The wall is lined with artwork that will outline the Influential One's journey.. but it is not for Zulzin to see...

• Added teleporters

  • In rare cases, you may find teleporters that can be activated with your Astral Pulse. These will be time savers as you attend your Archives meetings. They may also be a great way to spy...

• More demo sprites

  Steam post image Alice expression sprites and jumping sprites!

  Steam post image Holden expression and jumping sprites!

Steam post image"Outside the prototype Arkar. It will see several renovations throughout the years before it's stable."

Steam post image"Inside the prototype Arkar, where Zulzin second task shall be handled. The paintings in the final demo will get an overhaul, since they're supposed to look far worse."

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