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Next Fest Stream Part Deux: The Nextening
Another stream of the Back To The Dark Demo for Steam Next Fest! This time playing mage, thief, perhaps some monk and marauder.
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Back To The Dark Stream
Back To The Dark Stream. Livestream of Back To The Dark. I will be streaming, live, Back To The Dark. At the time of this event gameplay of Back To The Dark will be streamed live. Streaming Back To The Dark. Etc...
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Back To The Dark Livesteam
Edit: Today was just a short stream (that over-ran), more tomorrow! Quick little gameplay stream of Back To The Dark. Come watch!
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Demo Crash Fix!
Demo 2.1 updated to fix the startup crash! Apologies for missing that in testing. Thanks to "norss" for reporting that in the forums.
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Demo 2.1 Released!
Demo 2.1 of Back To The Dark is now available! The main changes are an update to the lighting, item highlight outlines, character shadows, and some more performance tweaks. Updated lighting. Added shadows to characters.…
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Demo 2.1 Comparison Screenshot
As I'm in the final prep stages for releasing Demo 2.1, here's a screenshot comparing previous Demo 1, 2 and 2.1. That's also a new logo for the game, which will be used in the intro and updated across the other pages s…
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Demo 2.1 Preview
Dungeoneers! After further toiling in my alchemical workshop I am pleased to inform that an update to the dungeon shall be imminent with improved lighting to help guide your way. I have included a preview of such a chan…
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Demo 2 Now Available!
Back To The Dark: Demo 2 is now available for download! Changes since Demo 1 include: New mobs! 🕷 New dungeon layouts! New rooms! New textures! New lighting! Shadows! Everywhere! More audio fx! Tutorial Dungeon! Some q…
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Demo 2 - Trailer
Dungeoneers! I trust this message finds you in good health and high spirits. May I apologise for the tardiness of this communication, for I have been busy toiling in the workshop in order to bring you good news. Behold!…
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Demo 2: Devlog 2
I had hoped to have the new demo available by now but unfortunately due to a.n.other distractions I've not been able to make the progress that I was looking for. However I am still, gradually, working on it and hoping t…
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Demo 2: Devlog 1
Work on Demo 2 for Back To The Dark has been proceeding. No timeline yet for when it will be available, but so far the following features will be included: Shadows! Everywhere! Armour. Necklaces. New Enemy behaviours. R…
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Last Days Of Demo
Last few days to try the Steam demo for Back To The Dark before it gets deactivated on 1st May. This will be to help focus development on the next stage of the game without worrying about demo related issues... The non-…
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Small Demo Update - Korean Language Added
Back To The Dark has been updated with support for Korean language! If the game doesn't automatically use your language you can set it by either: Right-click the game in your "Steam" library, select Properties, then Lan…
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Small Demo Patch
Small patch to add an alternative font, accessible from the Settings -> Game Options menu.
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Small Demo Update
Small Demo Update: Enabled Steam Cloud for saves. Fixed Steam screenshots. Added a Play Confirm screen before entering the dungeon. Fixed not moving when inventory is open on Mouse + Keyboard. Fixed missing gamepad curs…
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Demo Achievements Update
The Back To The Dark demo is now updated with a collection of steam achievements to aim for whilst dungeon delving, gold ingots to consolidate treasure, mobs with increased difficulty in deeper levels, a little more twe…
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