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Steam News15 February 20233y ago

2/14 Limited Time Demo Update: FOV Slider, Easier Blocking, and More

Steam Next Fest is over, but the feedback we've been getting has been invaluable so we're doing at least one more update after this one.

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What changed

2 fixes3 additions1 change1 removal
  • UI and audio
  • Gameplay
  • Fixes
added2/14 Demo Update ChangelogFOV slider added to the options menu. Currently, it goes from 77 to 100. We may expand this in the future, but it will likely be behind an ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO DO THIS check
removed2/14 Demo Update ChangelogBlocking now no longer requires specific directions versus enemy attack directions, though parrying still does. Now in order to block, just hold the right mouse button when an enemy is in front of you
added2/14 Demo Update Changelog+0.05 sword length added to every sword - +0.05 sword length added to every BROKEN sword
fixed2/14 Demo Update ChangelogFix for the "sword jitter"! This was caused by higher framerates. Thanks for helping us track this down!
fixed2/14 Demo Update ChangelogFix for a bug involving grabbing objects with your sword, it wasn't grabbing properly in some cases
changed2/14 Demo Update ChangelogLetting go of block (or attack in True Dad Swing) now gives a parry direction and window indicator
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Dad by the Sword changes

addedFOV slider added to the options menu. Currently, it goes from 77 to 100. We may expand this in the future, but it will likely be behind an ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO DO THIS check
removedBlocking now no longer requires specific directions versus enemy attack directions, though parrying still does. Now in order to block, just hold the right mouse button when an enemy is in front of you
added+0.05 sword length added to every sword - +0.05 sword length added to every BROKEN sword
fixedFix for the "sword jitter"! This was caused by higher framerates. Thanks for helping us track this down!
fixedFix for a bug involving grabbing objects with your sword, it wasn't grabbing properly in some cases

Steam Next Fest is over, but the feedback we've been getting has been invaluable so we're doing at least one more update after this one. Read on for a full list of changes, and keep sending your thoughts and suggestions!

The demo will be shutting down on 2/27. Make sure to tell your friends to try the demo out before it's gone, if you think they'll like the game. For our last update, I'll post a big list of ways you can keep following us outside of Steam.

2/14 Demo Update Changelog

  • FOV slider added to the options menu. Currently, it goes from 77 to 100. We may expand this in the future, but it will likely be behind an ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO DO THIS check

  • Blocking now no longer requires specific directions versus enemy attack directions, though parrying still does. Now in order to block, just hold the right mouse button when an enemy is in front of you

  • +0.05 sword length added to every sword - +0.05 sword length added to every BROKEN sword

  • Fix for the "sword jitter"! This was caused by higher framerates. Thanks for helping us track this down!

  • Fix for a bug involving grabbing objects with your sword, it wasn't grabbing properly in some cases

  • Letting go of block (or attack in True Dad Swing) now gives a parry direction and window indicator

  • Updates to the Advanced Controls Customization menu - Update to the look and behavior of the Sword Reticles - Red flash indicators re-added to enemies that you damage - Various fixes to the tutorial - Lots of bugs hunted down

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Steam News / 15 February 2023

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