Steam News16 June 20233y ago

Father's Day Demo Starts Now!

UPDATE: We're leaving this up a little bit longer because we want to get out an update that changes the parry system to be non-directional for normal parries.

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changedUPDATE: We're leaving this up a little bit longer because we want to get out an update that changes the parry system to be non-directional for normal parries. Stay tuned for further news on this, and a new end time for the demo!

addedThe Dad by the Sword demo is now up! See our last post on this here for more details on what we've added: Limited Time Demo for Father's Day

changedThe link to the demo should be at the top of the Dad by the Sword Store Page on Steam.

addedSummary : We added a lot. Check the above post, and also the section below for new Demo Notes.

changedDemo NotesThe tutorial changed a lot. I recommend checking that out, even if you saw the previous tutorial.

addedDemo NotesWe now have 6 dad character classes. I recommend DefenDad at first, as he starts with a Shield. PowerDad and LongDad are also great choices to start as.

Dad by the Sword changes

addedThe Dad by the Sword demo is now up! See our last post on this here for more details on what we've added: Limited Time Demo for Father's Day

changedThe link to the demo should be at the top of the Dad by the Sword Store Page on Steam.

addedSummary : We added a lot. Check the above post, and also the section below for new Demo Notes.

changedThe tutorial changed a lot. I recommend checking that out, even if you saw the previous tutorial.

UPDATE: We're leaving this up a little bit longer because we want to get out an update that changes the parry system to be non-directional for normal parries. Stay tuned for further news on this, and a new end time for the demo!

The Dad by the Sword demo is now up! See our last post on this here for more details on what we've added: Limited Time Demo for Father's Day

The link to the demo should be at the top of the Dad by the Sword Store Page on Steam.

Summary: We added a lot. Check the above post, and also the section below for new Demo Notes.

If you like the demo, tell your friends and any streamers you may think will be interested! We want as much feedback as possible, and we plan on having the demo up for one week.

To give feedback and bug reports, post either on these Steam Forums, the #dad-by-the-sword channel on our Official Discord, or our Twitter @rocketcatgames

Demo Notes

The tutorial changed a lot. I recommend checking that out, even if you saw the previous tutorial.

Controls were heavily revamped! The more feedback we get on this, the better. We tried to implement most of the feedback from last time, except we didn't get to do rebinding controls for individual sword swings. We're leaning towards doing this before launch.

We now have 6 dad character classes. I recommend DefenDad at first, as he starts with a Shield. PowerDad and LongDad are also great choices to start as.

Gamepad works now, though menu support for the gamepad is very new.

Tier 2 and 3 enemies were buffed! A lot, especially the Rib Monsters. BEWARE.

Special Attacks for weapons changed. Now you hold and release R to do any special attack on a weapon. Also, all weapons regenerate special attack meter as you do damage, even sheathed weapons you don't have currently active in your hand.

I didn't mention this in the previous post because we just slipped this in, but we about doubled the amount of shoes. Have fun with the Roller Skates and then accidentally sail off a cliff!

I hope you enjoy the demo! We'll be reading all feedback you send us.

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