Phew! this one took a while, but I wanted to make it special.

The focus for this update has been on three things.

1. Improve onboarding, by creating a new, more interactive tutorial to introduce game concepts.
   This takes the form of the Grayview College map. It's not as comprehensive as the old tutorial, as going into that much depth would ruin the pacing,  but the old tutorial still exists for now and in the future contextual help boxes will explain concepts.
2. Put the actual beginning of the story in!
   I originally focused on creating proper gameplay maps, but ended up leaving out context. So now we can know what brought Valerie, Kay and Rita to this world.
3. Greatly improve the game's visuals.
   There is still temporary (or programmer) art in there, and all of it should eventually be replaced. But the three main maps all have more refined art now, as well as some of the enemies. Grayview has had the most attention, but Ler Yellon has massively benefited from a complete visual revamp too.

And of course, on top of that, there's weeks worth of bugfixes and refinements and some balance passes, including making the Druid do some more damage and nerfing some bosses a little. The Stéamanders had WAY too much health!

A plea for your support.

This project is at a critical point - if I can't gather enough interest, I won't be able to continue with it.

I can't overstate how much your support matters right now - whether it's a kind word, critical feedback, or as generous as financial support, it will all help keep the game alive.

So please, if you've enjoyed the game and see promise in what I'm building, send some feedback! it would mean all the world to me.

Thanks and I hope you enjoy!