I was debating just creating another thread since this is a pretty severe Necro-Post, but this is a substantial Necro-Post indeed. The project is alive and well, and we've made many great strides since the last update posted here. Over the last year we've released a public alpha demo, changed numerous game mechanics, added several new features, and have since announced a modernized, upcoming demo build.
Castlevania: Shadow of Ecclesia (Alpha Demo)Test Shanoa’s resolve as you explore the “Decrepit Mansion”, a map created specifically for our Alpha Demo. Take advantage of a small arsenal of weapon glyphs and utilize powerful new combat abilities (such as the dodge roll and flying knee kick) to eviscerate your opponents. In addition, the Alpha Demo includes gear in your inventory that can alter Shanoa’s stats and appearance.
Download Link:Castlevania Shadow of Ecclesia (Alpha Demo)Gameplay Gifs: Features in Alpha Demo:- Includes 4 Weapon Glyphs that can be found while exploring
- 3 special equipment pieces that alter Shanoa's appearance
- "Art of Jaa" Flying Knee Kick melee ability
- "Heavy Attack" System, replaces OoE's "Glyph Unions".
As a note: Not all weapons have programmed Heavy Attacks in this demo (will be in the next demo) - Enemy Types: Bat, Skeleton, Bloody Zombie, Zombie, and Axe Armor
- Custom Controls support (works best with Xbox 360 / Xbox One controller)
- Lighting System
Useful Tips:- Absorbing Glyphs - Hold [UP] to absorb Glyphs. Glyphs can grant Shanoa new weapons and abilities.
- Heavy Attacks - Press [UP] + [X] / [Y]. Releases a devastating attack for equipped Weapon Glyph.
- Slide Kick - Press [A] while crouching. Slide kicks grant immunity frames and can be used to evade enemy attacks.
- Back Dash - Press {B}. Moves Shanoa backwards. Grants immunity frames, use to quickly avoid enemy attacks.
- Attack Canceling - Press {B} while Attacking. Immediately cancels an active attack and executes a Back Dash maneuver.
- Dash Canceling - Press [X] / [Y] while Back Dashing. Cancels the Back Dash and executes an attack ability. Can be used with Heavy Attacks.
- Directional Dash - Press [BACKWARD] / [FORWARD] + {B} while attacking. Cancels an active attack into a Back Dash in any given direction.
- "Art of Jaa" (Flying Knee Kick) - Press [DOWN] -> [FORWARD] -> [X].[/b] Initiates a power Flying Knee Kick attack. Activates a brief cooldown when used.
Although this is the latest Pubic Release demo it is pretty outdated relative to the current
closed build. We've added a significant amount of progress, and issues you'll run into in this demo may have been corrected. However, the general feel of the gameplay is still a fairly accurate representation of what the project currently plays like. We're always looking for criticism and ways we can improve the project. If you have time, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the demo!