Alright so after a couple of hours plus into this I can definitely say that since the recent patch that this game is way more playable, as the hitbox collision was quite a bit off. That being said I will say that the input during gameplay is very responsive and gets the job done. Sometimes you may need to double back a movement or two with quick reflex and there are no restrictions when it comes to that which is good, because in some cases you need to run and not every battle is easily fought, especially if you've reached an area that you haven't been to. Now there is one issue that happened quite a bit since the patch though, and that was that sometimes after slashing you tend to freeze animation frame literally to the point where you can't attack like the image index gets stuck. It happened every now and then however I'm sure that kink will get ironed out. Once you get the hang of the physics and realize what you can and can't do, the game is actually pretty fun. Music is decent, game is fluent (besides the workable issue stated above), definitely fast-paced, very addictive once you find your niche in the angle you approach the level design. I look forward to future updates and I can see this really taking off on the streaming side of things, especially for the folks that rage out like Dashie, (once said attacking issue gets resolved). Keep an eye out for the next patch if you are hesitant about purchasing just yet, however the game is fun, and worth the chance, with great support as long as you pass the info along (can't fix what you don't know is broken). Dev is quick to respond.
Notes for the Dev:
When I live streamed last night one of my viewers noted a couple of things that actually would enhance the gameplay quite a bit and I wanted to share them:
1. Have the bosses flash different colors so you know that they are taking damage
2. Enemy Knock-back when hit
3. A stamina meter that way if you can't swing you'll at least know you won't (if that's a thing)
4. Signs giving you tips for upcoming bosses, maybe near the shackled skeletons.
Purely cosmetic suggestions, nothing more.
But definitely the frame issue where you can't attack must be addressed.
Grytis, Thanks for all that you do! Cheers!
