How Japanese mythos inspired us - The Three Sacred Treasures
Hi heroes!
Ayame's and Kensei's main quest during the game is to retrieve the Three Sacred Treasures to defeat Himiko and Amaterasu.
You might be asking what these treasures are:
⚔️ The Sword - Kusanagi no Tsurugi (草薙劍) 🪞 The Mirror - Yata no Kagami (八咫鏡) 💎 The Jewell - Yasakani no Magatama (八尺瓊勾玉)
Each relic represents one of the three primary virtues: courage, wisdom, and benevolence. According to legend, Ninigi-no-Mikoto brought them to Earth. He is a legendary ancestor of Japan's imperial line sent by his grandmother Amaterasu to pacify Japan. Ninigi eventually passed down the treasures to Emperor Jimmu, so you could say there is divinity to the ruler of Japan. In fact, these three treasures are a central element of the enthronement ceremony since 690.
It makes sense that you will need god-like powers to face divine antagonists like Amaterasu herself.
We hope you enjoyed this piece of trivia. If you want to know more, stay tuned for future updates!
See you 🔜
- Israel, PR & CM
ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT! 🔜
Hi heroes! 👋
Today is May 12th, and that can only mean one thing 👀
That you can finally play Tears of the Kingdom? 🤔
Well, I guess today means TWO things 😳
Apart from the new Zelda game, we're hyper-thrilled because there are only 👉 TWO WEEKS LEFT 👈 to play Chronicles of 2 Heroes!
Ayame and Kensei are ready to save feudal Japan in our retro platformer. Until then, they will be playing Zelda, too 😜
See you 🔜
-Israel, PR & CM
How it started vs. How it's going - Introducing Flame Spectres
Hi heroes! 👋
Chronicles of 2 Heroes is almost here (May 26th). During the last weeks of development, we've been tweaking some things to improve the game. And one of the things we have changed is how some traps work.
The previously lethal traps have been replaced with mysterious and captivating purple flames, called "Honō no Yūrei" (炎の幽霊), or "Flame Specters."
Here are the old traps:
And here are the new, purple flames:
These traps, inspired by the mystical atmosphere of Japan, will no longer instantly kill players. Instead, the Flame Specters will send players back to the beginning of the room, allowing them to learn from their mistakes and face challenges again. The elusive and unpredictable nature of these traps demands increased cooperation between the two heroes, as players must work together to overcome obstacles and progress through the game.
The update promises to make the gaming experience even more engaging, combining the visual aspect of the purple flames with the concept of traps that do not excessively punish players. We are eager to see how fans will adapt to the presence of the Flame Specters and the impact they will have on their adventures in this fascinating Japanese world.
What do you think about this change?
See you in the next update 🔜
-Israel, PR & CM
How it started vs. How it's going - Kensei's Parry
Hi heroes! 👋
You may be reading this because you think Chronicles of 2 Heroes has appealing pixel art and fluid animations. However, our game's visuals and mechanics have changed a lot before they look like they do now.
Take Kensei's parry, for instance. It's one of his signature moves along with his dash, so we put a lot of effort into making it smooth yet powerful.
We thought slow motion could add more intensity to the parry, so that became a staple from the very beginning. The same happens with the sparks from the first two versions.
Nevertheless, many testers pointed out that this effect didn't fit with the pixelated graphics. It looked a bit too realistic and disconnected from the overall aesthetic. That's why we replaced it with two handmade effects.
When Kensei parries, his sword slashes from bottom to top. A tiny, yellow, curved line appears near the arrow when you hit it. Then, a different explosion effect changes the trajectory of the projectile. The final result is a more powerful-looking parry with exclusive animations and effects for each phase.
Do you like how it looks now? Leave a comment if you enjoy this "how it started vs how it's going" type of article!
Chronicles of 2 Heroes is on Steam Deck!
Hi heroes! 👋
Today is April 27th and that means that there is only ONE MONTH LEFT until Chronicles of 2 Heroes’ release 📆
*PIXELATED SCREAM*
Since the launch is getting closer and closer (May 26th), we're fine-tuning the game on all platforms.
Including the Steam Deck! 👇
Valve's handheld wasn't available when we announced this project, but it's become extremely popular in the last months 🔥
Will you give a try to Chronicles of 2 Heroes on the Deck? Leave a comment telling us where you plan to play our retro platformer 🤔
You can find us on Twitter and Discord for further information on the development.
See you in the next update!
-Israel, PR & CM.
🗣️🗺️ CONFIRMED LANGUAGES
Hi heroes! 👋
Chronicles of 2 Heroes will release on May 26, 2023. But you already knew that, didn’t you? We announced it with a fancy new trailer you can watch 📺 here 📺
However, you probably didn’t know how many languages we'll include in our game. During our Kickstarter campaign, we confirmed English, Italian, Spanish and a mysterious extra language. Now we can announce that Chronicles of 2 Heroes will be available in…
🗺️ 10 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES 🗺️
English
Italian
Spanish
Catalan/Valencian
German
French
Portuguese (Brazil)
Korean
Simplified Chinese
Japanese
Going from four languages at best to ten is quite a trip. At first, we feared translation being too expensive, but our game is a retro platformer with little dialogue. It was affordable, and we know you all appreciate playing in your native language, so we wanted to invest in our players.
Localization is happening while we write. We strongly believe it will be ready for Day 1. If that isn’t the case, you will barely need to wait for an update.
Until the release date, don’t forget to wishlist our game here on Steam. Tell us which language you are most hyped about on our Twitter/Discord.
See you in the next update! 🔜
-Israel, PR & CM.
NEW DEMO UPDATE
We have just uploaded an updated demo which includes:
- Small changes to level design to make it more enjoyable and less tedious. - Minor bug fixes. - Changes to death zones, they no longer one-shot but instead return you to the beginning of the room. - Changes to the save layout with updated time, collected collectibles, money, and more. - Added a widget to cancel the dash. - Added temples within the game. - Added a map.
📺🗓️ New trailer + Release Date!
Hi heroes! 👋
This is the first proper update we post on Steam, and we're hyper-thrilled about it. Especially since we can share BIG NEWS with you 👀
Yesterday, we posted our release date trailer. Hope you like it! 👇
It’s called a “release date trailer” for a reason. We can finally announce a digital release date:
🔥 Chronicles of 2 Heroes will release on May 26! 🔥
That means the wait is almost over. Roughly two months, and you’ll enjoy our action platformer on Steam and every console. Shout-out to Catness Games for handling the porting! 😻
Until the release date, don’t forget to try our free demo on Steam. Also, adding our game to your wishlist is extremely helpful ✨
Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and join our Discord server!
