We know you’ve been eagerly awaiting news about the game and its development, so we’ve decided to keep you in the loop with regular updates. And today’s news is absolutely on fire!
We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new mechanic that will spice up the gameplay significantly! You’ll not only be smashing heads and swinging your katana, splattering blood on the floors and walls, but you’ll also have the chance to build romantic relationships with your favorite heroes. Get ready for new emotions, intriguing dialogues, and a ton of unexpected twists!
What Awaits You?
💖 Romance with Every Hero
Now you can develop relationships with each character in the game. Leon is finally free🍉, which means he can unleash his passion and inner fire! Let your desires run wild and choose the perfect (or maybe not-so-perfect) partner for him., which means he can unleash his passion and inner fire! Let your desires run wild and choose the perfect (or maybe not-so-perfect) partner for him.
💞 Affection Level
Your relationships with the heroes will grow through an affection level system. You can boost it using various methods:
Compliments: Make sweet remarks about a hero’s looks or talents. For example, you could compliment the captain of the guard on his muscles or his sharpshooting skills—right in the middle of battle! Who knows, he might reconsider killing you!
Gifts: Collect unique items and give them to your sweethearts. Some might appreciate a shiny new blade, others a severed enemy head, etc. Everything goes!
Actions: Join in on quests together, fulfill their wishes, and spend quality time side by side.
👩❤️💋👨 Multiple Endings
Your choices will matter! Depending on your affection level and decisions, you’ll unlock several endings.
Some enemies might switch sides, some may offer minor assistance, while others will gleefully mock you (it’s hard to talk about healthy relationships in this atmosphere). So go ahead—choose, play, love, hate, and enjoy every moment spent in HEART ABYSS!
🦄 New Skins and Locations
To make your romantic adventures even more vibrant and unforgettable, we’ll be adding special skins for Leon and unique locations (if you catch our drift).
These will unlock as you develop your relationships with characters. After all, winning over some of them might require a bit of role-playing—and more!
❤️🔥How Will It Work?
All actions to increase affection levels will be available for Hearts—our in-game currency. You can earn them by tearing them from enemies’ chests or purchase them for real money. This gives you the freedom to choose how quickly you want to develop your relationships.
We’re confident that this new dating mechanic will add even more passion and craziness to HEART ABYSS while allowing you to explore your darkest desires. Get ready for romantic adventures, unexpected plot twists, and unforgettable encounters!
With love, HEART ABYSS Team 💖
Fresh (and Not So Fresh) Meat in HEART ABYSS! Who Will You Take Down First?
Hello everyone!
It’s time for the latest updates from the development of HEART ABYSS! Yes, we’re still alive and kicking, working hard on the game, and it’s set to be released (when? In due time!).
Leon’s enemy ranks are growing with new characters, each more dangerous than the last. Each one comes with their own unique attacks and fighting style, and we’re sure you’ll enjoy battling them. So, let’s meet them!
Kibishi Fukku
“This piece of meat will make a fine addition to my collection!”
Even among slavers, dark rumors swirl about them. They say they know neither pain nor fatigue, and their only passion is to break others' bones.
Kibishi Fukku are overseers of the Mines, their lives long since dissolved in the toxic fumes of the dungeons. Their bodies are a grotesque mix of the living and the decayed, bound in filthy bandages soaked in sweat, blood, and malice.
In their hands, they wield kusarigama, weapons for those who prefer to fight dirty and without sentiment. One swing, and the chain wraps around your neck. One tug, and you’re lying at their feet, while the rusted blade prepares to carry out the last amputation of your life.
Do you really want to see him up close?
Bruiser
“Have you ever seen a club this big? It’s Kanabo! AHAHAHAHA!”
What could be better than smashing someone in the face? Hitting them with an incredibly huge club! These guys don’t bother with tactics, elegance in battle, or any of that nonsense for the weak. They’re armed with kanabo—a mace designed not for victory, but for annihilation. One hit, and you’ll become part of the landscape.
Do you have a plan? Think you can dodge? Imagine a mountain of muscle charging at you, swinging a club that weighs more than you do.
Don’t be a hero. Just sidestep and pretend you were never here.
Zombie
“MVHmhmmhmMHmhmhmMHmhmMH”
The mines cut through the Smoky Mountains from peak to the rotten core. The deeper you go, the heavier the darkness presses down, the stench clings to your skin, and the air thickens into a viscous shroud.
The light fades. The stone walls close in. And if you dare descend even further into the oldest shafts, where even the rats pretend they don’t exist, you’ll find the Sump.
This place is the last stop for all the “non-humans” toiling in the mines. Their bodies plummet downward, mixing with filth and waste.
But sometimes, it seems that someone refuses to remain trash. Something stirs among the rotting debris.
Don’t stare too long into the darkness. If it realizes you’re watching—it will glare back. And the empty eye sockets of a risen corpse are the last thing you want to see in this life.
Let us know in the comments which enemy scared you the most. Though we know that HEART ABYSS fans are all fearless buns! By the number of likes this post gets, we’ll gauge just how eager you are for the game, so don’t let the team down.
With love, The HEART ABYSS Team 💖
Results of the Creative Contest! And a Valentine’s Card❤️
Hello everyone!
Last week, we announced a contest where you had to come up with a name for our new enemy, affectionately known as ““Pudge.”
After careful discussion, we decided on the name Kibishi Fukku (from Japanese: 厳しいフック), which means “Tough Hook.” It sounds great, and we love it!
Congratulations to the winner, and a big thank you to everyone who participated.
And here’s a Valentine’s card from Leon in honor of the holiday. Our most precious treasure and the love of our lives is you, dear players and supporters.
Don’t forget to like this post, add the game to your Steam Wishlist, and join our Discord.
Thank you for your support and belief in our team and project!
With love, The HEART ABYSS Team
Come Up with a Name for Our New Enemy and Get Featured in the Game Credits!
Hello everyone!
In our last post, we introduced you to our new enemy, who has been affectionately dubbed “Pudge” in the backchannels of our work chats. Just a reminder, he’s armed with a sharp hook that he flings around with flair, pulling Leon closer for a hefty smack!
But, as you can imagine, he can’t go by “Pudge,” so…
The HEART ABYSS team is calling on your creativity to join our contest!
Here’s what you need to do: In the comments of this post, suggest a name for our new character and briefly explain why you chose that name. Feel free to submit as many comments as you like—there’s no limit!
Important: We’ll only consider names that are family-friendly, so let’s keep it clean!
We’ll announce the results in a week. The game team will choose the winner with their heart and soul. Just a heads up: we reserve the right not to select any name if nothing strikes a chord with us. We hope you understand!
Prize:A mention of your name in the game credits!
We can’t wait to see your ideas and hope they’re as awesome and wild as you are!
Love, The HEART ABYSS Team 💖
It's hammer time! Level editor, new enemy, and more news
Hello everyone!
The year 2024 is coming to a close. It’s been a challenging yet productive year for our team. Despite the hurdles, we’ve made significant progress on the game’s development. While the release is still a way off, we’re steadily moving forward.
Brief summary of the year:
Added a host of new gameplay features, inspired by some games and anime. (You’ll see what we mean on release!)
Began work on a new game level, the Mines, introducing fresh enemies and weapons.
Updated the art style for backgrounds and environments, and improved the lighting.
Introduced new enemies: Shadow Warriors, a Warrior with a Naginata, and Hammerman.
Rewrote the game’s story and lore.
Implemented new mechanics, including a healing system for the protagonist.
Conducted an open playtest and gathered invaluable feedback. Thanks to everyone who participated!
Released a demo built on a new engine, featuring updated mechanics, features, and graphics.
Launched a new game mode called “Fever,” where players must complete the demo within a set time.
Translated the game into English (and we plan to add more languages).
Increased the project’s wishlist count and visibility, thanks to your incredible support and belief in us!
We’re committed to delivering the game as soon as possible. Now, let’s dive into the latest updates.
Level Editor
Creating levels and arenas in Godot wasn’t easy, so we built an in-engine level editor to streamline the process. While it’s still being finalized and tested, we’re already loving it and plan to include it in the release.
We hope to integrate Steam Workshop in the future, allowing you to create and share your own custom campaigns!
New Enemy — “a pudge”
In the Mines, Leon will face a unique new enemy—a ‘pudge’. What does he do? He hooks Leon and pulls him in. What happens next? We’re still testing! Maybe he smacks Leon around. Maybe something more devious.
The name for this character is still under development. Feel free to share your suggestions in the comments!
Leon's New Weapon: The Hammer
Leon’s new weapon in the Mines is a hammer (for those who forgot, he previously used a sword). With the hammer, you can knock enemies into the ground with a jump and smash them like skittles for devastating effects.
We’re considering designing the hammer in the style of a traditional Kanabo (金棒) to fit the Japanese setting. Got ideas? Share them in the comments!
What About the Release?
We’ll be honest.
After reviewing the demo’s results, we realized we weren’t entirely satisfied. While most players enjoyed it, some noted a lack of combat variety by the end. Adding more weapons and enemies could address this, but we want every battle to feel electrifying and leave players craving more.
To achieve this, we’ve reworked the combat system extensively—and we’re thrilled with the results! Development continues step by step, and we hope the release will be SOON™.
We’re excited for what’s to come and will share more updates about the game’s development more frequently.
Wishing you all a fantastic New Year filled with pleasant surprises, warm hugs, and amazing games!
Love, HEART ABYSS Team
New mode for the demo, optimization, and bug fixes
Hello everyone!
Thanks to everyone who played the demo and sent feedback. It's very valuable for our team and helps us refine and improve the game.
We have prepared a small update, which includes:
New “Fever” mode, where you have to complete the demo in a certain amount of time;
Fixing several bugs;
Additional optimization;
Fixing the collision of the dash strike;
New dialogues;
And a couple of Easter eggs.
Play and share your impressions here or on Discord.
Love, HEART ABYSS Team
Play the new HEART ABYSS demo!
Hello everyone!
The big day has finally come! Today, we're unveiling a brand-new demo for Heart Abyss, which features absolutely ALL the changes we've made over the last few months.
The Prologue;
Two levels: the "Dungeons" and "Masta's Mansion"
The first boss, Kazuo Iwamoto;
New enemies: Shadow Warriors, and a Warrior with a Naginata, Hammerman;
The execution and healing systems;
More gameplay features: sword-throwing sight, electricity mechanics, arena system;
A new beginning to the story;
Updated graphics on all levels!
Download the latest demo update, today! We look forward to your feedback here or on Discord.
We are already working on the next levels. Thank you for your support and faith in the team and the project!
Love, HEART ABYSS Team
The playtest is complete! Demo will be out soon 💣💥
Hello everyone!
We are wrapping up the open playtest for the latest version of HEART ABYSS today. If you haven't played it yet, do so right now! And don't forget to leave a review.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the event. Because of your feedback, we have a better understanding of where we can improve the game and what to focus on to create the best experience for players.
We'll start finalizing the next demo version, which will be available to everyone soon. Don't forget to join our Discord, share the game with your friends, and send us comments with your ideas for HEART ABYSS.
Love, HEART ABYSS Team
Join the beta test today!
Hello everyone!
That day is here! Today, you can finally play the updated version of HEART ABYSS and try out all the changes we've made to the gameplay and level design.
Be sure to fill out the questionnaire after you've played the game so we can study your feedback, fix the flaws, and make HEART ABYSS better.
Join the beta on the game's Steam page, invite your friends, and share your experiences.
Your support is important to the whole team. It is only because of you that we are here and continue to work on the game.
Love, HEART ABYSS Team
Hack, slash, and fight through the new HEART ABYSS beta!
Hello everyone!
After a lot of hard work and a long break, we had decided to conduct a playtest for the updated version of HEART ABYSS.
You can be one of the first people to try out all of the new changes in the gameplay and the story. There are more locations, more enemies, and it's a real bloodbath!
During the playtest, you'll have access to:
The Prologue,
Two levels: the “Dungeons” and “Masta's Mansion”,
And the first boss, Kazuo Iwamoto.
Join the playtest to help us improve the game, share your gameplay impressions, and share all of your ideas with us!
To join the playtest, follow these easy instructions:
On the game page, find the appropriate section and click the “Request Access” button.
Then confirm your decision:
After we confirm the request, you'll receive an email stating that the HEART ABYSS Playtest is now available in your library.
