Hero's Story
Black Screen On Launch
For players who missed a particular cinematic, the ability to replay them from the main menu will be added.
Sincerely Yours, Silentplaygames.
8th of July Hotfix
It fixes bugs related to player convenience. Now you can see all descriptions of items in the inventory, and the buttons from the item menu will not be covered by icons.
I also fixed a few spelling mistakes.
I think I'll take a short break before releasing the next big update.
- Fixed a bug when destructible objects would instantly disappear from the player's view
- Fixed a bug when it was difficult to correctly see the description of some items in the inventory (when hovering)
- Fixed a bug when it was difficult to correctly press the buttons in the menu of some items in the inventory
- Fixed some localization errors
Enjoy the game! Your Silent.
6th of July Hotfix
It fixes performance drops when some achievements are counted, fixes some AI and chest loot issues, and finally adds additional treasures to Hamuraptra.
Thanks to everyone who reports bugs and sends game suggestions on social media!
General
- Replaced sound when opening the pause menu
- Minor tweaks to the "Swamp of Myths" region
Bugfixes
- Fixed a bug when many monsters would continue to move after death
- Fixed a bug when loot inside chests could appear multiple times
- Fixed a bug when some enemies would not deal damage to each other
- Fixed a bug when the Skeleton Warrior would play an incorrect sound when dying
- Fixed a bug when Outlaws could drop loot more than once
- Fixed a bug when some enemy sounds would still play too loudly
- Fixed a bug when the Chaos Chest would open in the wrong direction
- Fixed an internal bug when loading a game with previously hacked chests
- Adjusted the angle at which chests open when loading a game
Balance
- Decreased the amount of Glory Points awarded for opening a Golden Chest
- Increased the amount of Glory Points awarded for opening a Horn Chest
- Increased amount of Glory Points awarded for hacking an Old Chest
- Increased the amount of Glory Points awarded for hacking a Chaos Chest
- Increased the amount of Glory Points awarded for hacking a Golden Chest
- Increased the amount of Glory Points awarded for hacking a Sea Chest
- Increased the amount of Glory Points awarded for hacking an Iron Chest
Optimization
- Limited the number of SteamAPI calls when checking player achievements
- Removed some unused code fragments (again)
Enjoy the game! Your Silent.
26th of June Hotfix
It fixes the main bugs of the release version, including the bug with saving the player's progress, bugs with saving quests and the inability to complete some of them.
It will also no longer be possible to buy 99 arrows for 60 gold from the merchant.
Please note that you may have to re-enter the location or defeat the Fallen Knight again for all the changes to take effect.
I will continue to work on the game and monitor player's feedback on social networks.
- Fixed a critical bug where the values of some important parameters were reset after closing or loading the game
- Fixed a critical bug where it was impossible to complete the quest 'Valor and Honor' (quest item did not appear on the bridge)
- Fixed a bug where some quests were not saved correctly after completion
- Fixed a bug where players received too many arrows when purchasing them
- Fixed a bug where a hint appeared on top of an open book or note
- Fixed a bug where a quest from Expanse was displayed in the Armory
- Fixed a bug where the sounds of one of the new NPCs were played too loudly
Enjoy the game! Your Silent.
Hero's Story Release
Today the full version of Hero's Story has become available to players.
In the release version, players have access to the tutorial, a new region - the Swamp of Myths, and the opportunity to defeat the final boss and complete the game!
Also, new achievements, enemies, items were added, and a large number of various bugs were fixed.
Controller support was improved and localization was supplemented. Class balance and loot from monsters were also adjusted.
Note that this is not the last version of the game, and after the launch, various fixes and updates will be released for Hero's Story.
Thanks to everyone who supported the development of the game during Early Access!
You can find the full list of changes below as usual.
General
- Slightly increased the initial FOV of the character
- It will now be impossible to save the game while in combat
- Now, when breaking pots and vases, gold coins will sometimes drop
- Now, when collecting arrows by the Mage, they will go into the inventory (and not just disappear)
- All transitions between locations (except portals) now have the same appearance
- Changed the mechanics of the underwater breathing potion (it is now similar to the fire protection potion)
- The entrance to the Spider Queen's lair has been moved to the Magic Forest
- The developer console is no longer available in the game
- Changed appearance of the Ghosts
Additions
- New Region: Swamp of Myths
- New Boss: Destroyer of Worlds
- New Location: Inner Sanctum
- New Mechanic: Tutorial
- New Mechanic: Glory Orbs
- New Mechanic: Amulets
- New NPC: Shae
- New NPC: Grock
- New NPC: Ingham
- New Enemy: Shaman
- New Enemy: Dark Knight
- New Enemy: Swamp Troll
- New Enemy: ???
- Added new Glory Ranks bonuses
- Added new secret locations
- Added new secret enemies
- Added new items and sounds
- Added 3 new types of chests
- Added 2 secret locations
- Added a new merchant in the Endless Desert
- Added new hints on loading screens
- Added buttons to load and save game in the pause menu
- A button to hide the interface was also added for the gamepad (right stick)
- Improved controller support (added virtual cursor)
- Updated (supplemented) game credits
Optimization
- Optimized lighting on some levels (limited rendering area)
- Removed unused code fragments
- Test level excluded from game build
Balance
- Revised (mostly reduced) damage dealt by Rogue's daggers
- Revised unarmed damage
- Decreased damage spread for Warrior's sword and Mage's staff
- Decreased damage spread for daggers
- Increased the amount of glory points received for killing the Great Dragon
- Increased the distance from which creature health bars are visible
- Increased the amount of health restored by Potato
- Ancient Flower will now also heal the player character from poison
- Skeletons will now always drop Remains
- Skeleton Sorcerers will now drop Lesser Energy Potions
- Skeleton Warriors will now drop Lesser Healing Potions
- Rogues will now also drop gold coins
- Ghosts will now always drop Ectoplasm
- Spiders will now always drop Remains
- Mummy will now drop Bandages
- Scarecrows will now occasionally drop Pumpkins
- Spiders will now also award glory points
- Troll kills will now also award the "Monster Hunter" achievement
- Initial number of lockpicks decreased from 2 to 1
- Increased maximum number of lockpicks
- Increased the number of lockpicks received when picking them up
- Mage: Changed (mostly decreased) damage from Magic Orb to some enemies
- Mage: Decreased damage done by Fireball to Ghosts
- Rogue: Slightly increased damage done by throwing knives to Rakshasas
- Rogue: Slightly decreased damage done by throwing knives to bosses
- Cleric: Changed (mostly increased) damage done by Old Tome to some enemies
- Cleric: Increased damage done by Flash of Light to some enemies
- Cleric: Decreased damage done by crossbow bolts Sand beetles
- Warrior: increased damage dealt to some enemies with arrows
- Increased Rakshasa Warrior health
- Increased cost of Water Breathing Potion
- Decreased damage dealt to some monsters with a dagger
- Minor balance changes
Quests
- Increased reward for completing the quests "The Conflict", "Flame Keep", "Tree of Wisdom" and "Home, Sweet Home"
- Decreased reward for completing the quest "The Cemetery"
Bugfixes
- Fixed a critical bug where items picked up would simply disappear when the inventory was full
- Fixed a bug where the quest status would not update when loading the game or reloading the level
- Fixed a bug where destroyed objects would be restored after loading the game
- Fixed a bug where picked up lockpicks would be restored after loading the game
- Fixed a bug where a shot from the Crossbow would consume less stamina than intended
- Fixed a bug where quests in the list on the left and in the Journal were duplicated
- Fixed a bug where the corresponding animation would not play when moving up the stairs
- Fixed a bug where data would not be fully loaded when quick loading and saving
- Fixed a bug where the particle effect would not disappear after opening a chest
- Fixed a bug where it was possible to unlock a chest repeatedly
- Fixed a bug where melee weapon sounds were played too loudly
- Fixed a bug where the character's abilities were not immediately displayed on the character screen
- Fixed a bug where loot and glory points from enemies could be obtained repeatedly
- Fixed a bug where spider remains would simply disappear from the level
- Fixed a bug where purchasing a Quiver as a Mage would not give visible results
- Fixed a bug where trying to pick up a Quiver with maximum ammo would not prompt a corresponding notification
- Fixed a bug where in some cases it was impossible to pick up a Quiver without reloading the level
- Fixed a bug where some sounds would play even at minimum volume
- Fixed a bug where footstep sounds in the Isil Mountains would not play correctly
- Fixed a bug where poisoning could not be applied repeatedly within the same game level
- Fixed a bug where purchasing arrows with their maximum would not result in the arrows being added to the player's inventory
- Fixed a bug where the name of the Ghost of Shasaf was not translated
- Fixed a small bug where players would buy a discounted Fire Protection Potion from Fiona
- Minor fixes to game levels
Other
- 'Pumpkin Collector' event has been completed
- 'Achievements' and 'How to Play' buttons have been removed from the pause menu
- The 'I found a bug' button has been removed from the game menu (you still can report bugs via discussions)
- Quest item descriptions have been updated
- Changed the sound of footsteps when climbing stairs
- Changed the description of the Anti-Magic Potion
- Updated the game build configuration
Let's take a closer look at some points.
DESTROYER OF WORLDS
A man named Algus began his journey as a wizard in the academies of Angalar, where he studied the art of magic. Over time, his heart began to gravitate towards forbidden and dark knowledge.
With charisma and the ability to convince people of his rightness, Algus began to gather acolytes around him, ready to follow him into the darkness. One day, Algus stole an ancient artifact with colossal magical power and disappeared without a trace for many years. It was believed that he died.
Now, Algus's tracks have led wanderers to a mysterious swamp in the north, where the sinister wizard seems to have opened his new abode...
In a place where nature and magic intertwine, he again began to sow discord and fear, returning to take over the kingdom - or destroy it!
TUTORIAL
Join the ranks of the Royal Guard and become a skilled warrior to fight the enemies of the kingdom, explore the world and search for artifacts!
You will undergo training in the Arsenal, where you will learn movement, exploration and the basics of combat. Our best instructors will lead you through a series of simple tests, after which you will be able to confidently enter the lands of Teandria.
Hero's Story players have long been asking for a tutorial system, and in the full version this request has finally been fulfilled. All new players in Hero's Story will be offered to complete the tutorial (or if you delete your save). Good luck in the game!
SWAMP OF MYTHS
In the north of the kingdom of Teandria there is a poisonous magical swamp, in which ancient evil lurks. This ominous place is covered in misty darkness and filled with twisted magic, permeated with toxic fumes! The wild inhabitants of this inhospitable place handle powerful spells, which fills the hearts of even the bravest adventurers with anxiety.
Among the ominous branches and spreading bushes rises the formidable temple of Hamuraptra - an ancient sanctuary, where ancient spells still sound like an eternal echo.
Whoever dares to cross the swamp and enter the ancient temple will open the doors to old magic and secrets, but will also sacrifice his soul on the altar of everlasting evil...
Enjoy the game! Your Silent.
Hero's Story Release Date
Today I present to your attention a new trailer for the game Hero's Story.
The game has a final release date of June 24, 2024.
The full version includes tutorial, a new region and the final boss - the Destroyer!
You can play the test version of the new update now.
I've also updated the Hero's Story roadmap.
Please note that periodic updates and bugfixes will be released for the game even after release.
Enjoy the game! Your Silent.
Great Dragon Update
Today a major update was released for Hero's Story.
This update added a new region - Isil Plateau, as well as the new items and enemies, new locations and sounds, lockpicking mechanics and a new boss - the Great Dragon!
This is a big update that fixes many bugs and significantly changes the balance of the combat system. This will most likely be the last update before the full game is released.
Let me remind you that the full version of Hero's Story will have a complete storyline, tutorial and a final boss.
You can find the full list of changes below!
General
- Game version was updated to 1.1 RC2
- Now when you hover over an item in your inventory, its price will be shown
- Now the price of all items will be at least 1 gold
- Now you can also attack enemies using RMB
- Players will now have some chance of dealing critical damage
- Changed the 'Warehouse' level music theme
- Updated control scheme for the keyboard
- Updated game credits scene
- 'Credits' section in main menu has become active again
Additions
- New region: Isil Plateau
- New boss: Great Dragon Krde
- New game mechanics: Lockpicking
- New game mechanics: Chaos Portals
- New location: Abandoned House
- New location: Throne Room
- New location: Troll's Cave
- New enemy type: Mountain Troll
- New enemy type: Griffin
- Added new NPCs
- Added new items and sounds
- Added new pop-up notifications
- Added new hidden Steam achievement
- Added the ability to return to the Duke's Keep
- Added portals to the Endless Desert (for faster travel)
- Added passage to the Sacred Grove from the Magic Forest and back
- An auto-run key has also been added to the controller (Back/left stick)
- Added new testing level
- Added more materials for the full version of the game
Balance
- Now all enemies will drop at least something upon their defeat
- Increased the amount of health restored by Healing Potion from 50 to 60
- Increased the amount of energy restored by Energy Potion from 50 to 60
- Reduced damage dealt by Mysterious Sphere to rakshasas
- The shooting mechanics of Skeleton Archers have been changed (it has become more accurate)
- Outlaws will now be able to apply bleed, but Zombies will not
- Increased Zombie health
- Now the Zombie will have a small chance of poisoning the player
- Changed the attack animation of the Sea Giants
- Increased damage of the Sea Giants
- Reduced the attack speed of the Sea Giants
- Skeleton Warriors and Rakshasa Warriors will now be able to block some of the melee attacks
- Increased damage of Rakshasa Warriors
- Reduced attack speed of Rakshasa Warriors
- Now Sorceresses and Rakshasas will be able to teleport during fight
- Sorceress and Rakshasa attack speed has been slightly reduced
- High Necromancer's health was significantly increased
- Spider Queen health was significantly increased
Optimization
- Removed unused game levels
- Removed some unused code fragments
Bugfixes
- Fixed a critical bug when game settings were not saved correctly
- Fixed a graphical bug when particles from being hit by the Mysterious Orb would be replayed
- Fixed a bug when the sounds of eating and drinking were not always played
- Fixed a bug when it was impossible to change the game language from the pause menu
- Fixed a bug when location names did not appear after cutscenes
- Fixed a bug when the sounds of hitting the Spider Queen were too loud
- Fixed a bug when it was possible to get out of bounds in the Magic Forest
- Fixed incorrect placement of some landscape elements in the Expanse
- Minor fixes to buildings in the Expanse
- Minor changes to game levels
- Minor fixes
Let's take a closer look at some points.
GREAT DRAGON
It was always possible to get through the Isil Gorge into the Swamp of Myths via a single bridge, built during the Old Era.
Rumor has it that a huge dragon recently settled on this bridge! This winged monster has killed many knights and now terrorizes the lands of Central Teandria.
The king will generously reward anyone who can crush or drive away the powerful creature. In the battle with the dragon, potions of protection from fire and magic will help you.
NEW REGION
The mountain range north of Enthor divides the lands of Central Teandria into a few separate regions.
One of these areas is the Isil Plateau, which will be available to players in this update!
The new region consists of several zones and includes several new locations, including an abandoned hut on a hill and a troll cave on a cliff.
Only the most experienced adventurers will be able to defeat all the enemies in this area and collect all of the treasures.
LOCKPICKING
During your adventures in the lands of Central Teandria, you probably came across locked chests.
Now you can try to open these chests using a new item - lockpick.
The more valuable the contents of the chest, the more difficult it is to unlock it! Lockpicks can be obtained from chests or found in different caches.
I also remind you that a small demo version of the game is available on Steam store page.
Enjoy the game, and see you in the full version! Your Silent.
Hero's Story Demo
I'm pleased to announce that starting today, a demo version of Hero's Story is available to everyone.
The demo version includes the first few levels, as well as two of the four character classes.
You can download the demo by clicking on the corresponding button on the game page.
Have a good game!
Fallen Knight Update
Today Hero's Story is one step closer to release.
New update adds a third boss, in-game cutscenes and localization system.
Also, the size of the game installation files has been reduced by almost half - and nothing has been cut from the game! This is an important update that fixes many significant bugs, removes some restrictions and generally makes life better for players!
As always you will find the full list of changes below. I hope that you will enjoy this update :)
General
- Game version was updated to 1.1 RC1
- Main Menu was updated
- The game will now slow down by 90 percent when opening service windows (for example, inventory)
- Now players will be able to accumulate a total of more than 10,000 gold coins
- Players will now be able to accumulate over 5,000 Glory Points
- Ghosts will now drop Ectoplasm
- Ghouls will now drop Ghoul's Eye
- The 'Ally' section of the character screen has been changed to 'Origin'
- The 'Credits' section in the main menu is temporarily disabled for additional filling
- Changed (updated) names of some monsters
- Aligned all location names in the UI
- Tooltips on loading screens and in the game itself have also been aligned
- Updated icon for the Queen's Poison
Additions
- New boss: Fallen Knight Kriege
- New location: Knight's Dungeon
- New game mechanics: Cutscenes
- Localization system was implemented in main menu
- Added splash screen for full version
- New loading screens were added to the game
- Added new Glory Points ranks
- Added new items and sounds
- New items also appeared at merchants
- Added 1 hidden Steam achievement
- Added Ragdoll physics for some enemies and weapons
- Added Auto Run hotkey (= key)
- Added ability to change character's FOV
- Added materials for the full version of the game
Balance
- Defense bonuses for Glory Points ranks have been removed
- Slightly increased the radius of displaying enemy health bars
Optimization
- Removed some unused pieces of AI code
- Optimized settings for some pickup items
- Optimized game character animation settings
- Removed unused UI elements
- Removed some test items
- Optimized number of game levels in the game build
Other
- Changed death animations for skeletons and skeleton archers
- Death Screen was slightly changed
- Pumpkin Skeleton was removed from the game
Bugfixes
- Fixed a critical bug where it was possible to re-find treasures after reloading the level
- Fixed a critical bug where defeated enemies would revive after reloading the level
- Fixed a bug where many sounds were playing too loud in some cases
- Fixed a bug where some tooltips were appearing too often
- Fixed a bug with portals not working in Temple of Dragons
- Fixed a bug where it was impossible to close the inventory from controller
- Fixed a bug where menu displayed incorrect control settings for the gamepad
- Fixed a bug where some pop-up notifications were not fully visible on the screen
- Fixed a bug where healing potions were not saved correctly due to an incorrect (similar) name
- Fixed a bug where tooltips for pickup items would not appear on hover (they would only appear once)
- Fixed an issue where new weapons were not properly damaging spiders and sand spiders
- Lots of small fixes
And now let's take a closer look at some points.
OLD KNIGHT
The Kriege family crypt had once seen better days. Now this place is guarded only by king’s revived soldiers, restless servants and revived renegade magicians.
They say that the old knight himself still wanders in dungeons of the family crypt in Expanse! Who can get into the dungeon and put ghost of the past to rest forever?
LOCALIZATION SYSTEM
In the new version game now will have a localization system. This means that players will now be able to change the language in game settings in the main menu.
Localization affects in-game texts, interface and various materials. There are only two options available for now, but more languages may be supported in the future.
The game itself will also try to determine most suitable language when you first launch the updated version.
IN-GAME CUTSCENES
In-game cutscenes play important role in any modern game. They designed to, for example, indicate the path, introduce a new enemy or a boss and also simply make the story more entertaining!
It is worth noting that in the full version of Hero's Story there will be more in-game cutscenes. All in-game cutscenes are made using game engine.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Your Silent.
Steam Awards 2023
The annual Steam Awards will begin soon. You can vote for Hero's Story in the "Favorite Child" category - I will be very pleased!
Today, exactly 4 years and 1 month have passed since the release of Hero's Story on Steam Early Access. I hope this is the last anniversary before the full version of the game comes out! During this time, 50 updates were released for the game (including hotfixes), which added new content, fixed bugs, and changed balance.
At the moment I am working on a large 1.1 update, in which I plan to add a new boss, localization system and in-game cutscenes.
You can already play test version of the update in a separate branch of the application.
New update is scheduled for release at the end of December. Your Silent.