Genre: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Indie
Legends of Pixelia
Version 0.93
What's new?
Hey there, version 0.93 is live! We now have a new NPC (shop), an option to config your gamepad and lots of balance changes. The Vamp Hunter won the second hero vote and is now waiting to join the team soon.
The Scoundrel
No idea how to waste your hard earned gold? The scoundrel offers some special goodies that might be worth a look. Every hero has to clear dungeon 3 in order to unlock the scoundrel, he can be found on the preparations screen. Here's some info about the current stock:
• Rings: Permanently increase your EXP gained.
• Skull Compass: Always shows the boss room on the minimap.
• Canting Halo: One bonus statue\nin every stage.
• Dice: There are 3 different dice, that offer a set of item stats. Choose one stat (per dice) that will have a 15% chance to appear on all future items, even if the stat normally doesn't show up on that item type.
• Sin Potions/ Demon Ex: Remove a chosen blessing stat, one time use.
• Respec Drink: Respec your stat points, one time use.
Version 0.93 Changes
*** New ***
- Added the scoundrel NPC that offers expensive artifacts (available after clearing dungeon 3)
*** System Changes ***
- Removed minimum damage taken, go full def if you want to :-)
- Reduced variation of the number of rooms per stage
- Every boss now has a fix boss room layout
*** Balance ***
- Increased Multishot damage
- Reduced enemy archers' basic attack speed
- Decreased sky slash damage of avatars
- Slightly increased boss room exp, increased cap
- Slightly nerfed Boss 7-3
- Slight rebalance for game+ dungeons
- Reduced inventory upgrade costs
- Increased movement speed factor on items
*** Bugfixes ***
- OpenGL2 systems now default to "Ingame Look" 1 to prevent invisible characters
- Increased some scripts' performance to reduce lag when lots of shots are on the screen
- Fixed a bug that decreased the number of statues in small stages
- Fixed a bug displaying too high def rating with high heal per room
- Minor bugfixes
And the winner is...
The Vamp Hunter won the second hero vote with 64% and will be implemented soon.
Gamepad Config
Since every company has their own button mapping "standard" for gamepads, you can now map your gamepad buttons yourself:
Coverage
Legends of Pixelia was featured in the Australia Times Games July 2015 issue (Vol. 3, No. 13, pages 23-25).
"If you've got some friends to get around, and a healthy love of dungeon crawlers and RPG's, then this might be right up your alley." Read more (click!)
Also, WeiseGamer did a pretty detailed (p)review video for Legends of Pixelia, check it out:
Although they are expensive, the scoundrel's artifacts really improve the late game experience. So, we got a new NPC but no new hero class this time.
Don't worry, I'm working on them. "Them?" Yep... :-)
-Sima
Hero Vote #2, Archer Class & Version 0.92
What's new?
Greetings! The Archer won the first hero vote and is now available in Legends of Pixelia as of version 0.92. Also, you can vote again for the next hero class. This time it's Vamp Hunter vs Priest.
Archer
You voted and the Archer won with 62%. Poor Ninja lost and has been banshied to the void...
Get your quivers ready, the Archer is here. First of all, you need to clear dungeon 4 to unlock the Archer. No problem for you right? Let's have a look at the ranged-only skillset:
Piercing Blow, a medium ranged piercing shot that throws enemies into the air:
Mighty Arrow, a powerfull single hit shot with a high pushback:
Multishot, shoot 5 arrows in a cone shape (hits 5 times at point blank, high damage):
This class really adds some variation to the gameplay, both in PvE and in PvP. I'd suggest to choose movement speed on items over HP or defense to survive in PvE. It's super hard to do decent combos with the Archer unless you heavily invest in attack speed, but if you prefer hit and run over combos, this is your hero class. :-)
Version 0.92 Changes
*** New ***
– New hero class: Archer (beat dungeon 4 to unlock)
- New enemy types: archer types for skeletons and demons
*** Appearance ***
- Increased the brightness of some dungeons
- Items now display their quality and maximum durability
- Added Kickstarter 'Bronze Edition' backer names to the credits
*** Balance ***
- Slightly increased the Barbarian's base attack speed
- Slightly rebalanced ostriches to reduce lag
- Added the new archer enemies to dungeon 1, 3 and 6
- AI: Better estimate skills with multiple shots
- AI: Better estimate skills with offset shots
*** Bugfixes ***
- Fixed an upgrade bug on items with more than 3 stats
Vote #2: Vamp Hunter vs Priest
The Vamp Hunter and the Priest are waiting to be unlocked by finishing dungeon 5. But which will be the sixth hero class in Legends of Pixelia?
You decide!
Vamp Hunter
Multiple titles of a very great video game series proved that a whip is the best weapon to kill undeads of all sorts. The Vamp Hunter uses a whip in combination with his skills to be a powerful and tricky medium ranged fighter.
Priest
Driven by fanaticism, the Priest tries to eliminate everything that doesn't fit his idea of being "good". Priests use supportive magic that helps in surviving as well as sacrificial magic that uses their own blood to deal high amounts of damage.
• Vote via twitter by tweeting one of the following sentences (exact wording necessary, please copy & paste) :
" I want to play the Vamp Hunter in Legends of Pixelia (www.legendsofpixelia.de) via @LegendsOP "
" I want to play the Priest in Legends of Pixelia (www.legendsofpixelia.de) via @LegendsOP "
Everyone is allowed to vote, regardless of if you own a copy of the game or not. You have one vote per platform, so up to a total of three if you use all of the different channels.
The vote will end on the 13th of July, 08:00 CEST.
That's it
I really enjoyed my testing sessions with the Archer and can't wait to get your feedback on it. Also, the newly added skeleton archers really helped in making dungeon 1 more interesting.
Regarding the next hero class: Vamp Hunter or Priest? Whip or Scepter? Your choice! :-)
-Sima
Version 0.91
Version 0.91 now live
Just a small update this time: Added achievements when playing on Steam and I did some minor rebalance and bugfixes. When you're having trouble regarding the update process, restart your steam client.
Version 0.91 Changes
*** New ***
- Added Steam Achievements
*** Balance ***
- Slightly nerfed Bosses 9-1, 9-3 and 12-1
- Multiplayer mode is a little bit easier now
*** Bugfix ***
- Changed the target frame rate from infinite to 90
- Loading screen display bug fixed
- Minor Bugfixes
Hero Vote #1: Archer vs Ninja
It's time to vote!
Hello. Knight, Barbarian, Paladin and Sentinel are ready to welcome a new hero to their lineup. But which hero class should join the game and which one should be banished to the void?
You decide!
Archer vs Ninja
The first hero vote will be Archer vs Ninja. The class that gets more community votes will be implemented in the game and will be unlockable ingame by beating dungeon 4 for the first time. Lets have a look at the concept behind each hero class.
Archer
In contrast to the existing hero classes, the Archer will offer a set of mostly high ranged and big aoe skills. Do you prefer shoot and run techniques over melee combat? Go and vote for the Archer.
Ninja
Ninjas specialize on super fast melee combat combined with sneaky skills to trap and confuse their enemies. If you like fast heroes with high single target damage, vote for the Ninja.
• Vote via twitter by tweeting one of the following sentences (exact wording necessary, please copy & paste):
" I want to play the Archer in Legends of Pixelia (www.legendsofpixelia.de) via @LegendsOP "
" I want to play the Ninja in Legends of Pixelia (www.legendsofpixelia.de) via @LegendsOP "
Everyone is allowed to vote, regardless of if you own a copy of the game or not. You have one vote per platform, so up to a total of three if you use all of the different channels.
The vote will end on the 2nd of July, 08:00 CEST.
That's it
Can't wait to see the outcome of the vote. If you still miss your favorite hero class, don't worry. This shouldn't be the last hero vote. :-)
-Sima
A new Hero
What's new?
Greetings! Some exciting news: Legends of Pixelia will be available on Steam in June and a new hero class is on its way to support the others... Or fight them in PvP.
June Version
To celebrate the release on Steam, there will be a new version of Legends of Pixelia planned for June. This version will feature...
Character outlines to better distinguish characters from the background (a fine black line around all characters):
Selectable hero colors:
The Sentinel hero class:
Sentinel
The Sentinel is a hard to learn character class, but once you master using his abilities, he will be able to control the battlefield and support his allies. He can throw spears, break enemy shots and he has the ability to jump into the skies and bring death from above.
Dragon Jump:
Breaker, summon a crystal that devours enemy shots:
Spear combo vs. boss:
That's it
I'm planning on releasing more hero classes during the Early Access period, based on the community's needs and feedback. :-)
