- Fixed a minor issue when playing on keyboard where pressing "Enter" adds a second player.
- Updated ESRB rating on Steam page to match that of other platforms.
Spellbearers
Spellbearers Patch 2.4
Spellbearers - Patch 2.3 Notes
Hi everyone, here are the Patch 2.3 notes for Spellbearers.
To report an issue, please leave a message on the Steam Discussion Board or on our Whim Indie Discord.
Patch Notes
- Steam Cloud support has been enabled for Spellbearers. Cloud saving will now activate when the game has closed. Please note that any saved progress and the in-game achievement tracker from Version 1.0 and 1.1 is incompatible with this new build and any current progress will be deleted upon updating. Previously earned Steam achievements are not affected. This was due to a change in the save file structure. We apologize for any inconvenience, and request to finish any current playthroughs before updating.
- Mouse Support has been added, and you can now left-click to select options, characters, and shoot missiles. Please note that Mouse Support is only for Player 1. Player 2 must use a gamepad or compatible controller. The mouse can be turned off from Keyboard Settings in Options.
- Minor optimizations have been made to "The Minansi" boss.
Patch 1.1 is now live!
[Patch 1.1 Notes]
« Game Changes / General »
* In all modes/difficulties, immunities for enemies have been removed and changed to be highly resistant instead.
* In all modes/difficulties, the ice physics in the "Icy Realm of Pagosia" has been changed.
* "Easy" mode has been renamed to "Practice" mode.
* Achievement text color has been changed to white.
* Added "Achievements and "Options" to the top of the respective screens.
* The Achievements window has been clarified to say that Achievements cannot be earned in Practice Mode.
« Game Changes / Hard Mode »
* Players that begin a new game on Hard Mode will start with 10 lives instead of 5.
* Please note that aside from the changes to immunities, the new changes in Normal mode are not applied to Hard mode.
« Game Changes / Normal+Practice Mode »
* Players that begin a new game on will now start with 15 lives.
* An invincibility window has been added for monsters that do not spawn from a doorway.
* The warning/despawn rate of spells has been lengthened.
* The health of certain enemies has been reduced.
« Bug Fixes »
* An issue where the default movement configuration was set to arrow keys has been addressed. This can be modified in the Configuration settings.
* Minor text and phrases have been fixed.
* An issue where the player selection screen would change colors when a spell was collected has been addressed.
« Known Issues »
* There is currently an issue if keys are rebinded from the main menu where it looks like the settings are reset when the player accesses Options again in-game. We are currently looking at a fix for this.
Thank you very much, and we hope you enjoy Spellbearers!
-Whim Independent Studios
Spellbearers is Officially Released!
We’ve launched Spellbearers on Steam! We’re extremely thankful for all the individuals that supported us throughout the whole development process of the game, our Kickstarter, and our social community! We hope you all enjoy Spellbearers as much as we did developing it with huge inspirations from 90s SNES games like Super Smash TV, The Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past, and even Castlevania!
Although this game can be played in single-player mode, we want to emphasize the Co-op mode to give you that true nostalgia of playing games side-by-side with a friend or family member!
As an appreciation, we decide to release the game with a 30% launch discount which will end on October 21st! Please support us as we continue to make new and even more exciting games!
Thank you very much, and we hope you all enjoy Spellbearers!!!
WhimIndie
Spellbearers Steam Fest Livestream! Today @ 5PM-6PM PST!
Spellbearers
is a top-down, 2D, twin-stick shooter inspired by "Super Smash TV". Battle against hordes of magical enemies to liberate the rulers of three kingdoms that have been overtaken by dark forces. With staff in hand, do you have what it takes to uphold the title of The Spellbearer?
STORY
Darkness sweeps over the mythical world of Spellbourne, out of which emerge beasts and monsters that were said to have long been banished. An evil force has brought them back and must be stopped. This darkness has invaded the three ruling kingdoms of Spellbourne, their rulers overtaken and transformed into hideous and destructive monsters. If there is to be any hope in defeating this evil, all three kingdoms must be saved by restoring the rulers back to their original forms.
Amid the ensuing chaos, Four legendary heroes arise to take up the call. Destined to forever shoulder the burdens of magic, they are known only as the Spellbearers.
Join Us on Twitch! Today @ 5PM-6PM PST!
SpellBearers Livestream at 5PM PST! A part of The Game Devs of Color EXPO!
Our live stream of Spellbearers on our Discord channel starts in just 10 MINUTES! For the GDOCExpo, Members of the Spellbearers team will be playing through the game and talking about the development process of the game! The game comes out in less than a month on October 14th! Hope to see you there!
Discord Channel: https://buff.ly/3Ba5gJ2
Hey Everyone! Spellbearers has been selected as a featured game in the 2022 Game Devs of Color Expo Steam Event! We’re super excited to be a part of this and hope you all try out the game on Steam as well as all the other wonderful games! The event is going on RIGHT NOW until the 5/18!
You can check out the event by going here: https://app.swapcard.com/event/2022-game-devs-of-color-expo or checking it out on Steam!
Spellbearers June/July 2022 Updates
We have a Steam Release Date! (Also updated Timelines)
October 7th, 2022 on Steam - Save the date!
Last week, Gerren and I finished taking all of the footage for the upcoming release trailer and up until this date, we will be working on polishing and testing various aspects of the game and Jessica is working on the final trailer to be shown later this summer.
Here is an updated timeline on where we stand:
Late July 2022: Soft launch / Initial "Beta Test" release on itch.io platform (itch.io codes will be provided to backers on the Early Bird Tier/"The Game" and above.) - This will include an updated Level 1 free demo on itch.io and Steam to gather feedback on the normal difficulty. Achievements will be disabled.
October 7, 2022: Initial release on Steam/Steam Deck addressing feedback and patches from itch.io release. We also plan on reaching out to curators and having a new trailer around this period. (Steam codes will be provided to backers on the Early Bird Tier/"The Game" and above.). The ability to receive achievements will be enabled on this date.
Late 2022-Early 2023: Initial release on Xbox platforms/Xbox/Microsoft Store
2023/Future: Focusing on PlayStation versions
TBA: Research other possible platforms for Spellbearers release
Implementing Changes to the Player HUD and Changes to Bosses:
In the last development log, we mentioned how some information was difficult to understand for the players. What did the diamonds mean near the characters? In the last development update, I shared a mockup by Jessica on how the new UI would be implemented. I would like to share the final HUD that will be presented in-game! See below:
We'll be moving forward with using chevrons for speed boost buffs. And as you can see in the second screenshot, we've made the decision to implement a Health Bar for all bosses. The boss health bar will only be visible in Easy and Normal modes of Spellbearers, so players looking for an additional challenge will have to deal with the bosses without any help! Good luck!
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Some Upcoming Conventions for our Games
We will be at the Mega Bit Game Expo showing Spellbearers, Selatria, and another game being developed by CSUSB alumni Star Rider in Simi Valley (Los Angeles) in September! Please come check it out if you're in the area!
https://megabitgameexpo.com/
We will also be at Sin City Anime November 18th-20th showing Spellbearers and Selatria as well in Las Vegas! Please come and say hi! https://www.sincityanime.com/
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On a Whim! Podcast
We do a weekly podcast show where we talk about the development of our games and other news going on in the game industry and other topics! Check it out on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. We put out a new episode weekly.
https://open.spotify.com/show/6PxQYVO7zbJfNx9nmzAcVc?si=f8a1b8bfc2484cd9
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Thanks for your continued support! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, and join our Discord!
Grover Wimberly IV
Producer of Spellbearers
"Spellbearers" - Special Livestream with Development team members!
We will be hosting a Livestream of a playthrough of "Spellbearers" with a few development team members! Come check it out and bring any questions that you may have for the game, or simply get a chance to socialize with the team members on a casual basis!
Find out how the development has progressed with various team members and some exclusive information for the game's future!
We will go live from 1PM-2PM PDT on Saturday 10th,2020!
Twitch Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/whimindie
There will be giveaway prizes, don't miss out on the fun!
There will be giveaway prizes, don't miss out on the fun!
Spellbearers Demo Available for the Autumn Steam Festival!
In Spellbearers, you take on the role of an all-powerful magician known as the “Spellbearer” and must answer to the distress calls of the land of Spellbourne. Dark creatures and forces with demonic auras have taken over several kingdoms and must be liberated before the darkness spreads over the land. But who exactly is the mastermind behind all of this destructive chaos?
Find out soon, and prove that you are worthy of holding the title of “The Spellbearer”!
We are also running a Kickstarter from Oct.1st- Nov 5th for "Spellbearers"! Please back the project and receive some amazing rewards while at it!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/groverwhim/spellbearers-snes-inspired-fantasy-twin-stick-shooter
"Spellbearers" is on Kickstarter!
Hello everyone!
Thank you for supporting our games and staying connected with us here at whimindie!
We have a new announcement for our game "Spellbearers"! As of today, we have launched a Kickstarter campaign for the game, and we wanted to invite everyone to support the project.
Our tier rewards will include Kickstarter exclusive merch and best value prices for digital PC copies of the game. A special launch-day early bird tier will have the game priced at $6 for the first 50 people. The price of the game will be moved up to $14.99 on release, so if you’re interested be sure to check it out!
Spellbearers is our Retro-Meets-Modern Fantasy Twin-Stick Shooter that takes a lot of inspiration from the SNES era of games such as "Super Smash TV" and "The Legend Of Zelda"! Please check it out on our Kickstarter page!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/groverwhim/spellbearers-snes-inspired-fantasy-twin-stick-shooter
Thank you very much. We hope to see you all backers of the project!
Whim Independent Studios