:winter2019coolyul: UNLEASH YOUR SINS, SLAYERS :winter2019coolyul:
Sin Slayers: Reign of the 8th has officially launched on Steam bringing players back to a dark, sin-filled world, now reimagined, expanded, and more brutal than ever. This definitive roguelite RPG dares players to confront their deepest fears and sins in a relentless battle for survival.
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Step Into the Sinful World of Sin Slayers
Sin Slayers: Reign of the 8th immerses players in a dark fantasy world consumed by the Eight Deadly Sins: Pride, Wrath, Greed, Envy, Lust, Sloth, Gluttony, and now Faith. Each sin dominates its own unique domain, offering challenging dungeons, monstrous foes, and a climactic battle with a Sin Lord who embodies the essence of their realm. Your journey begins with assembling a team of cursed heroes, each with unique abilities and backstories. Dive into procedurally generated dungeons, where every run tests your strategy, resourcefulness, and resolve. Engage in tactical turn-based combat, master the art of loot collection and crafting, and carefully manage your party to survive the escalating challenges of this unforgiving world.
Your Sins Shape the World
In Sin Slayers, morality is more than a theme - its a mechanic. The Sin-o-Meter dynamically adjusts the games difficulty based on your actions. Will you play cautiously to avoid angering the world, or indulge in greed and face overwhelming odds? Every choice alters your journey, changing not only how the game plays but how the world itself responds to your presence. Core Features:
- Turn-Based Combat: Engage in deep, tactical battles against a wide variety of enemies and deadly Sin Lords, each with unique abilities and strategies.
- Exploration and Progression: Uncover the secrets of a dark, corrupted world while upgrading your heroes and unlocking powerful new abilities.
- Loot and Crafting: Collect rare loot and craft unique items to gain the edge in battle.
- Party Management: Balance your team of cursed heroes, utilizing their individual strengths and synergies to overcome the challenges of each dungeon.
- Replayability: Procedurally generated dungeons, dynamic difficulty, and endless combinations of loot and builds ensure no two runs are the same.
[ 2024-11-25 17:36:04 CET ] [ Original post ]
Dear Slayers!
We are excited to share a big change: we have parted ways with our publisher and are now independent. This is a major step for us and for the whole Sin Slayers community.
The game is back with more content, various enhancements, and a commitment to compensate all players who bought the original game, with a free game key for new and improved version. This dark and gritty RPG invites players to delve into a world shrouded in darkness and teeming with monstrous challenges, where your choices dictate the fate of your party - and the world.
New Store Page: We've launched a new Steam page for Sin Slayers: Reign of the 8th. Please visit the new page and add the game to your wishlist to stay updated on all the latest news and content!
What does this mean for you?
- Return to Steam: Sin Slayers is coming back to Steam with new content, better gameplay, and many exciting features we will reveal soon.
- Content Support Restored: We will support the game on all platforms again. Expect the return of old and new seasonal events, regular bug fixes, and more exciting updates.
- Purchase Restoration Campaign: To show our thanks, we are launching a Purchase Restoration Campaign. If you bought Sin Slayers on Steam, you can get a free key for the revised version of the game - Sin Slayers: The Reign of The 8th.
Try Brand New Demo Now
You can now experience Sin Slayers: Reign of the 8th firsthand with the brand new demo available on Steam. We would be grateful for your feedback and would appreciate it if you could share your review on the demo page. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2861940/?curator_clanid=4777282&utm_source=SteamDB
Have you heard about the 8th Sin? We've got something extraordinary on the horizon. Keep an eye out for more details!
Our journey to independence has been long and hard, but we are happy to be here. We love making games for you and giving you the chance to redeem your sins. Stay tuned for updates by following Twitter, Facebook and joining the Discord server of Sin Slayers: Reign of the 8th! Welcome back to the Valley, Sin Slayers! Thank you for your support! :ccheart: With devout gratitude, The Sin Slayers Team :winter2019coolyul:
[ 2024-08-13 14:00:59 CET ] [ Original post ]
Halloween Madness is back! The residents of the Church will have a fun party with pumpkins, disguises and representatives of the afterlife.
During the event you can collect special items from defeated enemies pumpkins. Exchange them for new outfits for your heroes.
You can use them in any situation: in battle, in adventure, in the tower of trials, wherever you want. And the best part is unlocked costumes will stay with you forever. But hurry up, the time of the event is limited!
The main features of the event:
- A new item Pumpkin, which will drop from enemies throughout the event;
- During the event, the Goblin merchant will have new items for sale outfits for heroes that can be bought for a special currency Pumpkins;
- A "Dressing Room" will appear in the Church, where all the heroes' costumes will be kept;
- During the event, you will be able to buy four outfits for the heroes: Warrior, Warlock, Priestess, Rogue.
[ 2020-10-22 11:13:55 CET ] [ Original post ]
Tactical card strategy Against The Moon released on Steam!
Having lost control over the planet, the remnants of humanity took refuge in an ancient citadel. Lead a squad of superhumans in the fight against Furos, brutal creatures of the Moon.
Collect a unique deck, upgrade cards and strengthen characters. Defeat the mighty bosses, find the necessary resources and challenge the Moon itself!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1039480/Against_The_Moon/
[ 2020-09-24 17:09:20 CET ] [ Original post ]
Greetings, heroes!
We have updated Sin Slayers to version 1.3.2.9. For the most part this patch fixes bugs with activation of various in-game debuffs, but it also fixes small performance issues.
List of changes:
- Fixed a bug with the activation of random debuffs on player characters and buffs on enemy characters without an activated Chalice of Infernal Torments;
- small performance fixes
[ 2020-08-11 15:35:37 CET ] [ Original post ]
Welcome defenders, free Against The Moon prologue is releasing today. Lead the resistance of the last stronghold of survivors against the creatures of the Moon right now!
Key features:
- Vast deck. Has over 100 cards, suitable for different playstyles. By redistributing resources and sacrificing key units, the player will be able to solve tactical puzzles in an extraordinary way.
- Card upgrades. Players can can evolve each card in two distinct directions.
- Arx an intelligent city and the last stronghold of humanity has its own attacks and directs the team of heroes.
- Ultori a squad of superhumans led by players. Each of them has unique combat and defensive abilities.
- Combat units combat cards in the player's squad. They are able to launch an attack, repel an enemy attack, redistribute energy and resources.
- Post-apocalyptic atmosphere. You will have to live in a world that has survived a disaster and challenge the grim creatures of the Moon.
- Variety of enemies monsters, each with unique attributes and abilities. From simple combat units to teleporting enemies and traitors.
- Unique visual style that combines post-apocalypse, science fiction and magical realism.
[ 2020-07-25 10:28:12 CET ] [ Original post ]
Today we have prepared a truly "hot" update! New difficulty mode, improved gamepad controls and Japanese localization are waiting for you. Lets discuss it all in details:
Sin Slayers world was never friendly to players. Heroes were in for a fight against hordes of monsters, dozens of traps and ruthless Sin Lords, which only the most prepared travelers can hope to defeat. But even in these conditions there were the chosen ones who could easily deal with any threat.
For the bravest adventurers, the Cup of Hell's Torment materialized in the Church. As soon as its flame lit up, every demon in the Valley learns about your goal, every monster will be out for your head, and their powers will increase tenfold!
"No mortal has ever thought of lighting this Cup in the centre of the hall. You only have one life, better live it to the fullest," says the note of the old traveler.
New patch will also bring new controls update for gamepads. Its now more responsive and intuitive, and uses the full potential of your gamepad. We also continue to update the list of available languages! Sin Slayers has now been translated into Japanese! https://store.steampowered.com/app/783190/Sin_Slayers/
[ 2020-06-15 17:24:28 CET ] [ Original post ]
Sin Slayers: Enhanced Edition opens the gates to the new world of XBOX One! Arm yourself with gamepads to prepare for the most desperate battle in the new Hell Mode.
We have done a lot of work on the XBOX One version. The gamepad-adapted controls, all previously released updates, and most importantly, timed exclusive "Hell" difficulty mode await players. It will be a serious test of your tactical skills, preparation and planning, as well as good luck. Remember: difficult battles warrant special rewards.
Additional "Hell" difficulty mode will later become available on other platforms too.
[ 2020-05-08 18:07:36 CET ] [ Original post ]
Sin Slayers: Enhanced Edition pre-orders on XBOX ONE are live! Right up until the release you can buy the game at a 20% discount.
Weve done a lot of work on the XBOX ONE version. Players will get to experience the timed exclusive Hell mode. Itll become a real challenge for your heroes, tactical skills and ... luck.
XBOX ONE edition also includes all PC updates: Snow Peak, new heroes, weapons, monsters, quests and locations. Additional difficulty mode "Hell" will be released later on other platforms as well.
[ 2020-05-01 18:10:37 CET ] [ Original post ]
Sin Slayers Enhanced Edition is available on Nintendo Switch! Ready to challenge the demonic hordes on the handheld version again? We think you are.
From the very beginning, we wanted to release the game for our favorite portable console, and that moment has come. Now players can play Sin Slayers anywhere and in any situation. We gently ported all the game mechanics so that the gameplay remained exciting, the graphics atmospheric, and all the Nintendo Switch unique features worked as intended! That means you'll enjoy the adventure both at home on TV and on the portable screen, while travelling.
There are no restrictions in Sin Slayers: Enhanced Edition! It includes all the previous updates: Snow Peak, new monsters, enemies, heroes and weapons.
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[ 2020-03-26 16:26:22 CET ] [ Original post ]
In only two days youll once again journey to the Valley of Fallen Sinners. On March 26, go on an epic adventure on Nintendo Switch. Buy the Sin Slayers: Enhanced Edition with a 20% discount while it lasts until the release!
Now nothing can stand between you and Sin Slayers! In a dark forest, on a long journey, in an abandoned church or in a tent on the edge of the world, you can always battle the Sin Lords.
[ 2020-03-24 15:02:31 CET ] [ Original post ]
Sin Slayers Enhanced Edition pre-orders on Nintendo Switch are now available! Up until the release date, you can buy the game at a 20% discount.
We did a lot of work on the Nintendo Switch version, so it supports all game modes on the console. The game's gameplay and interface have been completely adapted and redesigned, so you could enjoy all the benefits of a handheld device.
Sin Slayers: Enhanced Edition for Nintendo Switch includes all expansions released for the PC, including Snow Peak, new heroes, weapons, monsters, quests and locations.
[ 2020-03-19 15:12:02 CET ] [ Original post ]
Sin Slayers will be released on Nintendo Switch on March 26! Get your joy cons and pro controllers ready! The Valley of Fallen Sinners will soon be right in your pocket.
Nintendo Switch version of the game will be available as an Enhanced Edition, thatll include all previous content, including Snow Peak, new heroes, weapons, monsters, quests and locations.
Heroes, the Valley needs you!
Game page: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/sin-slayers-switch/
[ 2020-03-18 13:00:01 CET ] [ Original post ]
Greetings, demon slayers!
Have you ever noticed in your adventures the musical notes of a fairytale world, both bright and really lonely? Yes, we are talking about the soundtrack of Sin Slayers. Thanks to new update, you can now listen to music from your favourite games right in the Steam client!
To celebrate this we offer you to plunge into the unique atmosphere of the Valley of Fallen Sinners at a discount of 40%!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1165050/Sin_Slayers__Soundtrack/
[ 2020-02-11 18:22:18 CET ] [ Original post ]
Chinese New Year is coming soon. The festivities last several days and include festivals, long walks and most importantly, visits to relatives and friends.
We, together with Steam, congratulate you and offer Sin Slayers at a discount! During the sale the price of Sin Slayers as well as all additional materials will be reduced by 40%.
Happy New Lunar Year, sin slayers!
[ 2020-01-23 18:23:49 CET ] [ Original post ]
The new year is about to begin according to the Chinese calendar, which is undoubtedly anticipated by many players. We decided to take part in this holiday too and prepared a wonderful gift for all players from China!
Sin Slayers, and all add-ons are fully localized into Chinese and waiting for their players. Welcome to the Valley of Fallen Sinners!
This update brings:
- Simplified Chinese localization
- Little bugfixes
[ 2020-01-22 20:30:41 CET ] [ Original post ]
Today, when the heroes are dressed up in festive costumes and the whole world is preparing to move into a new decade, we put aside swords and bows with arrows to sum up the most important year for us.
2019 was the most important year for our project. We fought for the attention of the audience on Kickstarter, got a lot of community support, released a demo version, released a full game and even published a few updates and DLCs. Lets talk about everything in order.
After two years of painstaking development, we decided start crowdfunding. A small step for the team was a huge step for the game. Not everything went smoothly during Kickstarter, but we immediately felt that people needed our project: we got good feedback and ideas from future players, which inspired us to make the game even more interesting. That's when we released the first demo version Sin Slayers: The First Sin, that was downloaded more than 100 000 times.
At the end of the summer we released alpha and beta versions of the game, closely followed players feedback, were fixing bugs constantly, read bug reports and tested a lot so players could go on an exciting adventure in the Valley of Fallen Sinners in September.
Now it's time to thank you, our players! Thanks to your feedback, support and enthusiasm, we never got tired of supporting and developing the game. You already could participate in our Halloween event or complete a free Snow Peak add-on, now it's time to try on Christmas costumes and search the Valley of Fallen Sinners for gifts and candy.
Thank you for being with us this year and stay tuned for more updates, we still have surprises in store for you.
[ 2019-12-31 17:14:06 CET ] [ Original post ]
Today the Valley of Fallen Sinners is in a festive mood! Your old friends decorated the church with sparkling garlands, lots of gifts and crafted christmas costumes.
Dont be a stranger, go on an adventure and get "Holiday Candies" for every victorious fight. The inhabitants of the Valley will gladly share them. Lollipops is the new currency of the Goblin Merchant, which will give you access to his special holiday stock, namely Christmas costumes. You can wear them everywhere: in battle, in adventure, in the Tower of Trials, etc. Most importantly, the skins you've earned for your characters will stay with you forever!
List of changes:
- The new item is the Holiday Candy, which will drop from enemies throughout the event;
- During the event, the Goblin merchant will have new items to buy - Christmas outfits for the heroes. They can be bought for a new event currency;
- Thematic redesign of some locations;
- During the event youll be able to buy four new outfits for your heroes: Defender, Huntress, Inquisitor and Blademaster.
[ 2019-12-21 12:58:09 CET ] [ Original post ]
Greeting, heroes!
Winter holidays are coming and we feel it stronger each day. Cities and streets are decorated for Christmas and New Year. Video games celebrate holidays too. Steam Winter Sale has started and Sin Slayers takes part in it. If you haven't started your adventure in the Valley of Fallen Sinners yet, or don't know what to gift your friends, then 40% discount can help you with this decision.
Were also preparing a winter holidays event for you! The Valley will be filled with illuminations, gifts, sweets and a great mood.
Very soon we will tell you in details about the winter event.
[ 2019-12-19 18:06:37 CET ] [ Original post ]
Today were releasing a couple of small fixes, that should remove small bugs. The game will also display all the characters of different languages, including hieroglyphs, correctly.
Full list of patch 1.2.01 changes:
- Support for Asian and Arabic fonts in the game interface
- Small bugfixes
- Optimization
[ 2019-12-11 14:32:37 CET ] [ Original post ]
In previous updates we announced support for Sin Slayers mods. Right now this toolkit allows you to create custom localizations for the game, it means you can change pretty much any text in the game. These modifications allow you to almost create your own story in Sin Slayers world. Write games story in a completely different light, translate the game into any language or create a comedy story just like in Hollywood film parodies.
Now to the most interesting news:
We want to support all modders who create cool content. For every quality localization of Sin Slayers, whether it's a parody or a translation into the new language, we'll give the creators a Steam gift card! We have prepared a guide on how to add your own localization, you can find it in our community hub or click here: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1915801879
Steam page and Steam community are the most important for us - we are going to follow up those closely for your feedback on the game.
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[ 2019-12-05 14:20:46 CET ] [ Original post ]
Steam users once again vote for the best game in eight categories.
Sin Slayers is a brutal and bloody world of turn-based battles where every mistake will cost you time and resources. We look at overall stats every day and they show that not many players were able to defeat all Sin Lords.
The Best Game You Suck At Award is probably perfect for our game, when you think that many players have died dozens of times on the first location.
[ 2019-11-27 14:16:47 CET ] [ Original post ]
A new threat is very close... But this time it doesnt come from the Sinlords or evil lords of the Sin Slayers world. This threat is even bigger!
Today starts the autumn Steam sale, and it means a lot of discounts on cool and interesting projects. Sin Slayers won't miss an event of this scale, starting today and until December 3rd the game and all additional materials will be available at a 30% discount!
This is a great opportunity to go on a hunt for the most dangerous demons, especially considering the fact that recently Sin Slayers has added a huge content patch. It includes a new winter location, monsters, traps, items and, of course, an evil boss.
[ 2019-11-26 18:06:03 CET ] [ Original post ]
Greetings, slayers!
Today is an important day in the world of Sin Slayers. The rift in the Church has finally opened! Now you can travel to a distant frozen land called "Snow Peak" and meet new playable heroes. North lands are captured by the Ice Queen. A former sorceress is now a dangerous woman, enslaved by magic. Battle and victory over her is the main goal of this adventure.
In addition, you will also find new items to craft and special artifacts. New traps and events will make you worry about your next step. New monsters will be formidable opponents even for the most experienced heroes.
Please note that the DLC is free for all owners of the main game!
If you havent visited Sin Slayers world yet, you can start today at a discounted price!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/783190/Sin_Slayers/
Full list of update 1.2.01 changes:
- New global map of the rift;
- New location "Snow Peak" with new events, traps and items;
- Two new heroes: "Northerner" and "Blood Mage";
- New enemies;
- Added user-translation support for community translations through Steam Workshop;
- Fixed bug with endless Stun effect;
- Changed the speed of some flying objects;
- All backers from the Brightlocker platform are added to the titles.
[ 2019-11-18 18:01:33 CET ] [ Original post ]
Once upon a time, a mighty sorceress found a place called "Snow Peak" and decided to live in the ruins of an ancient city. She surrounded herself with warriors made of ice to guard her peace, and gathered a magical power from the ice, snow and frost. Those few who came back from this place called her the Ice Queen.
Great news, Sin Slayers!
On November 18th a massive Sin Slayers DLC will be released for free. Snow Peak is a continuation of the Sin Slayers story. In the Old Church, the refuge of heroes, a mysterious rift has been activated. A new face, Northerner, came out of it. He told the story of a faraway snow-covered world he's been trying to survive in for years. Players will go to the new region of the map and fight with snow monsters and bosses, meet new allies and lift the curse of the Peak.
DLC will include:
- Snow Peak, a completely new location
- New playable characters: Northerner and Blood Mage
- Global map update
- New enemies: Ice Warrior, Giant Bear, Fallen Viking and others
- New boss: the Ice Queen
Steam page and Steam community are the most important for us - we are going to follow up those closely for your feedback on the game.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/783190/ Click Follow to stay updated! Black Tower Publishing on Steam Black Tower's Blog
[ 2019-11-12 16:03:19 CET ] [ Original post ]
Today we have prepared a pleasant update for you! Our artists have changed the appearance of some locations, now you can feel the atmosphere of each of them even better. Completionists will be happy to know that we have added an ability to change the speed of animations. We also fixed some bugs.
Full list of patch 1.1.07 changes:
- Added a stack of damage from Poisoning, Burning, Frostbite and Bleeding (if the character has 2 or more of these debuffs, the total damage from them will be dealt to the character at one time)
- Visuals of "Caves of Greed", "Fortress of Wrath" and "Citadel of Pride" were changed
- Added a setting for changing the speed of animation in the "Settings" UI-window
- Fixed freezing on launch if Steam client was improperly initialized
- Fixed animations for some characters
- Fixed minor bugs
Steam page and Steam community are the most important for us - we are going to follow up those closely for your feedback on the game.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/783190/ Click Follow to stay updated! Black Tower Publishing on Steam Black Tower's Blog
[ 2019-11-08 15:11:57 CET ] [ Original post ]
Only a few hours left before the end of Halloween Madness. Party in the Valley of Fallen Sinners will end tonight. That means no pumpkins and halloween costumes for the time being.
If you haven't unlocked all 4 exclusive outfits yet, hurry up! They can only be obtained by playing the game.
In the future we will hold other similar events with various bonuses. By the way, don't forget that we'll tell you soon about a massive free DLC content for Sin Slayers.
Stay tuned for more news!
[ 2019-11-04 11:51:07 CET ] [ Original post ]
We have great news for all Sin Slayers!
We got a warm feedback from the players who already had time to participate in the Halloween party. So we decided to extend the Halloween Madness event until November 4th.
This is a great opportunity for those who haven't yet gathered enough pumpkins to continue on their way to the closet full of cool new outfits.
Keep gathering pumpkins from your enemies and exchange them for exclusive outfits this weekend!
Remember, costumes can only be obtained by playing the game, and they will stay with you forever.
Steam page and Steam community are the most important for us - we are going to follow up those closely for your feedback on the game.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/783190/ Click Follow to stay updated! Black Tower Publishing on Steam Black Tower's Blog
[ 2019-11-01 15:35:32 CET ] [ Original post ]
A lot of heroes have already joined the crazy party, be among them as well!
In celebration of the Halloween party in the Valley of Fallen Sinners, we decided to sell all tickets. From today until November 1st you can buy Sin Slayers at a discount on the Steam Halloween Sale!
This is a great chance not only to discover the history of a lost sinful world, but also to have fun Halloween costume party.
All skins you unlock during the event will stay with you forever.
Please note that you can only purchase these skins by playing the game.
Hurry up, event is time-limited!
Steam page and Steam community are the most important for us - we are going to follow up those closely for your feedback on the game.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/783190/ Click Follow to stay updated! Black Tower Publishing on Steam Black Tower's Blog
[ 2019-10-28 17:10:09 CET ] [ Original post ]
Along with the start of the event, we decided to add some small changes to the game. Some interface elements will look different now.
List of update changes 1.1.05:
- Redesign of some interface elements
- Fixed achievement bug
Steam page and Steam community are the most important for us - we are going to follow up those closely for your feedback on the game.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/783190/ Click Follow to stay updated! Black Tower Publishing on Steam Black Tower's Blog
[ 2019-10-25 13:17:20 CET ] [ Original post ]
The great bizarre party in the Valley of Fallen Sinners has begun!
Prepare your heroes for the celebration, steal pumpkins from enemies, buy exclusive skins and have fun.
Halloween Madness is a free, time-limited event. All items can only be obtained by playing the game.
About event:
The church was completely changed for a Halloween party. There's a "Customization locker" where you can change characters clothes. Unlock all the new skins before the party is over!
Pumpkins are the new currency that you use to buy exclusive Halloween items. You will receive it as a reward for each successful fight during your adventures. The more pumpkins you have, the more items you can buy. Don't forget that the event is time-limited!
Goblin merchant will offer you to buy new skins from his shop. Don't forget to take pumpkins with you!
Now you own new costumes for the party. Hurry up to the "Customization locker" and try them on! All new skins will stay with you forever and you can brag about them in front of your friends.
Weve also made some little changes to the game:
- Updated visuals for locations and battle screens of Castle of Wrath;
- Fixed a very rare bug where a fight couldn't be finished
- Small bugfixes.
Steam page and Steam community are the most important for us - we are going to follow up those closely for your feedback on the game.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/783190/ Click Follow to stay updated! :tower: Black Tower Publishing on Steam :tower: Black Tower's Blog
[ 2019-10-24 15:10:22 CET ] [ Original post ]
Tomorrow, October 24, the Valley of Fallen Sinners will embrace the real Halloween madness! Church inhabitants will throw a fun party with pumpkins, festive clothes and representatives of the afterlife world.
Tomorrow youll go on a hunt for pumpkins and they arent here to just look pretty! This is a new Goblin merchant currency, that can be exchanged for new halloween costumes. You will be able to use them in any situation: in battle, adventure, the tower of trials, pretty much everywhere. The most important thing is that these new costumes will stay with you even after the event!
Main event elements:
- The new items: pumpkins, that will drop from enemies throughout the event;
- For the duration of the event Goblin merchant will sell new skins for heroes, that can be bought for a couple of Pumpkins;
- The Church now have a closet to change clothes, it will store all skins that you managed to get;
- An ability to change the appearance will be added (the closet will remain after the event);
- During the event there will be an opportunity to buy four skins for the heroes: Warrior, Warlock, Priestess and Rogue. (All obtained skins will remain with the players after the end of the event).
Steam page and Steam community are the most important for us - we are going to follow up those closely for your feedback on the game.
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[ 2019-10-23 15:48:40 CET ] [ Original post ]
Soon the darkness will cover the Valley of Fallen Sinners. Windows will be decorated with carved pumpkins and hordes of monsters, bandits and demons will lose their minds completely. Brave heroes have to battle the forces of darkness once again. This time in absolutely new clothes.
[ 2019-10-22 16:21:16 CET ] [ Original post ]
We have two news today. Good and not so good. Rules tell us to start with not so good. The big October update will be postponed a little bit. At the moment the content is not up to our quality standard and some elements need more time in an oven. Thats why we decided to move the "Snow Peak" and the rest of the update content to November.
Now for the good news. In October you will have a grand Halloween party in the Valley of Fallen Sinners! It will be a temporary in-game event, with unique content, pumpkins and sweets!
We will tell you more about the event very soon.
Steam page and Steam community are the most important for us - we are going to follow up those closely for your feedback on the game.
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[ 2019-10-21 18:36:31 CET ] [ Original post ]
Its been a while, Sinners!
Today we present you the digital Artbook of the Sin Slayers world. This is a 16-page album with various visual materials and game artwork that were lovingly created by our artists. Youll also be able to learn more about the Valley of Fallen Sinners, its history and inhabitants.
Artbook is available to everyone on Steam starting today. If you have pre-ordered it on our website, we will send you an email with the activation key.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1170890/Sin_Slayers__Artbook/
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[ 2019-10-21 16:52:00 CET ] [ Original post ]
Greetings, sinners!
Today we present you an update small in content, but huge in importance. From now on, Sin Slayers is available in German! Now even more players can plunge headlong into the world between the worlds, without spoiling their impression due to the language barrier.
We also made a few changes to the gameplay and fixed some problems that the players encountered.
The detailed changelist for update 1.0.99:
added German language localization; fixed a bug where the trade icon did not appear above the head of the Goblin-Merchant NPC; added the minimap window zooming ability; fixed minor "hot keys" mechanics errors.
Steam page and Steam community are the most important for us - we are going to follow up those closely for your feedback on the game.
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[ 2019-10-08 15:20:15 CET ] [ Original post ]
Our dark fantasy adventure can now be experienced in French. We want to thank our French community for warm reception of the project and many hours that they spent translating dialogs, object descriptions and interfaces. Thank you and good luck in the Valley of Fallen Sinners!
[ 2019-10-03 18:46:32 CET ] [ Original post ]
Greetings, Sinners!
Today we have brought you a new batch of changes in the update 1.0.98. The first thing you will notice in the new patch is the changes to the Location Map window, which we have completely redesigned. Now all the most powerful inhabitants of the valley will have a visual buff "Demonic protection", which was not displayed in any way before. Youll also find minor changes, fixes of the remaining bugs, as well as the addition of French localization in today's update.
Full patch 1.0.98 description:
- The "Location map" UI-window has been completely redesigned (called through the "Map" button or "M" key).
- Every boss and Sinlord now has a Demonic Protection buff that protects them from some effects. Don't be afraid, previous versions also had this buff, but it wasn't displayed visually.
- There is a restriction on escape from combat. Now you can escape from the battle only starting from the 3rd round of the battle.
- Added an ability to change audio settings in the "Settings" UI-window: mono, stereo, quadro, 5.1, 7.1 and prologic.
- Added French translation from the community (special thanks to Targus for translation and Killpower (webmaster of www.rpgjeuxvido.com) for proofread).
- Slight interface changes.
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[ 2019-10-03 13:54:43 CET ] [ Original post ]
Greetings, Sinners!
Please welcome the new inhabitants of the Church in the Valley, they are available to those who pre-ordered the game through our site. We have also added an opportunity for everyone else to purchase additional NPCs, which will keep you company in your adventures.
Lets talk about every one of them a little bit more:
Pharmacist. No one knows her story, but you can easily see that there is no better healer in this world. Potions, ointments, bandages, she will quickly prepare even the most complex medicine. And if you make friends with her, she will be happy to provide a discount. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1165052/Sin_Slayers__Pharmacist/ Little supporter. This cute creature inspires trust at first sight. He will follow your squad anywhere. In the darkest forests, swamps or even caves, filled with screams of the lost travelers, Little supporter will always remain the sweetest creature in the Valley of Fallen Sinners. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1165051/Sin_Slayers__Little_Supporter/ We also added an opportunity to buy Sin Slayers soundtrack separately. Recorded with live instruments, it will guide you through the Valley of Sinners and immerse you in the unique atmosphere of a fairytale world, both bright and really lonely. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1165050/Sin_Slayers__Soundtracks/
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[ 2019-10-01 15:41:16 CET ] [ Original post ]
Hello everybody!
We have great news, today we are releasing a major update, which will add a good amount of content to the game. Tower of trials with different modes, valuable rewards and hardcore fights is waiting for you. We've also made some minor changes to the interface elements, and added a few new sound effects.
Will you be able to conquer the Tower of trials?
Full list of patch 1.0.97 changes:
- New Tower of Trials location has been added to the World Map. It contains: [olist]
- Ladder mode: three tournaments, after which the player will receive valuable rewards
- Training mode: allows you to fight random enemies [/olist]
- Graphics of the "Village of Envy" location have been updated.
- Added NPC tags in the "Old Church" (if they are not visible)
- Changed some interface elements in combat mode
- New sounds have been added for some of the Sinlords
Steam page and Steam community are the most important for us - we are going to follow up those closely for your feedback on the game.
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[ 2019-09-27 14:07:06 CET ] [ Original post ]
Today we have a couple of small fixes for you. Theyll fix some bugs and improve overall fell of the game.
Full list of patch 1.0.96 changes:
- A bug has been fixed in which the fight couldnt end after two or more deadly blows were dealt to the enemy.
- An error was corrected in which two identical equipment items were awarded for winning the battle.
- Reduced armor and weapons drop rate.
- Some bugfixes.
Steam page and Steam community are the most important for us - we are going to follow up those closely for your feedback on the game.
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[ 2019-09-20 13:48:21 CET ] [ Original post ]
Today we present you a small patch with long-awaited changes and fixes. The complexity of battles will increase significantly by the end of the game, problems with passive abilities will disappear, and a new enemy type will be waiting for you at every corner.
Full list of patch 1.0.95 changes:
- Added a new monster "Giant Bat" that can be found in all locations.
- Fixed a bug with impossibility to continue the fight sometimes if the enemy character was killed by Poison or On Fire effects
- The effects of Poison and On Fire no longer affect Sinlord Wrath's anger stacks
- Fixed an error when the fight did not end automatically if the last remaining enemy character died from passive skills of Warlock or Sorceress
- Difficulty curve in Act II and III has been changed (all monsters in these acts have higher levels now)
- Chance of finding weapons, armor and accessories in the chests is reduced from 20% to 12%
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[ 2019-09-19 14:08:36 CET ] [ Original post ]
Greetings, Sinners!
We've added Cloud Save Support to Steam. From now on, you don't have to manually transfer your save files anymore and you can easily play on any of your devices. (Among the available platforms, of course)
Important:
If you are playing on two or more devices to prevent the game data desynchronization, run the game first on the device that has the most progress.
[ 2019-09-18 13:17:34 CET ] [ Original post ]
Today we have prepared a small patch with bugfixes, three new inhabitants of the Valley and changes to some balance elements.
Full list of patch 1.0.94 changes:
- Three new monsters: Blue Crystal, Dark Crystal and Golden Crystal have been added to the third act locations.
- One of the Pigman Shaman's weaknesses was changed.
- Added support for strengths and weaknesses of Poison and On Fire effects.
- Corrected placements of weakness icons in the character's battle tooltips.
- Localization of weaknesses in the Bestiary window was fixed.
- Added an ability to increase the number of selected items when you buy or sell to Goblin Merchant by holding the left mouse button.
- Fixed an error when the % sign was not displayed in the pop-up notification during the battle
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[ 2019-09-17 13:51:47 CET ] [ Original post ]
Greetings, Sinners!
Today Sin Slayers will have a major update that will help you to get rid of unnecessary equipment or resources. The Goblin merchant is a new Church NPC that will sell you dozens of items and will be happy to buy used swords and bows for a reasonable price. In addition, the update fixes the game's global loot system and makes it much harder to get rare and epic items.
Full list of patch 1.0.93 changes:
- A new NPC Goblin Merchant has been added, he can buy or sell items. Important: The Goblin Merchant appears in the second story Act, so newcomers will need to unlock him first. All others will automatically see him when they visit the Church for the first time.
- Fixed a critical bug in the loot system: epic items dropped too often at all stages of the game, which broke the game's balance and made craft system useless.
- The system of strengths and weaknesses of enemies was redesigned. Important: Now you need to carefully study the strengths and weaknesses of enemies in each game location to choose the effective heroes according to the weaknesses of the monsters.
- The interface for displaying strengths and weaknesses has been redesigned. Important: now the player will see all information on all weaknesses both in Bestiary and battle tooltips.
- Changed attributes for all monsters from level 2 to level 5
- New items have been added: Huge Healing Potion, Rage Potion and Apple.
- The amount of experience required to level a character to lvl. 4 and lvl. 5 was increased
- Added a new monster "Mystical Weapon" to the Ruins of Lust location.
- Added a new passive Anger of Warrior skill to Tier 3 of the Warrior's skill tree.
- Active Braveheart skill transferred from Tier 3 to Tier 2 of the Warriors skill tree
- Some elements of the interface have been changed.
- Parallax effect on the combat background "Library in the Castle" was fixed.
- Fixed bug with icons of completed quests in the Church.
- Fixed minor bugs.
Steam page and Steam community are the most important for us - we are going to follow up those closely for your feedback on the game.
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[ 2019-09-16 14:25:58 CET ] [ Original post ]
Greetings, Sinners!
We know what Steam users like the most, thats why we want to please you with yet another wonderful news. Sin Slayers has trading cards now! Now every sinner will be able to get wonderful profile backgrounds, emoticons and badges directly from the Valley of Fallen Sinners.
[ 2019-09-11 14:26:54 CET ] [ Original post ]
Greetings, sinners! Today we present you a Sin Slayers roadmap for this year.
We will release new update every month. From additional supported languages to completely new locations and characters, Sin Slayers will have a lot of new content by the end of the year. You can also look forward to the Steam Workshop. Well be eagerly waiting for the first user mods.
Full details about each future update:
September
- NPC "Goblin trader: the new member of the church will be happy to buy or sell various items.
- Tower of Trials: valuable artifacts on the top floor of the tower are waiting for their new owners. But the way up the stairs is not an easy one! Tower will have 2 different modes: [olist]
- Ladder with 3 difficulty settings
- Training where you can test new skill and team compositions [/olist]
- Additional languages: translation of the game into German and Chinese.
- The rift: from the rift on the right wall of the Old Church, the light suddenly began to shimmer. Is this the way out? Or is it an entrance for someone or something?
- Snowy Peak: a new region far from the Valley of the Fallen Sinners.
- Non-accidental meetings: two new heroes Northlander Blood Mage.
- Cold forces: Wild animals and mythical monsters that have been freezing for almost an eternity on Snow Peak, craving warm, fresh blood.
- Additional languages: translation of the game into Japanese and other languages.
- Difficulty "Hell": the new mode of difficulty will test the strength of even experienced sinners.
- Console-like controls: no more virtual mouse simulations with gamepad controls!
- Steam Workshop support: If the game doesn't have localization in your language, you can translate the game yourself (or team up with enthusiasts like you).
Steam page and Steam community are the most important for us - we are going to follow up those closely for your feedback on the game.
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[ 2019-09-10 15:46:18 CET ] [ Original post ]
Over the weekend, thousands of demons and hundreds of Sinlords were slain in the Valley of Fallen Sinners! All this time we've been collecting feedback from you, working on fixes and eliminating bugs. Today we are releasing a patch with changes in quests and descriptions, as well as new settings.
Full list of update 1.0.92 changes:
- Increased the chance of the Powerful Prick skill triggering from 20% to 33%
- Added the "Continue" button when interacting with random encounters and books, now everyone can read the text of the random encounter or book in complete peace and quiet
- Reduced the number of kills required in Monster Hunter quests
- Fixed names of some variable parameters in the item descriptions (instead of HP now MAX HP, instead of RAGE now MAX RAGE)
- Added setting for displaying pop-up confirmation windows (always show, only important, only critical), change this setting at your own risk
- Added additional modifiers to increase the movement speed up to x4 in settings
- Added support for 1920x1200 resolution
- When the battle results window is opened, all other secondary windows will now be automatically closed
- Trap image in the Cemetery location has been changed
- Fixed some bugs
Steam page and Steam community are the most important for us - we are going to follow up those closely for your feedback on the game.
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[ 2019-09-09 13:53:01 CET ] [ Original post ]
Sin Slayers release is in full swing and we thank everyone who has already left feedback, comments or come to discuss the game on our Discord server. While you're leveling a select group of heroes to beat the demons, we're releasing our first patch.
- Interface elements now change their color depending on the current target when selecting the difficulty of the location
- Librarian battle in the quest "The Lost Blacksmith" in the Gluttony Forest was changed:
- One of the fallen warriors is now a Blue Crystal caster
- When a player escapes from this battle, he is placed back on the location map and gets into a previous cell
- Changed the "Global curse" in Caves of Greed and Village of Envy
[ 2019-09-06 15:06:00 CET ] [ Original post ]
Today is the most important day for our team, Sin Slayers is finally out! We want to thank all our followers and all steam users who have added the game to their wishlist. Your efforts have helped us find a new audience and attract interest to the project.
Behind us are 2 years of development, our dream has never been so close. We hope you enjoy our game as soon as possible.
Expect an exciting story, almost endless randomly generated locations, hordes of monsters and undead, embodiments of seven deadly sins, adventure, deep crafting system, dangers and so much more.
Do not postpone the adventure, go on a journey right now!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/783190/Sin_Slayers/
[ 2019-09-05 17:05:42 CET ] [ Original post ]
The final version of the game is ready and uploading into Steam right now. While we're all waiting restlessly, let's watch our new trailer together.
[previewyoutube=bZCq6OgL93o;leftthumb] [/previewyoutube]
[ 2019-09-04 18:46:19 CET ] [ Original post ]
A new batch of changes awaits you today, right before the release of the game. We've changed the enemy spawn system in different locations. For example, it will be harder for players to meet the Pigmans in the Citadel of Pride. In addition, we've updated the list of supported gamepads and added new sound and visual effects.
Full list of patch 1.0.89 changes:
- In the Skills section, all characters have two new elements instead of current equipment: the type of character (strong, agile, wise) and his special skill used on the location map
- Enemy spawn has been changed (important: for the changes to take effect it is necessary to restart the location. These changes will not be applied on the location, thats already created)
- New icons have been added for the virtual cursor if a gamepad is used
- Added support for Xbox One and Sony DualShock 4 gamepads
- Added sounds when moving an object from one slot to another
- All music tracks have been updated
- 10 new elements of the fortress wall were added on the map of "Fortress of Wrath" location
- Added a special "Rain" effect to the background of the "Fortress Wall" combat scene
[ 2019-09-03 15:24:12 CET ] [ Original post ]
Today we present you a major update of the Sin Slayers beta. The look of the Valley of Fallen Sinners has changed a lot thanks to the new global map, and with the updated loot system players will start to receive a wide variety of rewards.
Full list of update 1.0.87 changes:
- Full overhaul of global map
- Full overhaul of loot system. Now all loot became a lot more varied and valuable.
- Added new visual effects for location map abilities: Warlock "Weakening" Sorceress "Burning out" Rogue "Pickpocket"
- Fixed an error when players could earn double amount of rewards after battle
- Fixed an error with additional pixel popping up when your hero is taking damage
- Changed two screenshots in the tutorial window for the world map
[ 2019-08-30 14:11:30 CET ] [ Original post ]
The Sin Slayers release is close and we work harder than ever. Today we are making a new batch of changes to the game and fixing bugs found by players.
In the near future we plan to make even more pleasant changes, keep an eye on the news and visit our Discord server!
Full list of patch 1.0.86 changes:
- Corrected behavior when Sin Lord Envy could call his own shadow
- Fixed a bug when a shadow called by Sin Lord Envy did not copy the selected skills of the character from whom it was created
- Expanded the description for the "Invisible" buff that any action taken will interrupt the effect of the buff
- The Hunter's Arrows from Heaven skill now deals RANGED damage instead of PHYSICAL
- An error has been corrected with items that restore HEALTH or RAGE by a certain percentage (% of the maximum HEALTH and RAGE of the target, and not the character applying the item)
- Fixed a bug in the description of the "Soaring Dagger" Warlock skill depending on the activation of the passive "Soaring Spear" skill
- Fixed a bug in the loading of the player's profile if some values were not read in the support files
- Fixed a bug with the quest "Missing Hunter", now it does not appear on the map on the first move of the player
- New sounds added
- Fixed localization errors
[ 2019-08-27 14:37:11 CET ] [ Original post ]
Results of the first batch of players feedback are here. We want to thank everyone for a warm welcome, nice comments, questions and suggestions! Today we are releasing the first beta patch that will make your life in the Valley of Fallen Sinners a little bit easier.
Patch notes:
- Added a new "Combat speed" setting: It accelerates movement of all characters and projectiles by 100%, 150% or 200%.
- Redesigned colors of item names (rarity), changed attributes of all craftable items, added an option to sort recipes.
- Added a new "cursor tracking" setting: Now you can turn on/off camera mouse tracking.
- Seals on the table in the Old Church are now animated (active ones).
- Added the ability to click on the "unknown character" in Bestiary (for UI consistency, important for gamepad support).
- Added new sounds for cutscenes
- Changed button design for Xbox 360 controllers
- Fixed errors in Russian localization
- Moving around in already known cells doesn't stop the squad.
- If you move 2+ cells there is a possibility to stop moving by pressing the new button of the interface or Space hotkey.
- Significantly reduced the chance of a "closed" and "empty" chests.
- After the victory over the boss or Sin Lord, the video about the victory is played, then you return to the Church.
- Vanguard icon doesnt stick out anymore.
- After you win the fight in the arena, return to the map and automatically open the same tier level of the arena where the fight was won.
- Character pictures have been altered so that they do not go beyond the bounds.
- Ability cost now shows differently (Doesnt stick out anymore)
[ 2019-08-23 14:07:21 CET ] [ Original post ]
Greetings, sinful souls!
It is time for a journey through the Valley of the Fallen Sinners. Sin Slayers beta test starts today. Everyone who pre-ordered Sin Slayers with access to the beta will receive the key today.
Sin Slayers Beta is an almost complete version of the game. Play through the main campaign, do a lot of extra quests, see all heroes in action and try out different artifacts, armor and team compositions.
We remind you that Sin Slayers will release on September 5th!
[ 2019-08-20 16:57:06 CET ] [ Original post ]
Were glad to announce that Sin Slayers is going to release on Steam on September 5th!
Demonstrate your tactical genius and defeat hellish creatures in turn-based combat.
If youre a journalist, youtuber or streamer, be sure to visit our website and request Sin Slayers beta key for an article or a stream: https://sinslayers.com/demorequest
[ 2019-08-13 10:25:44 CET ] [ Original post ]
Greetings, fellow Sin Slayers! We saw that many of you lost faith when we failed to reach our goal. Some suggested we launch the Kickstarter campaign again, others asked how they could further support development of the project. We at Goon Swarm decided on a different way: as of today, Sin Slayers is available for pre-order on our website!
Want to support the game? Nows the time! There are three different versions to choose from:
We have other news as well. The Valley of Fallen Sinners is now home to the Warlock, a lazy demon summoner and disciple of dark magic. Youll have to work hard if you want his assistance, but if you do get him on your side the reward will be worth it.
The Warlock
is a brand new hero for Sin Slayers. His primary role is damage dealer. His low armor and HP are easily compensated by huge dark magic damage. The Warlocks main abilities are magic daggers and dark magic scrolls. His curses and demonic familiars will strike fear even into the hearts of minotaurs. Want a reliable source of damage without depending on luck? Enlist the Warlock! To find out more about the Warlock, play the full version of Sin Slayers.
[ 2019-06-19 15:34:55 CET ] [ Original post ]
The Sin Slayers Kickstarter campaign has finally ended. Sadly, we didnt reach our goal, but we did come close.
We are grateful to everyone who supported the project. Thanks to you, we are now certain that Sin Slayers has an audience ready for adventure in the Valley of Fallen Sinners, an audience ready to do battle against the Seven Deadly Sins upon final release.
Speaking of the release, development on Sin Slayers continues. Work on the project never ceased for a minute, and is right now in full swing. Were planning to release the game in Q3, 2019. Your wait is almost at an end!
Stay tuned for more news from our FB page and Twitter account. You can also visit our Discord server to ask us questions directly. Well always be in touch. Be prepared to fight your sins, because theyre almost here.
[ 2019-05-07 17:16:14 CET ] [ Original post ]
Twenty-four hours left till the end of the Sin Slayers Kickstarter campaign. Twenty-four hours to reach our goal. Twenty-four hours to find heroes ready to embark on a dangerous adventure to destroy seven cursed seals.
Sin Slayers has to this point reached 53% of its goal thanks to 346 backers. Weve still got a whole day ahead and were not giving up. We continue to reach out to gaming news sites, bloggers and streamers. And every day we continue to fill the game with new content, no matter what.
Right now is the best time to support our game if you havent already! Help us tell the whole world about Sin Slayers. Every pledge is important for us, as well as every stream, youtube video and Kickstarter comment!
[ 2019-05-06 17:16:21 CET ] [ Original post ]
The Valley of Fallen Sinners is riddled with sin. Every passing moment sees more lost and restless souls entering this bleak world. Rare indeed is the ray of hope shining through the dark clouds cloaking these lands of the damned.
Could it be that no true heroes dwell among these imprisoned souls, ready to risk not only their life but their very existence? Risk everything in order to free these hopeless and damned souls, cursed to wander endlessly in the world between worlds.
***
Hello everyone!
The Kickstarter campaign is soon coming to a close. We have only three days left to meet our goal, and gather the funds needed to add all planned content and mechanics to Sin Slayers.
At this point, Sin Slayers united 329 backers to pledge 42% of the initial goal.
More than 20,000 people have played Sin Slayers: The First Sin. Together theyve slain thousands of monsters in the first location of the Valley of Fallen Sinners.
Lets push it to the limit in these last few days and recruit as many new Sin Slayers as we can!
[ 2019-05-03 17:37:12 CET ] [ Original post ]
In todays update well talk about an important in-game mechanic called Sinfulness.
While traveling through the Valley of Fallen Sinners, youll stumble upon many random encounters. Every single encounter presents you with a choice that will impact your Sin attribute. Should you dig up a grave in hopes of finding treasure or pass it by? Desecrate an altar or pray to an unknown god? Loot a corpse or bury it? Every action will have consequences.
A high Sin level means more valuable treasures, rare items and necessary resources for your adventures. But at what cost? Inexperienced players can easily fall into this trap and end up in the proverbial fire.
There are 5 levels of Sin. With the growth of the Sinfulness meter, enemies become stronger and more aggressive. Ordinary monsters and even bosses gain a level bonus, and therefore an increase to all characteristics.
Were working right now on perfectly balancing this mechanic, but rest assured that by release of the full version of the game, only the hardest of hardcore players will be able to complete Sin Slayers at maximum Sinfulness. But the rewards for this feat will be legendary.
Support Sin Slayers on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blacktower/sin-slayers-heroic-saga-in-dark-fantasy
[ 2019-05-02 17:14:11 CET ] [ Original post ]
Hello everyone! Players have been asking frequently about how and where you can recruit new Sin Slayers in the game. We decided its time to address this question.
At the beginning of your journey, youll have only four heroes: Priestess, Warrior, Defender and Huntress. The others you must locate yourself and persuade to join your cause.
Not all heroes arrived simultaneously in the world between worlds; some have wandered these lands for years in search of salvation. You may find such unfortunate souls taking their rest at the base of a tree, in abandoned taverns, in the warehouses of deserted castles... or maybe even as captives of a Sin Lord.
However, its not enough to simply find them, youll need to convince these heroes that youre worthy. Some will ask for money or want a duel, others will require a far more difficult task.
Were not going to tell you everything of course, but we promise it wont be a simple feat to bring every available hero together under your banner.
Do you have more questions about this or any other mechanic? Dont be shy, ask away! We promise to answer every one of them.
And please dont forget to like, retweet, and tell your friends about our project. We have six days left, lets go all out!
[ 2019-04-30 17:06:31 CET ] [ Original post ]
Hello everyone!
Todays update is going to be brief, but informative.
First of all, lets talk about approaching (like the Night King advancing on Winterfell) the end of the Kickstarter campaign. We have noticed, of course, that our goal is still far away, but we wont give up. Were continuing to create content for the game and for you, our players, just as we planned.
Weve already reached 41% of our goal, thanks to 310 future Sin Slayers. We still have 7 days ahead of us, so were certain well find even more like-minded people to support our cause.
By the way, so far over 20,000 players have tried out Sin Slayers: The First Sin! Thanks to your feedback on the demo, we were able to fix many problems and improve some in-game mechanics. Sin Slayers was also wishlisted more than 5,000 times after the demo launch.
If you havent tried Sin Slayers already, now is the perfect time. Dont forget to show the game to your friends as well! :)
[ 2019-04-29 17:19:08 CET ] [ Original post ]
Greetings! Today well discuss the weapons and armor your squad will wield and wear. We remind you that a free Sin Slayers demo is already available on Steam. Trying the prologue yourself is the best way to learn more about the game.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1057690/Sin_Slayers_The_First_Sin/
Each hero has two equipment slots: one for weapon and one for armor or an accessory. Dont forget: each character has access to different equipment types. For example, the Priestess cant use swords, axes, or other heavy equipment, while the Huntress doesnt use spell books or staffs.
Right now, the demo version is using a prototype of our team management and equipment system. By final release, you will be able to drastically change the composition of the team and equip yourself for any opponent, boss or location. For example, youll be able to add weapon attributes like fire, water, electricity and other elements. Is the enemy resistant to physical attacks, but afraid of electricity? Equip the Huntress with an electric bow to slay him. Is the next location overrun with undead? Use the Paladin to smite them. If the enemy is vulnerable to cold, the Defender with an ice spear will be a deadly surprise.
Want to know more about the game mechanics, monsters and heroes of Sin Slayers? Ask your questions in the comments below, and well be sure to address them in future updates.
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[ 2019-04-27 19:27:26 CET ] [ Original post ]
In the Valley of Fallen Sinners there is a place that beckons greedy souls. Rumors say it is littered with gems, gold and rare artifacts. Those who dared to investigate told tales of surreal monsters or havent returned at all.
Travelers describe a fathomless cave in a huge mountain, where every path is identical to the one before. The cave lures travelers deeper and deeper into a labyrinth where the bravest souls must face their deepest fears. The boundless darkness and frightening calls of the cave dwellers will tempt the unprepared adventurer to turn tail and flee.
***
As youve probably realized, today we will talk about one of seven sinful locations, the Caves of Greed.
The Caves will welcome players with intricate mazes and punishing traps in the best roguelike tradition. Youll have to travel many corridors before you find the right way.
Your heroic squad will meet many unique enemies, each of them a tough opponent who lives to kill curious travelers. From mad miners to marauding minotaurs, everyone here is your enemy and theyre thirsty for your blood.
Bring powerful weapons, because every enemy in the Caves has a large HP pool and high attack skills. The fight wont be easy, but even these horrors have weak points. You just need to find them...
To lift the Caves curse youll have to face its overlord, Greed, and his best fighter, the mighty Cyclops. What treasures have they gathered over thousand of years of rule?
By the way, we recently updated the Sin Slayers demo and made several changes. Return to the world between worlds to check out the new update and please leave your feedback and comments about the game!
[ 2019-04-26 19:12:03 CET ] [ Original post ]
In update #17 we told you about our crafting system and how you can spend your hard earned coin to create and upgrade useful items.
Today were going to talk about the Squad Skill System.
At the start of the game, your new characters will only have two combat skills and one global skill, to be used outside of combat. For example, the Huntress has a main attack, Rapid Shot, and the Aim Shot or Arrows from Heaven ability, depending on your choice.
Your heroes need to learn other abilities before using them in battle. Every new ability can be either passive or active, but whats most important is that abilities open up new tactical possibilities for you. Devise new team compositions, builds and tactics to take advantage of powerful new abilities.
To unlock new ability sets, players will have to work hard to obtain special knowledge stones - small, medium and large for the respective skill categories.
During your travels youll find not only various resources, but Ancient coins as well.
An NPC at the Old Church will sell you stones to power up your squad if you have enough coins.
This is just the beginning! We plan to go even deeper, adding experience points and character leveling into the game to grant additional bonuses. Stay tuned for more interesting news.
[ 2019-04-25 17:31:29 CET ] [ Original post ]
The demo version of our game is already 2 weeks old. Weve been very pleased with the great interest the community has taken in Sin Slayers: there are so many reviews, comments and suggestions. Some of them weve decided to discuss in depth. Today well talk about the Vanguard mechanic.
In classic JRPG battles, every character can freely attack any enemy. Players often follow their intuition and place the highest defense heroes, the tanks, out in front. But is this the right strategy for Sin Slayers? Who needs the Vanguard buff the most? Lets find out.
Vanguard protects the center character in a squad, granting bonus armor and offering the player additional tactical options. You should place the most valuable characters in the vanguard, or characters with a low health pool.
An interesting combination was uncovered by a player in his Steam review. If you put the Defender in the center and learn his Provocation ability, even strong enemies will find it difficult to pierce your defences. With this strategy, youll waste little to none of your resources.
Weve heard many other hero combinations and tips as well. Were waiting for your ideas and comments below. The best ones will be featured in one of our future updates.
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[ 2019-04-24 17:17:55 CET ] [ Original post ]
The Sin Slayers soundtrack is inspired by your favorite 2000s video game music, 1980s film scores, funk and heavy metal. Our sound is a mix of different genres that depicts the specific concepts behind game places and characters. The complete soundtrack will include 14 tracks and were more than halfway through, so lets talk about the process behind Sin Slayers music.
Guitars and Riffs
In a gothic horror fairytale like Sin Slayers, you cannot experience what it really feels like to be attacked by a tribe of man-eating pig people. But anyone whos spent decades playing RPGs can easily imagine this as a real-life situation. So for us the path to follow was simple we decided to visualize several game scenes in order to pick up the right tone for the music.
With a Gibson Les Paul Classic in the hands of our guitarist Ruslan Eldorado, we believe weve crafted tunes suitable both for a merciless rampage, and a mysterious discovery that has accompanied every roguelike since the genres inception.
Crazy Village
In many ways, this work is a tribute. As gamers with our own experience performing and composing, were actually retranslating what we loved about video game soundtracks and music more generally back in the 90s, as well as what we love about them now. In some battle tracks youll hear the influence of Quake 2, while in others youll recognize the roots of Mastodons cult Crack the Skye album. Some exploration themes will inevitably call to mind Matt Uelmens Diablo and Kirill Pokrovskys Divinity, while others will be familiar to every King Crimson fan.
Live Vocals
In a sense, everybody loves singing! We still remember an era when the use of live vocals in a game soundtrack was impossible because of technical limitations, and were happy to have this opportunity to enrich Sin Slayers music with the voices of the best guys and gals available.
At the frontline of the Siren track stands the gorgeous Ekaterina Evdokimova, an extremely talented singer and very deep musician. While working on the female vocals, we frequently looked back at Eric Serras work on The Fifth Element. You may be cool, but youll never be as cool as Plavalaguna.
Siren
Male voice tracks Anvil, Siren, Woods and Cemetery Gates were recorded by Peter Salnikov, whos also responsible for the rest of the work on this soundtrack. Composing, arranging, recording, mixing and singing well, a mans gotta do what a mans gotta do.
Anvil
Some vocal parts (except Ekaterinas solo etudes) are accompanied by the Logic Pro Xs mellotron choir. ICYMI mellotrons were proto-synthesizers, with sounds of violins, flutes, choirs, or even whole ensemble loops recorded on tape. This technology had a lot of limitations, e.g. an 8 second maximum playback time for a single note and zero sustain, but the sound artefacts generated by aging tape are priceless.
Graveyard
Unusual, funky soundtrack
I swear it was a Steam comment! Speaking of the overall vibe of the Sin Slayers soundtrack, our conversations on the topic of sins and sinners made us think about gospel singers, which is best depicted on the Refuge theme. This one plays in the Church, the safehouse of your adventures in the Valley.
Refuge
Electric organ and handclaps in the distance, the bass line built of 70s synth, slap bass and electric piano samples have got you covered. Live cello was recorded by Alexey Mazin of the Arcanum Vivum cover band to remind us all of the original blue Max Payne theme. Aside from that, the distant electric guitar that came here straight outta the Jagged Alliance 2 Laptop theme will put you in the right mood as you weave your vicious way through this cursed land. Lonely and grim but full of hope, and strong men ready to fight the darkness thats what the Refuge theme is all about.
The same principles stand behind every other musical theme in the game. Yes, were in the grim graveyard with undead knights and ghosts lurking nearby. But were happy to be here, and a fine battle, glory, treasure and fame are exactly what we came for!
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[ 2019-04-23 20:17:54 CET ] [ Original post ]
Item crafting has become one of the most engaging gameplay mechanics of any RPG. Its always interesting to gather resources and turn them into gear to boost your strength, agility or vitality.
Sin Slayers has a classic crafting system for the genre. Slay enemies, find hidden loot, and complete quests to earn rewards. Sometimes youll get a rare item, but more often youll discover valuable resources. The more you travel, fight and explore the world, the more equipment youll be able to craft. Every flower, piece of cloth or broken tool can be used to create elixirs, armor, weapons or enchanted trinkets.
In Sin Slayers, youll be able to not only craft items, but also improve existing gear. For example, at the beginning of your journey youll craft a Broken Sword. This weapon will help you defeat several small enemies, but a Sin Lord would clearly be out of your league. Using the Broken Sword as a foundation, youll create a more powerful sword to slay stronger opponents. Every item in the game (except consumables) can be upgraded this way.
If youve already played the Sin Slayers demo, you know that youll need to create other items besides armor and weapons. Traps and monster ambushes will force you to spend money on potions, food and disarming kits. You dont want to lose half your squad on the way to defeat a Sin Lord because you were unprepared, do you?
Wed like to remind our backers and potential supporters that the Blacksmith tier includes a collaboration with our designer to create your own in-game item! You will come up with its story, describe its appearance, and name this artifact that will be available to any future player.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blacktower/sin-slayers-heroic-saga-in-dark-fantasy/
[ 2019-04-22 17:17:28 CET ] [ Original post ]
Rumors trail after this hooded man wherever he goes. Even his real name is a mystery. If you happen to meet him, know this something valuable must be hidden nearby.
The Rogue is an elusive mercenary, a brutal and clever assassin. In his previous life, he abducted and killed people for money. In the Valley of Fallen Sinners almost nothing is known about him, but remember this: your life is more important than your wallet. Youd best stay on his good side if you can.
Those lucky enough to survive a fight with the Rogue describe him as an incredibly quick and agile acrobat, who is able to extricate himself unscathed from the most dire circumstances. The corpses he leaves behind lay like punctured like a pin cushion with dagger wounds, and bloated with some unknown poison. The Rogues greed knows no bounds. If there is something he desires, he will find an opportunity to steal it.
It is said that you can meet him anywhere, but only once.
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The Rogue is a new hero for Sin Slayers. His role in the party is as a damage dealer.
The Rogue deals an average amount of damage, but a high critical chance makes him a great choice for players who like fast and memorable fights.
This heros main weapons are daggers and throwing knives (normal and poisoned). He can also steal from enemies during the fight, and duck out of the enemy's sight in order to deliver a sudden and very powerful blow.
To find out more about the Rogue, play the full version of Sin Slayers.
[ 2019-04-21 19:06:37 CET ] [ Original post ]
There is nothing worse, than a man without joy.
Today well talk about our second location, the Graveyard of Despondency. Sin Lord of Sloth governs this place along with his minion Ghost Reaper.
Location features
Youll feel apathy, fear and sadness of the cemetery right away. Crypts, graves, bones and thick fog are everywhere, only the most courageous heroes will have what it takes to pass. Everything here is filled with evil and hopelessness, even the fountain will increase your sinfulness by 12 points every time you visit it. Youll have a difficult choice to make: attack the enemy with your current health or to restore it, strengthening the enemy.
Graveyard of Despondency bestiary
Aside from the enemies you already know, like pigmans, slimes and other dwellers of the Forest of Gluttony, youll also meet new ones. Each of them will have its own unique abilities, strengths and weaknesses. Lets examine each and every one:
Ghost is a common graveyard visitor. Itll attack anyone wholl get too close to it. It can not only slash with his dagger, but also curse its enemy, draining his life energy. Its weak to holy and electric attacks.
Graves, crypts, bones and monsters behind every corner will drive anyone insane. Gravedigger was no different, now hes under a full control of Sloth. Hell attack anyone who dares to visit his lands. Watch out for his shovel!
Alive he was a noble protector of his kingdom and achieved many great feats, but then he betrayed his king. Because of that he now must wander endlessly in the World between worlds. Hes afraid of fire, use it against him.
Not all ghosts are the same, some materialized almost fully thanks to their achievements in life. They are called Fantoms, not dead, but not alive as well. In a battle with these skilled warriors any turn can become your last.
Probably the most interesting evil minion of the Graveyard. It doesnt like to fight, but more than happy to summon other to its aid. Holy attack have no effect on him. Frost and poison damage wont be of a great help as well.
Bosses
The first serious obstacle on your way to the second seal. He protects the resting places of souls and able to summon ghosts on the battlefield. Beware of the scythe, the power of death itself is imbued in it.
The second Sin Lord does not leave his throne, but dont expect an easy battle. Indifferent to everything, he gets mad if someone dares to interrupt his solitude. Sloth is strong and will easily dodge a critical attack, but due to Sin it is very slow. Cocky travellers will surely die in a fight with him. Relax by the fountain before the fight and recuperate or not its for you to decide.
[ 2019-04-20 18:45:29 CET ] [ Original post ]
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Sin Slayers is an RPG with roguelike elements set in a dark fantasy world, where your choices determine how challenging the fights and enemies will be.
Create, equip and lead a team of heroes. Each unit will have its own abilities and weaknesses, so plan your combat strategy accordingly. You’ll journey through stinking primeval forests, boneyards riddled with crypts and the graves of fallen warriors, and other places even the bravest adventurer would fear to tread.
Battles, traps, and bizarre enemies... Everything and everyone wishes to take your life, but don't succumb to despair. Between fights your party can take their rest at a fountain, or while on the road in an old church which leaves its doors open to the weary and wounded.
Travel every path and byway of the Valley, obtain new weapons on the field of battle or by fulfilling quests, gather ingredients for magical elixirs and resources to craft armor and amulets. If a certain item is beyond your crafting ability, ask the blacksmith in the Old Church for help. The best gear will allow you to challenge the deadliest monsters.
The souls of many heroes were cursed upon death, leaving them to wander a dark and uncharted world, an afterlife reserved for sinners. Is this the end, or..?
Gather your team. Equip them with weapons, armor, and amulets. Level up your abilities as you move forward. The Sin Lords must be slain.
Sin Slayers features a classic turn-based combat system in the tradition of the best JRPGs, giving you free rein to pit your tactical skills against the wretched inhabitants of the Valley of Fallen Sinners.
Steel yourself. Enemies are everywhere and you will need to make difficult decisions and face dire peril to prevail.
Depending on your choices, the sinfulness of your team will go up or down. If it's high — expect tougher enemies. Whatever might be buried there, is it wise to desecrate those graves? Every decision you make matters, and on the road to the next Sin Lord you will have many opportunities to choose poorly.
Every crusade against a Sin Lord will be unique as every location is randomly generated. Think you know everything there is to know about a fetid swamp? We promise there are new lessons to learn, though they may not be to your liking!
Legends tell of a place betwixt worlds, a region outside time and space called the Valley of Fallen Sinners.
A dense, preternatural fog lays like stinking breath over black woods. What cursed hordes await? Vicious beasts, damned warriors, the undead, and worse chthonian horrors, all with an unslakable craving for new souls to perpetuate their own unnatural life.
This region is for the most contemptible cowards, those who died because of their sins and the darkness weighing down their souls. At one time, they lived as brave heroes across a multitude of worlds, and bards composed ballads to their noble deeds. Until the day darkness flooded their hearts and killed them.
Now regret consumes them, but their souls will find no rest. They are doomed to wander the Valley endlessly, searching for rest, respite, an end to their torture. But they will know no peace until someone destroys the seven seals of the Portal of the Worlds. Only then will the gates open and the damned finally escape their prison...
Truth be told, no one has attempted this before.
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