Love, mystery, and survival await in "Date Z," an exciting indie game developed by Mass Creation.

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As part of the Visual Novel Fest, the "Date Z" demo is now available on STEAM. Step into the shoes of a senior transfer student, where your survival depends on finding a date by Friday amidst a deadly zombie outbreak. Will you prioritize your love life or unravel the secrets of the apocalypse?

[h2]CHECK OUT THE DEMO AND ADD TO WISHLIST[/h2]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1567890/Date_Z/

Immerse yourself in heartfelt romances with five unique characters, each with their own captivating personality and potential involvement in the unfolding mystery. Your choices will have lasting consequences, shaping your relationships and determining your fate.



Explore the intricate architecture of your school, uncovering hidden passages and secrets that may hold the key to your survival. Utilize a mysterious device to traverse through different timelines, revealing new scenarios that will deepen your immersion in the heart-racing adventure.



Feature List:

Choice-driven Visual Novel Dating Sim: Your decisions will influence the direction of the narrative and the relationships you form.
Multiple Endings: Experience diverse outcomes based on the choices you make, ensuring a unique gameplay experience each time.
Date Five Unique Characters: Engage in heartfelt romances with five distinct girls, each with their own individual personality and backstory.
Explore Multiple Timelines: Utilize a mysterious device to navigate through different timelines, unveiling unique scenarios and deepening the immersion.
School Campus Exploration: Unearth secrets within the intricate architecture of your school, where the key to survival may be closer than you think.
Beautiful Comic-Style Visuals: Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of "Date Z," brought to life by stunning hand-drawn visuals.



[h3]Discover "Date Z" today and experience an enthralling adventure filled with romance, mystery, and survival in a world gripped by a deadly zombie outbreak! [/h3]

Hey All!
We are in the process of Steam Deck verification, which is why we are adding some new updates to the game. Keep your fingers crossed, for the green mark we would like to achieve!

• Improved text readability in some parts of UI
  
• Videos on some Proton versions now display properly
  
• Video and Controls settings do not sync via Steam Cloud anymore (some users may experience a complete reset of video settings and button bindings)
  

Here it is!
Shing! version 2.0 with all the improvements and features you've asked for (+ some you did not).

• Keyboard support - check! - Play without mouse aiming!
  
• Extra tutorials and How To's - check! - Check the in-game Pause Menu for a deep dive into various systems.
  
• Enemies balancing - check! - No more breaks in the battle flow. No more "3 times in a row" design!
  

Hello, Gamers!

Please remember, that you are always able to change the control scheme in OPTIONS in CONTROLS Tab.

In DEFAULT mode you will only use the analog stick to perform an attack, but in the ALTERNATIVE mode, you will be able to use buttons!

We've been teasing it for months, you helped us test it and now it's finally here - Shing! multiplayer mode has been officially launched, no longer in beta, and free for all owners of the game to try.

Please make sure that your game is updated and do not hesitate to give it a go with your buddies!

You may know us as the caterers of more hardcore tastes, the ones revolving around hacking and slashing, dicing and slicing, fighting for survival, but we also have a softer side that has just been manifested as We Dig Games the makers of an extremely cute and laid-back game by the name of Hamster Maze. Follow the link and have a look at the game, witness warmth and care that is the core of this new experience you wont regret it!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1442670/Hamster_Maze/

Hi All!

We are not done with Shing!

At the moment you can help us in testing the online multiplayer feature.
To do this, check our DISCORD server for more details -> CLICK HERE

Please note that you are accessing a Beta version of the game, that includes a work-in-progress online multiplayer component that is still undergoing testing before its official release. This version of the game records certain gameplay data and sends that information back to our servers. By playing the beta branch of the game, you agree to share that information.
Should you encounter any bugs, glitches, lack of functionality, or other problems relating to the online component of the game, please let us know immediately so we can rectify these accordingly.

Hi all!

We're back with some changes, that we think you guys might find interesting!

- BUGFIXES!
- Fixed control scheme selection bug (you probably even did not notice that ;) )
- Fixed colliders on level 5
- Fixed Sound FX in Boss Fights
- Some small improvements with the controller responses, and overall controller usage

- GAMEPLAY BALANCE CHANGES!
- Changes in enemies AI

- OPTIMIZATION
- Memory usage optimization
- Particle usage optimization.

As always, please see this forum thread for any additional pieces of information!

We hope, you guys will like what we prepared, and stay tuned for more!

Steam Winter Sale is here!
This means, that Shing! and all Mass Creation games are available with seasonal discounts!
Buy them now, and have great fun, during Christmas time!

You can also buy our games in a bundle (which is now absurdly cheap!), or just pick one out of the titles we have available on Steam:

Shing! Digital Deluxe Edition
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/16549/Shing_Digital_Deluxe_Edition/

Mass Creation Bundle:
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/16286/Mass_Creation_Bundle/

Draw Slasher
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1103730/Shing/

Corridor Z
https://store.steampowered.com/app/636070/Corridor_Z/

Hi all!

It's been a while, but we're back with some changes, that we think you guys might find interesting!
Changes were implemented in the full version of the game, and the Demo version.

- NEW CONTROL SCHEME!
That's right. For all fans of button mashing, we created a more old school control scheme for controllers.

- NEW HIDDEN BOSS!
Basan is waiting for everyone who will figure out how to summon him. We hope you guys will like the new Boss fight. The new enemy is lurking somewhere at the Coastal CIty level.
Good luck!

- BUGFIXES!
We worked hard on eliminating the annoying bugs with subtitles and such.

- GAMEPLAY BALANCE CHANGES!
We changed a lot in the way you will experience the combat in Shing. If you want to check them all, please see this forum thread!

We hope, you guys will like what we prepared, and stay tuned for more!

All the tricks for all the hardcore players, that want to beat the leaderboard records on INSANE difficulty.
We will be showing, how to get along the first 3 levels of Shing! SOLO.

Join our game designer Andrew, as he will uncover all the traps, enemies, and challenges that await you on your way to capture the Starseed Thief!

Hello!

We just released some digital goodies for you guys to buy!
Artbook and OST are now available in a Bundle with, and without the game (if you already own Shing!).

Because of Halloween, our other game: Corridor Z is also on Halloween Sale, so you might want to check our Mass Creation bundle ;) It's at a very good price at the moment!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/16549/Shing_Digital_Deluxe_Edition/

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/16610/Shing_Digital_Goodies/

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/16286/Mass_Creation_Bundle/


Also - we're preparing something new for you guys, that will be available really soon - we know, we said this last time, but this time we're dead serious! Stay tuned, and Happy Halloween!

And remember - stay safe!

Hello!
It's been a while since we announce anything, but we were working on some content update, that will be released soon.

But wait! There is more!
We created a special bundle with all our games available on Steam with a 33% discount.
If you do not know Draw Slasher, or Corridor Z, our bundle is the best way to get them.

And if you already own one of our games from the bundle, you can buy the rest and it still will be 33% cheaper! How cool is that?

You can check the bundle below:
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/16286/Mass_Creation_Bundle/

We know, that some of you would like to try the game, before buying it.
That is why we released a free Shing! Demo. We hope you will like it, and this small part of the game will convince you guys that our game is worthy! (of buying ;) )

Inside, you will find tutorial, some regular gameplay from the begging of the game, one mini-boss, and one boss stage. It's enough for you to try our game, check out the visuals, and control scheme.

Enjoy!

Shing! will be showcased at PAX Online 2020 Indie Showcase!
We are super happy, that we were selected, as there is only 20 awesome games in the rooster!

Check out all the games here: https://online.paxsite.com/indie

And we are preparing some extra treats for this event! Stay tuned!

Hi all!
We gathered all the feedback from our players during the first weekend, regarding the bugs, and other issues with Shing!
Patch 1.0.01 is now live, and you can check all the changes on our forum, where you will also find information on how to report bugs back to us if you encounter any during your play.

The day has come!
It's really happening, and we are very happy, that we can finally present our game to the public!
This has been a long and crazy ride, with ups and downs along the road, but we managed to deliver Shing! to you guys, and we will keep working on the game.
We already work on new modes, proper online co-op, and many more (but for now - it's a secret!)

We would also like to say THANK YOU! to all our community, and our precious Beta Testers. High five girls and boys!

So - we hope you guys will like the game, play it with your friends and family (but remember - stay safe, and keep your distance!) and show us your skills in leaderboards!

We created one last piece of video - launch trailer - to spread the word about our game. Check it below!

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Thanks to Whisper Games - Shing! publisher in China - you can check the game during G-fest!
The online event takes place from August 5th to August 7th, and you can follow the online streams on Huya, TikTok, Toutiao, Xigua Video, Kuaishou, and bilibili.

Check the official event website for any news regarding Shing! and the event lineup!

We know, that you all been waiting for this (or not ;)).
Shing will be available on 28.08.2020, so save the date, and get ready to kick some demon asses!
Plus - we've got a sweet developer diary for you, so if you are interested to learn more about the game, why controls are, what they are, and many more - tune in to our YT channel!

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If you missed the Summer of Gaming stream, we got you covered. Here is our exclusive gameplay video with our game director commentary. Enjoy!

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IGN Summer Of Gaming online event is live. Why are we mention this particular event?
Check the schedule, and save the date: Monday, June 15th! New Shing! gameplay video with our game director commentary!
Lot's of new stuff, will be covered in this special video.
More information can be found HERE.

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Newest Steam event in June will be the next big thing, in which Shing! will be showcased! Save the date: 09.06 - 14.06.2020.

Our demo will be once again available to players around the world, and we can't wait how many Yokai you guys will be slain this time! Let us know what you think, after you played it!

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We're super excited to tell you guys this news:
Shing! will be available in GeForce NOW library from launch!
This means, you will be able to play it wherever you are, and on whatever computer you have - you only need to have the game in your Steam library!

Big Cheese played Shing! with his team on Twitch.
If you missed it, here are stream highlights on Youtube! We think they liked it!

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Andrzej and Micha from our dev team, talked with The SWW Show about Shing!, game mechanics, artstyle and inspirations.
You can check it HERE

During our time at PAX in Boston, we had a great pleasure to talk with awesome guys from IRON LORDS PODCAST. Check out what Shing! related topics our dev team discussed with Lord Cognito.

Discord https://discord.gg/masscreation

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United States! You want to play Shing!?
There's this little event, called PAX East, taking place in Boston. A perfect opportunity to meet the devs and chop some demon heads off! Booth 11003, 27.02-1.03.2020. Be there!

Our Discord https://discord.gg/masscreation

[h3]We need your help![/h3]
Our team is looking for some hardcore, badass beta testers. Hardcore players, casuals, speedrunners and all others join us! We provide access to the game, dev team support and many other things exclusively for beta testers!
Join us on our Discord and fill out a simple form. CLICK HERE

We were recording dialogues for Shing! with some super talented Voice Actors, and today we can say - that's a wrap!
Thank you Stephanie Panisello [Bichiko], Stephanie Southerland [Aiko], Aleks Le [Tetsuo], and Jay Simon [WIlhelm] for all your hard work!
And this mark the moment, when a big suprise for all of you guys will be revealed - very soon!

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Indie DB "Indie of the Year" voting has begun!
Help us win the award by clicking the link below and voting for Shing!
Tell your friends, tell your family - tell Everyone! Every vote counts!
https://www.indiedb.com/games/shing

Pozna Game Arena ended some time ago, but we can't stop thinking about it! All those great moments, and all those satisfied players we met in Pozna. Here is a quick recap of that event. Enjoy!

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Just before we meet with polish players during Pozna Game Arena we would like to present to you our official Keyart!
Made by talented Kate Niemczyk!

We'll be showcasing Shing! to you - Players - during Pozna Game Arena! We will be situated in Hall 5A, so drop by to check out the game, and grab some free SWAG!

"Leave it to the professional."

Aiko is the last playable character we'd like to showcase! Well-read and curious, Aikos highly knowledgeable about the world and its history. She's confident in her abilities, and fully dedicated to her duties. In combat she shows open disdain to her enemies, and eggs her comrades on to keep up with her breakneck pace.

Our friends from Gamondo.de interviewed Grzegorz and Andrzej at Gamescom. They asked about Shing, Beat'em'ups and other things (we don't want to spoil everything!)
Check out the video - it's in English!

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If you didn't get a chance to play Shing! at Gamescom, weve got you covered. Just go to our YouTube channel and watch the official gameplay from Gamescom Demo!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqpJeDcRTes

Shing! brings back the arcade beatemup gameplay and supercharges it with crazy stylish action and intuitive stick-based controls. Free-flowing combos, outstanding mobility, parries, counters, aerial combat and the ability to instantly switch between 4 playable characters make Shing! a real treat for any sidescrolling beatemup fan.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1103730/Shing/

"Man, I love my job!"

He's young, he's handsome, and he's got some sick katana skills! Meet Tetsuo - another playable character from Shing! Fun fact - you can parry and counter in Shing! Not like in some other hyped brawlers coming out.