DEVIL BLADE REBOOT news & patch notes

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44923238/60f7dd3f146802a926dbc093ba0df9c7f84a0472.jpg It's a little belated, but the game has officially reached its first anniversary since release. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has played and supported the game, and for all the positive feedback it has received. The release date is yet to be determined, but we are planning an update (ver.1.3) that will introduce new content. We would greatly appreciate your patience as you wait for it. Update Details (ver.1.2.1) ・Added one new secret illustration. ・Added scanline settings to the screen menu. 　Access it via: OPTIONS MENU → SCREEN Note: Increasing the scanline intensity will darken the screen, but you can reduce the darkness by adjusting the saturation and brightness settings under: OPTIONS MENU → SCREEN EFFECTS When used in conjunction with a bilinear filter, it is possible to create an expression similar to that of a CRT monitor. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44923238/58e0dbf6bb027e604fd03e96cc6c459a5f3888a8.png ・You can now view achievements and global rankings from the SB Config Menu. 　(accessible by pressing the Esc key) ・Fixed a display bug that had been occurring in some of the option menus. (ver. 1.2.1-B)

It has been confirmed that replays created with versions earlier than "ver.1.1.3" may not play back correctly in "ver.1.2.0". As noted in the manual, "Replays may not play correctly if the version differs." Therefore, we do not guarantee compatibility between different replay versions. Since changes to the scripting structure can alter random number outcomes, we believe that the addition of the Boss Rush feature in this case is affecting replay playback. Solution To address this, we have added the previous version "ver.1.1.3" as a beta option. (For reasons of save compatibility, the file will be deleted after a certain period of time. Please understand this in advance.) You can switch to the older version by following these steps: Properties → Betas → ver.1.1.3 If you wish to replay recordings created in "ver.1.1.3" or earlier, please temporarily switch to this version. Additionally, if you want to ensure your current replays are preserved, we recommend recording them as video files.

Added Boss Rush Mode. Fight through consecutive battles against bosses from stages 1 to 6. Since the Berserk % is not converted into score until the final boss is defeated, this mode offers a different kind of tension compared to the main game. (If you are aiming for a higher position in the global ranking, the difficulty level of “HARD” is recommended.) (Updated) ・Added Boss Rush Mode (The highest score among all difficulties will be registered in the global ranking.) ・Adjusted graphics saturation to be slightly reduced (To restore the original saturation: OPTIONS MENU → SCREEN EFFECTS → SATURATION <20>) ・Changed the achievement label from "Total Score" to "Total High Score" ・Improved achievement unlock processing (Added achievement check when selecting the OPTIONS MENU) ・Re-encoded BGM (Fixed an issue where some tracks did not loop correctly in the sound test) ・Fixed a bug that the high score of Boss Rush was not correctly registered in the ranking (ver.1.2.0-B). ・Fixed a bug that the scoreboard in stage select and retro mode was not displayed correctly (ver.1.2.0-C)

・Addition of video adjustment filters (saturation, brightness, and contrast) 　(Can be changed at OPTIONS MENU→SCREEN EFFECTS) ・Additional localization of subtitles is now supported 　(some parts are unnatural due to machine translation) ・Support for version notation during replay playback 　(Replays prior to ver 1.1.2 are uniformly marked as ver 1.1.2) ※If you are using an OLED monitor, HDR-compatible monitor, 　or other monitor with good color reproduction, 　you can play comfortably by reducing the saturation a little. 　For Steam Deck OLED, saturation = -30 is recommended ※Due to save file compatibility, we will stop releasing ver. 1.0.6 in November. 　Please understand this in advance.

・Fixed a bug that the number of times cleared is initialized when the boss-only mode is turned on. ・Fixed a bug in which the guideline language was not displayed correctly at initial startup. ・Fixed some Korean translations. ・Changed vertical sync ON to default.

・Implementation of CRT effect (bilinear, distortion, color blur, overscan) (Delete F2 test function. Set by OPTIONS→SCREEN) ・Correction of display corruption when “4:3 display mode, window magnification x 1” is set (SB update) ・Fixed a bug in which the display position could not be changed in window mode (SB update). ・Optimization of the boss on the second side when the boss-only mode is turned on. (The length of the appearance of the boss was corrected by fast-forwarding.) ※Scan line filter will be implemented at a later date. 　If the old CRT filter display does not disappear, please execute 　“OPTIONS→SCREEN→DEFAULT SETTINGS”.

・Display the timer of the boss (time adjustment) ・Scores are added according to the remaining timer when a boss is destroyed. ・Added global ranking registration setting. ・Added version indication in the lower left corner of the game UI (ver.1.1.0-B) ・Fixed a bug when setting Continue . (ver.1.1.0-C) ・Fixed a bug where buttons were not displayed on the pause screen.（ver.1.1.0-D） ------------------------------------------------ ※Notice and apology for updates affecting scores The boss battle was designed so that high scores could be obtained by early destruction by melee attacks. However, due to a flaw in the adjustment, the specification was such that players who persisted until just before self-destruction could earn a high score. It was my basic policy not to make adjustments that would affect scores, but the state of "the optimal solution is to stay until the very last minute in boss battles" goes against my sense of beauty. After many years of creating the game with the intention of "trying to never let that happen," after much deliberation, I have decided to adjust the boss battle so that early destruction is advantageous in the boss battle. We apologize for the inconvenience and apologize to those of you who have been studying score earning with the current specifications. We appreciate your understanding. ※If you would like to play with the old version and check the replays, please go to "Gear Mark→Properties→Beta→ver.1.0.6" and revert to the old version before starting. Thank you for your patience.

・Addition of 4:3 (320 x 240) display mode (SB update) 　(Set by "OPTIONS MENU → SCREEN → ASPECT RATIO") ・Localization (Korean) ・Achievement "100% unlocked" changed to "75% unlocked".

・Addition of a boss-only mode ・"Name, difficulty, and number of stages" 　are displayed on the result screen. ・Fixed a bug that boost was rarely triggered (readjusted)

・Added a function to temporarily save replays when the game is cleared with less than a high score. ・Fixed a bug in which the shoot-down rate increased when the boss self-destructed. ・Fixed a bug that boost % was not displayed correctly when destroying bosses in boost mode.（ver.1.0.4B） (This is a display bug and does not affect the actual score.) ※SB config notation (ver. 1.0.4B)

・Fixed a bug that boost was not triggered in rare cases. ・Fixed game over and 1UP not occurring at the same time. ・Fixed a mistake in the button display in the manual and added button display in some explanations. ・Changed the color of the “Initialize” and “Exit” buttons on the SB config screen (to prevent misfires). ・Added CRT effect function (SB update) *Test function Set by F2 key. *About CRT effect function This is a test feature of StgBuilder and will be improved and modified in the future. I have already ascertained that the scanline display is not normal. (They are twice as coarse as I had expected). I am requesting the creator of StgBuilder to improve it, but it may be difficult to deal with due to the way it is structured.

・Added one secret illustration. ・Fixed the behavior of the “Bomb/Boost” setting to be the same as the “Boost Only” setting. ・Fixed typos in the (Japanese) subtitles and instructions. ・Changed the stage music to a loop for low FPS. ・Disabled input when app is inactive (SB update) ・Fixed to follow sound device switching (SB update) ・Fixed a bug in SteamDeck that caused 16:10 at startup when set to full screen (SB update)

・(English) Adjusted “Guidelines for Live Streaming”. ・(Japanese) Fixed a typo in the “Ending” subtitle. ・Fixed a bug that “Boost Gauge Brightness” was not reflected in the option settings. ・Fixed a bug that caused an error when a sound device could not be found.

Today, DEVIL BLADE REBOOT has been released. This game was developed in my free time outside of my regular job's work. I slowly worked on it over the course of six and a half years, and now it has finally been completed. There will be a special sale for the first two weeks after release, so please take this opportunity to enjoy it. Thanks to the full cooperation of Mr. Cam Davis and Whisper Games, the game was able to achieve a multilingual localization at a native-level. I would like to take this opportunity to offer my heartfelt thanks. (We have plans to eventually support ten different languages) The soundtrack for DEVIL BLADE REBOOT is also on sale at this time. The following URL can be used to purchase it, so please consider buying it as well. 【BOOTH】 https://pastelmetalic.booth.pm/items/5766566 【Bandcamp】 https://hasu2010.bandcamp.com/album/devil-blade-reboot Thank you all very much for your time. 2024.5/24 SHIGATAKE GAMES

We are pleased to announce that the release date for DEVIL BLADE REBOOT has been set for MaNotification of release date.y 24, we appreciate your patience as we approach the release date.

Traditional Chinese has been added. (Currently supported languages: Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese)