Hello, this is WrongTaken.

Just like in a previous update where I introduced new visuals and effects, this update further improves in-game presentation to better match the game’s overall atmosphere.

To help new players better understand the combat system, I’ve also added a dedicated tutorial map.

Here’s what’s new:

While the game itself is already quite dynamic, something still felt missing.
The player character and enemies move constantly, but the map itself remained static—serving more as a backdrop than a living stage.

Although I considered terrain changes and interactive objects, I felt that introducing complex mechanics too early wouldn’t be ideal. Instead, I focused on making maps feel more dynamic through other means.

Weather effects have been added to better match each map’s theme.
In an otherwise static environment, weather is one of the most effective ways to bring life and motion to the stage.

Step into battle while feeling the cool breeze.

Previously, lighting was not explicitly defined, resulting in flat and uniform brightness across sprites and maps.

Now, lighting dynamically changes based on character distance. Bright skills—such as fire magic, lightning magic, and Swordforce—will illuminate their surroundings, creating clearer contrast and atmosphere.

New visual effects have been added when:

• Slaying elite enemies

• Successfully staggering the Formidable

To add a bit of excitement to repeated combat encounters, these flashy effects trigger when notable achievements are reached.
If something good happens, it deserves to be celebrated—visually, at least!

To better showcase these effects, the overall background has been darkened slightly. Like watching a bright screen in a dark theater, we believe this enhances immersion rather than detracts from it.

While the game did include system explanations, there was no dedicated tutorial map. Given that the combat system is quite different from what’s commonly seen in other games, I felt the existing approach wasn’t sufficient.

The new tutorial map is designed to:

• Explain different skill types and their properties in detail

• Help players internalize the combat system through hands-on practice

I sincerely hope this tutorial map helps you better understand and enjoy the game.

That concludes this update.

Updates will continue regularly, and I wish you a wonderful start to the new year.

Thank you for playing.

Hello, this is WrongTaken.

This winter update focuses on unifying the overall visual style and improving the UI.

I’ve also made several changes to combat systems to provide a smoother and more enjoyable combat experience.

And with the Winter Sale, the game is now available at a more affordable price—so I hope you’ll jump in and give it a try!

Now, let’s take a closer look.

When development first began, the goal was to create a pixel art based action game. However, I later felt that cleaner, sharper graphic assets would provide a more comfortable gameplay experience, which led to the visual style used up until now.

That said, overly sharp and clearly defined enemies and terrain didn’t blend well with the background tiles. Unfortunately, I also failed to realize that this visual contrast caused eye fatigue during long play sessions.

After much consideration, all objects have now been pixelated to better harmonize with the background. The art style has also been simplified, allowing players to enjoy longer play sessions more comfortably.

UI updates never truly end.
While the previous update significantly expanded the field of view, some players pointed out that the left and right UI elements lacked visual symmetry, making gameplay feel uncomfortable.

To address this, I put a lot of thought into creating a more symmetrical layout while maximizing information clarity. Although design preferences vary from player to player, I adjusted the UI to reflect some minority feedback while aiming for an experience that satisfies the majority.

If you have any UI-related feedback, please feel free to share it!

Leveling is a key part of character progression, affecting Bella’s stat growth and skill acquisition.
Previously, combat would pause every 4 levels, allowing players to gain stat points and skills at the same time. This design was intended to preserve combat flow by limiting interruptions.

However, this approach didn’t align well with the roguelike genre. Many players felt disappointed when a level-up effect occurred without any actual character growth, and some wanted brief pauses to consider stat and skill choices based on the current combat situation.

To address this, I’ve reworked the system so that Bella always grows with every level-up, as outlined below:

• Skill Acquisition: Every 4 levels → Every 3 levels

• Stat Points:

  • Previously gained every 4 levels

  • Now gained on level-ups without skill acquisition

• Stat Points per Gain: 4 → 2

Veteran players may already be cutting down enemies and formidable foes on their way to glorious battles against heroes (hero difficulty was largely inspired by first-release raid bosses from online RPGs).

However, during offline demo showcases, I noticed many players still struggling on the very first stage.

While lowering enemy stats or directly buffing Bella would have been an easy fix, I felt that approach would reduce the enjoyment for skilled players. Instead, I slightly increased Bella’s base movement speed.

In an action game where dodging enemy attacks is critical, movement speed has a major impact on balance. Still, this change helps new players adapt more easily, while experienced players can enjoy a faster, more dynamic combat tempo.

Experience a more action-packed Berserk High—right now.

That wraps up this update!
I hope you have a wonderful holiday season, and I’ll be back next year with an even better version of the game.

Thank you for your continued support!