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Archtower v0.5.12.0 Steam Early Access update
December 06, 2024 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.5.12.0 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.5.12.0, free demo was updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 Patchnotes: WHAT'S NEW -Alpha and Demo- You can... Continue reading
Archtower v0.5.11.0 Steam Early Access update
November 04, 2024 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.5.11.0 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.5.11.0, free demo was updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 Patchnotes: WHAT'S NEW -Alpha and Demo- Added Po... Continue reading
Archtower v0.5.9.0 Steam Early Access update
September 06, 2024 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.5.9.0 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.5.9.0, free demo was updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 Patchnotes: WHAT'S NEW -Alpha and Demo- Clan Hall... Continue reading
Archtower v0.5.8.0 Steam Early Access update
August 02, 2024 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.5.8.0 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.5.8.0, free demo was updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 Patchnotes: WHAT'S NEW -Only for Alpha- Act IV has... Continue reading
Archtower v0.5.7.0 Steam Early Access update
June 30, 2024 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.5.7.0 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.5.7.0, free demo was updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 Patchnotes: WHAT'S NEW -Alpha and Demo- Smooth hea... Continue reading
Archtower v0.5.6.0 Steam Early Access update
June 09, 2024 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.5.6.0 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.5.6.0, free demo was updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 Patchnotes: WHAT'S NEW -Alpha and Demo- New game l... Continue reading
Archtower v0.5.4.0 Steam Early Access update
April 01, 2024 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.5.4.0 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.5.4.0, free demo was updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 Patchnotes: WHAT'S NEW -Alpha and Demo- New perk "... Continue reading
Archtower v0.5.3.0 Steam Early Access update
March 05, 2024 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.5.3.0 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.5.3.0, free demo was updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 Patchnotes: WHAT'S NEW -Only for Alpha- Continuati... Continue reading
Archtower v0.5.2.0 Steam Early Access update
February 01, 2024 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.5.2.0 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.5.2.0, free demo was updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 Patchnotes: WHAT'S NEW -Alpha and Demo- Max clan l... Continue reading
Archtower v0.5.1.0 Steam Early Access update
December 30, 2023 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.5.1.0 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.5.1.0, free demo was updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 ( -40% for this Winter Steam Sale ) Patchnotes: WH... Continue reading
Archtower v0.5.0.0 Steam Early Access update
December 05, 2023 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.5.0.0 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.5.0.0, free demo updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 (Wishlists and reviews would help a lot!) Patchnotes:... Continue reading
Archtower v0.4.6.3 Steam Early Access update
November 04, 2023 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.4.6.3 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.4.6.3, free demo updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 (Wishlists and reviews would help a lot!) Patchnotes:... Continue reading
New Archtower trailer!
October 25, 2023 by Mr_SMOKE
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#trailer
Made a new trailer!... Continue reading
Archtower v0.4.5.8 Steam Early Access update (Added Spanish Localization!)
October 05, 2023 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.4.5.8 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.4.5.8, free demo updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 Patchnotes: WHAT'S NEW -Alpha and Demo- Added Spanish... Continue reading
Archtower v0.4.5.5 Steam Early Access update
September 01, 2023 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.4.5.5 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.4.5.5, free demo updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 (Wishlists and reviews would help a lot!) Patchnotes:... Continue reading
Archtower v0.4.5.0 Steam Early Access update
August 03, 2023 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.4.5.0 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.4.5.0, free demo updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 (Wishlists and reviews would help a lot!) Patchnotes:... Continue reading
Archtower v0.4.4.5 Steam Early Access update
June 27, 2023 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.4.4.5 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.4.4.5, free demo updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 (Wishlists and reviews would help a lot!) Patchnotes:... Continue reading
Archtower v0.4.4.0 Steam Early Access update
June 01, 2023 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.4.4.0 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.4.4.0, free demo updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 (Wishlists and reviews would help a lot!) Patchnotes:... Continue reading
Archtower v0.4.3.5 Steam Early Access update
May 02, 2023 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.4.3.5 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.4.3.5, free demo updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 (Wishlists and reviews would help a lot!) Patchnotes:... Continue reading
Archtower v0.4.3.0 Steam Early Access update
April 04, 2023 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.4.3.0 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.4.3.0, free demo updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 (Wishlists and reviews would help a lot!) Patchnotes:... Continue reading
Archtower Devlog: Lockpicking system
March 22, 2023 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower Devlog: Lockpicking system in progress New consumable "Lockpick" and Lockpicking System. 🔓🔑 Beware of traps on difficult locks! 💥 Archetypes who can use lockpicking: Rangers, Tricks... Continue reading
Archtower v0.4.2.5 Steam Early Access update
March 04, 2023 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.4.2.5 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.4.2, free demo updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 (Wishlists and reviews would help a lot!) Patchnotes: WH... Continue reading
Archtower Devlog: New skills and improved enemies
February 10, 2023 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower Devlog: New skills and improved enemies Here is a bunch of progress since last week of low productivity. -New crystal skill Armament: Poisen 🐍, makes your weapons to proc with poisoning... Continue reading
Archtower v0.4.2 Steam Early Access update
February 02, 2023 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.4.2 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.4.2, free demo updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 (Wishlists and reviews would help a lot! Patchnotes: WHAT'... Continue reading
Archtower v0.4.1.5 Steam Early Access update
January 06, 2023 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower v0.4.1.5 Steam Early Access update Archtower updated to v0.4.1.5, free demo updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 (Wishlists and reviews would help a lot!) Patchnotes:... Continue reading
Archtower Devlog: Gahir's Assassins Theme
December 30, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower Devlog: Gahir's Assassins Theme Made new music theme for Gahir's Assassins 🗡️ (locations where they appear) Also fighting remainings of the swine flu 🗣️ Archtower has started Early... Continue reading
Devlog: Lost Land quest location update
December 23, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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Devlog: Lost Land quest location update Wrote 8 new tracks 🎸 to replace old place holders. Also updated clan's land retake quest location a bit, added archers, reduced pointless walking back and fo... Continue reading
Devlog: Run speed changes
December 16, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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Reworked run speed 🏃 a bit, base speed is reduced by ~18.5%, but now you can increase it with clan bonuses (up to +10% at max), DEX bonus (+1% for each ~10 points), there are two new traits that af... Continue reading
Archtower v0.4.1 Steam Early Access update
December 05, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower updated to v0.4.0.5, free demo updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 (Wishlists and reviews would help a lot!) Patchnotes: WHAT'S NEW -Alpha and Demo- New gear: Trinket... Continue reading
Devlog: Armament Cald, Character info changes
December 02, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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New power crystal - Armament: Cald ❄️ Weapon attacks also deal mixed damage, slow enemy for 30%, and freeze it with a chance. Also made some changes for character selection pop-up, less abstract n... Continue reading
Devlog: New Building - Barracks
November 15, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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New building - Barracks. Available from the start, as bandits that overtook your Domain didn't destroy this building, but used it for their needs instead. You can't go inside, but the building and nea... Continue reading
Devlog: New equipment - Trinkets
November 08, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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Trinket can be equipped to extraslot (offhand) only, requires a mastery to use it. Grants innate bonus for skill resource pool (like Energy). Prefixes: caster bonuses, resists, skill damage and some o... Continue reading
Archtower v0.4.0.5 Steam Early Access update
November 03, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower updated to v0.4.0.5, free demo updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 (Wishlists and reviews would help a lot!) Patchnotes: WHAT'S NEW -Alpha and Demo- Now you can "talk... Continue reading
Devlog: Traits description, new Tower Upgrade
October 28, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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Some of what I made this week: -Made short (for hero picking) and long descriptions (skill window) for traits. -Finally replaced tower upgrade Gold Fever (humanoids may drop gold) with Explorer's Rush... Continue reading
Devlog: Tower Upgrades Changes, Nurse
October 21, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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Some reshufles and changes of tower upgrades: 1)Some upgrades relocated. 2)'Extra Bottle I' (new chars start with 1 heal pot) and 'Extra Bottle II' (new chars start with 2 heal pots) replaced with 'Me... Continue reading
Devlog: Two new Perks
October 14, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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Added two new Perks: 1) Mobility -Run speed +10% -Slowdowns duration -50% (toxins don't count) -Entrapments duration -50% 2) Fist Fight -Damage of knuckles and fists is based on STR/DEX, instead of ju... Continue reading
Archtower v0.4.0 Steam Early Access
September 30, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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Archtower has started Early Access ! Also it is updated to v0.4.0, demo updated as well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690 Patchnotes v0.4.0: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1837690/v... Continue reading
Devlog: Wisdom Keepers' base
September 23, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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Expanding Wisdom Keepers' base (friendly elves). You can go behind the entrance after you defeat Thunder King. There you can haggle a bit and do some quests. Archtower starts Early Access at Sept 30!... Continue reading
Devlog: Pet Healing
August 28, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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New power crystal, grants skill Pet Healing. Heals the most injured pet (only Stalker's hound dog yet). Crystal helpers like Barrel Destroyer count as pets, but don't have HP to heal (they have charge... Continue reading
Devlog: Gold packages
August 23, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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Chests will drop more packaged gold, instead of lots of coins. Gold pouches are 5 coins, and bags are equal to 10 coins... Continue reading
Archtower Steam Alpha Build v0.3.11.6
August 08, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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Alpha Build Archtower v0.3.11.6 is up! Free Demo updated as well. To participate as alpha tester and play it on Steam go to Archtower Discord Server and request a key for testers. But keep in mind, th... Continue reading
Devlog: New class Stalker updates
July 29, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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Now mobs can see your dog and attack it. First active skill gives you a pet passively, and for active use you can command your dog to move somewhere, or attack someone... Continue reading
Devlog: New class Stalker
July 22, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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Work of this week: 1) New archetype - Specialist. STR, DEX, INT stats are equally spreaded. 2) New skill resource type - Specialists use Fatigue Points, it increases when you use skills. 3) New class... Continue reading
Devlog: New class Electro
July 15, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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#classes
New Class: Electro Archetype: Scholar (INT) Unlocks after elf boss. Has faster casting speed. Active Skills: -Thunderbolt (can be upgraded to a chain lightning and stun) -Electro Blink (instant mobili... Continue reading
Devlog: New weapon type Crossbow
July 07, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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#weapons
New weapon type: Crossbows. Unlocks after an elf boss, ammo - arrows. Instead of pulling it uses focusing, it is twice as fast, instead of range and power it improves your shot's precision. Attack spe... Continue reading
Devlog: New weapon type Maul
July 03, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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New weapon type Maul, heavy, unlocks after an elf king boss. Heavy property - wider attack sweep, +1 target, launches reload on both weapon slots... Continue reading
Archtower Steam Alpha Build v0.3.11
July 01, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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Alpha Build Archtower v0.3.11 is up! Free Demo updated as well. To participate as alpha tester and play it on Steam go to Archtower Discord Server and request a key for testers. But keep in mind, that... Continue reading
Archtower Steam Alpha Build v0.3.10.5
June 01, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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Alpha Build Archtower v0.3.10.5 is up! Free Demo updated as well. To participate as alpha tester and play it on Steam go to Archtower Discord Server and request a key for testers. But keep in mind, th... Continue reading
Archtower Steam Alpha Build v0.3.10
April 30, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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Alpha Build Archtower v0.3.10 is up! To participate as alpha tester and play it on Steam go to Archtower Discord Server and request a key for testers. But keep in mind, that with the start of Early Ac... Continue reading
Archtower Steam Demo
April 29, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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#steam, #demo
Now Archtower finally has an official Steam Demo! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690/Archtower/ As it goes demo to Steam it has to become the same demo on itch.io But you can still play the bi... Continue reading
Hotfix 0.3.9.1
March 06, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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• For new players firstly you go for the camp • Ice Shards crystal skill changes - more adequate spreading, higher damage • Fire Blast crystal skill changes - faster cast, higher damage • Bug... Continue reading
New Possibilites & Improvements Edition Patch v0.3.9 is released!
March 01, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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Add Archtower to your Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690/Archtower/ It will help with the game promotion a lot! WHAT'S NEW • New parry system (prevent enemies' attacks and... Continue reading
Factions & Wet Floor Edition Patch v0.3.8 is released!
January 07, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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WHAT'S NEW • Books system added (only one book, for now, a Manual) • New floor 6 • Water on the new floor, interactions with it • 5 new traits • Factions system • Faction symbols and attit... Continue reading
Archtower Steam Page
January 06, 2022 by Mr_SMOKE
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#steam
Archtower now has a Steam page! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837690/Archtower/ Add it to your WISHLIST , that will help with the game promotion a lot!... Continue reading
Hotfix 0.3.7.2
November 06, 2021 by Mr_SMOKE
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• fixed a bug, crash at the archer's class quest on getting new skill... Continue reading
Hotfix 0.3.7.1
November 05, 2021 by Mr_SMOKE
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• fixed a bug, crash at the intro beginning • fixed a bug, heavy weapons cooldown worked inappropriately sometimes • after unlocking heavy weapons weapon shop lists get 1 extra lot for weapons f... Continue reading
Traumas & Decorations Edition Patch v0.3.7 is released!
November 03, 2021 by Mr_SMOKE
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WHAT'S NEW • traumas system • a chance to survive and escape from the tower • hospital in clan's domain • option to always compare items with equipment • auto equip if a slot is free • ski... Continue reading
Class Quests Edition Patch v0.3.6 is released!
September 03, 2021 by Mr_SMOKE
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WHAT'S NEW • new debuff: venom • new switching between map and minimap • sounds of clicks in the menu • new weapon: knuckles • added save game button (similar to Titan Quest one) • new che... Continue reading
Drenched Floor Edition Patch v0.3.5 is released!
July 01, 2021 by Mr_SMOKE
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WHAT'S NEW • 6 new character traits • first-person camera casting hands • tavern (lets you have several characters at once) • floor 5 • new enemies • new gear • melee attack prepare anim... Continue reading
Stealthy Rogue Edition Patch v0.3.4 is released!
May 07, 2021 by Mr_SMOKE
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WHAT'S NEW • New weapon type: Spears • Enemies have levels (will be useful later) • NPC vendors and quest givers are shown on the map • New class: Rogue (DEX+INT, trickster archetype) • Ques... Continue reading
Hotfix 0.3.3.3
March 21, 2021 by Mr_SMOKE
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• removed last quest of quest line for rebuilding clan's domain, which asked you to collect some gold to get access to clan land, now you will get that access one quest earlier, 'cause that could ma... Continue reading
Hotfix 0.3.3.2
March 20, 2021 by Mr_SMOKE
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• headshot increases total damage at least +1 • bug is fixed when quest log could show wrong count of items for quests • bug is fixed that power crystals didn't drop from enemies... Continue reading
Hotfix 0.3.3.1
March 19, 2021 by Mr_SMOKE
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• more frequient item glow (sparks) • compensation quest gives you a bit bigger reward • quest to repair clan's domain requires less gold • bug is fixed, when you could upgrade locked skills i... Continue reading
Clan Hall & Perks Edition Patch v0.3.3 is released!
March 04, 2021 by Mr_SMOKE
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WHAT'S NEW • New tower upgrade "Legacy Loot II" • New trait "Tenacious", after activation replaces with "Survivor" trait • New trait "Reckless", decreases extra slot weapon cooldown (available t... Continue reading
Traits & Weapons Edition Patch v0.3.2
November 04, 2020 by Mr_SMOKE
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WHAT'S NEW • 1st level armor, for better defence of level 1 characters • weak gear drops from barrels • added settings option to turn music off • new characters may get up to 2 traits for thei... Continue reading
Hotfix 0.3.1.1
September 13, 2020 by Mr_SMOKE
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• Bug is fixed, when error message appeared after you pressed restart at intro level. • Bug is fixed, when sword in extraslot could be saved for new char after you complete intro and if you didn't... Continue reading
Quest System & New Skills Edition Patch v0.3.1 is released!
September 03, 2020 by Mr_SMOKE
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WHAT'S NEW • dialogue system • quest system • first quest • new active class skills can be learned through skill books reading • vagabond new class skill - survival act, defensive maneuver t... Continue reading
Hotfix 0.3.0.2
July 28, 2020 by Mr_SMOKE
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• Bug is fixed, when using of gamepads caused crashes • Bug is fixed, when dead enemies could spam drop potions if you had potion upgrade in class-based passive skill... Continue reading
Hotfix 0.3.0.1
July 26, 2020 by Mr_SMOKE
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New players had fatal error at the game start, now it is fixed with new version 0.3.0.1!... Continue reading
New Horizons Edition Patch v0.3.0 is released!
July 25, 2020 by Mr_SMOKE
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WHAT'S NEW • dev logo intro (skippable) • bandages, first aid consumables, you can buy them from camp merchant ('Misc' tab), heals you if you are lower than 33% HP threshold, can't heal over that... Continue reading
Some New Content Edition Patch v0.2.5 is released!
May 01, 2020 by Mr_SMOKE
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WHAT'S NEW • after boss battle you now have treasure chests with loot and exit gate • new secret rooms • new armor pieces - helmets • maximum level raises to 10, after you beat cultist boss... Continue reading
Skills & Animated Menus Edition Patch v0.2.3.1 is released!
January 03, 2020 by Mr_SMOKE
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What's new: • attack speed (based on DEX, class passives, items) • accuracy (based on DEX, class passives, items), affects throwing bottles, rocks, maximum to 100% for reduction, above 100% goes t... Continue reading
Twitter account
September 14, 2019 by Mr_SMOKE
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#twitter, #tweets, #archtower
Now I have twitter account and you can see there tweets about Archtower: https://twitter.com/mnfl14/status/1172944392862281730... Continue reading
Low-Rez and Stash Edition Patch v0.2.2 is released!
September 14, 2019 by Mr_SMOKE
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#update, #stash, #low-rez, #knives, #lighting, #optimization, #inventory, #fixes
Patchnotes: • there is a stash chest in the camp now, you can store your items there • added low-rez old-school imitation setting (works only with shaders on) • added option to hide mini cooldow... Continue reading
Camp and Banners Edition Patch v0.2.1 is released!
July 27, 2019 by Mr_SMOKE
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#3D, #Atmospheric, #Classes, #Exploration, #GameMaker, #Mystery, #Pixel Art, #Retro, #Roguelike, #Roguelite
Patchnotes: • you can find treasure chests with loot • elite blue cultists now have armor on hard difficulty (1 flat ph. damage reduction) • weapons now can do critical hits, chance based on DEX... Continue reading
Uncancelled Edition Patch v0.2.0 is released!
July 05, 2019 by Mr_SMOKE
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#uncancel, #inventory, #equipment, #drop, #items, #stats, #gamepad, #level up
Patchnotes: • coins cost and gains rebalanced • boss is redone and simplier • melee attacks stop you from flying through enemies • gamemaker limited lighting system added (a bit buggy sometime... Continue reading
Archtower is cancelled!
December 23, 2018 by Mr_SMOKE
With a sad heart I must inform you guys, that I have to cancel project for now. Development has stalled. I came to the point where it is should be cancelled or rebuilt almost from scratch, and maybe i... Continue reading
Settings & Upgrades Patch v0.1.8 is released!
December 04, 2018 by Mr_SMOKE
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#skills, #upgrades, #loot, #gold, #coin, #crystal
Patchnotes: • new animated title screen • title menu with settings, fully working with mouse • escape menu pauses the game and gives you access to settings • aim settings (show/hide) added •... Continue reading
Not dead yet
November 27, 2018 by Mr_SMOKE
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#alive, #not dead, #lazy
Still working on game. I rested for month, now at it again. Doing some hard design choices for now. When I’ll gather updates to some reasonable point I’ll upload new patch. Stay tuned, pals! :)... Continue reading
Battle-text Patch v0.1.5 is released!
October 21, 2018 by Mr_SMOKE
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Patchnotes: • battle text added (press PageUp to see it) • damage over time system is reworked for better use in future updates and for battle text feature • minimap is now centered at hero loca... Continue reading