[Released] Monster Sanctuary - Demo is out!

Monster following & more starters

After some longer time with no updates here (all imgur images didn't work for some time), here are some updates once again!

I added a feature where the player can chose which monster is following him:


(Still working to finish walking and jumping animations for all the monsters that are already available.)
Also you can now use a predefined skill for every monster while exploring, to get rid of obstacles:


Also i started working on the other starters that will be available in the game and their skills.

Spectral Frog:


Spectral Eagle:


Also Spectral Eagle will have a new debuff type "Shock". When attacking a shocked enemy, it will trigger some additional damage.
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Currently i'm working on the next big demo update that will include all 4 starter monsters as well as some other bigger changes
(enemy monster will move around freely while you are exploring and you will be able to avoid battles if you want by not touching them)
Next version should be available around September.
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Demo 2 Preview, Upcoming Kickstarter

Hey all,

I've worked hard in the last months on bringing a second improved demo version.
Currently it is being tested on our discord channel and I'm fixing the last bugs.
While all of it is getting polished, I wanted to post a preview
of the changes for the upcoming version

Selecting starter monster
It will be possible to select any of the four spectral familiars as your starting monster.
Spectral Wolf, Spectral Eagle, Spectral Toad, Spectral Lion


Monster Abilities
You will be able to switch which monster is following you.
Also you will be able to use different monster abilities to get rid of obstacles or help you explore.


New Monsters
Besides the three other familiars, there were a couple of other new monsters added to the game.


Extended Blue Cave Area
The Blue Cave area was extended and includes one additional Champion monster


Minor Changes
- There is quite some +2 equipment available now
- Some of the existing monster's Skill Trees were adjusted
- Health bar now shows additional information
- Shield is now capped to the monsters max health
- Every monster has a resistance now
- Start combat screen now focuses on monster weaknesses/resistances
- Heal skill now preview the amount that would be healed
- Enemy heal and shielding skills are now stronger
- Experience and gold gained from enemies was balanced down a little
- Merchant in Keeper's Stronghold sells better equipment
- High jump boots were changed to Double jump boots
- More small changes

Participate in testing
If you don't want to wait for the official release of the second demo version on steam you can
participate in testing on our discord channel
https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=https://discordapp.com/invite/C9T7Ven

Upcoming Kickstarter
While finishing up the second demo version,
I'm also preparing the Kickstarter page that is supposed to go live later this month. Stay tuned!
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It's happening!

Later then planned, but finally going to launch the Kickstarter for
Monster Sanctuary next week and release the second demo version alongside it!



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Kickstarter Launch, Demo v2 release!

Kickstarter of Monster Sanctuary is finally live!





Also Alongside it I'm finally releasing the 2nd demo version of the game!

Demo on Steam

Demo on Gamejolt

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Full time development, Beta launch, Publisher

Long time no update - After the successful Kickstarter I'm able to work full time on the game and I'm working hard to the milestone dates promised to the backers!



Some news: I have a Publisher now! Team17 (developers of the Worm games, publisher of recent indie games like Overcooked, Escapist, My time at Portia) - this will allow me to focus more on actual development of the game.



This is a new Trailer they made for the game!



I launched the Backer beta version of the game - compared to the demo version it contains two new areas, 13 new monsters, Keeper Duels (against NPCs) and the Monster Journal feature



People who missed the Kickstarter but still want to support the project or join the beta - Istill have possibility open to become a Late Backer for some more time.

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