Bane Of Oakenshade

Devlog

• Sword of moonlight
  September 20, 2024 by Hodslate

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  The sword of Moonlight website has been updated and now features all of the known SoM fan games. I've received some Positive feedback in regards to this game and I'm very grateful. Remember there is a... Continue reading
• Windows 10 version released
  May 09, 2024 by Hodslate

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  Have added Dgvoodoo for some quality if life graphical improvements on windows 10 and above be sure to download this version if that is the operating system you use!... Continue reading
• Update your versions
  March 03, 2024 by Hodslate

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  Just a friendly reminder to delete any versions prior to 2.2 Or 2.1 at the oldest... Continue reading
• Patch 2.2
  February 11, 2024 by Hodslate

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  I have added a patch which fixes a bug related to accessing a warp point beyond a wall in the final areas. Please delete and re download the new version. Version 2.1 is still fully playable it just ha... Continue reading
• More screenshots
  January 15, 2024 by Hodslate

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  I've added some more screenshots to entice some new players hopefully!... Continue reading

  
• Fixed sound issues (hopefully)
  January 09, 2024 by Hodslate

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  Thanks to my good friend Infernal Grape I was alerted to an error with track 5 when unzipping. Have recompiled the application as a 'fresh start' and zipped it up again in windows. I zipped under OSX... Continue reading
• No more steam
  January 03, 2024 by Hodslate

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  I see over 1.2 million steam users on Windows 7 and 8.1 aswell as a few Mac users have lost support from Valve. Understandable to an extent but why pay for games you already own. Valve should be asham... Continue reading
• Check this games website out!
  December 31, 2023 by Hodslate

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  Nothing beats owning a physical game. https://retrogamesexchange.com/ Has a growing library dedicated to the buying and selling of retro games. If you are looking to make a purchase or have some old g... Continue reading
• Merry Christmas
  December 24, 2023 by Hodslate

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  Have a safe and happy Christmas. If you are looking to be immersed in a free first person dungeon crawler look no further. All the best for the new year and thanks for the support. Check my YouTube fo... Continue reading
• Almost at 100
  November 24, 2023 by Hodslate

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  Almost at 100 downloads for version 2. Keep the numbers up! Thanks have a great weekend... Continue reading

  
• That's it for the year!
  November 14, 2023 by Hodslate

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  Thanks to all who have played so far. Be sure to share my stuff around I'll be eternally grateful. I've got nothing else planned this year. It went by so fast. Hodslate will be fairly quiet in terms o... Continue reading
• Version 2 out now!!!
  November 09, 2023 by Hodslate

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  Tell ya buddies to hit it up... Continue reading

  
• Check out the new trailer!!! Share it around
  October 26, 2023 by Hodslate

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• Big Changes so far!!
  October 24, 2023 by Hodslate

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  Increased enemy intelligence and dramatic increase in difficulty. Balanced skill progression. Better access to potions One new enemy Multiple xp grind areas New map designs Improved title and end sequ... Continue reading

  
• Game removed for further refinement
  October 23, 2023 by Hodslate

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  I've decided to remove the game to refine and upgrade some features. There's are a few more glitches I've encounted. 1 of these is game breaking. Bane of Oakenshade will return and hopefully in its fi... Continue reading
• Started a new playthrough!!
  October 22, 2023 by Hodslate

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  I decided to start another playthrough after not touching it for a few months. I'd like to change a few things but seeing as there has already been so many downloads I'll leave the flaws as they are f... Continue reading
• Bugs and quirks.
  October 10, 2023 by Hodslate

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  If you get stuck in a doorway that leads to another level e.g the crypt to oakenshade or vice versa. You should press the action key on the gamepad or spacebar. This should allow you to enter the next... Continue reading

  
• Read the project page first!!
  July 23, 2023 by Hodslate

  All comments regarding the control scheme and resolution are being deleted. The control scheme is pre built into the engine. As for starting without a weapon.... Find one seriously it's not that diffi... Continue reading
• Added more screenshots
  May 18, 2023 by Hodslate

  Added more screenshots. Hopefully entice a few more players on board!... Continue reading

  
• What the future holds.......
  May 13, 2023 by Hodslate

  I will probably take a bit of a hiatus over the majority of the year remaining. I don't have any ideas or motivation to create anything at this stage. Maybe I'll make some more polished 3d models or a... Continue reading

  
• Updated lighting
  May 03, 2023 by Hodslate

  I have updated the ambient lighting and tried to improve graphical darkness issues experienced by some users! My apologies and many thanks to all.ejo have played so far... Continue reading

  
• First patch
  April 24, 2023 by Hodslate

  Have fixed a few minor issues with weapon recharges. Fixed a few dialogues up. Added 2 new types of armour. Added some more enemies. Fixed a game breaking bug on the final boss. Thanks!... Continue reading

  
• Influences behind the game
  April 20, 2023 by Hodslate

  I love first person ARPG games. I find it much more immersive. Kings Field nails this genre. Regardless of its age and jankiness it stands up today. With out going into endless praise of how good FROM... Continue reading