Demo Update: New Beginnings

Play the updated Upheaval demo now! In this update, you can play Upheaval's brand-new opening sequence, track your meta-progress, make use of an improved map, and enjoy an expanded tutorial. [h2]Highlights from this update[/h2] Brand-new beginning to the game! Receive a mysterious letter, choose a starting item, and learn more about the town, yourself, and your surroundings. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43369263/7bdcf991bc58258575c2349bb46dce8218ed7e45.png[/img] New map features! Labels for regions, labels for people (Magic Map only), and an optional node map overlay for players who want to know precise locations. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43369263/99a31285c5574da169ee1fb972e49e00e9fceca0.png[/img] Track meta-progress across all your adventures. Unlock the Magician's Diary and review records of your adventures after your first completed run. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43369263/ae59a71eee1f364910466c68bb89a742f396fac0.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43369263/6b32b7d4d33aff2ef43d524e02f9976d2b2d498d.png[/img] Expanded tutorial from the tavernkeeper that optionally teaches some of the finer mechanics of the game. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43369263/644ae4c657f820effa08e94e478132438e875994.png[/img] [h2]Community Suggestions[/h2] These next additions came from the Steam Community discussions. Thanks so much to Phobie for suggesting or workshopping all of these! [list] [*] Magician's Diary and Records: Keep track of your meta-progress over the course of your adventures. [*] Added indicators so you can tell which options are affected by randomness (graphical version: 🎲, command line version: success/failure is random). [*] Added tooltip to “Search this area” that shows how many times you searched it before you click search. [*] Graphical version: Added tooltip that shows which option leads back to the place you just came from. [*] Graphical version: Added labels to the map (can be disabled in Settings, on by default). [*] Graphical version: Added node map overlay to the map (can be enabled in Settings, off by default). [/list] Read the full changelog on [url=https://leonegaming.itch.io/upheaval/devlog/638480/the-new-beginnings-update-is-now-available-upheaval-alpha-version-0012]itch.io[/url]. [h2]Demo Available[/h2] If you want to try out these changes, play the demo on Steam right now! 🥳 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2253300/Upheaval/