Hello Triangles! Whether you’re a newcomer to the game, or a veteran that has explored the shadow-filled maze since its Prologue days, we warmly welcome you to Void Sols! We’re super excited to share with you our very first Developer Journal. In these developer journals we will be sharing with you major insights into the development progress of Void Sols, giving you a sneak peek of the areas we are working on and a heads up on upcoming content for full launch. This month we will be focusing on bringing you an introduction to Void Sols. Perfect for those of you who may have not yet been able to play the demo or have just stumbled upon this game and want to find out more about it. [b][h2]What is Void Sols?[/h2][/b] Void Sols is a new indie soulslike developed by Finite Reflection Studios that combines the minimalist visuals of Geometry Wars with the tense combat of Dark Souls. You play as a humble triangle facing off against menacing angular enemies and relentless, challenging bosses. You will die, but the lesson from each defeat is vital. Defeat enemies, collect their Sols and use them to refine your abilities and enhance your build in this abstract fantasy. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44950405/7a3c680ab2735e630b241a09549e5c6aa3367c61.png[/img] [b][h2]Hit the Ground Running[/h2][/b] As you begin your journey through Void Sols, the game will introduce you to a whirlwind of weaponry to choose from. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44950405/4051eb03b2a2498b4926aaea2594f17a6e893bc1.png[/img] You will always start with the [b]Sword[/b]. This particular weapon is reliable and consistent and should carry you through the game decently in each scenario you face. The other weapons you will be able to find along your way are the [b]Dagger[/b], [b]Great Hammer[/b], [b]Throwing Daggers[/b], [b]Shield[/b], and [b]Great Bow[/b]. Almost all of these items can be found within the first 30 minutes of the game, so make sure you’re exploring every nook and cranny! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44950405/dcdcbb29213507ff0a91f21a550d0237c6bdd404.png[/img] The reasoning behind why we made sure that you had the chance to encounter a range of weaponry early into the game, is so that you would immediately feel the breadth of opportunity when it comes to building variety. While other games would have you start with selecting a class and starting items, it was important to us that we gave you everything you would need to experiment and discover the build that would truly resonate with your playstyle. Since you can change your stats whenever you want to, EVERY item is valuable! An item found in the Prison at the start of the game can even be viable through to the end game, if utilised correctly. 10 different types of swords that have the same animation, yet slightly different stats were not appealing to us. Therefore, our focus was to make sure we created a game that would have fewer total weapons, but making sure each one felt extremely distinct and amplified different power fantasies of the player. [b][h2]Power Fantasies[/h2][/b] Now for the fun part - Let's talk about the build archetypes that are available within the first 30 minutes of starting the game: [b]Generalist[/b] Build: [i]Sword, Shield, Relic of Power, stats evenly distributed[/i] You like stability and reliability. This build does not excel in any given way, but ensures you are ready for whatever the game has to throw at you. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44950405/1cccf234cdf1d2cdfaaa1d210c28b28f524d955f.png[/img] [b]Tank[/b] Build: [i]Great Hammer, Great Bow, Relic of Colossus, high VIT / STR[/i] Dodging is for losers and people with low health and defence. You hit slow, but can take hits as well. The bow gives you versatility while synergizing with the STR scaling of the Great Hammer. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44950405/427294a5d071f411ee533033790a2c358ffc1c6a.png[/img] [b]Glass Cannon[/b] Build: [i]Great Hammer, Shield, Relic of Power, only STR[/i] You are a parry god. Yes, you can only manage one attack before you’re out of stamina, but that attack will hit like a truck hauling dynamite. You will also probably die in one or two hits but that shouldn’t matter because, again, you’re a parry god. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44950405/dc0ecd58c8a4eff71781cff652f4a6fd687e6ee9.png[/img] [b]Rogue[/b] Build: [i]Dagger, Throwing Dagger, Relic of Agility[/i] You like to keep moving. You don’t like the waiting game, and prefer to be up close and personal when you deliver the killing blow. This playstyle is fast paced, and takes advantage of stunning enemies and bosses through continuous damage. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44950405/4265550023702ea5bed37f9c86ad32f5d56692cd.png[/img] The further you get into the game, the more diverse and strange the power fantasies become (there may or may not be a “Pyromaniac” archetype that you can build into by the late game!). Give these builds a try once you get your hands on the game and we look forward to seeing what builds you conjure up as well! [b][h2]The Enemies[/h2][/b] The Prison Yard will present you with a range of interesting but aggressive enemies that are sworn to keep you imprisoned. Every enemy in Void Sols is designed to feel distinct from one another with memorable and predictable attack patterns, rewarding cautious observation and combat experimentation. The more you know, the better your odds. [b]Guard[/b] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44950405/a18b3a9ba98bf0a288dbc051bbafa55cf6dc296c.png[/img] The [b]Guard[/b] is the first enemy you will encounter once you escape from your prison cell. Their long swords can perform wide, mid-range attacks in an arc pattern. They can be stunned before they attack if you are aggressive enough, just make sure you have enough stamina for anyone else waiting their turn to fight! [b]Grunt[/b] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44950405/7d40fb8d44a83e1bc39d549f1bcaa6f745615c6f.png[/img] You will encounter these pentagon shaped enemies known as the [b]Grunt[/b] in dark crevices within the Prison. They are aggressive, fast, and squishy. Though they die in only a few hits, their dagger attack can come faster than you expect! [b]Jailer[/b] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44950405/1a1a17b2525eb989d1292dc71dac74ea15512115.png[/img] This intimidating foe is the [b]Jailer[/b], guarding multiple areas of the Prison. Relentless in their pursuit of you, they are the first enemy in the game to introduce a combo attack. It's always the same attack with the exact same timing, however the damage will leave little room for error. [b]Spotter[/b] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44950405/d6089792300d4d09f51f6a479149047b4e88f68b.png[/img] Possessing the ability to perform both short-range and long-range attacks, the [b]Spotter[/b] is sure to be a threat. They utilise their charged arrows to fire attacks into the distance, but if you choose to close the gap, they will bring out their dagger to perform fast, close range attacks. [b]Watcher[/b] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44950405/85b962fcbe504749f26c5fbfcab3a30d705a5891.png[/img] As the name suggests, the Watcher patrols high security areas, alerting enemies of any intruders if they get within their line of sight. This enemy is also special, as you cannot damage them, meaning that avoiding them is the wisest choice. - We hope you enjoyed the first chapter of this Developer Journal and we look forward to sharing with you more insights into the world of Void Sols! In our next instalment we will be diving into what lies [b]BEYOND[/b] the Prison. 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