https://vesperum.itch.io/blackthornA Dice-Crawler where you roll dice and use them in cards for attacks!https://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1577203/v0030-massive-card-rework-new-floorshttps://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1577203/v0030-massive-card-rework-new-floorsTue, 07 Jul 2026 06:56:20 GMTdevlogIntroducing Floor 2 with two new areas. Courtyard Library As part of this update. I have massively uphauled the generation of areas and it gives me new options to play with. Hence the new areas that c...

]]>https://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1561813/v0020-title-screen-and-vikram-singhhttps://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1561813/v0020-title-screen-and-vikram-singhTue, 23 Jun 2026 10:21:05 GMTdevlogI’ve revamped the Main Menu to have a Title Screen and some animations. I’ve been reworking the item pool to have a better split between Common/Uncommon and Rare+. Rare+ can only be found in locke...

]]>https://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1558349/v0014-elite-encounters-special-chestshttps://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1558349/v0014-elite-encounters-special-chestsFri, 19 Jun 2026 14:11:56 GMTdevlogPart of this update is to make the Map more interesting and have some better choices for pathing. I think it’s addressed this well and I’m excited to push these changes for you to try out! ===== S...

]]>https://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1558055/v0013-map-tweakinghttps://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1558055/v0013-map-tweakingFri, 19 Jun 2026 05:31:25 GMTdevlog===== System Changes ===== Interest Points on the map are now visible at all times. This being the Shop, Shrine and Exit as of now. ===== Overall Changes ===== Arrow Rain now evolves into Arrow Rain+...

]]>https://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1557252/v0012-character-redrawhttps://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1557252/v0012-character-redrawThu, 18 Jun 2026 11:26:57 GMTdevlogYou’ll noticed that I’ve redrawn the characters, I wasn’t quite satisfied with their portraits and full body sprites. This should bring them up to a more refined look. That’s what I’ve prepa...

]]>https://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1556425/v0011-new-character-giulia-rossihttps://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1556425/v0011-new-character-giulia-rossiWed, 17 Jun 2026 14:41:25 GMTdevlog===== New Character: Giulia Rossi ===== A “unique” archer with her own habits in search of a new home after being cast out from her village. She makes use of High-Rolls and Discards to unleash HUG...

]]>https://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1554597/v0010-critical-bug-fixeshttps://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1554597/v0010-critical-bug-fixesMon, 15 Jun 2026 14:45:56 GMTdevlogI’ve done this dance before and my footwork is getting better! ===== System Changes ===== I am developing more attacks that require minicrits and crits for bonuses so I am giving everyone access to...

]]>https://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1553561/v0009-card-level-ups-and-evolutionhttps://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1553561/v0009-card-level-ups-and-evolutionSun, 14 Jun 2026 12:21:42 GMTdevlogThis is a big update for build variety and pathing in general. I hope you guys enjoy what I have prepared for you! ===== System Changes ===== Cards can now Evolve or Level Up once certain conditions a...

]]>https://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1551418/v0008-music-updatehttps://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1551418/v0008-music-updateFri, 12 Jun 2026 09:07:58 GMTdevlogI’ve added one of the tracks that I held onto for a while for the game. It comes with its listening variant that plays when you aren’t in battle. VFX and SFX are still in progress as I decide how...

]]>https://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1550641/v0007-dialogue-and-barriershield-reworkhttps://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1550641/v0007-dialogue-and-barriershield-reworkThu, 11 Jun 2026 12:52:47 GMTdevlogA major part of this update is the Dialogue System I’ve made to let the characters punctuate through your run. Fleuretta, Sonia and Adamo now have dialogue when you start and fail the run. As well a...

]]>https://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1548614/v0006-regular-updatehttps://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1548614/v0006-regular-updateTue, 09 Jun 2026 07:59:33 GMTdevlogTransitions now change the color of the background based on the room type you are in. ===== Overall Changes ===== —– Cards —– Low Ball: Permanent Upgrade Requirement increased from 4 to 12 Low...

]]>https://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1547524/v0005-transition-system-and-indicatorshttps://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1547524/v0005-transition-system-and-indicatorsMon, 08 Jun 2026 08:52:03 GMTdevlogv0.0.0.5 The crux of this update is to improve the visuals behind transitioning the new places and to stylize the combat/navigation screen. I’ve taken the time to drew new icons and sub-icons for th...

]]>https://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1544826/v0004-new-character-adamohttps://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1544826/v0004-new-character-adamoFri, 05 Jun 2026 11:50:27 GMTdevlogv0.0.0.4 ======== New Character - Adamo ======== Adamo Baresi is a thief on his own path. He joined Fleuretta’s Guild after wanting to seek a life other than thievery. Adamo prefers to mini-crit the...

]]>https://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1543793/v0003-new-character-soniahttps://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1543793/v0003-new-character-soniaThu, 04 Jun 2026 10:50:14 GMTdevlogv0.0.0.3 Another release that’s closer to making the game feature complete. I’ve added a Main Menu, Settings and proper Run Creation and Continuation. And some fail safes if you happen to crashed...

]]>https://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1538752/v0002-boss-systems-reworkhttps://vesperum.itch.io/blackthorn/devlog/1538752/v0002-boss-systems-reworkSat, 30 May 2026 12:24:04 GMTdevlogA major part of this update to moving the abilities to a CONST rather than Resources. They were difficult to maintain and navigate and edit without interacting with other bloat. All Abilities use an i...

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