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Pillars of Dust public demo release!

Pillars of Dust public demo release!

Today is the day!

You can now download a free-to-play demo Pillars of Dust.

(Default Key Bindings: Z- Confirm, X- Cancel. Works with some game controllers.)

Pillars of Dust is a retro RPG developed by Retreaux Games and published by Something Classic. It combines elements of NES-era RPGs with arcade games, adventure games, and more.

Josh and Andy at Retreaux Games wanted to make a game that they would want to play – but they also want it to be a game that you want to play.

To that end, Retreaux Games fully welcome comments, praise, and criticism. If you play the demo and want to help improve the game before release, you can take the survey. Just click the link and answer a few questions!

Of course, you can always feel free to contact Retreaux Games on social media, send an e-mail to retreauxgames gmail com, or use the Pillars of Dust channel in the Something Classic Discord.

Thank you all and enjoy the demo!

Reach out on Social media

Something Classic on Discord
Something Classic on Twitter
Something Classic on Facebook
Retreaux Games on Twitter
Retreaux Games on Instagram
Use the hashtag: #PillarsOfDust

About Something Classic Games

Something Classic Games is a developer of interactive media. Based out of Wisconsin, they have an international team of talented folks working under their banner. Creators of the indie Japanese-styled RPG Shadows of Adam for Windows, Mac, Linux and Nintendo Switch, Something Classic Games is expanding into publishing, with their first published title being Pillars of Dust.

About Retreaux Games

Retreaux Games was founded by long-time friends Josh Garlitz (Programmer for Shadows of Adam) and Andy Steadman. They are currently working on developing Pillars of Dust, an immersive 8-bit style RPG about the intertwining stories of two unique characters.

Introducing the heroes of Quartet!

Introducing the heroes of Quartet!

Alexandra Hin
Element: Earth
Weapon: Oracle cards
Combat Role: Tank
Age: 19
Origin: Wallside, Seren
Occupation: Shop Girl

Alexandra lives in the modern city of Seren, running the family store after her mother inexplicably falls into a coma. Needing money to pay for her mother’s ongoing care, Alexandra agrees to help her brother Alvin with his shady business dealings. Her story takes an unexpected turn when she comes into possession of a deck of cards with mysterious magical properties.



Ben Balani
Element: Wind
Weapon: Kitchen utensils
Combat Role: AoE Magic, buffs
Age: 34
Origin: Unincorporated territory, northern Tyche
Occupation: Cook

The head cook at a fashionable restaurant in the city of Akos, Ben finds himself out of a job when he manifests magical powers late in life—accidentally destroying his workplace! He wakes up several days later to find that he has come under the watch of the Order of the Phylax, a group that monitors mages in Tyche.



Cordelia Helmont
Element: Water
Weapon: Staff
Combat Role: Magical damage, debuffs
Age: 26
Origin: Leornin City, Kingdom of Leornia
Occupation: Mage

The daughter of a well-respected and successful doctor in the capital city of Leornin, Cordelia switched her field of study from medicine to magical law after his untimely death. After graduating at the top of her class, she lost her rightful position in the royal bureaucracy because of a minor political scandal. Frustrated and bitter, she sets out for the frontier of the Kingdom to make a name for herself.



Nikolai Proch
Element: Fire
Weapon: Rifle
Combat role: Healing over time, physical damage
Age: 27
Origin: Village of Therme, Auslen Empire
Occupation: Sergeant

The son of a baker from a small village, Nikolai joined the Auslen Army to see more of the world. After serving as a firefighter and rising to the rank of sergeant, he was surprised by being selected to lead a squad tracking rogue mages on the frontier. His superiors give him a strange new device made for the task, and send him deep into the woods searching for the base of the raider Apingorix.



Jerome Renault
Element: Water
Weapon: Sword
Combat Role: Direct heals, physical damage
Age: 29
Origin: Lorene, Leornian Protectorate
Occupation: Doctor, Spy

A one-time student of Cordelia’s father, he loses his passion for medicine after the death of his mentor. He accepts a job offer from a secret department of the government, and disappears from Leornian society. He encounters Cordelia by coincidence when she arrives in the frontier.



Juna
Element: Wind
Combat Role: HP tank, physical damage
Weapon: None
Age: 25
Origin: Windswept plains, Barbarian Country
Occupation: Euruphant

A sentient grazing creature, Juna flees her home when her herd is attacked by a mysterious new predator. After a long and dangerous journey, she crosses paths with an expedition from the city of Seren. She agrees to go back with them, and takes refuge in the Seren National Zoo while she recovers from her wounds and fatigue.



Agata
Element: Earth
Combat Role: Physical damage, dodge/evasion tank
Weapon: Dagger, Javelin
Age: 27
Origin: Birthplace unknown, raised in Akos
Occupation: Phylaka

One of many orphans who found their way to the city of Akos in Tyche, Agata was adopted into the Order of the Phylax. She serves to police the city’s mages and track down illegal magic. She is assigned to watch Ben after he manifests his powers late in life.



Zikaron
Element: Fire
Combat Role: Damage over time, buffs and debuffs
Weapon: Gauntlets
Age: ???
Origin: Ruins of Stral
Occupation: Memory Golem

A magical creature sometimes called a “czarobotna,” Zikaron encounters Nikolai on his journey through the destroyed city of Stral. After Nikolai accidentally activates him, Zikaron follows Nikolai around, sending him cryptic messages through a series of illusions.


Who are your favorite characters? Are you #teamJuna or #teamNikolai? Which four heroes will be your squad? Let us know in the comments or on twitter.

Shadows of Adam launches internationally on the Nintendo Switch on May 3rd!

Shadows of Adam launches internationally on the Nintendo Switch on May 3rd!

 

 

 

18th April, 2019 – CIRCLE Entertainment and Something Classic Games are delighted to confirm the Nintendo Switch release details for Shadows of Adam. This stylish modern take on SNES-era JRPGs will open for pre-loading on the Nintendo Switch eShop from 26th April, before its launch on 3rd May. Pre-orders will come with a 10% discount and cost $13.49USD / €13,49, with a standard price of $14.99USD / €14.99 from 3rd May.

This Nintendo Switch release is the console debut for Shadows of Adam, following its previous arrival on PC and Mac; it is also a complete edition, with previous DLC ‘Guild of the Artificers’ included. A blend of classic ideas, modern touches, humour and outrageous battles, Shadows of Adam is both a love letter to classics in the genre and a fresh take.

Of course there is a dramatic story to follow, as well…

Tucked away from the outside world by the impenetrable haze of the Misty Woods, the village of Adam has mostly lived in peace since the days of the Wraith War. The dark power that fueled that war has vanished, but darkness is descending once more and Adam’s legendary hero, Orazio, is no more.

10 years ago he left without explanation and never returned, leaving his son and adopted daughter to wrestle with the dark secret he left behind—a secret that must now be revealed if the children hope to save both Adam and their departed father, though its revelation could unhinge the world.

In terms of gameplay Shadows of Adam features multiple playable characters, fast-paced battles, gorgeous graphics, an awesome soundtrack (with over 40 tracks) and the convenience to save anywhere you like. Whether playing on the TV or in handheld mode, the game’s glorious pixels will immerse you in the adventure and its memorable scenes.

Stay tuned to our Twitter accounts, @CIRCLE_Ent and @SomethingClassc, for more information and early looks ahead of the Nintendo Switch release of Shadows of Adam.

Shadows of Adam is coming to the Nintendo Switch!

Shadows of Adam is coming to the Nintendo Switch!

SHADOWS OF ADAM IS COMING TO THE NINTENDO SWITCH!

PRESS RELEASE

18th May

CIRCLE Entertainment and Something Classic Games are delighted to confirm that the classically-styled RPG Shadows of Adam is coming to the Nintendo Switch.

Previously released on PC, Mac and Linux, this will be the console debut of the highly regarded RPG. A game that brings classic JRPGs to mind, it features a compelling story, a unique fast-paced battle system and modernized visuals for a beloved genre.

Check out some game details below:

Tucked away from the outside world by the impenetrable haze of the Misty Woods, the village of Adam has mostly lived in peace since the days of the Wraith War. Magic, the dark power that fueled that war has vanished. But darkness is descending once more and Adam’s legendary hero, Orazio, is no more.

10 years ago he left without explanation and never returned, leaving his son and adopted daughter to wrestle with the dark secret he left behind—a secret that must now be revealed if the children hope to save both Adam and their departed father, though its revelation could unhinge the world.

Features:

  • Compelling Character Driven Story: Shadows of Adam’s story is one with a deep narrative and an interesting plot. The story revolves around 4 main characters: Asrael, Kellan, Curtis and Talon.
  • A Strategic AP Management Battle System: AP is restored between each round of battle automatically and through defeating enemies. This allows a unique attrition system that encourages skill use and fast combat.
  • Beautiful Visuals: Shadows of Adam features beautifully modernized visuals inspired by classic JRPGs of the SNES-era.
  • Original Soundtrack With Over 44 Tracks: An original soundtrack by Tyler Mire that’s inspired by music from the genre’s greatest games. This soundtrack includes unique themes for each area and character and has an emphasis on strong melodies and an emotional connection.

Check out this Shadows of Adam press page to learn more from the original PC / Mac / Linux launch.

Stay tuned to our Twitter accounts, @CIRCLE_Ent and @SomethingClassc, for more updates on the upcoming Nintendo Switch release.

ENDS

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How to Re-map gamepad buttons for Shadows Of Adam

How to Re-map gamepad buttons for Shadows Of Adam

Currently, you can’t re-map gamepad buttons to different functions within Shadows Of Adam. However, you can edit a configuration file outside the game to accomplish this. This post will cover how to do this, specifically for Windows 10. It should provide a good idea how to do it for other operating systems as well.

1. Find config-new.json
This configuration file contains the gamepad mappings. Its location varies based on your OS.

Windows location:
C:\Users\[user name]\%APPDATA%/Shadows of Adam

The AppData folder is typically hidden. You may need to show hidden items in your [user name] folder.

In Windows 10:
a) Click View tab
b) Checkmark Hidden items

AppData folder should appear:

Note: The location of config-new.json may vary slightly depending on Windows version. I’m on Windows 10 and the locations is: C:\Users\Luke\AppData\Roaming\Shadows of Adam\

Unfortunately, I don’t have more detailed instructions for Mac or Linux. config-new.json should be at the following location in those operating systems:

Mac:
~/Library/Application Support/Shadows of Adam

Linux:
~/. config/Shadows of Adam

 

2. Open config-new.json.  

Use a plain text editor. For Windows, we can use a text editor like Notepad, which should be the default in most cases.

3. Find the keys mappings to edit

With the file open, run a search. Press CTRL + F to open Find dialogue. Type in JOY_START and click Find Next.

You should see the following three values. These represent the three action buttons in Shadows of Adam.

4. Edit the key mappings

Change the JOY_START, JOY_ENTER, and JOY_BACK values to a different mapping by changing the number to the right of the colon.

Here are all the mappings for face buttons, shoulder buttons, start, and select buttons.

FACE_1: 256,
FACE_2: 257,
FACE_3: 258,
FACE_4: 259,
LEFT_SHOULDER: 260,
RIGHT_SHOULDER: 261,
LEFT_SHOULDER_BOTTOM: 262,
RIGHT_SHOULDER_BOTTOM: 263,
SELECT: 264,
START: 265,

For example, to use a face button instead of the start button on our gamepad, we could change JOY_START: 265 to JOY_START: 258. The value 258 is FACE_3, the third face button on a gamepad.

5. Don’t forget to save!

That’s it! I hope this was helpful!