Hello everyone!

I hereby announce that Chantey (Prologue) v1.1 is now available for both online play and download!

This version incorporates several key features that did not eventually make it in v1.0 (submitted to GB COMPO 2023) due to time constrains. Its purpose is to better align the demo to what the envisioned final game will be. Please review the below changelog for a list of updates and changes made to the original. 

I would also like to express my sincerest thanks to the people that have donated - I am highly appreciative and thankful for your support. I would also like to thank everyone who has commented on the game, imparting valuable insight and feedback, which have helped shape the contents of this update.

Please, do not hesitate to report any bugs, or provide any feedback on this new version - I am curious to see your thoughts!

Thank you, and happy gaming!

- K. C.

v1.1 Changelog

• A 'Hype Meter' has been added to the rhythm battles, which indicates how well the player is performing the song. Yes, that means you can now actually fail a rhythm battle - in which case you are sent back to the most recent checkpoint prior to the battle, to try again. 
• Both songs have been made a bit easier, reducing the number of notes that you have to play in close succession. This makes both battles more feasible.
• New sprites have been added, along with new "expression" animations for the battle leader portraits. These play while you are performing, as well as at the end, in accordance to the result.
• A Save feature has been implemented. The Start Screen now prompts the player to either start a New Game, or Continue from the last save file. At present, a single save file is used, so beware of overwriting your progress!
• A currency concept has been implemented. In general, currency (pieces of eight) will be used in the full version of the game to purchase upgrades and complete certain quests. In this demo, it is used to demonstrate a small bonus that the player receives when filling up the Hype Meter at the end of a rhythm battle.
• Additional areas have been added for the player to explore, more specifically, the "Crow's Folly" Lower and Cargo decks.