Hi everyone, Cipher here 👋

This is the final update before the new demo drops! After a lot of back and forth with Creator X, I'm happy to announce that we’ve completed a full rebuild of the game — and it’s a big one.

🔧 What’s New?

We've rebuilt the entire game using Ink/Ink.js alongside vanilla JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, giving it a cleaner structure and smoother performance.

Here are the major changes and additions:

• New UI Enhancements – The overall look and feel has been improved for a more polished experience.

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• Save & Load Features – You can now save your progress and load it later.

• Inventory System (Early Version) – Inventory is in! It's not fully implemented yet, but a more fleshed-out version will come with the full game.

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• Updated Location Tracker – Now located at the top-left corner for easier visibility.

• Dynamic Backgrounds – Backgrounds now change based on location and display directly in the game container.

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• Character Portraits Revamped – Cleaner presentation now placed at the bottom right.

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• New Dialogues – Expanded conversations with Maria, who’s now a full character. Plus, Mr. Stolz makes his guest appearance!

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• Completed Paths 1–3 – All three paths are now playable through to completion.

• Choices - There is slight difference in terms of design  compared to the previous choices options. 

🔍 What’s Next?

I’m currently finishing up the last few bits of character dialogue and doing final bug checks—especially making sure the Ink-JS integration flows well. Some transitions might feel rough, so if you notice anything weird with the narrative flow or UI, let me know!

📅 We’re aiming to release the demo later this week, so stay tuned.

Thanks again to everyone for sticking with us — your feedback has been super helpful.
Cipher out.