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Hokuto No Rogue v0.7.0 released!
« on: August 08, 2024, 07:36:44 AM »
Hello everyone,
12 years after the last release, we have decided to release a new version of Hokuto no Rogue.
You can download it from: http://hokuto-no-rogue.sourceforge.net/

There are two links available for downloading this version: the first is platform independent and more 'lightweight' but you need to download and configure the correct version of Java; the second is more 'heavyweight,' specific for Windows x64 systems, and includes Java, requiring no configuration.
In the game's archive, there is a file called 'Letter to the players' which briefly explains why we have resumed working on this project.

Here is the changelog:

ver. 0.7.0 (8/8/2024)
- The game core has been completely rewritten
- All character animations have been removed (yes I know, but I have neither the skills nor the tools to handle them)
- The use of the mouse has been introduced
- Combat schools and attacks have been revised
- Is it possible to change the resolution of the game and use it full-screen (desktop resolution)
- Is it possible to start the game on an external screen (at the moment only by manually editing the properties file)
- It is possible to change the movement speed of the characters
- In the list of items that can be taken, better armor than those worn is displayed in green and worse armor in red
- Added "exit building" action (right click on the stairs going down)
- Added "ask to follow/ask to leave" actions (right click on non-hostile characters)
- Added Raoh
- Added Heart
- Added Kenshiro's story mode (work in progress)
- Added "Revenge" main quest for Kenshiro's story mode
- Added "Free roaming" mode
- Added game logs files
- Added "Paypal donation" menu entry (if you like the game and want to offer us a coffee)

Enjoy! :D
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Re: Hokuto No Rogue v0.7.0 released!
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2024, 10:32:09 AM »
What a tremendous surprise!   8)
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Re: Hokuto No Rogue v0.7.0 released!
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2024, 04:24:37 PM »
Made it a featured roguelike in roguebasin homepage for September-October!

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Re: Hokuto No Rogue v0.7.0 released!
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2024, 06:48:11 AM »
Thank you Getter and thank you Slash. We are already working on the next release, which will include several improvements and the story arc of the Fang Clan (for those familiar with the manga/anime). Here's a preview of the clan members and Kemada.

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