Major Demo Update Released — New Zone, New Audio, New Polish!

The Briar Flame demo has just received a massive overhaul, and I’m excited to finally share it with everyone.
This update focuses on polishing the early experience, improving clarity, fixing long-standing issues, and expanding the world with brand-new content.

What’s New in This Update

New Tutorial Zone

The old opening has been completely replaced with a brand-new tutorial area built to introduce movement, combat, and core mechanics more naturally and visually.
This is now the most refined starting experience the game has had so far.

Updated Character Design

The Young Emberhost has received a visual touch-up to better match the game’s stylized dark-fantasy art direction.
Clearer animations, improved readability, and more polished movement.

All-New Sound Design

Nearly every sound effect in the demo has been rebuilt or replaced:

• crisper combat impacts

• improved environmental ambience

• new UI and menu sounds

• smoother mixing and volume balancing

This makes the world feel far more alive and reactive.

Bug Fixes & Gameplay Improvements

A long list of bugs — both visual and mechanical — has been crushed, including:

• camera issues

• inconsistent collisions

• checkpoint quirks

• animation problems

• various small polish fixes

Overall gameplay should feel noticeably smoother and more reliable now.

Updated Main Menu

The entire main menu has been refreshed with:

• improved layout

• cleaner visuals

• new UI interactions

• better control prompts

Better navigation, faster access, and a look that matches the game’s tone.

Try the New Demo

If you’ve played an earlier version, this update is a huge step forward.
If you’re new: welcome! I’d love to hear what you think.

Feedback of any kind helps me improve the game — feel free to leave a comment or rating.

Thanks for playing Briar Flame!