Slain: Back From Hell
Installer update (16th December 2017) [macOS Only]
- Installer update - No game files were changed.
Windows Update (04th December 2017) [Windows Only]
- Installer maintenance update - No game files were changed.
Slain: Back From Hell (19 August 2016)
- This update revamps Slain! to Slain: Back From Hell!
- Includes support for Galaxy features for Windows & Mac.
- All three supported operating systems have the "Back From Hell" update.
Patch 1.25 (13 June 2016)
- This update is for the Windows version of the game.
- Added a new enemy: Dark Soul. Beware, these tormented souls hunger for your mana!
- Added a new boss: The Werebeast. You'll need all your skill to take on this ninja-like foe at the end of the Wolf Cave!
- Added a victory headbang.
- After defeating a boss, headbanging will ensue.
- Improved AI of flying enemies. They'll now swoop at you instead of just mindlessly flying left and right!
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Bug fixes and small improvements all over the place.
Patch 1 (16 May 2016)
- This update is for Windows. The Mac and Linux versions will be updated ASAP.
- This update fixes the functionality problems of the game, plus tightens up and expands other key aspects.
CONTROL
- Improved the main character's movement to feel more fluid and fun (this includes the Wolf form too).
- Improved the player's dodge manoeuvre to be quicker and more useful.
- Fixed the horrible lag on the keyboard inputs.
HUB AREA
- Added a "Cleared" message above any stages that you've already finished.
- You'll also be asked if you want to enter the stage so there's no chance of entering by accident!
UI
- Added in new menu screens for Keyboard and Gamepad controls.
- If you're in a level that you've already cleared, you can now exit back to the Hub area from the pause menu.
- The in-game font has been updated to be more legible.
- Added in an icon to indicate that the game is saving.
ENEMIES
- Added a bit more variation to the enemy AI. Some enemies will follow you off edges now rather than being cautious!
- Rebuilt the existing boss battles from scratch, and gave some of them new attacks.
- Added a new boss encounter: Malikesh the Imp and his bodyguard.
GENERAL
- Moving platforms now move a lot more smoothly.
- Overhauled all of the dialogue.
- Added support for Xbox 360, Xbox One and PS4 gamepads.
- Improved the tutorial text. It now tells you which buttons to press based on your connected gamepad or chosen keyboard control scheme.
- Reduced the amount of time spent on the death screen.
- Your progress is now saved at checkpoints.
- Updated all of the introduction screens for each level.
- Added in cross fading between scenes. So no more abrupt and jarring transitions between levels.
AUDIO
- Improved the volume balance.
- Added in many new sound effects.
- Added in a new music track.
Patch 1.0.5927.27778 (25 March 2016)
- Added longer delay between menu input polling
- Increase joystick threshold for menu input
- Fixed quit option. Wasn't working correctly.
Skull Pub Hub:
- Activated sewers portal
- Changed flow req on portals: Sewers is unlocked after WW and Old Town is unlocked after WT
Castlebridge:
- Removed fire font from skelly fire fight
- Pulled out vroll guards that were still getting activated
- Replaced hound master for vroll guard final portal event to hogre