Hello, I just updated the CiniCross demo on Itch.Io. This update contains the following two patch notes:

Patch Note 0.1.2.4 :

Hello,

This update brings gameplay improvements, several new items, as well as balance adjustments to certain artifacts. Thank you again for all your feedback; it helps me prioritize and refine the overall game experience.

New features:

• It is now possible to choose your reward artifacts from a random selection.
• New items added: Red Potion, Small Red Potion, Bloody Die, Goblin Eyes, Time Bomb
• Unobtained artifacts now display the mention "New".
• The shop now displays "Sold" when an item has been purchased.
• Hint display has been reworked for large puzzles (starting from 15x10).
• The puzzle size is now visible during gameplay and on the reward screen.
• The actual time spent completing a puzzle is now displayed on the reward screen.

Adjustments:

• Item drop probability calculations have been reworked.
• The chance of obtaining "Nothing" as an artifact has been reduced by half.
• Hint colors have been slightly adjusted.
• It is no longer possible to collect artifacts while holding an item.
• The time multiplier no longer shows excessively long decimal values.
• Held items now appear above the interface.
• It is no longer possible to interact with the grid while it is fading out.
• The artifact drop sound no longer stacks.
• It is no longer possible to complete a grid while holding an item above it.
• Some artifact visuals have been modified.

Balancing:

• Void Worm: usage is now limited to 2 times per puzzle.
• Great Ice Sword: base effect and copy effect have been reduced.

Thank you again for your support and feedback - every comment counts and helps CiniCross move in the right direction. I have read all your feedback.

- Hydrobates

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Patch Note 0.1.2.3 :

Hello everyone,

First of all, I want to sincerely thank you for trying out the CiniCross demo. So many of you have joined us, and your feedback has been incredibly valuable in helping improve the game.

This update addresses several major issues recently identified and includes general stability improvements. I’m reading every single piece of feedback, and it truly helps shape the next steps of development.

Patch Notes:

• Fixed an issue where artifacts obtained through the Altar could disappear when returning to it and remain displayed at the center of the screen due to Simon’s Orb.
• Fixed a crash that could occur on startup.
• The selected language now properly saves between sessions.
• Fixed a display issue on resolutions other than 1920x1080.

I’ll keep monitoring all your feedback closely. Some suggestions will take more time to implement, but they’re all noted and will be addressed in future updates.

Thank you again for your support and trust.

- Hydrobates