The DEMO 2 release, at last!

Wow, it's been months since the last release - over half a year, even! So much has changed, both in this game and in my life... Off the top of my head, here's a list of changes brought about in Demo 2. This game feels like it has grown and evolved strongly in the direction I originally envisioned.

• Tutorial added! By following its instructions in an optional sample map, you can experience the game's basic mechanics needed to best enjoy the game.
• Game difficulty generally raised, with enemies carrying iron weaponry earlier in the game.
• Changes in the Chapter 1 parties:
  
  • George is gone, with Dylan taking his place. This should make the unit setup a bit more clear.
  • Chapter 1 parties now include a random unit from the "Fighter" pool and a random unit from the "Healer" pool.
  • Oneiro has some options for Chapter 1 units that Wayne doesn't.
  • Starting equipment has changed, generally being reduced and weaker. You'll need to capture!
• Changes in the Variant Unit system
  • Newly defined type of Variant Unit: Mercenaries
    • Mercenaries have silent recruitments and will not appear on the map.
    • At the start of every chapter, you are asked if you wish to hire a mercenary.
      • It's free in Chapter 2, to encourage you to take and make use of them.
      • After Chapter 3, the price will increase. Your starting funds can only get one Mercenary, but you should be able to afford more if you save up some money from Capture!
• The game is now 6 chapters long!
  • 4 variants in total! One is Wayne-only, One is Oneiro-only, and two can happen for either.
• Static mode is replaced with Underdog
  • Underdog adds a War Hero miniboss to every chapter. While their stats are pretty average, they give major buffs to all enemies on the map!
• New persistent unlockable: Spiritual Staff Sales through using the Sacred Medal.
  • All shops that sell staves will sell a single random Spiritual staff, chosen per chapter.
• Oneiro's sword is now replaced with the Unholy Blade.
  • Unholy Blade is an Oneiro-exclusive sword slightly weaker than a Steel Sword, but granting the Nosferatu skill and stealing some of the HP it takes.
• Many new weapons and items...!
  • New Spiritual Staves like unlock and envenom.
  • New items like carrot and panacea.
  • New weapons like the Warwolf and the Unholy Blade.
  • Banana is now Fish.
• Mages and offensive staves are more frequent now, with a better variety in items now available.
• Insert something really cool and nice here, hell yeah :)