Roguelike SRPG 'Hope of Elements' Demo Released on Steam
Publisher Harrison World and developer Embers Studio released a demo for the roguelike turn-based strategy RPG 'Hope of Elements - The Witch and the Dragon's Journey' on July 15. The demo is available on PC via Steam and supports Japanese text. Players take on the role of Iris, a witch who can control five elemental magics - Fire, Water, Earth, Wood, and Lightning - and must combine them with elements present on the map and in the environment to trigger chain reactions that can clear enemies. The game features randomly generated maps, enemies, and treasures, with over 200 treasure types that can be combined with enhancement effects to create unique builds. The demo incorporates feedback from a playtest held from June 10 to July 1, adding a new tutorial, an elemental reaction log, and improved movement controls. Players can experience most of the full game's mechanics, including turn-based battles, elemental combinations, and potion crafting. Feedback is still being collected via in-game surveys, the Steam Community, and the official Discord.