- Steel Sword Story S Update Now Live! - 11 June 2024
Hello everyone, As we promised, the classic 2D side-scrolling action game Steel Sword Story has been upgraded and updated to Steel Sword Story S today! The original version will remain playable after the update by selecting it in the Steam launcher. *If you already owned the original game before the update but can't play the S version, please restart the Steam. Steam Trading Cards We've also added Steam-exclusive trading cards and badges! Try to collect all the Steam items by playing the game! Price Adjustment As previously announced, the price of the game has increased alongside the update, from $4.99 to $9.99. If you already owned Steel Sword Story before the update, you can play both the original and the S version starting today. Please enjoy the newly evolved action experience! SSSS x PGMMV Bundle Yhe project data for the original Steel Sword Story is included in the game folder, an…
- Steel Sword Story to be Updated to Steel Sword Story S on June 11! - 4 June 2024
Hello everyone, Steel Sword Story, the classic 2D side-scrolling action game that came to Steam in 2019, will receive a major overhaul update on June 11, 2024, becoming Steel Sword Story S! The original version will remain playable after the update, and the price of the game will also change once the update has been rolled out. Major Update: Steel Sword Story S The game now has twice the content, controls better, and is more accessible than ever. Please look forward to the new and evolved Steel Sword Story S! ■ Steel Sword Story S on Steam - Changes New special moves such as Uppercut and Ground Slash! The map is now twice as big, with brand new areas to explore! New bosses, new mob enemies, and new items! New story segments, mainly in the final stage, that reminisce events that happened in the past and reveal truths of the story untold in the original Steel Sword Story. New Story Mode d…
- Max 80% Off Steam Golden Week Sale Now On! Including titles going on Sale for the first time! - 1 May 2020
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F7a269c0439022c7fa31d9863141ba3c84df5733d.jpg Dear Fans, Golden Week is about to start in Japan and so Steam will once again be holding a Golden Week Sale. PLAYISM titles will be available at up to 80% off. This sale will include some titles only just released in February and March! Giraffe and Annika 20% off Recently announced for release on Nintendo Switch and PS4, heartwarming adventure rhythm title is on sale for the first time on Steam! The phenomenal soundtrack is also on sale, with a nice bundle available too! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1122100/ Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth 20% off After setting the old school anime community a buzz with the release of a trailer, this Lodoss metroidvania title finally entered early access this March. Available for the first time on Sale now! The…
- Stay home and play some games! PLAYISM titles 80% off in Steam Weekly Sale! - 17 March 2020
Dear Fans, Steam recorded the largest ever number of concurrent users over the weekend. Over 20 million users! It is great to see everyone making the best of a bad situation. So, in the hopes that we can expand everyone's game collection, PLAYISM titles are available at up to 80% off in the Steam Weekly Sale! We hope you find something you like to pass the time! Check games on sale here: https://store.steampowered.com/franchise/Playism/list/51161 Action RPG Dungeons and Darkness 80% off! https://store.steampowered.com/app/479990/Dungeons__Darkness/ Conquer the Oceans! NEO AQUARIUM - The King of Crustaceans also 80% off. https://store.steampowered.com/app/355240/NEO_AQUARIUM__The_King_of_Crustaceans/ Currently also on early access launch sale Record of Lodoss War: Deelit in Wonder Labyrinth along with previous Team Ladybug title Touhou Luna Nights and its soundtrack are also on sale! htt…
- Presenting the "Make Your Own Games" Campaign! 50% Off Pixel Game Maker MV for Two Weeks Only! - 2 March 2020
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F85d0a3c76ed2290e2216bc170d4a96c1699ae6ee.png Starting today, for the next two weeks Pixel Game Maker MV will be on sale for 50% off. Take this opportunity to create your very own games while you chill at home this spring break! Have a look at this new introductory video showcasing some of the games people have developed using Pixel Game Maker MV! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2Fe7146c6a25c2f46796e6b5b01a9154d0c27321f8.png https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L73PaEjx_A The last title, Orangeblood by Grayfax Software, was developed on RPG Maker and just launched this past January. The developer is currently hard at work on their latest action game, being developed on Pixel Game Maker! Check out the kind of games you too can make using Pixel Game Maker MV! https://steamcdn-a.a…
- New PLAYISM Title: Giraffe and Annika Release Announcement - 19 February 2020
Dear PLAYISM fans, We are writing to inform you that today marks the release of our newest title. Heartfelt 3D Action+Rhythm Action game, Giraffe and Annika. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1122100/Giraffe__Annika/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2PcSX7iinw Set on Spica Island, enjoy the sights and sounds as you embark on a journey packed with 3D platforming action, adventure, and rhythm game boss fights! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2Fea5cafad264aac0053fa8150484c26945a023871.jpghttps%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F311fa9b4c2a07e69510dbd7835c3e014fd0335a9.jpghttps%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F44215ecb8f1da94cfd33ee8e8323561db2b65a6f.jpghttps%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2Fa155b8b4391c3107f29bbf4588b444a20f1eabeb.jpg Soundtrac…
- It's Chinese New Year! PLAYISM Titles Up To 80% Off!!! - 24 January 2020
Dear Fans, One of Steam's biggest sales, the Chinese New Year Sale has begun! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F1a858fff361c560d008e2ddd23c06e7fd2540d04.gif Deeeer Simulator, currently getting memed out around the world is still on it's launch sale, trust us it's absolutely bonkers! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1018800/_DEEEER_Simulator/?curator_clanid=8438467 Also these four titles, that have only just been released recently are on sale too! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2Fc51156e0d076d754e4d8bc587522b35c0beae05a.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/955050/Bright_MemoryEarly_Access/?curator_clanid=8438467 https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F8515b1fac6d9d591ccd616fe958b82fe34e308a7.jpg https://store.steampowered.com/app/1052440/ https://store.steampowered.co…
- Steel Sword Story Update for Simplified Chinese! - 22 January 2020
Hi All, The 2D side scrolling action Steel Sword Story, we have implemented simplified Chinese characters! We hope you enjoy it in China! In addition, we have temporarily implemented the "screen vibration OFF function" that has been frequently requested. * Currently, it may automatically return to ON, so a revised version will be delivered at a later date. https://store.steampowered.com/app/978190/Steel_Sword_Story/ --- Playism Visit the Playism Website Follow us on Steam Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Check out our blog
- The Steam Winter Sale Is On! A Gift from PLAYISM! - 20 December 2019
Dear Fans, The Steam Winter Sale has finally begun! Season's Greetings from all of us here at PLAYISM. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F4625762bb1cbc91d02ca1f47f1c0412cba8900c0.png This year we have incorporated Touhou Luna Nights into the design to celebrate its award of Best overseas indie game at Indie Play 2019. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F3712d2bed5aeae34a0d581bcf9a2dd44fb88d865.jpg *From the left: 2 members from PLAYISM, ZUN, and Saito from Whysoserious? (We accepted the award on behalf of Team Ladybug). Stop time and attack gracefully with throwing knives in this phenomenal title! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2Fa038c411a659b773ce213ee8b355da35b3a58b66.gif https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2Fe09ae3750b59c335e361%25E2%2580%25A6
- Autumn Sale On Now! Titles Under 5 dollars! - 29 November 2019
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F3d37cb1af7160c2bbea3e96fbe027634fb779c57.png Dear Fans, Are you all enjoying perusing the Autumn Sale? There are plenty of other titles in our line up on sale than the ones we introduced yesterday. Apart from these there are plenty of other phenomenal titles so make sure you grab them while they're hot. Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2Fa6f85b8d937dda2024113e7a9e5938b59eb6b0b0.gif Your own choices lay the foundation for the future... Three years later, upon your arrival in the world of the future, will the choices you made bring you happiness? Or misfortune? Or something else altogether...? https://store.steampowered.com/app/1100900/Artifact_Adventure_Gaiden_DX/ Astebreed: Definitive Edition https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public…
- International Best Seller Gensokyo Night Festival on Sale! Don't miss out on this year's Autumn Sale! - 27 November 2019
Dear Fans, The Steam Autumn Sale is here! PLAYISM is going all in this year with some of our major titles on sale! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2Fb19e110df8c06d650a09ebaa4112d6937284de5f.jpg Freshly released on October 14th this year, Gensokyo Night Festival is available for 20% off in it's first major sale since launch. Cute pixel art and flashy combos come together in this 2D action game. If you had your eye on this title now is your chance to grab it! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F73088c3a0f2e727933bb444b47a0f573c40275f5.gif https://store.steampowered.com/app/1122050/ The Touhou Luna Nights soundtrack that was released at the same time is also on sale! The best Touhou remixes for your listening pleasure. Purchase this with the game itself, considered one the best in the Metroidvania genre for an…
- Max 80% off! Singles’ Day Sale Now On! - 11 November 2019
Dear all, It’s Singles’ Day, so there will be a 48 hour exclusive sale on Steam! How about some ruin exploration on those long Autumn nights? La-Mulana 67% OFF! https://store.steampowered.com/app/230700/LaMulana/ Pixel Game Maker MV is 33% off! Why don’t you take this opportunity to not just play games but also make them? https://store.steampowered.com/app/837510/ Steel Sword Story which was created in Pixel Game Maker is on sale too! https://store.steampowered.com/app/978190/Steel_Sword_Story/ Check out the other phenomenal titles on sale below. https://store.steampowered.com/developer/Playism/list/51161 The sale will be on for 48 hours only, don’t miss out! --- Playism Visit the Playism Website Follow us on Steam Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Check out our blog
- Out of Early Access! Pixel Game Maker MV 1.0.0 Update! - 19 September 2019
Hello Everyone! We are proud to announce the release of the v1.0.0 of Pixel Game Maker MV! We received a lot of constructive feedback during the Early Access, and it helped us to improve the software greatly. In addition to our coming out of the Early Access period, we are also about to release a 30-day trial version of Pixel Game Maker MV! Also, don't forget about the upcoming Pixel Game Maker MV Game Development Challenge! The contest will start on October 3rd, and the winner will have their submission released on the Nintendo Switch. Any combination of art style and genre are welcome! For more info, please visit our Itch.io page from October 3rd. Please give it a try! We are looking forward to seeing your projects! October 3rd will also see a physical release of Pixel Game Maker MV in Japan, but Steam users shall not be forgotten! To celebrate the launch, Pixel Game Maker is now 30%…
- Steel Sword Story: Final Character Introductions - OMG Bosses! - 16 July 2019
We've come a long way to get here, but it's time for the final round of Steel Sword Story character introductions: the bosses! ■Minotus Bull demons summoned from the demon world by Rufus. Their jump and squash attack is powerful enough to raise the ground. Be careful not to get hit by the flames they spit from their mouths. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F34011329%2F639fe969dea346bc35b5093bf08be69b110cf059.gif ■Jagan Deformed monsters summoned from the demon world by Rufus. They throw acid from their surrounding spheres and shoot magic bullets from their eyes. Be careful, as they emit electricity from their whole bodies when angered. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F34011329%2Fb6ccd7d1c33701fc3855fbc79466e24af9d9f7a6.gif Of course, these two aren't the only bosses out to stop Azul from completing his journey...! Think you'…
- Steel Sword Story: Character Introduction Pt. 4 - Oh Snap! Monsters! - 11 July 2019
Hello players, While Steel Sword Story is a compact, smaller-scale game, it's chock full of various monsters - all with their own movements and attacks they'll use to try to stop Azul on his journey. Today we'll introduce some of said baddies! ■Dark Knight Knights Rufus summoned from the demon world. They block Azul's path in the castle. The trick is to watch for their attacks. Take advantage of their tight defense and find an opening for a chance to win. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F34011329%2F1bf22ccffc0a4abbf21d960c1a820bf46a66da2c.gif ■Cobol A tribe of small demons living in cave-like forts with the intelligence of a human child. Nonviolent by nature, they coexisted nicely with humans, until recently... Be careful of projectiles thrown from higher up. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F34011329%2Fef0f4a048cd27c0cd4881%25E2%2580%25A6
- Steel Sword Story: Character Introduction Pt. 3 - Rich & Diverse NPCs! - 10 July 2019
Hello players, Apart from the characters introduced in Pt. 2, Steel Sword Story has a bunch of other awesome characters as well. Check out the game for yourself to witness their cute and quirky yet finely detailed little sprite movements! ■Marrone Azul's horse, with whom he has shared joy and sorrow since he was a knight. She ran away from the kingdom to follow her exiled master. Some of the horse guard, dissatisfied with the series of incidents, helped her out. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F34011329%2F92779bdefeb0975ad7c7f5b0d79e4385ee8c2698.gif ■Grigio A burglar offering his skills to the highest bidder. Calls himself ""the most famous thief in the capital"". He never steals from the poor and does not harm others as a rule, and acts as though he's somehow a righteous thief. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F34011329%2F4%25E2%2580%25A6
- Character Introduction Pt. 2 - 1 July 2019
Hello players, Steel Sword Story - the cute little pixel game. The characters appearing in the game are all painstakingly crafted and thought out. Today we're going to introduce the second batch of SSS characters! ■Beige A poor merchant who suffered misfortune while stopping by the kingdom for business. He encountered Azul while making his escape, and the fact that he's able to continue operating in such a situation is pretty impressive. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F34011329%2F07bae53eee78cc3523d7b860e1b37bf61205024d.gif ■Cobol A tribe of small demons living in cave-like forts with the intelligence of a human child. Nonviolent by nature, they coexisted nicely with humans, until recently... Be careful of projectiles thrown from higher up. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F34011329%2Fef0f4a048cd27c0cd488127fcff54eb8df38f9a%25E2%2580%25A6
- Bug Fix Update ver1.01 - 22 June 2019
Hello All, Thank you very much for playing Ver. 1.0 and for your outstanding feedback. We also greatly appreciate everyone's bug reports. Based on reports we've received from multiple players, we've fixed certain bugs and have updated the game to Ver. 1.01. Please download the latest updated version. Bug Fixes ・ Fix bug door does not open ・ Fix bug players sometimes get buried in the ground during the boss battle. Please be sure to download the latest version, and we hope you continue to enjoy Steel Sword Story! https://store.steampowered.com/app/978190/Steel_Sword_Story/ --- PLAYISM Twitter Facebook PLAYISM公式サイト PLAYISM Steamコミュニティ
- Old-school 2D Side-scrolling Action Game Steel Sword Story Released! - 21 June 2019
Today we were finally able to release the Pixel Game Maker MV-created sword & sorcery action title Steel Sword Story! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F34011329%2F65a25c20662885c9be8f34c1a456bf0078161309.gif Here we'd like to introduce you to some of the awesome characters you'll meet in the game. ■Azul Palan Brau The story's hero. Former Aurum Kingdom Imperial Guard. A skilled young swordsman, he was wrongfully accused of a crime and exiled. Some say that it was his love for the princess that angered the king. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F34011329%2F94343aaacfaa66def62013b3a5774f0204a5af68.gif ■Prime Minister Rufus The prime minister handling the daily affairs of Aurum Kingdom in place of King Ouro. His political skills, both externally and behind closed doors, are excellent, but his origins are a mystery. https://steam…
- Old-school 2D Side-scrolling Action Game Steel Sword Story Released! - 21 June 2019
Today we were finally able to release the Pixel Game Maker MV-created sword & sorcery action title Steel Sword Story! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F34011329%2F65a25c20662885c9be8f34c1a456bf0078161309.gif Here we'd like to introduce you to some of the awesome characters you'll meet in the game. ■Azul Palan Brau The story's hero. Former Aurum Kingdom Imperial Guard. A skilled young swordsman, he was wrongfully accused of a crime and exiled. Some say that it was his love for the princess that angered the king. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F34011329%2F94343aaacfaa66def62013b3a5774f0204a5af68.gif ■Prime Minister Rufus The prime minister handling the daily affairs of Aurum Kingdom in place of King Ouro. His political skills, both externally and behind closed doors, are excellent, but his origins are a mystery. https://steam…
