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Oblivion is a fantasy ARPG that has also received many GOTY awards.

This time, a remaster was released

The graphics have practically evolved to the level of a remake.

It's a shame that such a large-scale game comes out without Korean.

I would like to recommend a Korean version in the hopes that it will be translated into Korean.

Realm of Ink update delayed??

The official version of Realm of Ink, which was scheduled to be released in January, was delayed to March.

April passed by without any news, so I was curious and searched, and found the following notice in the neighborhood:

(This notice is translated from English using a machine translation tool, so it may differ from the original text.)

Dear players,
As many of you may already know, the official launch of Realm of Ink has been delayed, and the new release date has been set for November 2025. We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to the March launch, but we are committed to making this delay worthwhile. The upcoming release will go far beyond our original March release plan, offering more content, deeper content, and a more polished overall experience. This post is intended to provide a clear explanation of the delay and provide some insight into our plans for the future.
1. A sincere apology
First of all, we would like to sincerely apologize to all the players who have supported us for a long time, especially those who were looking forward to the official version in March. We deeply understand your disappointment and frustration.
We also deeply apologize for the lack of communication over the past three months. Due to unexpected events such as the Steam deletion, internal adjustments, and new partnership negotiations, we were unable to provide timely updates to everyone. It is understandable that this lack of information has caused confusion and concern in the community, and we sincerely apologize.
2. Why we chose to delay
The original plan was to release the full version, including the four main chapters, the Book Spirit boss, and the final fifth chapter, in March 2025. By January, about 70% of development had been completed.
But everything came to a halt on January 3rd when the game was suddenly removed from Steam.
After two weeks of intensive communication and protests, we have come to the hard truth: once a game is deleted, it is very difficult to restore or re-release it in its original form. We have started preparing to re-release it from scratch.
Some have suggested changing the name and “rebranding” the game. But is it still Realm of Ink? It was heartbreaking to see how the removal affected players. After careful discussion, we promised to remake it better and more expanded to reward your patience and support.
But then another twist happened. On March 7th, Steam unexpectedly restored the store page and put the game back online as it was. But by then, full-scale development on the upgraded version had already begun. We decided to stay the course and continue to move forward.
3. New Release Plan: Phase 3
To give you access to new content sooner, we’ll be releasing the full version in three phases.
• June 2025 – Two new chapters + system updates
• September 2025 – Two additional chapters + additional content
• November 2025 – Final content release + official full release
This is not just a milestone for our team, it is a promise to you.
4. What are the new features in the official version?
We’re working hard to make the new Realm of Ink worthy of your anticipation. Here’s what you can expect:
• It consists of 8 main chapters (previously 4), and 4 chapters are randomly selected for each chapter.
• Consists of a total of 18 bosses (previously 9), including a hidden final boss with a unique mechanism.
• More enemies, systems, and build options for increased strategy and replayability.
• Enhanced creativity and playability through expanded build content and QoL features.
• Provides a solid content foundation for future expansions and updates.
You can see the differences at a glance through the comparison table below.
5. To all those who are still waiting
We know that delays mean more than just missing a deadline. They bring doubt, disappointment, and uncertainty. A simple “please understand” is not enough to ask for forgiveness.
But we can take our time, put our content and our heart into fixing the problem.
Thank you to everyone who is still waiting.
Your support has allowed us to reject a “safe” release and create a version of Realm of Ink that you can truly love once again.
We’ll be sharing more frequent updates in the coming months to follow Realm of Ink’s journey and growth.
When the full version launches in November, we hope you'll find the wait worth it.
Leap
Studio
, April 9, 2025

In short, the game was removed from Steam in January for some reason, and the store page was restored in March, which seems to have derailed the plans for an official release.

When I see stories of rebranding or sudden deletions, I'm guessing it's probably because of a plagiarism report or something like that, but I'm not sure;

Anyway, while we were working on the restoration, development was done in a different way than the original direction? Or in a better way? And as the game was restored, it seems like we decided to combine the newly developed and the previously developed ones.

As a result, the official release was delayed to November, but it seems like a good thing for users since more content will be added;;;

The Jotun Slayer update is on track

Because the hack genres were so crowded in April, I missed the update for Yotun Slayer;;

New gods (build traits) and new weapons have been added. If you are curious about the detailed update information, (Go to the next neighborhood)

And today there were some hotfix patches

(This notice is translated from English using a machine translation tool, so it may differ from the original text.)

Aside from some bug fixes, it seems like the main content is some skill stat buffs and enemy AI improvements.

They don't post separate patch notes, but it's still good because they're one of the overseas game companies that, along with Realm of Ink, posts patches almost at the same time as their neighbors.

It is currently at update 02, and it is progressing steadily until the final update and official release.

Please save Ruel,,

Menu name
Wild Woods
Cooking time
3~4 hours
Genre
Roguelike food grade
All ages
Release date
2024.12.10
developer
O ctofoxgames

*The last menu was this game*

https://page.onstove.com/indie/global/view/10543670

• Before you start

I think everyone reading this knows about the food called Overwatch.

It is one of the representative menus of Hyper FPS, and although it is not currently in the domestic restaurant market share rankings,

It's a popular menu that has achieved first place.

Among the battle modes in Overwatch,

There are modes called 'Escort' and 'Push'.

Although the target is different, this mode focuses on moving a specific object (cargo, robot) to a specific destination.

I think it's a well-made mod because you have to work together with your teammates to move.

The game I'm introducing today has a menu that is deeply related to these modes.

Well then, let's find out~

(Let's make it a habit to save resources!)

After that, it moves forward like other roguelikes.

Fighting the boss or

The points where you can increase characteristics etc. are the same.

Here are some things I felt while tasting this menu...

-disadvantage

1. Insufficient content

Maid
① (Noun) A female servant in charge of housework. A person who performs housework, cleaning, cooking, etc., mainly in wealthy households.
② (Noun) In Japanese subculture, a person engaged in the service industry who wears a maid outfit and treats customers like the owner. Related to cultural phenomena such as maid cafes.
③ (Noun) A type of character that appears in games, comics, animations, etc. They are usually depicted as wearing maid outfits and serving their masters, or as beings with special abilities.

Hello, I am An Su-in, the first member of Stove Crew.

Before we begin...

You guys...

" Do you like maids ? "

I like maids.

I like the apron.

I like long skirts.

I like short skirts.
I love the fluttering lace .

I like the big ribbon .

I like white stockings .

I like black stockings .

Look at me I love that cute smile you give me .

then...

Today's Game Pick Review,

Let's get started!

First, let me explain my gaming preferences.

Maid girl.

It's so good.

Of course it's good.

And Pokemon, Mayfair Story, Jombo High School , etc...

As someone who loves dot games ..

Dot + Made Game   

I can't stand thisㅠ

I've been waiting and waiting for Storm Maid! ⏳✨

As soon as it was officially released, I drooled over it 🤤

I played... 🎮🩷

First of all, the overall story of the beginning

The protagonist is a bespectacled, perverted otaku 🤓✨ ,

My dream is... to become the manager of the best maid cafe.. 🏰☕️

🩷 Creating a Maid Harem 🩷 !!!

Become the manager of that maid cafe

Maid cafe [Argent] on the verge of closing down

Paying off debt... 💸 Winning the Maid Champion 🏆

We need to make this a successful maid cafe !

Then, would you like to run [Argent] with me?

The basic keys in the game are movement [WASD] and interaction [E] .

Running a cafe uses the mouse and keyboard [Q, W, E, A, S, D, SPACE] !

In cases like movement and interaction,

It's similar to other Tsukur-type games

Let's skip it,

☕ Let me explain about running a cafe ! ☕📋

When you first start operating, you can choose today's situation !

Three different situations are given ✨

Please understand that you will receive buffs while operating for a day!

If you start a business like that,
Should there be a maid assigned to the visiting guests? 🏃‍♀️☕️

The maids have to arrange the tables to suit the guests' tastes ! 🎀💖

Hover your mouse cursor over the guest 🖱️

If you hold down the keyboard key corresponding to the guest's seat, ⌨️

You can see the guest's maid personality preference in the upper right corner . 👀💬

You can place the maids according to your taste !

By the way, if it doesn't suit your taste...

You will be penalized... ⚠️💦

(Watch out for the customer's facial expression!)

(For reference, customers spend the most in the following order: VIP->Otaku->Maniac->Beginner.)

And in between

The maids send 🆘Help! 🆘 👩‍🍳 to the manager.

At this time, a random mini-game will be played!

❣️Ketchup Art

❣️Shaker

❣️Menu ordering order

❣️Reading the customer's mind

❣️Take a check picture

You can play one of the five games like this

BAD , GOOD , PERFECT✨ According to the grade

💰 You will earn additional gold 💰 .

And here, if the gauge below becomes full

🍳You will be able to use leader skills🍳 !

Press F to select the character you have set as the leader maid .

Then, other skills will be activated !

And, after the guests have finished all the services,

You will be asked to calculate

In the calculation

📌Extension (gain additional gold)

📌Greeting guests (gaining fans)

📌Praise the maid (recover maid stamina)

You have three options to choose from!

The probability of extension increases depending on the customer's satisfaction (expression) 😊

After one extension for the same customer

Only two options are available: greeting and compliment ~

🙇‍♀️💬

When you gain fans , customers will visit your cafe.

I will visit more often !

💁‍♀️More fans means more guests!✨

But I only care about the fans

🤕When all the maids' stamina is consumed🤒

The maids' abilities will be lowered !

So ⚡️ let's choose between the two options🎖️ and run it, right?

After payment, you can see it as you like

If you clean the seat through cleaning🧹, 🫧

(Hold the key to that seat)

Ready to receive the next guest!

If I end my day like this over and over again...

Now you can play in 🌀 Storm Maid 🌪️

You are ready to become Argent's manager !

The game as a whole

Focusing on the operation of Maid Cafe [Argent] 💗

The story flows! 📖✨

But not all games🎮

It's not just the maid cafe operation that's repeated

The story with the Prism Maid who appears here and there

Rival story for the Maid Championship and more 🏆🔥

Includes various stories and additional minigames 🎲 .

(You can experience other minigames by playing them yourself.)

In addition to this, there is also maid hiring and training, clothing and interior design, etc.

There are various growth systems📈

There was a lot of content to enjoy!💁‍♀️

Although the main genre is tycoon

It also feels like it's blocking the influx of customers.

For those who like the defense genre

I think you'll have fun playing it!

(The second half is really crazy.)

And in between ㅋㅋㅋㅋ there are memes🥵 mixed in too..

When watching the story , the story itself is fun, but

It was fun finding memes ...

🔥Additional DLC collaborations in future updates

They said there will be a content update

I don't think there will be any concerns about content.

(The roadmap containing the updates until December is

From the Storm Maid Store page

(You can check it.)

📌Cute dot👾 Quality💗

In fact, if there is a game with these kinds of pretty girls

CG is the most important, right?

But I was -very- satisfied 😎💯

Really dot graphics👾

👧 The cute points of a pretty girl are well brought out 🎀

It was fun to watch the game 👀✨ ...

I'm also a glasses-wearing pervert otaku and I want to live in a maid harem...

📌 Lots of content and details🎮⚡️

At first... I just wanted to collect good maid characters.

I thought it would be a repeating tycoon... but!

🥵Oh my gosh, no way...🔥🥵

As I mentioned in the text, there are various contents .

I can't mention it because it's a spoiler... 🤫 As you progress through the story

Due to the repetitive operation tycoon

I don't think you'll feel tired😴 !

Even more content is set to be added here..

In addition to this, if you look at the 💗 details of the game✨

Taking pictures in the minigame 📸 has all the maids' dots 🎀 alive..

Special guests also have details that could actually happen (Fury, Newtubers, etc.)

I think the creators were really serious about this game .

I could feel it properly...

📌 Legendary Legend Story

The story is about saving and reviving a collapsing cafe!

(It feels like a school idol..) 🎤💕

At first glance, the story might seem a bit childish...

But the process of unraveling this story

If it's fun, then there's nothing to say, right?

Proper B-grade humor code 🌈

It's a fun story with many popular parodies .

It's basic that every single line makes you burst out in laughter

Each and every character is overflowing with charm💖

I've always been one of those people who skips the story without even realizing it when playing games.

I saw the ending of Storm Maid without skipping. . 🎮🏁

📌Early game launch..

If there's one thing I regret, it's that the game hasn't been out for very long.

I feel like I pushed through all the stories too quickly

It's a shame that there's still quite a bit of content that hasn't been added yet.. 😔💭

And it looks like there are still some bugs🤒..

(In my case, maid recruitment did not proceed in the second round.

But I'm playing my own hard mode with a positive mindset lol)

However, the producers continue to reflect quick feedback.

It seems like it's in progress ,

This part will be updated in April 📅

I think it will be resolved quickly! 🥰

(Because they said they are constantly working on user feedback and balance patches!)

finally...

Let me say one thing

I am very satisfied with the Storm Maid.

Even though I have a save file that I have seen the ending

It flew away after covering it up though (ㅠㅠ)

Enough to not be afraid of playing it multiple times.

Rather, I am continuing to play with a good mind💭 .

Strangely, the tycoon part

I think it's addictive so I keep doing it.. hehe

According to the developer's comment, the tycoon part

Like a dragon, 'Water Merchant Island'

They said that they used it as a motif.

But thanks to Storm Maid's unique dot graphics 👾

You could say it's more addictive .

(The maids are so cute, I'm going crazy)

So where can I meet Argent?

My rating for today is 4.5.

It's been a while since I've played a high-quality game that I'm so satisfied with ...

For reference, the Storm Maid launch event

From April 7th to April 27th

💗 Moe Moe 5% discount coupon

💗 〈Some Some Convenience Store〉 Collaboration DLC Free Ticket

💗 Buyer raffle prize event

We are in the process of doing this,

If you're playing, do it now !

This was Stove Crew 1st Generation, Ansuin :3

Well, now that I'm done with the review, back to Argent ...

Bel-chan ... I miss you... I'll run there right now...!!!!

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