Weird Johnny Studio posts
Last Mage Main Menu concept
For Last Mage we're taking a bit of a different approach at menu design. Less buttons, more interactions with the world! Any bets which parts in the picture are clickable and what will they do?
Block rework in alpha launch!
Hey patrons!As you know, our main focus is on Last Mage right now, but Hero Tale isstill being worked on in the background for bug fixes and QoL updates!And this is an update like that :) It's small but it potentially can help a lot with tougher enemies, especially if you just can't get anim...
Style explorations for Last Mage
[Exclusive content]Hi Patrons!It was mentioned here and there that while we were still working on Hero Tale, we were also doing some work in the background for our new game: Last Mage! As you can see, the vibe we're aiming for is quite different from cutesy style of Hero Tale. But just as always...
Quality of Life update coming to alpha!
Hey everyone!After a short breather, we took back to work and we made some improvements to the Hero Tale in the area of quality of life updates.The most important thing? We will be testing offline rewards! So feel free to test it (or not, you can turn it off in settings) and tell us what you think a...
Hero Tale leaving early access - alpha launch!
We did it!Well, almost, just some testing left, some descriptions, some animation here and there...But we did it! With your help, the journey of becoming a Hero is coming to an end! But don't be sad! Every end is just a new beginning and we have already some things cooking on the backburner as H...
What doesn't kill you...
[Early Access Content]...Makes you undead? This is how the saying goes, right?Little update abour our progress, we're working on the last update before Hero Tale leaves early access! Necromancer is a first preview of what themes you can expect from final locations π
Mini Update coming to alpha!
Hey Patrons!This update is mostly Quality of Life update with one additional map to sweeten the deal.What can you expect from this update?- 1 new map tile - 2 new enemies - 2 new items - inventory sorting system - magic adept balance - power blast mana cost up from 9 to 12 - fixed freezing issue on ...
Watch out for low flying rocks
[Early Access Content]New enemy from the upcoming mini update! We were hoping we could do one more map than we initially planned, but we didn't manage it in the end. So now, you will enjoy it in a few weeks with inventory sorting!
"Burning Bridges" update coming to alpha!
Hello Patrons!It's time to venture further into the Deamons Lands! Are they really that dangerous and scary? Only one way to find out!What will you get with this update?- New spell to learn- 8 new map tiles- 7 new enemies- 2 new merchants- More than 15 new items- Added "sell all junk" bu...
New in stock
[Early access content]Not only humans have great craftsmen, you can find them on the deamons side as well~ Some of the new items you will find in the upcoming update!
Teacher from the other side
[Exclusive content]Who this handsome devil might be? A new magic teacher perhaps? Alas, nothing in life is free so you might have to do him a favor, before the deal is sealed~
Throne room renovation
[Early access content]Hero Tale started as a project more than 2 years ago and in projects like that it's inevitable that some things done very early, will have to be reworked to conform to the current game style. First picture of the Throne Room was done 2 years ago! It has its charm but you ha...
"Deamon Gate" update coming to alpha!
Hello Patrons!Time to go through the Deamon Gate! Newest update is in review on Google Play Store, so you should have access to it soon! :)This update is focused more on story and world building. We're more of a "show don't tell" guys but there will be quite a lot of dialogue this ti...
Careful, it bites
[Exclusive content]Curious what creatures are waiting for you on the other side of the gate? You will have to go throught this handsome guy first!
Adjustments makes perfect
[Exclusive content]Sometimes some designs need a little more work to get them just right πThis one needed only one bigger review but there are some that need few more passes before they can be added to the game. Would you be interested to see designing progress in more details?
Roadmap 2023
Hey everyone! Presenting this year's plans on a new roadmap and a little preview of the vibe of deamon lads as well.We hope that new things we want to add to Hero Tale this year, will make the game even more exciting! π€©
Still worth a shot
[Exclusive content]After causing disturbance around the City, it was just a matter of time before bumping into city guard π
"Spark it up" update coming to alpha!
Hello Patrons!Sorry for holding you in suspense with this update, but we did it! It will be available before Christmas! Actually, it's in review on Google Play Store as I'm posting this πWhat can you expect? 6 new map tiles 3 new merchants 4 new enemies added Thunder Bolt spell now availa...
Hello Potion Seller
[Early Access Content]I'm going into battle and I want your strongest potions.But will you be able to handle those potions Hero? You'll find out in the next update!And you're first ones to know that it will be named "Spark it up" π
Second and last merchant reveal
As mentioned yesterday, only one more merchant will be shown before you get to play new update. So better think twice before you vote~ Pick one you can't wait to see more!
Meet the Blacksmith
[Early Access Content]The poll winner was a Blacksmith! But we don't doubt that the hammer was enough clue for who he is π Next poll will be posted tomorrow and think carefully who are you going to pick, because the last merchant will remain secret until alpha!
Merchant reveal
Last time we showed you only silhouettes of merchants but we're sure you're eager to know how they look with more than one color painted all over them. Let's see which one you want to see most!Choose your pick and wait for the next post~
Marketplace
[Early Access Content]Next update will be slightly bigger and will also bring some new NPCs to the City! We left some subtle clues in their stand and silhouettes who they might be ;)
For the revolution!
[Early Access Artwork]Rebeling for the cause.... But what cause? What are your guesses?
Make room for the nobility!
[Exclusive content]It was noticed already few times that there we like to use names and themes in Hero Tale of a more slavic origin. This time we wanted to give even bigger hint to where our studio comes from π
You shall not pass...
[Early Access Artwork]...without the right permit. Don't you see the sign above the gate? Why would you want to go there?!
A little talking fly
[Early Access Artwork]As we fix all bugs that showed up after the update, our art team work on new things already! The Fairy is getting a make over so you can see her in all glory in all dialogues~
"End of Innocence" Alpha Launch!
Hello Adventurers!We're launching alpha testing! In addition to information I sent you in an email and in previous patreon post, I have one request to you. Remember if you had all quests finished or if any were active before updating your game. Then, check if you got new quest to find Edward. Th...
About the End of Innocence update!
Hey everyone! Heads up about the End of Innocence update! Most probably it will be out for Alpha no later than next week.We're testing it at studio right now and fixing most glaring bugs. Not the one in the gif though. He's a very polite bug and there is nothing wrong with him.We mostly want...
The New Power
[Early access content]The door to brand new possibilites has opened! What are your guesses for perks shown here? And what are your guesses for perks NOT shown~?

















