Dear Players, We sincerely appreciate your interest in and support for BearBone Studio and our upcoming game, Minds Beneath Us! Before you dive into the latest demo for Steam Next Fest, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news: Minds Beneath Us, which has been in development for over four years since its inception during our university days, is finally nearing completion. We are confident that we will soon present the full game to you in its ideal form. The official release date will be announced shortly, so please stay tuned for our updates! Minds Beneath Us carries many of our hopes and expectations: To make the game feel natural and lively, we've brought the Asian city we're familiar with to the game stage, imagining a dystopian near-future where artificial intelligence has become pervasive, replacing many jobs. With meticulous settings and vivid details, we've designed the in-game dialogue choices to be set in realistic environments, allowing players to form deeper connections with diverse characters. Using a blend of 2D and 3D scenes, detailed hand-drawn animations, and dynamic camera work, we aim to create a cinematic experience even in a side-scrolling game. Our core focus remains on delivering a fun and engaging experience while telling a thought-provoking story. The new stage in this DEMO includes a part of the story from the later part of the game, and its playtime is around 20 minutes. We hope you enjoy it. Lastly, we kindly ask you to add our game to your wishlist. Your support would mean the world to us and provide immense encouragement. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1610440/ Thank you once again!