A free update has arrived in Grindstone which introduces new levels along with new challenges. The Lost Lair update also brings new rewards and systems.
The Lost Lair is actually an abandoned mine located in Grindstone Mountain, near the peak. This is the new locale that Jorj and players can explore when they have finished the main game. It seems, however, that an all too familiar enemy has made this new location their home. It’s now up to the players to bring them down for good.
The Lost Lair update also offers:
- 20 new levels with new hazards in the likes of TNT crates and molten-grindstone lava, to name a few.
- The new mini-boss Scävengr.
- This half-Jerk and half-Grindstone is sure to challenge the strategies of players.
- Be prepared for a new boss fight with Jjary.
- Enjoy a new encounter cinematic
This new update also introduces players to a new weekly community challenge system that lets them unlock cosmetics. The weekly challenges are available at Döttie’s House, the home of Jorj’s family. Completing these challenges rewards stylish, and sometimes silly, hats which can then be mixed and matched with any armor. Take note that the cosmetics are only available during the week they’re released and can only be obtained by finishing that week’s challenge.
New Offers
Developer Capybara Games has collaborated with iam8bit to release a physical edition on Nintendo Switch for $34.99. There’s also the custom Grindstone 2xLP Vinyl Soundtrack that has Sam Webster’s original music offered at $39.99. You can get them here.
Grindstone is a game about sword-slashing puzzle battles from the studio that created Sword & Sworcery EP, Super Time Force Ultra, Critter Crunch, and Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes. It was first released on the Apple Arcade in September 2019. A version on Switch was then launched in 2020 and later on PC through the Epic Games Store.
Features include:
- 250+ Levels of finely-tuned puzzle battle action
- Multiple daily modes with competitive leaderboards
- Ongoing updates continually add new levels, items, and enemies
- Simple and satisfying color-matching gameplay
- Dozens of enemies, obstacles, and items add complexity over time
- Original, award-winning soundtrack by Sam Webster
What do you think? Do you have what it takes to face the challenges that await in the Lost Lair?
