Duskfade Interactive Demo Checklist

How to use this checklist

Install the demo from the Official Steam page, then keep this page open on a second monitor or phone while you play. Each checkbox persists in localStorage under the key duskfade-demo-checklist. Reset only when Weird Beluga ships a demo patch that moves objectives — note the build on Updates hub before clearing progress.

The checklist mirrors routes described in characters, items, and boss guides. It does not replace learning gadget combos; it ensures you actually trigger tutorials before blaming difficulty.

Section guide for demo players

Install and input sanity

Before chasing collectibles, confirm your PC meets minimum system requirements or switch to console plans via platform comparison. Map dodge, shift, and grapple cancel buttons — preview writers recommend controller, but keyboard works if latency is stable.

Tutorial beats through Tick Town

Workshop scenes introduce Zirian and Cuckoo without overwhelming skill trees. Tick Town opens optional Cloudy conversations tied to Multicoloured Flasks. Do not rush to Wrath until heart pieces two and three require gadgets you have practiced.

Boss prep and post-demo research

Wrath assumes fluent Temporal Shift usage. If attempts fail repeatedly, cross-check collectibles tracker hearts before studying boss telegraphs. After clearing or conceding, read demo preview impressions to contextualize Steam sentiment near 91% positive in some roundups.

Sharing progress with friends

localStorage is per-browser. Streamers can show checkbox states on overlay; friends playing asynchronously should compare verbal milestones instead of shared saves. When Fireshine announces full-game pre-load for August 13, 2026, duplicate this checklist mentally for launch week — demo completion does not transfer.

Streaming and shared-play advice without shared saves

Creators can overlay checklist capture for viewers; friends playing asynchronously should compare milestone IDs verbally because localStorage does not cloud-sync. After a successful Wrath clear, screenshot the completion counter before Fireshine patches reorder objectives — proof helps when debating whether a Steam review reflects the latest build.

Speedrun versus completion columns

Speedrunners may skip optional shard and flask rows; completionists should hit every box before judging demo length. Mark skipped items explicitly in personal notes so review impressions about “short demos” stay fair — the checklist distinguishes intentional skips from missing content.

Patch diff workflow

When Updates hub notes a demo patch, compare old and new checklist states. If only one objective moved, edit local notes instead of wiping the entire save. Major overhauls warrant a full reset plus a fresh collectibles tracker pass.

Keyboard macro caution

Avoid macro keyboards that automate checkbox clicks — this checklist is for human milestone tracking, not botting Steam reviews. Legitimate use is pacing your first demo session alongside characters lore reading on a second device.

Parent and younger player mode

Parents can treat unchecked boxes as session stop points — quit after “heart2” one night, resume tomorrow without losing narrative momentum. Children benefit from shorter goals than a full Wrath push.

Export via screenshot

Browsers cannot export JSON from localStorage directly. Screenshot the summary line after major sessions if you want a visual log for Discord or Reddit discussion threads about demo completion rates.

Completionist versus story pace

Story-focused players can ignore optional shard rows until after Wrath; completionists should not. The checklist order mirrors tutorial unlocks — skipping rows early often means returning with harder mobility checks later.

Related pages

• Items hub for gear and heart explanations
• Platforms pre-order when demo convinces you to buy
• Official Links for Steam patches