3.5.1
2022-11-06
-Additional bug fixes
-Dialog and text corrections
-Ability balancing
-Weapon and armor balancing
-Enemy balancing
-Level progression balancing
-Additional side quest and non-main story line content added
3.5.0
2022-11-04
-Dialog and text corrections
-Ability balancing
-Weapon and armor balancing
-Enemy balancing
-Level progression balancing
-Additional side quest and non-main story line content added
3.0.0
2022-08-03
The Benza RPG Version 3.0 is here in our last major update to the main story!
-The Benza RPG is playable from start to finish! The Japanese school is now playable from floors 1 to 50!
-A new area has been added to the Shadow Circus that is only playable by Hamilton’s “Call” magic. This area is accessible after Hamilton joins the party.
-Extensive additions have been made to the voice acting cast including Bob Werley (Bob), Shizuka Anderson (Carol), Hiro Ono (Hiro), and many more characters from Benza English!
-Over 200 lines of new spoken dialog have been added to the game!
-All character’s stats have been balanced to reflect their roles at the end of the game.
-“Callable” characters now gain levels easier and have increased stats to make them more viable throughout the entire game.
-5th tier weapons and armor have been added.
-New monster art has been added to various points of the game.
-Additional moves have been added to many of the “callable” characters and to main party members including Chris and Tamura.
2.6.0
2022-02-12
-General QOL Improvements
-Character balance
-Redesigned several floors of the Japanese school
-Redesigned several locations in Higashi Nakano
-Added additional monster graphics
2.5.1
2022-01-02
Version 2.5.1 Update Notes
-Floors 40 to 45 are available providing 3-5 hours additional game content.
-Two new playable characters join the party that we’d love to mention here but can’t because it’s massive SpOiLeRs!
-Over 40 lines of new spoken dialog
-General quality of life improvements and game balancing
-Minor bug fixes
-Floor 41 puzzle bug fix
2.5.0
2021-12-27
-Floors 40 to 45 are available providing 3-5 hours additional game content.
-Two new playable characters join the party that we’d love to mention here but can’t because it’s massive SpOiLeRs!
-Over 40 lines of new spoken dialog
-General quality of life improvements and game balancing
-Minor bug fixes
2.1.0
2021-11-06
To celebrate the premiere of The Benza Series 2 at MCM Birmingham Comic Con, this update adds a new feature in which the player is able to use passwords to receive special in-game items.
Check it out at Higashi Nakano Talent!
2.0.4
2021-06-21
-Additional text was translated for the Japanese version.
2.0.3
2021-06-18
-QOL changes including the ability to exit from the options menu via command and control instructions that will appear every time the game is loaded.
-Additional text was translated for the Japanese version.
2.0.2
2021-06-12
-Added multi-language control instructions to the start of the game
-Added the language option to the title screen menu
2.0.1
2021-05-23
Version 2 is finally here! Find out what happens as Chris and Kyle continue their battle with Inko Sensei to save Lee and all of Higashi Nakano!
-Added Japanese localization settings
-Three new playable characters join the party!!! Kaori, Hamilton, and Maria from “Benza English” each bring their own original moves, skills and abilities to assist in the fight against Inko Sensei’s shadow monsters! Featuring new voice acting by Kaori Ikeda, Aver Hamilton, and Maria Papadopoulou.
-A new town, Okubo, is available to explore as well as Higashi Nakano Park, a shopping mall, and several other exciting new locations.
-The Japanese School is now explorable up to floor 40.
-Side quests to learn new magic spells and abilities add an additional three hours of playtime.
-Party members are now able to equip two accessories, one for stat boosts, and one for additional effects.
-Full Japanese language support has been added to the game! Switch between Japanese and English at any time from the “Option” menu in the game.
2.0.0
2021-05-23
Version 2 is finally here! Find out what happens as Chris and Kyle continue their battle with Inko Sensei to save Lee and all of Higashi Nakano!
-Three new playable characters join the party!!! Kaori, Hamilton, and Maria from “Benza English” each bring their own original moves, skills and abilities to assist in the fight against Inko Sensei’s shadow monsters! Featuring new voice acting by Kaori Ikeda, Aver Hamilton, and Maria Papadopoulou.
-A new town, Okubo, is available to explore as well as Higashi Nakano Park, a shopping mall, and several other exciting new locations.
-The Japanese School is now explorable up to floor 40.
-Side quests to learn new magic spells and abilities add an additional three hours of playtime.
-Party members are now able to equip two accessories, one for stat boosts, and one for additional effects.
-Full Japanese language support has been added to the game! Switch between Japanese and English at any time from the “Option” menu in the game.
1.2.7
2020-11-14
The ability to turn on English subtitles for the battle voices has been added to the options menu. Turn the subtitles on to see what Chris, Kyle, and Inko Sensei are saying as they fight!
1.2.6
2020-10-23
Introducing Rank E and D of the Boss Rush mode in The Benza Battle Arena!
Test your might with these challenging fights and win accessories that aren't available anywhere else in the game.
1.2.5
2020-10-18
-New animations added to skills
-Improved fortune-telling mini-game
-General Game balancing and QOL improvements
1.2.4
2020-10-16
A slew of new monsters have appeared! Thank you to Iris for the amazing new monster designs.
Cooking has been made a bit easier! Get making those bentos in Chris and Kyle's kitchen.
1.2.3
2020-10-11
-Character and ability balancing
-Additional story events added
1.2.2
2020-10-10
-Fixing music files
-General bug fixes
1.2.1
2020-10-08
-Added new songs to the music select mode in the television at Chris and Kyle's house!
-Updated the "Equip" option in the Battle Menu
-General QOL Improvements
-Fixed some general bugs
1.2
2020-10-05
- Featuring improved performance for iOS 14.
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Fixed various gameplay bugs.
1.1
2020-10-01
-Updated the roster of music available to listen to in the music select mode in Chris and Kyle's house!
-Fixed item description of Power Bar
-Other small bug fixes