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- Clare's Escape
Small visual and detail updates
Some small updates to add some more interactive objects, some visual tweaks, added an otter (!), two new NPC portraits, and a new NPC to bring the story a little closer to Clare's account.
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Now with added Steam achievements!
A small patch to add Steam achievements. There are five to collect (so far). There's a bigger patch coming with lots of new visual tweaks and improvements. Thank you for playing!
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Mac now supported on Steam
It's been a slog, but I think I've finally got the Mac build working through Steam now. Please let me know if you have any issues because there is a ton of complexity with exporting an app for Mac that makes it all a bi…
Announcement1 changeFix - Clare's Escape
The best bugs need fixing twice
So, I missed a few controller bugs. Plus I took the opportunity to fix a speed issue and update the ampersand in the font to it... well... looked like an ampersand.
Announcement - Clare's Escape
Rogue bugs and boxes
Small tweaks to fix some missing prompt triggers on controllers, adjusting cutscenes for Steam Deck and added some box-pushing states so it's a little clearer.
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Winter in Epping Forest - Winter sale now on
Perhaps John Clare is looking over Epping Forest from the Owl pub and considering an escape when the weather improves....
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A particularly sticky horse
Fixed a sticky horse that wouldn't let the conversation go. Thank you Sam for finding and letting me know!
Announcement1 changeFix - Clare's Escape
Lost papers complete
There are seven lost papers to find across the game containing fragments of Clare's poems. If you collect them all, you'll now see a special new menu item... Collect them all for a reward!
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Cloudy mood vibes
A mini-patch to add some mood clouds in the later third of the walk and some super-tiny tweaks to some grass... In the works are the collectibles. The Mac build has all been accepted by the app store, just going through…
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Controller support!
Added support for controllers You should now be able to switch between keyboard or any controller at any time... I believe it supports a wide range of different controllers, but if you have any problems please let me kn…
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Tiny post release patch
Fixing a surprise bug related to birds... and adding in a loader for audio. Still working on how to get this approved for Mac...
Announcement1 changeUI/audio
