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Super Cuts
New hairstyles at #17-20 and new textures on most body parts. Most lockers can now be used like wardrobes to trigger in-game costume changes. New "Random" camera regularly gives a unique view. On a controller, you can d…
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Losing Control
Nervous breakdowns once again cause you to "lose control" of your character. - Fixed an issue that prevented backpacks being worn from scene to scene. - The map transitions between scenes are now optional (but remain st…
Announcement1 changeFixMaps - Hard Time III
v1.1.3
You can increase the "Population" to 200% for twice as much content in Fight Scenes! Characters are added/removed as quickly as you can tap the button - whereas holding it now takes you to a screen where you can hand-pi…
Announcement1 changeFixPerformance - Hard Time III
Partners In Crime
New "Partner" relationship status follows you from scene to scene wherever possible. You can approach anybody about partnering with you if they don't ask you. - Cold outdoor weather damages your health more rapidly, as…
Announcement1 changeBalance - Hard Time III
Batteries Included
v1.1.1 - New electric taser has a short range but is good for stunning opponents instead of killing them! - Batteries can be used to reload tasers - or inserted into any other gun to fire electricity! - Improved flame t…
Announcement1 changeGameplay - Hard Time III
Red Light, Green Light
The amber health drain is now optional (and turned off by default), so you're more responsible for making yourself tired enough to sleep through the night. - Vacant gang leaders are replaced by another member, but your…
Announcement1 changeBalance - Hard Time III
Lethal Injection
Less passive health drain making you tired towards the end of the day, and an additional amber meter makes the limit visible. - Medical kits and syringes help you restore health/spirit more quickly. - New crafting recip…
Announcement1 changeMaps - Hard Time III
The Future Of Law Enforcement
Additional dialogue to explain how you survived death - including dead police officers coming back as cyborgs! Upon unlocking this privilege, new costumes include robotic metals which are bulletproof. - New "Robogun" we…
Announcement1 changeGameplay - Hard Time III
New Heights
Alternate designs for each prison block include the classic tiers in the north and more of an open-plan square in the south! - Improved camera logic works harder to prevent getting stuck in one cell while trying to see…
Announcement1 changePerformance - Hard Time III
The Shield
New "Riot Shield" weapon allows you to block 95% of attacks! Other large objects are also better for defence. - Helmets and bullet-proof vests offer up to 90% protection from bullets, and wearing such a vest is consider…
Announcement1 changeGameplay - Hard Time III
Prison Workshop
For the 1st time in Hard Time's long history, modding is officially supported and baked right into the launch options on Steam! I wasn't expecting a prison game to involve much modding, but there are so many philosophic…
Announcement - Hard Time III
v1.0.2
Thanks to some of the more constructive feedback, we were already able to iron out a lot of teething problems: - New missions involve delivering furniture, smashing furniture, and gaining/losing weight. - Missions may a…
Announcement1 changeBalance
