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- Retrace
Bug Fix(?): Merry Bad END
Hey! Long time no see. Turns out Merry Bad End has been broken for around two years? I suspect the issue has to do with GameMaker changing how it handles Steam's API, although that shouldn't have retroactively broken it…
Announcement - Retrace
Retrace Side Story is Out + New Game on Kickstarter!
Hello everyone! We'd like to announce three things today: Retrace is on sale again! If you've been waiting to pick up the game, now's a great time to. If you've already played Retrace and loved it, we appreciate your re…
Announcement1 changeGameplay - Retrace
Major Content Update! [Update-update: 17/4]
Hello, everyone! Let's get right into it! New content! That's right! If you've played the game, you may recall a certain door you couldn't enter close to the end of the game, one shining with golden light. For this and…
Announcement2 changesFixGameplay - Retrace
Cursed Brooches and Console Releases
It's been a while, everyone! I hope you're all doing okay. Let's get right into it... There were a few cases of the Miowen end not triggering because the Brooch item was entering the inventory before the cutscene where…
Store2 changesBalance - Retrace
Update: Fast Forwarding! (and some bugfixes)
Update time! This is a really exciting one...! Fast forwarding is here! Just press the "F" key and you'll toggle fast forward mode on and off! It'll skip through dialogue, pausing at choices! I really thought coding thi…
Patch notes4 changesGameplay - Retrace
Patch Notes: 1.1
Hello, everyone! There's even more of you since we last spoke! I hope everyone's enjoying Retrace! Today, I'm bringing you ... version 1.1! Now with a shiny new feature! In-game Achievements are here! Find them in your…
Store3 changesGameplay - Retrace
Post-release update (and bug fixes)
Okay, first, let's go through the fixes! The achievement "Merry Bad End" is no longer bugged, but does now require one extra end that was missing (eight in total now). Various instances where the wrong text would play h…
Store4 changesFixGameplay - Retrace
Release Date Announcement!
Hello, everyone! Lead dev Els here with your November update on Retrace! It’s quite a big one! First off, I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who pre-ordered so far! Your support means the world to us. You’re pro…
Announcement - Retrace
Update: Oct-Nov
This is going to be a short update because we're all super busy with the final bug fixing push. You might think, "how many bugs can there possibly be?", but with a game that has so many choices and possibilities, we rea…
Announcement - Retrace
Demo update: Simplified Chinese support added!
我们很高兴能够宣布：Retrace时间回溯将在发售时支持简体中文！当然了，现在您也可游玩简体中文版本的试玩版！十分感谢中国玩家的耐心等待。希望你们能够尽情享受该游戏的乐趣！ We're pleased to announce that Retrace will be available in Simplified Chinese at launch, and you can now play the demo in Simplifie…
Announcement - Retrace
State of the Game: July!
It's been about a month, so I thought I'd share with everyone where we're at! Backgrounds finished! Starting CGs...?! We finally finished adding all the backgrounds to the game! There are some really special and beaut…
Announcement1 changeCompatibility - Retrace
Demo Patch 0.5.1 is here!
Thank you to everyone who's played so far! Because of your helpful feedback, we've made some quick changes to make the demo even better! Added SFX for picking up objects and making choices! Made certain game aspects lik…
Announcement3 changesGameplay - Retrace
Retrace Demo Out Now!
It's here...?! The Retrace Demo is out now on Steam and Itch! We've been working really hard to bring you this taster of what's to come in the full game! Here's what you need to know: You'll be able to play through Luca…
Patch notes - Retrace
Devlog: Resurfacing from the Development Ocean
Hello, friends! Goodness, it's been quite some time, hm? Or if this is your first time reading one of our devlogs, hello and nice to meet you! My name is Els, I'm the lead developer on Retrace, and I've been just a taaa…
Patch notes3 changesGameplayUI/audio
