【Announcement】TGS 2025 & Next Fest Commemorative Update!!

To celebrate Tokyo Game Show 2025 and the October Steam Next Fest, the demo of RETRYS is getting a major update!

We’ve added and improved many elements, including character expressions, a new chase mode, new facilities, and fresh events.

I’ve been updating non-stop this past month—totally exhausted 😁

Here are the full details of the update!!

🆕 New Features & Gameplay

• Added a Chase Mode: when discovered by enemies, thrilling pursuits begin!

• Expanded situations where bug programs can be used (based on feedback).

• Added reactions when choosing the wrong bug program (based on feedback).

• Major renovation of the Cat Mansion (a lot of effort went in!).

• Added brand-new gameplay to the Castle Tower (really made me think!).

• Added a secret room under the tavern (what happens if you sleep in the bed…?).

• Added a jar specialty shop in town (hehe).

• Added the mansion of a wealthy noble, with a mysterious new character.

• Adjusted the route of the first farmer puzzle to include a light detour.

🎨 Visual Enhancements

• Added eyes and mouths to character sprites (looks nice!).

• Added bug creature character art (what do you think?).

• Adjusted the effect colors when defeating bugs (a bit more horror).

• Enhanced the cat search event in the Cat Mansion (with retro ’Showa’ references).

• Changed the Game Over screen.

📖 Story & World-Building

• Adjusted event dialogue to better fit story and world (still improving!).

• Added an episode with a boy and his grandmother in town (slightly tear-jerking).

• Added dancers to the tavern (twirl, twirl!).

• Added hints in the inn (based on feedback).

• Added hints in the Lost Forest (based on feedback).

🎮 UI & Presentation Improvements

• Added glitch noise effects to maps with bug creatures (easier to notice).

• Adjusted message window size for better readability (a subtle but nice change).

• Changed map effect draw order to appear behind pictures (based on feedback).

• Improved review flow: now you can open the store page directly in your browser (please leave us a review—yoroshiku!).

🐞 Bug Fixes

• Fixed issues occurring in the Cat Mansion.

• Corrected missing images on the CRT monitor.

• Removed unnecessary white edges from character images.