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- The Fifth Bell
Update 1.1.1 — New Chapter & Improvements
Added Chapter Five. A short platforming level that concludes Mark’s storyline. You will finally learn whether he found his family… or if the truth is something else entirely. Reworked the puzzle in Chapter Three. Instea…
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Update 1.1.0
Patch Notes A new small update is now live! In this version: Fixed a bug on the fourth level (the labyrinth) where the story widget did not appear before the level started. It now displays correctly. Added new achieveme…
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Update 1.0.9
Update 1.0.9 - Small Story and Visual Tweaks A small update focused on improving the story presentation and polishing visuals. Some story images have been slightly reworked and refined for better consistency. The stamin…
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Update 1.0.8 - "Hell Maze"
What's new: Chapter 4 added - "Hell Maze". A playable maze with hellish hounds patrolling the corridors, blocking your way. Hide, run, and make your way through the maze — fully playable from start to finish. Minor impr…
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Update 1.0.7 -“The Little Things Matter”
A small but important update is here! What’s new: Improved visuals lighting and overall atmosphere have been slightly refined. Minor updates to effects and small environmental details. Optimized performance in several s…
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Update 1.0.6 — “Hands Up!”
Update 1.0.6 — “Hands Up!” What’s new: The game finally has hands! The hero no longer floats in the air — he’s alive, with real movement. Added camera shake and subtle motion effects to make everything feel more dynamic…
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Update 1.0.5 — New Locator, Improved Chapters & Weapon System
Warning: It is recommended to delete the game and download it again for proper operation. Chapter 1 — “The Village” Added a locator for finding items — it works within a 250-meter range, giving both audio and visual fee…
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We’d Love Your Thoughts!
Thanks to everyone who’s already tried the game and shared their thoughts. Your feedback really helps us understand which direction to take next. If you’ve played through the first two chapters, we’d love it if you left…
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Minor bugfix
Minor bugfix and stability improvements. Small issues have been resolved to make the gameplay smoother.
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Minor Bugfixes and Optimization:
-FPS Optimization: Tree models in the old village have been replaced to improve performance. European alders have been replaced with chestnut trees, and grass textures have been reduced. As a result, FPS has been stabil…
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Update: 1.0.3
Technical Update
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Update: 1.0.2
What’s new in the update: -Level transitions are now smoother — start from a safe room. -Reaper AI bugs fixed. -New gameplay details and minor improvements added. -Story expanded: extended intro scene and additional com…
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Thank you to everyone who has already tried the game and left feedback — it’s th
Optimization and stability Reworked vegetation and tree textures. This reduced CPU load and improved the overall performance of the game. Now the world looks better and runs more smoothly. Additional fixes were made to…
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The bell has rung... The Fifth Bell is now on Steam!
Steam post imageMy new indie horror The Fifth Bell is out on Steam. Darkness and tension await!
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