The Pill Build 0.4.0 (Patreon)
Published:
2020-03-24 11:07:17
Edited:
2020-03-25 02:05:39
Imported:
2021-04
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Hey everyone - I know this was a long time coming, but I've finally got a version of The Pill v0.4.0 for you to play!
Mac Version - NOTE: This has not been tested due to lack of access to a Mac (thanks coronavirus), the successful function is not guaranteed.
Alt Mac Version - This is a .tar rather than a .zip - there is a suggestion this might fix the "cannot be opened" problem.
PREVIOUS VERSION (0.3.5. - with Belle): PC Version | Mac Version
What's New in v0.4.0:
- The game has been re-written within a new game engine (Unity). This might not feel like much, especially given a lot of the game content is the same but it opens up a lot of new possibilities going forward. I should note though, that this change almost brings us back to a v0.0.1 in terms of UI aesthetics and bug crunching. I'll be working on improving both of those as time goes on (as I slowly did from the original v0.0.1).
- I've removed the CG Gallery and replaced it with an achievement system that will unlock videos as you discover them, and CGs for discovered endings.
- New menu system that allows for individual volume changes, as well as custom text size, speed and font type for dialogue.
- 20 new expressions.
- 5 new animations.
- 4 new endings
Notes and Bugs:
- This update, as previously stated only includes Trish's arc. Belle's is still of course playable in v0.3.5 and will be added back in (with the new achievement system) in a later version.
- There is still a loading delay when loading Trish's level. Turns out Unity still struggles with it like VN Maker did. I have been able to add in a loading screen though and will be looking at splitting up the scene so there's more of a progressive loading (this is one of the benefits of using Unity).
- Trish can occasionally drift from her center position. This is a known bug and I'll be looking in to it.
- Just a note for those familiar with the old version - we have a lesser version of the Fast Forward function in this version. I know it was a popular feature, but it also often broke the game. You can still speed through dialogue by setting the text speed to be the fastest and hitting spacebar (or holding down the fast forward button on the bottom right).
- Because this is all fresh code, please let me know if you come across any bugs, typos or issues that break the game, and I'll try to hotfix them ASAP.
Other than that, I hope you enjoy it!