Minor Update Released (v0.2.2)

Hello everyone!

The new minor update (v0.2.2) is now complete, and I wanted to share a full breakdown of what’s been added, adjusted, and fixed. This update focuses on improving gameplay balance, tightening early-game structure, and polishing several systems based on player feedback.

Because v0.2.2 is only accessible through Patreon subscriptions, I will also be posting a paid itch.io version linked from the Demo page for anyone who prefers a one-time purchase rather than a subscription. This will go live shortly.

GAMEPLAY & BALANCE

Claire now receives increased Mood penalties for certain actions. This was always intended, but was introduced later after players had time to learn the core mechanics.

Actions with stronger Mood impact:

• Collecting samples from patients

• Treating patients of poor or good hygiene

Balancing adjustments:

• Higher Tolerance reduces Mood loss

• Resting at home restores slightly more Mood

Additional gameplay updates:

• Added two early quests:

  • Collect genetic material

  • Research your first mutation

• Mutation section in the Pause Menu is now locked until the first quest is completed.

CLINIC UPDATES

• Removed placeholder skills that did not yet have animations

• On Day 3, all patients now lack good hygiene

• Adjusted random stat gain for actions (science, perception, technique, tolerance)

• Balanced the frequency of the 4 rolled actions each round

• Added visual feedback when Claire gains a stat

• Added hover tooltips when learning mutations

• +1 AP point to improve stat progression

• Skill menu added

• Claire’s initial class shown in the Pause Menu

VISUAL & UI IMPROVEMENTS

• Updated buttons, dialogue frames, and menu frames

• Added background box for speaker names in dialogue

• Added visual indicators to the town map

• Updated certain action sound effects

BUG FIXES

• Town Map not applying correctly in some scenes (fixed)

• Volume settings not applying in Kate’s shop (fixed)

• Lingering text and mutation icons after Clinic sessions removed

• Clinic rounds ending unexpectedly (fixed)

• Fixed animation interruptions caused by rapid clickingon action buttons

• Android APK added

COMMUNITY

Huge thank-you to:

• SissyIrena and BreadKitsune for extensive testing

• BreadKitsune is also assisting with new skill icon designs (work in progress)

MILESTONES

• A detailed roadmap outlining upcoming minor and major updates (leading into Chapter 1 completion) will be released soon.

• The next two Major Updates will include new animations — more info coming in a separate announcement.

IN PROGRESS / COMING SOON

• Engine migration: Construct 3 → Godot

• Patient silhouette animations (1 of 3 complete)

• Large rework of main storyline and pacing

Thank you to everyone playing the demo, leaving feedback, and supporting the project. Your responses directly shape how the game evolves. More updates coming soon!