itch.io

it's still in development. manly played the most recent demo, which you can download here for free!

there's only one real "ending" in the demo, though there's also 10 separate routes you can start, which all end on a cliffhangers that will be fully explored in the paid release.

You can download the demo from the store page!

later this year, but there'll be an updated demo next week!

Have you tried right-click opening? This started to be an issue at some point and I'm not sure how or why! You could also try grabbing episode 1 on steam which shouldn't have issues with that.

we'll look into it once episode 7 is done, but file size is going to make that tricky without setting up an in-app installer/downloader (which I don't know how to do... yet!)

Right now you'll have to re-download (though wait like 15 minutes we have a new one going live)

At some point this week we're going to learn how to use itch's command line upload tool so you'll be able to just download patches through the client!

They should automatically carry over as long as you're on the same machine! It uses a save folder outside of your install directory

Hi – as of the latest update, the framerate should be locked at at max of 30fps, and there have been numerous optimizations to the animations. That being said, the game runs natively at 1080p and uses layered animations to create the parallax effect when you move your mouse, so it's still going to be more hardware intensive than your average VN.

To make things more accessible to players, we also added an animation toggle in the preferences section of the game that can let you swap those animations out for still images, which reduces the resource load to be completely negligible.

Sorry you're having difficulties with this! Maybe the Steam version of the demo will launch properly for you? https://store.steampowered.com/app/1989270/Slay_the_Princess/

There's only a 64 bit build – the latest version of our engine dropped 32 bit support. Have you tried reinstalling?

Post demo survey if anyone wants to fill it out! https://forms.gle/PizcJv6qmTiUEfrv8

Have you tried running as an administrator? And are you running the correct executable? (The .exe rather than the .sh or .app?)

What operating system are you on?

We’re working on a graphics toggle that should be patched into the demo before the end of the week!

Hi! If you don't grab the flashlight Duke can't get a good shot in before the Ditchling jumps on him. The choice is between him or Gretchen. (Or both if you have a certain trait)

Generally right clicking the .app file and forcing it open is enough. Mac os tends to have issues trusting games downloaded on itch :(

Yep

Episode 1 is a separate executable because it's a free demo.

Yay! So glad you had fun!

Can you post a screenshot or more details in the bugs channel of our discord? Or email to tony@blacktabbygames.com

Discord link: discord.gg/2uSZq4FXmd

Hey there! Sorry for the confusion. You'll be able to buy a key on this page once the build with Episode 2 goes live on June 11th! If you'd like to pre-purchase now, you can do so through our BackerKit page.

We're so happy to hear you had a good time!

One of the stretch goals for our Kickstarter will be animation related, both for more in-game cutscenes and more animated backgrounds :)

I'm glad you had a good time!

I'm sorry to hear you're having some trouble. Is your error on itch's end? It might be worth reaching out to their support. If they're not able to help you, let me know and I can send you private download link, or you could also pick it up for free on Steam :) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1406040/Scarlet_Hollow/

Thank you! We just fixed this and will release a hotfix tomorrow. Until then, if you hit "ignore" you should be able to progress with this save without any issues :)

Fixed it! We'll put out a patch soon.

Hey! Sorry you're running into some issues! Do you have a bug report or does it just crash to your desktop? What version of Mac OS are you running? The game does autosave, by the way! They're kept under the "A" tab in the saved games menu.