I'm still alive!


So it's been a weird year. 

Last year I wasn't able to work on this project much at all. Then I was furloughed in January and I finally had the time I needed to finish the rather large update that's been in the works.

You can now play the game through, start to finish. Multiple endings, some new game+ stuff, unlockable content is all working to some degree. From this point on, it'll mostly be bug fixing, balance tweaking, updating graphics and adding much needed polish. 

I'm hoping to post a new update every couple of weeks from now on, depending on the feedback I get - as always, I really appreciate feedback!

What's new (sorry my notes are a mess):

 

new in 0.82:

- New sprites
- complete text re-write
- general bug and engine fixes

new in 0.83:

- added the map
- added a new intro
- the passage now has an end (sort of)
- burning ancras now works correctly
- you are now correctly warned before burning ancras
- bird and wraith have more to say, and are more context sensitive
- you can now strike a deal with the bird to access the end-game early
- began adding new stuff if you start a new game after unlocking all endings
- more features carry over between saves
- you no longer start with the word of the dead
- you no longer can put photos in the word of the dead if the album is not in your inventory
- the camera now effects the bird correctly
- fixed problem with the serpent cloning itself (and a few other bindable items)
- added secret coin inventory
- added the garage
- added the emerald door room
- started implementing the crimson door room
- bird or wraith can now be completely destroyed
- ancra can now detect corruption when selecting continue
- fixed moonwalking (mostly)
- fixed a ctd when backing out of the ritual menu
- began implementing pocket watch conditional events
- the ouija board no longer works if the wraith is destroyed
- the piano no longer plays if the wraith is destroyed
- fixed an issue with the bible not translating
- began to implement the boarded up section in the diary password room
- added hard mode (currently just no map)
- started to implement randomiser mode
- the player now has the correct sprite after rebooting the game from a forced crash
- the spider can now spawn itself under some very precise conditions
- added visual indicator to the grave scene to help with getting lost
- added some more fireflies to the skull growing scene
- shortened the time you get locked in the mirror living room
- if you made the deal, the bird retracts its offer if you bind the word of the dead
- ruined photographs only appear in the basement after you have bound WOTD

new in 0.84:

- new game+, some objects are in different locations on the second playthrough
- the blood sacrifice can be bypassed if player is aligned with the bird
- the bird can bribe you not to enter the tomb
- added some additional conditions for events
- implemented randomiser mode
- implemented final game time, stored best time and the ability to break your old records
- implemented two seperate final game timers for randomiser mode: Eleanor% and Aderyn%
- updated the ritual
- offering yourself as an oblation is now handled correctly
- implemented rewards and unlockables
- randomiser mode is now less likely to spawn items in impossible to reach locations
- added the imperfection dialogue
- added carys dialogue
- added question and answer note to the map
- enabled the spider to open the attic door under certain conditions
- fixed problem where the bound serpent could softlock the game
- changed the style of Eleanor's text
- temporarily removed the stairs system
- changed the colour of one newspaper
- added the long porch
- fixed a problem with the ouija board not answering some questions
- added something to 51's kitchen
- the fridge is more active

Files

ANCRA v0-84.zip 288 MB
Feb 20, 2021

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HEY MAN! glad to see youre well and still working on stuff! im gonna have to explore this update soon! many good vibes to you i send! 

Hey! It's been a while, right? I see you've got some new stuff too, i'll check it out. Nice to hear from you!

yea man! im actually now spending the majority of my time working for other people! so its pretty crazy. but you were/our one of my OG faves on here, so glad to see youre still kicken!!