Genre: Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure, IndieDemetrios: The Big Cynical Adventure
Now fully compatible with Steam Deck!
After submitting the title for re-review with the Windows version of the game through Proton (as mentioned in the previous news), Demetrios is now reported as fully compatible with the Steam Deck!
(NB: My newest game BROK the InvestiGator is also fully compatible)
Enjoy :)
Steam Deck / Linux version retired: use Proton instead
Recently Valve checked compatibility with Demetrios on Steam Deck and I was surprised to see it reported as only just "playable" when the game is supposed to have 100% compatibility with gamepads.
It turns out the Steam Deck automatically picks up the native Linux version if there's one, and this version has issues: gamepads don't work correctly and I've got recently some user reports that it has missing libraries on the latest Ubuntu version.
Even if I upgraded my project to the latest GameMaker version (which is a technical challenge), I have realized the latest Linux export in GameMaker doesn't support most gamepads (including Xbox) correctly, which is the reason BROK doesn't have a Linux native build either. (although I still made one available on itch.io)
On the other hand, the Windows version runs perfectly on Linux with Proton, including gamepads and the Steam Deck.
When Demetrios was originally released in 2016, there was no such thing as Proton compatibility.
It doesn't make sense to leave a half broken version that I can't really fix, which also causes compatibility issues with the Steam Deck. In the end my goal is to make sure the game runs the best on all machines.
If for some reason you exclusively want a native Linux version, I am willing to offer itch.io keys where such version still exists (but may only run on old Linux versions)
I have asked for a re-review of the Steam Deck compatibility and will report again after the new results.
Best
The full version of BROK the InvestiGator is NOW AVAILABLE!
Pick it up with a 10% launch discount this week.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/949480/BROK_the_InvestiGator/
I dedicated 6 years of my life to this project so I hope you'll enjoy it.
Don't make it sleep in your Steam library: play it NOW!
ːsteamhappyː A GATORIFIC "Punch & Click" adventure for everyone ːsteamhappyː
License update
Don't miss the launch of my new adventure game BROK the InvestiGator tomorrow!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/949480/BROK_the_InvestiGator/
My new adventure game BROK the InvestiGator releases tomorrow at 10 AM PDT!
Here is a timezone chart:
https://everytimezone.com/s/a9c63b7c
Be sure to wishlist and pick up the game as soon as it launches!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/949480/BROK_the_InvestiGator/
My new adventure game BROK the InvestiGator will release August 26th!
BROK the InvestiGator will release August 26th (it's a Friday!) for $19.99
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JKf3uNTl4A
Twitter: https://twitter.com/COWCATGames/status/1557023787148890112
If you haven't yet, be sure to wishlist it so you'll be alerted when it's available!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/949480/BROK_the_InvestiGator/
Demetrios will be part of ‘THE BIG ADVENTURE EVENT’!
My two games "Demetrios" and "BROK the InvestiGator" will be part of it!
In particular, I will do a gamedev stream of BROK on Friday 22th at 8:00 GMT TIME.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1318790/BROK_the_InvestiGator__Prologue/
You can also follow me on the other sites where I regularly do dev streams!
https://www.twitch.tv/cowcatgames
https://picarto.tv/ToughBrok
NB : The BROK Kickstarter is 200% funded, be sure to support it and grab exclusive goodies!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cowcatgames/brok-the-investigator
BROK KICKSTARTER IS LIVE
The Kickstarter for my new game BROK is LIVE! Feel free to support the project and get some exclusive rewards!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cowcatgames/brok-the-investigator
In addition, I have released the biggest Prologue patch yet which comes with a brand new movement for Brok - the "spin tail" attack! Check it out!
"BROK" PROLOGUE AVAILABLE + DEMETRIOS UPDATE 1.2.2
After 4 years of work, I'm finally ready to unveil my new adventure game - "BROK the InvestiGator!"
And I have a surprise for you...
A free prologue is available RIGHT NOW!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1318790
GRAB it, PLAY it, and POST a review on the Steam page! This helps a lot!
Oh and wishlist the full game, of course ^^
I hope you'll enjoy it!
NB : A Kickstarter for Brok is also coming up!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cowcatgames/brok-the-investigator
It should be launched in approximately one week. That should give you time to try the game :)
In addition, I have updated Demetrios (Windows version).
Nothing fancy but I've finally added the "Chapter select" which is in the console versions.
1.2.2
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- Updated Steam Windows version to be on the same technical level as the one on a certain three-letter store. This means DirectX 11 support is now required. (Windows 7 or later)
- Disabled automatic "start fullscreen" which caused the game to go full screen then back to window if you choose to play in window mode
- Added "Brok" banner on the title screen to let players know about my new game. (I hope you won't mind, I'm making sure all the Demetrios fans get a chance to know about Brok!)
- Implemented the "chapter select" option from console versions (warning : not fully re-tested!)
Let me know if you have any questions!
Fabrice
1.2.0 - 64 bit for Mac and Linux & New game "Brok" in development
This required me to switch the project to GameMaker Studio 2.0.
The Windows version is not concerned and has not been changed to avoid any compatibility issues.
Also, I'm having good progress with my new game in development codenamed "Project Brok"!
This is a huge, very ambitious adventure game mixing genres in never-before-seen ways. The game script and programming are already "complete" (meaning the game can be played from start to end, but with rough art / placeholders) A few playtesters have already finished it and loved it! It took them between 15 and 20 hours to complete it on first playthrough. (see what I mean by "huge"?)
Although a very different tone, fans of Demetrios should definitely look forward to it!
I've been working hard on Brok full time for the past 3 years (simultaneously with console versions of Demetrios). I'm hoping to announce the game as soon as I can focus on the art and show near-final screenshots, most likely early next year.
Feel free to join my new Discord server for regular news and to follow this project more closely!
https://discord.gg/WRaJAk5
Also be sure to follow me on my Twitter where I post almost-daily updates, such as when I'm dev-streaming the game!
https://twitter.com/COWCATGames
Here is a progress chart of its development :
