We are happy to introduce our first regular update for Hitori Kakurenbo Online. As promised before, we have dived into community feedback and placed all your ideas on our priority list.
You may now utilize a gamepad or controller to play Hitori Kakurenbo Online. We are presently testing this functionality, so certain categories will not work when you have your controller connected!
Due to the strong demand for this feature, we decided to provide an early version so that you may enjoy playing the game without using a keyboard or mouse until we complete it in our upcoming updates!
๐ฎ Game sections that work with a controller at the moment:
- The entirety of the gameplay - Main Menu - Pause Menu
๐ฎ Game sections that are still a work in progress:
- New Game: Where you are able to host a game - Lobby: Where you are able to ready up and start a round
Stay tuned for more information about our finalized version for the gamepad compatibility and don't hesitate to provide additional feedback regarding it.
2. Back to lobby feature when the match has been finished
Players will now be able to easily return to the lobby after the conclusion of a match. Hence providing easier navigation and reducing the time required to organize a round!
3. Updated Discord banner in the Main Menu
Our Discord banner has received a fresh paint, being more in line with the theme of the game.
1. Improved general performance when being present in the lobby 2. Repositioned Early Access text so it does not overlap the lobby "ACCEPT" button anymore
๐๐๐ฐ ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฌ: 1. Gamepad compatibility: - The entirety of the gameplay - Main Menu - Pause Menu
2. Back to lobby feature when the match has been finished 3. Updated Discord banner in the Main Menu
๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ 1. Improved general performance when being present in the lobby 2. Early Access text in Intro and Main Menu
Thank you for reading today's patch notes.
Development Update #1 - Meet the Team
Hey everyone, and welcome to the first development update related to ๐ช Hitori Kakurenbo Online.
With the recent release of Early Access and the published roadmap showcasing multiple content updates, we believe that having transparent announcements that provide a deeper dive into our plans will help all of our players understand the progress and remain excited for what is to come.
In today's article, we would like to introduce the ambitious individuals behind our asymmetrical experience, along with a few descriptions for the founders team, so that everyone may learn more about their involvement!
From left to right, founders of Infinite Thread Games: Marta Bermejo, Juanpy Guzmรกn, Elena Garcรญa
๐ ๏ธ Juan Pablo Guzmรกn Fernรกndez, Producer/Lead Programmer
Starting with the bass guitar lover that led to the creation of his band, โAnima Adversa", Juanpy is the enthusiastic producer and lead programmer behind Hitori Kakurenbo Online. From Granada, Spain, his admiration for Lucas Pope's development works such as "Papers, Please" and "Return of the Obra Dinn'' allows him to integrate his action plans and ensure that everyone has an amazing time when reaching all the exciting milestones the company has to offer. With the tools at his disposal, get ready to experience a new approach to the asymmetrical gameplay. Outside of work, you may find him enjoying his beloved moussaka while watching cozy YouTube videos on his TV. You go, Juanpy!
๐จ Marta Bermejo, Lead Environment Artist/2D artist
The artist, the canvas magician, the Bob Ross enjoyer? Introducing Marta, the lead environment artist and 2D artist who constantly pushes the aesthetic side of the Hitori, especially the ๐ป spooooky environment that you are immersed into every round. With both her hometown (Madrid, Spain) and favorite food (Spanish omelet) being from the same parts of the world, Marta doesnโt stray away from studying the real meaning behind artistic creations. From some of her appreciated personalities such as the art director Raphael Lacoste to the video game designer Jeff Kaplan, the attention to detail she provides towards achieving new ideas will never waver. Maybe one day Marta will also go to Japan for a third visit and finally be brave enough to try natto!
๐จ Elena Garcรญa, Lead Character Artist/2d Artist/Narrative
With the power to envision the appearance of the malevolent doll and the curious teenagers, Elena enters the fight as the lead character artist, together with her own experience in 2D art and especially narrative. From Salamanca, Spain, she grew up with iconic franchises such as Bioshock, which fueled her desire to understand more about the industry's background. Sheโs also responsible for the narrative parts behind Hitori Kakurenbo Online, making sure that you learn more than the gameโs mechanics! In terms of admired creators, Neil Druckmann and Yoshifumi Hashimoto are at the top of the list. In her spare time, Elena loves feeling the adrenaline in racing video games, as well as having a cheesecake to reward herself with at the end of final laps.
โค๏ธ We are Infinite Thread Games
With passion and love, words cannot describe how happy we are to provide our experience within the gaming industry on a day-by-day basis so that all the players can enjoy a relaxing stroll through our projects. Thank you for being here and supporting our work. You, our players, and our community are all considered members of the team as well!
Thank you for reading our first development update. As this is the introduction post in the series, anticipate future information that focuses exclusively on game content and plans!
Kind regards, Infinite Thread Games
From left to right in the picture below: Juanpy Guzmรกn, Alberto Lario, Josรฉ Salmerรณn, Marรญa Santalla, Roger Montserrat, Marta Muรฑoz, Joan Noguer, Marรญa Pascual, Axel Serrano.
We are pleased to announce that an official ๐บ๏ธ Early Access Roadmap for Hitori Kakurebo Online (HKO) is now available!
Not only that, but the majority of the subsequent milestones are based on community feedback, such as everyone's playtime and opinions as both a teenager and a Doll.
Choose your best hiding spots in our asymmetrical horror journey, because this is only the beginning!
โ We aim for Hitori Kakurenbo Online to be a place where everyone can have the most hilarious and scary moments with each other.
In anticipation of the HKO Early Access release, we have organized a spooooky giveaway where 4 lucky participants can receive a game key on Steam each!
Ready or not, here it comes: https://gleam.io/D7fbJ/hitori-kakurenbo-online-giveaway
As you complete more giveaway tasks, your odds of going home with the key increase. Winners will be chosen on ๐ March 15th, 2024.
Thank you and don't forget to wishlist Hitori Kakurenbo Online on Steam if you enjoy it! Each wishlist makes a difference in making our project the most enjoyable experience for our whole community.
With our Early Access launch around the corner, the editor team from vandal.espanol.com dived into multiple aspects of the project once again, including the inspiration for the game, the format, and the February 29th EA launch.
๐ฎ Whether you seek or hide in our asymmetrical horror adventure, we thank you for being part of this journey with us. Get ready for more because this is only the beginning!
For more information related to the second article, click on the image below!
Hitori Kakurenbo Online - Early Access Announcement
Good day, community!
The time to prove you are the best asymmetrical Hide N' Seek player or the most precise hunter in the malicious form of a cursed Doll is getting closer. We are proud to introduce our official Early Access version for ๐ฎ Hitori Kakurenbo Online.
Starting ๐ February 29th, 2024 players will be able to experience Hitori Kakurenbo Online with a brand new version that will be constantly updated through both development and community feedback!
The team cannot wait to see you all give our player-versus-player experience a try. For more information, don't hesitate to join our official Discord server and Wishlist our game!
Thank you, Infinite Thread Games
Hitori Kakurenbo Online - Teaser Trailer
We're excited to present the official teaser trailer for our continuously evolving game Hitori Kakurenbo Online - dedicated to all of our players!
Step into an asymmetrical horror experience, directly inspired by the Japanese tale, "Hitori Kakurenbo," also known as "One Man Hide and Seek".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s03khITFcPc
As always, thank you for the constant support and stay tuned for more news in the near future!
With today's special ending of Spoooktober, we wanted to remind all of our players that Hitori Kakurenbo Online is part of the Steam Scream Fest 2023, which takes place between October 26th - November 2nd!
Take on the role of a malevolent entity to hunt down your opponents or a swift survivor who is constantly on the run for survival in our asymmetrical Hide n' Seek experience.
