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Genre: Indie, Visual Novel

RB Axolotl

Rollback

Had to rollback to a previous patch because multiple players have reported glitches. Sorry!

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SUP YALL ITS 5 AM AND IM TIRED AS HECK BUT HERE'S AN UPDATE FOR Y'ALL
-fixed various spelling errors and glitches
-added Axy Sez 1-3 to an all new EXTRAS menu
-some backend shizz to hopefully make the game run faster and hopefully probably maybe hopefully didn't break it
-i'll post some more stuff in the morning but I wanted to get this update out b4 the sale

Achievements work again!

Steam achievements / Steamworks features should once again be active on RB: Axolotl.

In addition, there is an extra dummy achievement in an extremely hard to find place.

I hope none of you ever have to change your SETTINGS. Muahahaha!

(It's actually the easiest achievement in the world to find).

For future RB: Axolotl updates follow us on discord or Twitter.

RB: Axolotl Electron Patch

Hey there, axolotl lovers! We got a brand new RB: Axolotl patch reaching through your monitor with its clammy fingernails to give you a big hug! Here are the patch notes:

-Changed the runtime of the game to Electron. This results in numerous glitches fixed (and hopefully not creating too many new ones) and much faster runtimes.

-Added log and skip button to trescitional screens

-Holy freaking cow! You can now use the enter button to skip through text. This is a total game changer for space button haters.


-Redid the log, now it covers the whole screen and the text isn’t italicized

-Discord button on the title screen. I finally figured out how to do it.

-Script and grammar changes. Once again, we’ve conquered spelling errors far and wide. For any still lurking in the shadows, I promise you this. I will find you. And I will kill you.

-Some randomly added sentences that nobody will notice.

-Android port BS in the backend. Don’t worry about that. But just in case you were wondering why the game is 3 mb bigger…

KNOWN ISSUES:

-Because of the switch to Electron, Achievements are broken for the moment. Sorry. Will work on getting this fixed soon (it’s a whole big headache because of the Electron switch). In the meantime, if you really want the steam achievements, you can rollback to the previous version.

I worked on this patch for like 5 months… It feels weird that the notes aren’t bigger, and the changes are mostly superficial.

But I think this future proofs RB: Axolotl against glitches and improves the reading experience for new and returning players.

Still working on my next VN, and of course the Android version for this game (another omega headache).

If there are any issues, please join the discord report them: https://discord.gg/nCuwnJqu

Catch y’all on the flip!

Update March 6th 2022

New update for RB: Axolotl out on Steam!
-Reduces the filesize even further!
-Fixes some visual bugs like the text turning permanently italicized for a short time
-various grammatical and spelling errors conquered

This update also changes some things on the backend (what uses achievements), so please tell me if anything breaks!

As always, you can join the discord at:
https://discord.gg/6te4xS4F5N

Small patch to fix grammatical errors and settings

There is a tiny 2.3mb patch to RB: Axolotl that fixes 4 grammatical errors and redoes the coding behind the setting system.

Hopefully this does not mess with save data, but if it does, then my apologies.

As always, if you find any errors, things that need improvements, ect, please report it on the steam forums or on the discord.
https://discord.gg/hQpagfTWVH

Thank you! Enjoy your adventures in the tank!

RB: Axolotl March 2021 Update

A major update has been released for RB: Axolotl on Steam and Itch.IO.

This includes the following:

-Reworked dialogue and text. Approximately 20-30% of the text in the game has been edited to either flow better or sound better, and various grammatical/spelling errors taken care of. The general story beats are the same, but you might find some extra hints for things down to the line, if you look hard enough. :wink:
-Ambient particle effects in the background
-Steam Achievements (cards coming soon)
-More animations and sfx
-Table of Contents
-Backend improvements, less glitches, some audio levels mixed well
-Reduced filesize by over 400mb
-Different message at end of Afterword
-Generally an extra degree of polish on everything

Annnnd, that should cover most of it, I think. As always, if you come across any errors or glitches, please report them on the discord or on the steam forums.

Due to the fundamental nature of this update, previous saves may not work. The new table of contents and the "ctrl" button should help with that.

If you're revisiting the tank or it's your first time here, either way, I hope you have a wonderful time!

(For those who can't/don't want to play again, I should also confirm that a full followup to RBA is in the works, and 2022 is what I'm currently aiming for, though that may change, of course.)

Nominate RB: Axolotl for best story game of the year! (Yeah, for reals.)

OK, let's be totally honest, only about 130 people played RB: Axolotl, MAX. So the chance of winning is infinitesimally small. But heck, why not? This game was made to follow dreams unabashedly, and follow dreams it shall! Vote for it if you'd like. If we get even 10 votes for best story game, I'll be happy. :D

Halloween sale - 30% off RB: Axolotl

Halloween Galaxy - a short, free VN set in the RB universe is now available

https://actawesome.itch.io/halloween-galaxy