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Genre: Adventure, Arcade

SpookWare

A Statement from Beeswax Games
Hey everyone, this is Beeswax Games, the developers behind Spookware.

This is a joint statement we are making with DreadXP to clear up confusion about the last statement that was made here on Steam about the status of Spookware. Specifically, we wanted to be more clear about what happened with the game after some confusion started by comments we made on the itch page.

When we signed on with DreadXP for Spookware, the contract had funding outlined for all four episodes, but only the first two episodes had guaranteed funding, and DreadXP wasn’t obligated to fund the remaining episodes if it wasn’t viable. After the game didn’t sell as well as everyone had hoped, it didn’t make financial sense to keep the contract going. At that point, development stopped when episode 2 was done, and the contract was completed.

We were very fortunate that after we knew funding on Spookware would be ending, we were able to secure funding for our new game, No Players Online, and we have been focusing on that project since then. However, we want to make it clear that since late last year, DreadXP has returned the rights to us to work on the Spookware IP. Unfortunately, because we can only work on one project at a time, we want to make sure No Players Online is the best it can be before we start on anything else.

We are happy to see the outpouring of support for Spookware, but we are saddened to see that DreadXP has been getting harassed after the previous statement that we wrote together and the comments we made on itch. We’d like to say we do not condone these actions. What happened with Spookware was nobody’s fault, and we are very grateful for the support they have given us and the opportunity to make what we did. We have taken down our comments on the itch page, and we hope that this statement will finally settle the dust.

We really like what we did with Spookware, and we are very grateful to be able to make cool games and have cool people play them, so thank you for all your support over the years, and we hope you will keep supporting us!

Adam, Tibau and Viktor
Beeswax Games

Spookware News: State of the Game
It’s been a good while since Spookware has had a community news post, and it feels like it’s more than time to address where Spookware is at, and what the plan is going forward for it.

The first two episodes of Spookware represent the state that the game will stay in, and we’re updating the Steam page to make sure this is very clear to any prospective buyers. Updating the Steam and Itch.io pages had been the plan once a decision was made, but with the update on itch.io going up first it caught some people by surprise. In addition to the page updates, we’ll be permanently reducing the price of the game to $4.99 to reflect the final length of the game as well.

Without getting too into details, the original vision for Spookware’s episodic release didn’t work out, and after coming to that conclusion both the development team and publishing partners realized that an announcement and update to the Steam/Itch pages was necessary to reflect that. We also wanted Beeswax to be able to confidently talk about their future projects without any confusion about Spookware. We all feel really proud of the episodes that were launched, and want to make sure that you can still play Spookware for what it is. However, we want to make it clear that, though in-game it will still list later episodes (3 & 4) Spookware is in its final state as it is now.

We’ve seen people’s recent reviews, and again we hope that making this clear alleviates some of the concerns expressed there about clarity for potential future buyers. Games can be complicated, and for a multitude of reasons a project can find itself either never making it to launch at all, or in this case not realizing the grander initial vision for a game, but we understand that may still be disappointing. In hindsight the way that the later episodes were announced isn’t something anyone would have done knowing what we do now. If you’re beyond your 2 hour window and want to request a refund, we’ll be reaching out to Steam to let them know about the situation which should help with anyone who wants to request one.

On behalf of both Beeswax Games and DreadXP, we all deeply appreciate the support that fans have shown the game since release. We appreciate your willingness to take a chance on an experimental plan and game, and hope that you enjoyed the time you spent with it. We also truly hope that others yet will find enjoyment and fun with Spookware.

Steam Screamfest Sale: SPOOKWARE

It's a "Bone"fied Escape Plan!

The next episode is finally here!


SPOOKWARE Episode 2 will continue the narrative that began in the first episode, following the escapades of the three calcium-enriched brothers, LEFTI, MIDI, and RIGHTI!

Last we left off on the trio, they were being whisked away to a maximum-security prison for not paying taxes on their restaurant, unsure of what fate held in store for them. Just like its predecessor, this episode will include new chapters (2 in this episode), each with its own vistas, microgames, cast of characters, and story beats!





And all of this will be included, free of charge, to people who already own SPOOKWARE!



Don't own SPOOKWARE? Pick it up now!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574250/SPOOKWARE/

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SPOOKWARE is at Realms Deep 2022!

The Mortuary Assistant is Now Available on Steam!

River Fields Mortuary is now open for Business!




Step into the shoes of Rebecca, an apprentice at the River Fields Mortuary. You've spent months learning the ropes of the embalming process and how to treat the bodies of the dearly departed. During your time in the office, you've heard rumors and murmurs of possessions and hauntings taking place behind the brick walls of the mortuary. But, with such a stigma around death and what happens when we die, it’s no surprise people make up stories around the dead.

That is, until, you receive a phone call to come into work one stormy night...



There are multiple endings and plenty of secrets to uncover in The Mortuary Assistant, so keep on embalming after your first go around!

Perform embalmings, handle the various jobs around the mortuary, and exorcise demonic forces. All in a day’s work.

Purchase The Mortuary Assistant Now!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1295920/The_Mortuary_Assistant/

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Explore the Land of the Dead and Take Your Microgames to Go!

SPOOKWARE is now Steam Deck Verified!



Experience the entirety of Episode 1 (Chapters 1, 2, and 3) and all the great microgames that come with it on your Steam Deck! While controllers have always been supported in the game, we've gone even further to ensure that players have a smooth experience on Valve's new portable gaming device.





Hungry for more SPOOKWARE content? Don't worry! There's more in store soon.

Don't have the game yet? Pick it up now!



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574250/SPOOKWARE/

SPOOKWARE v1.2 Update
Hey there folks!

There's been a lot going on behind the hive at ol' Beeswax Games, and we're excited to put out a fraction of what we've been working on today! This is a significant update to the gamepad input system in SPOOKWARE, with the primary goal of making the experience as enjoyable as it is on M/KB! And accompanying these changes are minor bug fixes across the chapters!

Patch Notes


Miscellaneous:



  • Added controller glyphs for microgames that use the W,A,S,D function. When the game detects that a gamepad is being used, these glyphs will take the place of the arrow keys, and vice-versa with KB/M.
  • Certain text and terminology in Chapter 2 has been changed to reflect the changes made with controllers in mind
  • The following microgames in Chapter 2 have had their sensitivity adjusted for controller:
    Chalk: .4 -> .3
    Differences: 1 -> .65
    Heart: 1 -> .75
    Equation: 1 -> .7
    Inspect: 1 -> .75
    Lock: 1 -> .8
    Puzzle: 1 -> .8
    Skeleton Boss: 1 -> .25

Bug Fixes:



  • Fixed bug where settings menu on Title Screen would also control Title's screen menu.
  • Fixed bug where music had a chance to cut off during gameplay.
  • Fixed error message Chapter 2's dream Sequence.
  • LEFTI name no longer pops up twice in lady red dialogue.
  • D-pad no longer gets cut off in Chapter 3 microgame screen (changed value from 590 to 635).
  • Fixed error during Chapter 3's ending cinematic.
  • Fixed error blocking progress in Chapter 3's final restaurant sequence.
  • And other minor fixes across the three changes


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DreadXP Titles on Sale for the Steam Summer Event!
Hey there folks!

With the start of Steam's annual Summer Sale, we're putting the games under the ol' DreadXP banner on sale as well! So if you're in the mood for collections of scary games, rhythmic brotherly skeletons, or a visual novel starring eldritch dames, look no further than just below!

Dread X Collections:



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1899810/Dread_X_Collection_5/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1569550/Dread_X_Collection_The_Hunt/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1437500/Dread_X_Collection_3/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1380390/Dread_X_Collection_2/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1296510/Dread_X_Collection/

Published Games:



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574270/Sucker_for_Love_First_Date/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574250/SPOOKWARE/

Or pick up the Publisher Bundle!



https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/18324/Dread_XP_Publisher_Bundle/

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Dread Delusion is Now Available on Steam!

The wait is over,


You can now explore the world laid asunder, where the remains of humanity have scoured up above, adrift airborne continents. But even as a microcosm, The Oneiric Isles are teeming with mysteries to solve, people to meet, and danger to encounter!

We're launching the game in Early Access, so while there's a great deal of content currently, there will be significant additions to The Oneiric Isles in the future. We're talking new areas to explore, more quests to embark on, and characters to meet! And we need your feedback and help to reach these milestones!







Purchase Dread Delusion Now!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574240/Dread_Delusion/

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