Stability fixes and text improvements - version 1.3.2
Hey detectives,
The following issues are addressed in this patch based on player feedback since the release.
Hidden phrase checking We have fixed a rare condition where a phrase may become hidden under another phrase in the inventory. The game now checks phrase positions to make sure that if any phrase overlaps another, it will move that phrase to the next free slot in the inventory.
Corrupt save file detection We’ve had rare cases where player save files were corrupted by the OS. If the game detects a corrupted save, the player will be invited to visit a helpful savegame repository with instructions on how to recover progress.
Small fixes
Fixed typo in Act 2 name "Cursed Inheritence" -> Inheritance
Scenario 7 third letter: "brothehood" -> "brotherhood".
Fixed bracket position in the epilogue brotherhood scroll for Willard Wright. (it previously went out of the paper background)
Fixed that you can switch around Alistair and James' surnames in the epilogue third scroll and still be correct.
Fixed that if you are zoomed in, the screen position is broken when you return to the scenario selection screen.
Added hyphens to the will text in the 3rd Scenario. Should be “My late sister - your mother - …”
Please feel free to let us know your feedback in the discussions or in our Discord.
Stability fixes and text improvements - version 1.3.2.
This is the first and hopefully one of the final patches of the game!
The following issues are addressed in this patch
Hidden phrase checking To avoid those rare cases when for some unknown reason a phrase may become hidden under another phrase in the phrase inventory, an position checker has been introduced who looks for such cases and moves the hidden phrase in the first empty inventory slot.
Corrupt save file detection We’ve had at least cases where player save files got corrupted by the OS. In order to help in such situations, now game looks if the save file loaded is valid, and if it is not, offers a helpful popup where to go and how to recover the lost progress.
Small fixes
Fixed typo in Act 2 name "Cursed Inheritence" -> Inheritance
Scenario 7 third letter: "brothehood" -> "brotherhood".
Fixed bracket position in the epilogue brotherhood scroll for Willard Wright. (previously it went out of the paper background)
Fixed that you can switch around Alistair and James' surnames in the epilogue third scroll and still be correct.
Fixed that if you are zoomed in, the screen position is broken when you return to the scenario selection screen.
Added dashes to the will text in the 3rd Scenario. Should be “My late sister - your mother - …”
The Case of the Golden Idol is OUT NOW!
The Case of the Golden Idol is available NOW!
Hey Detectives,
Today is the day! It has been a long journey and we are so excited to announce that The Case of the Golden Idol is now available on PC!
The Case of the Golden Idol is a narrative detective game set in an alternate 18th-century England where players must investigate 12 most strange and gruesome deaths spanning forty years. Something awful connects these tragedies, providing a wider mystery for the player to unravel.
Each case is presented as a snapshot scene frozen in time. Players can freely search through these scenes in whichever fashion they choose to deduce the suspect, motive, and chronology of events. The player’s theory is then placed into an interactive notepad, which in turn will inform the player whether their theory is correct or not.
We cannot wait to hear what you think about the game. Join ourDiscordcommunity now to share your thoughts and get some help if you get stuck!
EDGE reviews The Case of the Golden Idol, scores it an 8! ("excellent")
Detectives,
The very first review of The Case of Golden Idol has landed, written by the games bible EDGE. We're delighted that the review was incredibly positive and scored the game an 8!! 🎉🎉
For decades EDGE magazine has been recognised across the games industry for its mercilessly high standards, hence why we feel so honoured and proud to receive such a good score with recognition of "Excellent" for The Case of the Golden Idol.
To celebrate this, we are having a game giveaway event on our Twitter now! Check how to participate HERE!
The Case of the Golden Idol is coming on October 13, 2022! We are so excited that you're finally going to play the full game for yourselves.
Next Fest Livestream
Hi Detectives!
Join us for our second Next Fest Livestream of the Case of the Golden Idol! It will be pre-recorded stream but we will be online to answer your question via chat!
See you Wednesday October 5th at 1pm PDT (8pm UTC). Mark it on your calendar and stay tuned!
Play our Demo during Next Fest and leave us your feedback on our Discord : https://bit.ly/3cimF9S
The Case of the Golden Idol Releases October 13th!
Hello Detectives! 🔍
We are super excited to announce that The Case of the Golden Idol will be released on Steam on October 13th 2022! The Demo is available now on the store page.
We hope you have played the Demo and enjoyed it! If you like our game please please add it to your wishlist so you won't miss the launch!
🕵️♂️🕵️♀️ Looking forward to seeing you crack the cases!
Extended DEMO available now!
Hi Detectives!
YES! We have updated our demo and added a BRAND NEW scenario! In this Extended Demo you'll be able to play up to FOUR scenarios of the game.
We are hearing so many good responses from the players about the previous demo which we are so happy and grateful about! No matter if you've played the previous demo or not, please download our Extended Demo and have a play!
We'd love to hear any feedback to help us improve the game. Join our Discord at: https://discord.com/invite/r6HDRMRqR8
Next Fest Livestream | Open for live Q&A
Hi Detectives!
We are going to Steam Next Fest!!
Join us for our Next Fest Livestream of the Case of the Golden Idol. In the Livestream, we will be playing a NEW level that has NEVER been shown before! During the Livestream, we will also be answering your questions on the screen and via chat.
See you Tuesday October 4th at 8am PDT (3pm UTC). Mark it on your calendar and stay tuned!
Join our Discord : https://bit.ly/3cimF9S
DEMO AVAILABLE NOW!
Hello detectives!
We are super excited to publish our new demo! In the demo you'll be able to play three scenarios of the game. We really hope you enjoy playing it!
We'd love to hear any feedback to help us improve the game. Join our Discord at: https://discord.com/invite/r6HDRMRqR8
Who died and how? Developer Plays the Case of the Golden Idol
Developer's playthrough of two scenarios and commentary on their development.
