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Genre: Adventure, Indie

The Initiate

MAC UPDATE
Hello everyone,

Since the last update, there appeared to be an issue for some on the mac version of the game where the game would not boot up.

This has now been rectified.

Thanks

Deceptive Games

Update 1.2
Hello everyone,

We have hopefully addressed the issue where some players on PC and MAC where crashing, or receiving a black screen upon viewing the first cut-scene.

Please find full change list below:


  • Fixed an issue where some players did not receive the gold, silver and bronze keys.
  • Fixed an issue where the dresser drawers where not unlocking when using the gold, silver and bronze keys on them.
  • Complete overhaul of Shaders on MAC systems.
  • Fixed game crashing on some machines after viewing the intro cut-scene.
  • Improved stability throughout.



As always, if you encounter any issues, please let us know in the community threads.

Happy gaming.

Deceptive Games

Update 1.15
Hi everyone,

We hope to address some key issues in this update. Please find change list below:


  • Fixed an issue where upon loading, the game would hang, and sometimes crash.
  • A complete overhaul of the lighting system for better performance on all machines.
  • Fixed a bug relating to the map puzzle where the solution was not correct.
  • Fixed a rare issue where the game would freeze for 10 seconds randomly.
  • Increased the length of time before Jay speaks to you over the speakers.


As always, we encourage all persons finding an issue/bug to post it in the community threads, where we can then gather that information to fix :)

Please close and re-open steam to acquire the latest update.

Thanks

Deceptive Games Ltd.

Update 1.09 Released
Hi Everyone,

We have just released a small patch regarding a few issues. Please find update 1.09 change list below:


  • Optimization improvments.
  • Solved bug where loading a saved game would replace all in game objects
  • solved a bug where breaking the basement planks resulted in the living room unlocking
  • Fixed issue where you could interact with Red Book through wall in garage.
  • Fixed a bug where using a lever on the stained glass puzzle would play success music.
  • Fixed issue where selecting invert on main settings menu option would not carry through to main game.
  • Main Menu version changed to reflect current game version.


As always, any issues, please report them in the bug thread.

More to follow

Thanks

Deceptive Games

Update 1.08
Hi Everyone,

We have just released a small patch regarding a few issues. Please find update 1.08 change list below:


  • Optimization improvments.
  • Orange candle reapearing when veiwed from a distance, even after collecting it.
  • Invert mouse no longer deactivates upon right mouse click.
  • Mouse sensitivity no longer resets upon right mouse click.
  • Fixed an issue where you can take map piece before solving stained glass puzzle.
  • Added confirmation panel when clicking new game button.
  • Fixed rare bug where player spins around at game start.
  • The 2560x1440 has been added to resolution options.
  • Main Menu version changed to reflect current game version.


As always, any issues, please report them in the bug thread.

More to follow

Thanks

Deceptive Games

Update 1.07
Hi Everyone,

We have just released a small patch regarding a few issues. Please find patch listings below:


  • Fixed an issue where invert mouse was reverting back when right mouse button was clicked.
  • Fixed an issue where mouse sensitivity was reverting back when right mouse was clicked.
  • Changed attic bottle hover examine text to correctly say correct item name.
  • Fixed an issue where wrong music tracks where playing.
  • Main Menu updated
  • General optimisation improvements


More to follow

Thanks

Deceptive Games

MacBook Pro Users
We have spent a lot of time locating as many Apple Mac devices as we can find to test the game on, and from our testing, the game appears to runs perfectly fine on Apple OS.

However, due to the graphical capabilities of Apple Mac book Pros, we recommend that you lower the settings to as low as possible to help speed up the loading process.

We are still working on optimisations for the game, but would like to note that a lot of issues reported are due end user machine specification capabilities.

We will continue to be in touch with more information as we receive it.

Thanks

Deceptive Games

Macbook Issue
Hi Everyone,

We have had a small number of reports stating that macbook pro users are having diffiuclty. We are currently investigating the issue as well as others, and will get back to you with further information.

We hope to resolve this issue as soon as we possibley can.

Thanks

Deceptive Games

Update 1.06
Hi Everyone,

We would like to say thank you for your patience, and are sorry for any inconvenience.

We have just released a small, yet important patch that should solve many, many issues.

Please find patch notes below:


  • Fixed saving issue where some puzzles where progress was not saving
  • Fixed loading issue where progress was not loaded
  • Fixed issue where a mechanical slot was not displayed on the wall after loading game
  • Fixed a rare issue where piano did not load after it move.
  • Fixed a rare issue where the laundry room would not load and you would fall through the floor
  • Fixed the in game menu options for resolution and texture detail options, so they now work
  • Fixed issue where texture detail option was not changed when apply button clicked
  • Fixed small hole in ceiling of closet bedroom
  • Fixed a rare bug that did not unlock attic safe
  • General improvement to optimisation (more to follow)


Depending on what bug you got, or what puzzle you made it to, you may require a new save. Sorry…

As always, if you have any issues, please report them in the discussion thread, and we can get to eradicate any bugs ;)

N.B. This patch is only for release. If you were one of or beta persons, please email amy@deceptive-games.com for a new key

Thanks

Deceptive Games