Oh So Hero!

Released: May 23, 2025
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Last updated: 13 Sep 2026, 23:31 GMT

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16 Aug 2026Developer post
Oh So Hero! v1.13.001
Summary: This is the thirteenth build following the release of Act 1. This is the first build since v1.10 to come out of beta, and the most important release for international or non-English-speaking players, as we enter our localization preview! I'm so happy to have a team of tr
Summary:
This is the thirteenth build following the release of Act 1. This is the first build since v1.10 to come out of beta, and the most important release for international or non-English-speaking players, as we enter our localization preview! I'm so happy to have a team of translators helping to bring Oh So Hero! to the world~ I'll let the preview images speak for themselves. We'll be back later this month with more news for our backers. Thanks for playing and supporting Oh So Hero! =}
Build changelog:
Here are the changes made since the last release (v1.12.005)...
New features:
11 new languages! (Localization Preview)
In addition to the original English (US/UK) language, you can now play through the entire game in Spanish (EU and LatAm), Portuguese (Brazil), German, Italian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Russian, Swedish, and Finnish! Thanks to our Localization Team, whom you may learn about in the game's credits~
We have put in a lot of work to make sure these languages are ready for the public, but there is still a chance of incorrect translations or broken formatting, so we're calling this a "preview" so we have time to work out the kinks in upcoming versions. Let us know if you see anything that needs fixing! We'll be back with improvements and even more new languages (starting with French) as development continues.
New idle animation for Korko! (Watch him mix a drink at Smol Beach~)
Improvements & bug fixes:
Audiovisual feedback for low SP.
Character tint on becoming aroused (LP up).
Enemy HP bar shows hearts on LP maxed.
Update NPC heart color to match enemy HP bar.
Updated Damage Numbers Again:
Damage values are colored differently depending on who is damaged.
When Joe takes damage, red numbers appear.
When Joe deals damage, white numbers appear.
Damage values now spawn uncoupled from their targets, which fixes T#264 and just looks better.
In recent versions, I had uncoupled the X-positioning. This new version uncouples the Y-positioning as well. The old number animation made it easy to see who took what damage at the cost of keeping the characters covered in numbers too often. Most players find the Abacus and keep the Damage Numbers skill enabled, so presentation is more important than ease of data.
Fix Bates' X-positioning upon facing in a new direction ("Buggy Bates positioning" T#270).
Prevent "revival" multigrab when Joe's sex partner is KO'ed or swooned; defeat that partner and start one-on-one sex with the grabber instead.
New water shader added to Southeast Beach.
Speech bubble auto-advance has been revised to use a 1.5 second base delay with added time calculated from the text length and alphabet type (e.g., Kana, Han).
Fix a line of dialogue for the second Ket in Sheo Islands Beach ("But here's something more on the obvious side:").
Various text and localization-related adjustments throughout the entire game.
Add an animated cursor to the options screen (borrowed from the pause screen).
Larger value selection buttons on the options screen.
Lots of minor fixes:
Fix Mac Intel build / water shader / title screen flashing.
Defer water effect setting until leaving the options screen.
Reword some option descriptions.
Reposition lust/sexy hit VFX onto target center.
Always show the back button on the credits screen.
Lighting fixes in various scenes.
Hide 0 HP damage values.
Adjust/fix skip intro/cutscene prompt.
Options category button submit will change the cursor selection to the first option row. This is different from clicking or tapping, which selects the category and keeps the selection on the category button.
Fix option category button colors AGAIN.
Add Steam and OS (e.g. Android) language detection.
Seal the tiny gap to the unused room in Hiroto Dojo.
Adjust the positioning of Hamill's room in Hiroto Dojo (move it Z +0.1) so Joe does not clip through the door frame.
Fix invisible water jet positions (and scale) in Hiroto Dojo. Each one needs to be directly above a spring or pair of springs. A couple excessive jets were removed as they were not matched with any springs.
Fix missing dialogue portraits on quick re-talk. ➜ Also, ensure the Lood City Park under construction sign is still working!
Fix forest moving platform SFX (sound effect) loop on lever retarget.
Prevent errant Joe throwing animation on enemies recently KO'ed by throwing damage.
Fix forest moving platform call lever (LifePlatEX B-1 Stop 1 Switch).
Possible fix for forest Lono'e stuck between blocks when thrown by adding an invisible enemy blocker preventing the enemy from reaching that spot.
Fix for Joe's jump animation stuck descending on jungle arrows (invisible water jets).
Lock in Joe's throw target at time of input.
Prevent enemy AI (e.g. Bax) from attacking while thrown.
Update Hiroto Dojo invisible water jets to only push you during sex (stops repetitive bouncing on springs during the sex animation).
Possible fix for linked-room enemy activation causing some enemies to spawn improperly.
Fix screen shake (e.g. via butt stomp) during gameplay pause.
Fix slide softlock in Lood City West Avenue by adding an invisible wall.
Fix Sexy Pose VFX lingering after beating Bates.
Fix modal dialogue portrait dimming.
Tune legacy water reflection ripples for Lood City Park (experimental).
Reduce size of controller/gamepad/keyboard input glyphs.
Partial fix for thrown Bates infinite spinning (T#271).
And even more fixes that are too trivial to list!
Known issues:
T#277: Speedup when graphic quality set to lower with vsync on
T#278: Flickering Torch outside Brask's Palace
T#279: Infinite voyeur cum state during sex animation on spring
T#280: Bates Just Quits (Softlock)
T#281: Conditional soft-lock in Brask's Jungle gauntlet
T#282: Enemies Get Launched too high in Brask's Jungle
T#283: First gauntlet can be skipped through a hidden one-way collision
T#284: Sliding under the boardwalk at Smol Beach causes Joe to stand up
All Known Issues
🐸 Cheers, Ribbit~
Original post
01 Aug 2026Developer post
Oh So Hero! Daku Day 2026
Happy Daku Day! Thank you for supporting Oh So Hero! (or in this case, Oh So Daku! ) We are here to bring you your annual dose of Daku~ Pardon the nocturnal post; it's still July 31st here in the States ;} After posting Oh So Hero! Comic Issue #1 Page 21 and sharing Dev Preview #
16 Jun 2026Developer post
Oh So Hero! v1.12.005 Beta Build
Summary: This is the twelfth build following the release of Act 1. As mentioned in recent posts including our launch-versary and development roadmap —as well as our dev preview (backer sites)—this is primarily a technical build with fixes, difficulty adjustments, and a preview of
Summary:
This is the twelfth build following the release of Act 1. As mentioned in recent posts including our launch-versary and development roadmap—as well as our dev preview (backer sites)—this is primarily a technical build with fixes, difficulty adjustments, and a preview of our new water shader. While it's an overall improvement to v1.11, there are still some regressions that I feel make this a bit unstable, so I'm labeling v1.12 as a beta build. New players should stick to v1.10. As for Steam, v1.12 replaces v1.11 on the beta branch, and later when I have a stable build ready (possibly v1.13), both the main branch (currently on v1.10) and the beta branch will get the new stable version.
I previously announced v1.12 would be available last month, and I'm sorry for not delivering on that. We're now on a bi-monthly build release schedule since a lot of our work is taking more passes over QA and I'm still trying to wrap up localization. I expect the first build with localization will be available in August as v1.13, but I don't want to overpromise. Nevertheless, I'm getting back to localization this week, and Red is still full steam ahead on Act 2 development! Thank you all for your patience and support! =}
Build changelog:
Here are the changes made since the last release (v1.11.001)...
New features:
New Water Shader Preview (Win/Mac/Linux only):
New water effects have splashed onto the title screen and Sheo Islands Beach as a preview for our new water shader. We are still in the process of customizing this new water shader and implementing it on additional scenes, so you can expect the appearance and performance of water across the game to change over the coming updates.
If you experience performance issues such as low frame rate, you can go to Options ➜ Visuals ➜ Water Effects, and change the value from Auto or Full to Balanced (good quality), Basic (fast performance), or Legacy (old water shader). Alternatively, you can lower the Graphics Quality, though this currently only affects the new water shader if the Water Effects option is set to Auto.
Some Mac Intel machines with lower graphical power, such as a 2017 MacBook Air with Intel processor, may experience white flashes on the title screen and the inability to start the game or perform any other actions. This is due to the new water shader added in v1.12. We do have a workaround made for this as well as a staged fix for v1.13.
Android will always use Legacy (old water shader). There is no Water Effects option on Android. Unfortunately, the new water shader requires different API support that makes the game unplayable on our primary Android test device. This is a build issue that cannot be handled through an option. In the future, we may assess the possibility of an alternate Android build that targets a higher tier of devices, but there are no current plans to support this new water shader on Android.
Improvements & bug fixes:
Joe ability adjustments:
Buffed Joe's Crescent Moon:
Added Red's crescent wind VFX.
Increased hitbox range (1.5 ➜ 2 diameter).
Slightly more damage (15 ➜ 20 HP).
Tiny bit more knockback (1 ➜ 1.25 force/distance).
Maintain character momentum during the attack (whether on the ground or in the air).
Reduced Joe's Butt Stomp poise damage (10 ➜ 5 Poise). Regular HP damage remains the same (20 HP).
Knockback calculation adjustment:
Knockback now relies upon the attacker's position as the position to be knocked back from whenever the attack is joined to the attacker (e.g. punches). Detached attacks (e.g. projectiles) still use the hit position as the position to be knocked back from. This fixes an issue where punching very close to an enemy (such as a Daku) would propel them toward Joe rather than away from Joe.
Joe collider adjustments:
Joe's collider (bounding box) has been adjusted for consistency with our new level editor and design plans.
Made Joe thinner (0.5 ➜ 0.4 units wide) so he can squeeze through gaps of 0.5 units wide, but still run across those gaps without dropping.
Note that this also means Joe now needs to jump sooner when stepping off a ledge to prevent falling!
Made Joe shorter (0.94 ➜ 0.75 units tall). When combined with the lift and safety cushion of his movement code, this will allow him to run through passages that are 1 unit tall.
Allow Joe to slide and stand up within passages that are 1 unit tall.
Item collider adjustment:
Larger item colliders (0.35 x 0.35 ➜ 0.4 x 0.4 units) so Joe can more easily collect key items with his head (because Joe's collider is now shorter).
Hiroto Dojo difficulty adjustments:
Haya: Added cooldown between ninja/sexy star projectiles.
Haya: Removed knockback from ninja/sexy star projectiles.
Bax: Removed knockback from bubble projectiles.
Puca: Reduced HP from 35 to 30.
Added two life spring auras to Hiroto Dojo (full HP/SP).
More enemy/boss difficulty adjustments:
Daku: Removed knockback from and reduced hitstun of lust attacks/projectiles.
Lono'e: Buffed Kick Attack: Move forward ~0.5 units upon kicking.
Bates: Buffed Hearts Attack: 50% faster Heart Meteors upon descent.
Bates: Updated boss max lust defense debuff. It now gives Joe 30% increased poise damage in addition to the original 30% increased HP damage, providing some compensation for Joe's Butt Stomp poise damage reduction.
Fix for Bates bugs T#211 & T#260.
Credits Update:
Updated asset credits.
Patreon & Substar Credits Update~
Unity 2022 upgrade:
Upgraded Unity from 2021.3.45f2 to 2022.3.62f3 (LTS).
Rewired (controller support) upgrade:
Upgraded Rewired from Version 1.1.60.2.U2021 to Version 1.1.62.7 - March 23, 2026 (Unity 2022).
In-game visual fixes/improvements:
Damage numbers have revised animations with scaling that also fan out horizontally from the attacker. These are visible if you have the Abacus item skill.
Fixed lighting on loot gems (removed darkness/shadows).
Trailer Mode fixes/improvements:
Trailer Mode ("T" key) hides UI elements during gameplay and dialogue (the dialogue text will always be visible). This is a useful tool for making trailers of Oh So Hero!
There are a couple visual elements not managed by Trailer Mode that can be toggled separately:
Damage Numbers can be turned on/off in the Skills menu (pause game ➜ Skills).
FPS Display (frames per second) can be turned on/off in the Options screen (Visual category).
Fixed Trailer Mode bugs T#258 & T#259.
Improved Trailer Mode behavior to hide even more UI elements but still show essential elements.
Additional improvements to game over screen and skip cutscene prompt.
Mouse cursor fixes/improvements:
New functionality: Always On & Always Off.
Visible When Paused now shows the cursor on the map and other menus.
Fix: Enabling and disabling touch controls will not immediately restore the mouse cursor if it was visible before.
Android/touch fixes/improvements:
Removed the title screen back button. Instead, you can now click/tap on the main menu corner banner to go back to the full title logo.
Added a touch controls preview button to the Options screen (controls category only). The touch control buttons will now overlay the options only while this is toggled on.
Made option screen value arrows slightly easier to press. See known issues for a followup.
UI fixes/improvements:
Fixed area name (title) layering when pausing the game.
Fixed the "Options" text getting bigger and bigger on the title screen T#261.
Fixed black text on black background for category buttons in the options screen when clicking/tapping on option value selection arrow buttons.
Always show the back button on the options screen (for mouse or touch).
Updated mashout hold and rhythm meter prompts.
Smaller keyboard input glyphs (they were too big).
Fixed speech bubble dialogue carryover between NPCs.
Stopped speech bubble writing while the game is paused.
Unused player fap mode input update:
Removed unused "player fap mode" input ("F" on the keyboard). This was intended for a conceptual gameplay pause feature that had most of its ideas implemented into the Gallery instead. Since the feature was never worked on, and we have no plans to work on it in the near future, we are removing the input since it conflicts with Tactical Stance ("F" on the keyboard; used for throw moves).
Do not confuse this with "Fap on Command" / TheOne™ Cock Ring / JO ability. Fap on Command remains intact. (For those who are still out of the loop, by the release of v1.00, the "L" debug key was replaced with an in-game item [TheOne™ Cock Ring] that allows you to max your lust to 100% at any time by pressing Down + Sex after acquiring said item.)
The following are fixes made after our Unity 2022 upgrade, so they may have been internal issues related specifically to that upgrade and not issues in v1.11 or earlier:
Fixed screen resolution option value's frame rate (don't show fraction of a Hertz).
Fixed invalid PlayStation input localization keys.
Fixed missing item/skill names.
Fixed inventory screen paginator in standalone builds.
Fixed enemy AI.
Fixed camera scrolling when entering a new scene.
Fixed sexy switch camera framing on elevators in Treewish Forest.
Fixed Korko's speech bubble over his dialogue menu.
Fixed camera clipping on Bates ending cutscene.
Fixed Amarus at Sheo Islands Beach.
And even more fixes that are too trivial to list!
Known issues:
T#272: Some Mac Intel May Not Work / Water Shader
T#262: On Windows and macOS, there are multiple issues with the water. Changing Water Effects to Auto, Balanced, or Basic during gameplay does not apply all of the appropriate effects and requires quitting and re-entering gameplay to make the water to display correctly. The same occurs if changing Graphics Quality while Auto/Balanced/Basic is selected. Furthermore, Auto/Basic/Balanced do not apply all of the effects on the title screen. On some Macs, it may not be possible for the appropriate effects to display at all while Auto/Basic/Balanced is selected. These issues do not affect Full or Legacy (or Auto with Graphics Quality 5, which is effectively Full).
T#263: On Android, in the Options screen, tapping the "<" & ">" buttons to change option values can still be difficult since the buttons are so small (it is an improvement over v1.11, but not by much). The next version will have much larger buttons to tap on.
T#264: Damage numbers sometimes jiggle slightly after they land (often during throws).
T#265: Black transition overlay and Pause menu issue
T#266: One-way collision fall-through issues
T#267: Pausing game reset's Joe's momentum
T#268: Joe stuck in falling animation
T#269: Fall-through floor spot in Hiroto Dojo
T#270: Buggy Bates positioning
T#271: Bates stuck spinning when thrown down near edges of the battlefield
T#273: Joe's sprite is slightly darker than usual on Sheo Islands Beach due to a character light source being disabled.
T#274: Forced Game Over upon getting double grabbed frame 1
T#276: Higher jump on springs
T#275 (Unity Editor Only): Lood City Park Water Reflections Are Buggy
All Known Issues
🐸 Cheers, Ribbit~
Original post
24 May 2026Developer post
Oh So Hero! Launch-versary & Roadmap
Message from Ket: Hi everyone! Wow~ It's been a whole year since the launch of Oh So Hero! Act 1 on Steam . To celebrate the anniversary, we had ThatPuggy create art for this occasion. Thanks, Puggy! And thanks to you all for buying and supporting our game! =} In addition, we're
16 Apr 2026Developer post
Oh So Hero! v1.11.001 Beta Build
Summary: This is the eleventh build following the release of Act 1. This build is not recommended for new players. New players should use v1.10 (currently live on Steam). This v1.11 Beta Build is the first build in a series of occasional experimental builds that can be used to pr
Summary:
This is the eleventh build following the release of Act 1. This build is not recommended for new players. New players should use v1.10 (currently live on Steam). This v1.11 Beta Build is the first build in a series of occasional experimental builds that can be used to preview new features, but may contain some game breaking bugs. On Steam, a new "beta" branch has been created so you all can check it out there.
We have been busy with localization, so I apologize that I couldn't show off anything more interesting. But I'm fixing bugs more quickly now (v1.12 will arrive within a month as a legit bug fix build) and I'm looking at getting new features done soon. Thanks for your patience and support! =}
Build changelog:
Here are the changes made since the last release (v1.10.001)...
New features:
New Options Screen UX (added between v1.10.000 & v1.10.044)
This is not a full redesign. I just wanted to move some things around to make the description easier to read, which is important in English and other languages, as well as playing on Android and Steam Deck. This is just one part of many changes I made to accommodate the 13 additional languages we plan to add! (I'd like to give you all a preview of the localization work next month.)
Android note: It's currently difficult to tap on the value selection arrows ("<" and ">"). I've already prepared a fix for the next version, v1.12!
New desktop mouse cursor visibility option
Hidden During Gameplay (old/default)
Visible When Paused (new) [shows the mouse cursor on the pause menu]
Let me know what you think. Is this working correctly? Any other mouse cursor option you want to see here? =}
Improvements & bug fixes:
Done between v1.10.000 & v1.10.044:
Fix: T#6 Rapidly switching between levels causes complete control lock-up.
Fix: HP bars are now hidden for enemies entering a multigrab.
Fonts are updated and text has been adjusted game-wide.
Added input glyph to Joe knocked out message: ["Press (A) to Continue"]
Done between v1.10.044 & v1.11.000:
Fix: Map screen UI layering.
Fix: Speech bubble positioning and layering.
Fix: Area name waits for loading screen fade out.
Fix: Pause menu cursor has corrected oscillation.
Added extra logging around victory against Bates to help with the known issue.
And even more fixes that are too trivial to list!
Known issues:
Bates lockups:
The game may freeze (soft-lock) after beating Bates.
The game may freeze after the ending cutscene.
These issues may occur intermittently.
This bug reappeared while adding code for localization into different languages. We are still trying to find a solution for this. (If you encounter this issue, please send us a debug log!)
Enabling and disabling touch controls will not immediately restore the mouse cursor if it was visible before.
(The following known issues for v1.11 already have fixes prepared for the next version, v1.12.)
Android: Option screen value selection arrows are difficult to press.
Clicking/tapping on a value selection arrow makes the category name invisible (black text on black background).
When entering an area and then pausing the game, the area name overlays the pause menu.
On the title screen, entering and exiting the options screen makes the "Options" text on the title screen bigger and bigger.
Title screen back button:
The title screen back button is difficult to click/tap on (only visible with touch controls enabled or mouse cursor visible when paused).
This button is going away in the next version. Starting in v1.12, you can click/tap the "Oh So Hero! Act 1 Main Menu" corner banner to return to the initial "Oh So Hero!" title screen.
All Known Issues
🐸 Cheers, Ribbit~
Original post
09 Mar 2026Developer post
Build Delay (v1.11)
Hi Everyone! We hope you enjoyed our latest update, Oh So Hero! v1.10, which introduced Joe's Throw Moves! We really wanted to give the player more capabilities from the start of Act 1, and we feel Joe is now equipped with all he needs to begin his adventure! We've been putting i
16 Feb 2026Developer post
Oh So Hero! v1.10.001 Throw Moves
Summary: This is the tenth build following the release of Act 1. This build finalizes Joe's Throw Moves! This is a feature we've been hinting about for the past several months, and has come out of beta since v1.09. We hope you enjoy yeeting those opponents as much as you enjoy ro
Summary:
This is the tenth build following the release of Act 1. This build finalizes Joe's Throw Moves! This is a feature we've been hinting about for the past several months, and has come out of beta since v1.09. We hope you enjoy yeeting those opponents as much as you enjoy romancing them~ We also have new idle/walking animations, gallery improvements, and various fixes. We expect to have news of upcoming work to share with patrons/substars before the end of the month. In the meantime, please enjoy this new v1.10 build of Oh So Hero!
Build changelog:
Here are the changes made since the last release (v1.09.003)...
New features:
Joe's Throw Moves! (Now out of beta~)
Throw DOWNED ENEMIES and CRATES in one of multiple directions: DOWN or to either SIDE!
Hold down the Tactical Stance button and press Down to Down Throw, or Left/Right to Side Throw.
Tactical Stance defaults to R1/RB on a controller, or F on the keyboard.
Tactical Stance will be expanded upon in future acts.
Joe's Throw Moves are now enabled by default. They can be turned on and off in the Skills menu.
The Beta Throw Moves setting in the Options screen has been removed.
The Throw Moves skill is granted by a new item, Weighted Shorts, which Joe starts with by default in both new and existing saves. View it in the Inventory or Skills screen for additional info.
Thrown enemies now collide with solid objects and enemy blockers (invisible barriers) such as the enemy gauntlet boundaries.
The Tactical Stance button has been added to Android Touch Controls (needed for Throw Moves).
Some other fixes and minor improvements have been made to Joe's Throw Moves since beta.
New Animations
Ryuta has a new idle animation (by Arty & Red).
O'Deere & Signal have new walking animations (by Red) that play when these enemies move into position to voyeur while Joe is engaged in sex with another character.
Trailer Mode
The Trailer Mode feature has returned! This was originally added during development to aid in creating trailers for the game.
Press T on the keyboard to hide the HUD/UI, and press it again to restore the interface.
Trailer Mode is not bound to controllers by default, but you can bind it in the Key Bindings screen.
Trailer Mode has no effect in the Pause Menu or Options screen.
Improvements & bug fixes:
Downed Enemy Glow
Enemies that have been knocked down but have HP remaining (Downed state) are now outlined with a yellow glow. This is useful for multiple reasons:
1. It indicates you can throw this opponent (down or to the side).
2. It indicates you can have sex with this opponent to get loot gems.
By contrast, sex with a KO'ed (stars VFX) opponent grants no loot gems.
3. The glow oscillates and fades based on the downed time, providing a visual timer for when the opponent will get back up!
Enemy Gauntlets
Enemies that are spawned inside a gauntlet and manage to escape through collision foolery are instantly knocked out to prevent soft locks.
There is a known issue where this sometimes doesn't happen (T#254).
Gallery
Added a lock icon to gallery entries that are unlocked at 100% gallery completion (Brask's Palace is the only one at this time).
Added entity completion stars next to gallery entity names.
A solid star (★) means all animations are unlocked for an entity.
A hollow star (☆) means some animations are unlocked for an entity.
A question mark (?) means no animations are unlocked for an entity.
And as mentioned above, a lock icon means it is unlocked at 100% gallery completion.
Various Fixes
Fix: Second interaction with certain characters will freeze the game T#247.
Fix: Act 1 End Credits softlock the game T#245/T#230/T#216.
Fix: Enemies should voyeur if Joe has NSP #1360.
Fix: Excessive box breaking sounds in Sheo Islands Beach T#155.
Fixed colliders around the alien ship in Sheo Islands Beach.
Made minor text changes in preparation for game localization.
And even more fixes that are too trivial to list!
Known issues:
Joe attempts to throw KO-ed enemy T#249.
Throwing crates at swooned/KOed enemies moves them T#250.
Incorrect movement of Amaru body on the crane T#251.
Speech bubble graphic bug on ultra widescreen (21:9) T#252.
Behind O'Tary at Hiroto Dojo Secret Basement T#253.
Enemies can escape slightly outside gauntlets T#254.
Very short hops may glitch out Joe's animations T#255.
Sex with thrown KO'ed enemy grants loot gems T#256.
All Known Issues
Cheers, Ribbit~
Original post
16 Jan 2026Developer post
Oh So Hero! v1.09.003
Summary: This is the ninth build following the release of Act 1. This is primarily a bug fix build, but we have an additional feature in development we are close to completing, so we're allowing beta access to it in this build: Joe's Throw Moves! Read the changelog to see how to
Summary:
This is the ninth build following the release of Act 1. This is primarily a bug fix build, but we have an additional feature in development we are close to completing, so we're allowing beta access to it in this build: Joe's Throw Moves! Read the changelog to see how to access these moves and give them a spin! We estimate to have these completed by next month. Hope you enjoy what we're workin' on~
Build changelog:
Here are the changes made since the last release (v1.08.001)...
New features:
Joe's Throw Moves! [IN BETA]
This is the "Additional Feature" we mentioned in previous dev previews~
Beta Throw Moves must be enabled in the General Gameplay Options before use!
HOW TO USE: Tactical Stance button (F/R1/RB) plus Down Direction (Down Throw) or Left / Right (Side Throw) on a downed enemy (with remaining HP) or an Isadora crate.
Can't rethrow a thrown enemy until they get back up (by design).
This throw feature is incomplete. Currently, enemies can be thrown through walls/barriers. Use at your own risk!
Improvements & bug fixes:
Gamepad controller input glyphs will take precedence over keyboard input glyphs when both input methods are available.
Potential improvements for certain controllers unknown by Rewired (input framework).
Fix: Incorrect threesomes during gauntlets T#186.
Fix: Bates may get knocked off screen T#207.
Fix: 8BitDo Controller requires manual config on Mac T#229.
Fix: Bates spamming flame shield at the edge of the screen T#231.
Fix: Speech bubbles are visible during modal dialogue #1100.
Fix: Defeated enemies can push around other defeated enemies, and be pushed by them.
Note: While defeated enemies are now locked in place, KO'ed enemies (with stars VFX) can still be interacted with.
And even more fixes that are too trivial to list!
Known issues:
Second interaction with certain characters will freeze the game T#247.
All Known Issues
Cheers, Ribbit~
Original post
16 Dec 2025Developer post
Oh So Hero! v1.08.001
Summary: This is the eighth build following the release of Act 1, and the last build of 2025! We'll be back with more Act 1 updates in 2026, including localization and a new feature (to be announced), with news of Act 2 to follow. For now, we have a new NPC (Ryuta) with a new sex
Summary:
This is the eighth build following the release of Act 1, and the last build of 2025! We'll be back with more Act 1 updates in 2026, including localization and a new feature (to be announced), with news of Act 2 to follow. For now, we have a new NPC (Ryuta) with a new sex animation, a newly included bonus animation, control enhancements, input glyphs, and bug fixes!
Build changelog:
Here are the changes made since the last release (v1.07.001)...
New features:
New NPC: Ryuta!
Find him in Super Import Tech And More in Lood City West Avenue! You can have fun with this ol' tanuki in a brand new sex animation~
New Bonus Animation: Brask's Palace Lono'e Orgy
This is actually an oldie-but-goodie animation that was never included in the game until now!
You can view it in the Gallery after achieving 100% base Act 1 animations ("I've Seen Everything" achievement). You'll find it in the Environmental section, under Brask's Palace (new).
Controller & Keyboard Input Glyphs
The game now has proper controller and keyboard input glyphs (via Rewired). This includes support for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch (Pro Controller) button symbols. The game will automatically adapt to whichever controller you're using. Nintendo Switch 2 controllers may be supported as well, but are currently untested.
Improvements & bug fixes:
Control Enhancements:
Update Rewired (input plugin) to Version 1.1.60.2. This should improve support with some controllers.
Enable Windows Gaming Input, which provides vibration support. However, according to Rewired, this is currently disabled for DualShock 4 and DualSense controllers "due to numerous new Windows bugs causing various issues with these controllers."
Update Key Bindings screen including a fix for "Keybind Screen selector goes out of bounds" T#159.
Allow a single player to use multiple joysticks.
Voyeur System Fixes (T#237):
Enemies will not attempt to multigrab when incompatible, and will voyeur instead, as intended.
Enemies will not continue to move back and forth when preparing to voyeur; they'll pick a spot more quickly.
Credits Update:
Add BraixenFan to Credits! (Introduction forthcoming in Dev Preview #45~)
Patreon & Substar Credits Update~
Misc Fixes:
Fix: Lock-up after credits T#193.
Fix: Defeating Bates not triggering defeat cutscene T#211.
Fix: Credits Screen Bug T#216.
Fix (except Android): After credits, game can freeze up on some platforms T#230.
Potential fix: Possible Android Crash in Treewish Forest T#224.
Shift Lood City W. Ave Door to Smol Beach (by a smol amount).
Gallery Data update (v2): Renamed LoodCity -> LoodCityWestAvenue.
And even more fixes that are too trivial to list!
Known issues:
When starting the game with a controller plugged in, it will show keyboard glyphs until the first time a button is pressed on a controller. Afterwards, it will properly show controller glyphs for that controller while using it.
Disappearing enemies in Forbidden Bayou T#242.
Joe is able to walk around with 0HP T#243.
A Lono'e disappears in Treewish Forest T#244.
All Known Issues
Cheers, Ribbit~
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01 Nov 2025Developer post
Oh So Hero! v1.07.001 Voyeur System
Summary: Happy Halloween! 🎃 This is the seventh build following the release of Act 1, and our biggest update since the launch of Act 1! This adds the Voyeur System (with 11 new animations), updated Amaru animations by Red (with new segments), Less Lewd Mode, Gallery Cutscene Ani
Summary:
Happy Halloween! 🎃 This is the seventh build following the release of Act 1, and our biggest update since the launch of Act 1! This adds the Voyeur System (with 11 new animations), updated Amaru animations by Red (with new segments), Less Lewd Mode, Gallery Cutscene Animations, a Gallery UI Refresh, and many other improvements and fixes! There's a lot to mention, so please review the changelog, and stay tuned for more updates!
Build changelog:
Here are the changes made since the last release (v1.06.001)...
New features:
Voyeur System + 11 New Animations!
This is a system we originally planned a while ago! While it doesn't actually affect gameplay, it makes the sex scenes even more fun as competitors on the sidelines who don't join in can still enjoy the experience~
Red & Arty created 11 new animations! All of the following enemies now have voyeur animations: Daku, Amaru, Lono'e, Goliath, Gatis, O'Deere, Stier, Signal, Bax, Puca, and Haya!
You can see these animations whenever you encounter a group of enemies close together (or if you're swooned just outside the grab range of a stationary enemy such as Goliath).
Once you view the animations, you can see them again at any time in the Gallery!
The voyeur system is a brand new feature, so keep in mind there are still a few small issues we plan to iron out in upcoming builds.
Updated Animations: Amaru & Joe x4!
Amaru's FOUR sex animations with Joe are updated with new versions that include additional segments and improved detail!
If you had unlocked these animations previously, you now have both the revised and original (legacy) versions unlocked. The same applies when unlocking these animations going forward.
(Legacy animations are available in the Gallery along with their revised versions when unlocked.)
Less Lewd Mode (Feature Preview)
This is an experimental filter that can be enabled in the Options. It will attempt to remove all sex from the game, though there will still be some nudity. Less Lewd Mode is not intended for normal gameplay as it removes many features core to our design, but it can be used to demo the game. (We recommend you restart the game any time you turn Less Lewd Mode On or Off to ensure the setting takes full effect.)
In its current state, when Less Lewd Mode is On, certain disclaimers will be removed, the Gallery will be inaccessible, the Pre-Game Story cutscene will be skipped, Ali's Surf Shack will be inaccessible, and (most importantly) many references and mechanics relating to lust and sex will be bypassed or disabled. There is still lewd dialogue with some NPCs, though you cannot have sex with them. The Bates victory cutscenes still contain some nudity, but the ending sex scene will be invisible (albeit audible). As it stands, Less Lewd Mode is not a fully complete feature, but we will be revising it in future updates for a more consistent experience.
Gallery Cutscene Animations (Feature Preview)
Cutscene animations, i.e. Ket's secret animation and the various Bates cutscenes, are now available to view in the Gallery! (They must first be unlocked by viewing these cutscenes in-game, if you haven't already done so.) This is a feature preview, meaning there's a bit missing from its current functionality. The Gallery cutscenes contain only the foreground animations and sound effects, not any background elements or text dialogue. We'll work on adding the rest in future updates.
You can access these cutscenes through the environments section of the Gallery, specifically Sheo Islands Beach and Lood City Park. (See also: T#151/T#198.)
Returning Animation (Legacy Animation): Joe's Swooned Fap v1
This is Joe's original swooned fap animation that was replaced with the newly updated animation in v1.04. You can now view the classic animation in the Gallery as a legacy animation~
Improvements & bug fixes:
Gallery UI Refresh
We've improved certain aspects of the UI, animated menu selections, improved menu scroll functionality, cleaned up some graphical artifacts, and re-aligned elements to make it all more sleek. Character and environment animations also have new short names for easier identification (e.g. "LGC1"). There are still a few outstanding issues that need to be addressed in the future updates, but we hope you enjoy the improved Gallery experience!
Animation Memory Optimization (Asset Pack Indexing)
Daku Legacy animations are now only loaded in memory for the Gallery, not during gameplay. The same goes for the Amaru Legacy animations, and all Legacy animations now and onwards.
Future memory improvements will build on this feature.
Fix: Unity security vulnerability CVE-2025-59489 (Unity has been upgraded to 2021.3.45f2).
Fix: Full screen animations in the Gallery aren't full screen T#168.
Fix: Minor graphical artifacts on animation symbols T#174 (symbols have been slightly revised).
Fix: Cian idle is too high in Gallery T#183.
Fix: Area unreachable in keybind settings T#228.
Fix: Camera bug after second Dojo gauntlet T#232.
Fix: Sound Effects Buffering Problem In Gallery T#233.
Fix: Gallery Achievements Are Not Obtainable T#234.
Fix: Gallery is inaccessible if filters exist without played animations T#236.
Fix: Ninja Clan trap animation doesn't trigger when at 100% Lust.
Positional offset improvements for some Gallery animations.
And even more fixes that are too trivial to list!
Known issues:
The Voyeur System has some small problems with initiation, movement, and layering T#237.
Gallery cutscene animations are missing background elements and text dialogue T#238.
Less Lewd Mode is incomplete (lewd dialogue, Bates victory, etc.) T#239.
Ket will sometimes appear in his standing idle animation at Sheo Islands Beach T#240.
All Known Issues
Cheers, Ribbit~
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01 Oct 2025Developer post
Oh So Hero! v1.06.001
Summary: This is the sixth build following the release of Act 1. This adds updated Daku animations by Red (with new segments), new gallery features, and additional bug fixes. One such fix is for the critical bug T#220 that required a rollback of the v1.05 build. We thank you for
Summary:
This is the sixth build following the release of Act 1. This adds updated Daku animations by Red (with new segments), new gallery features, and additional bug fixes. One such fix is for the critical bug T#220 that required a rollback of the v1.05 build. We thank you for your patience as we worked to correct the problem and improve our QA process. Stay tuned for more updates!
Build changelog:
Here are the changes made since the last release (v1.05.001)...
New features:
Updated Animations: Daku & Joe x4!
Daku's FOUR sex animations with Joe are updated with new versions that include additional segments and improved detail!
If you had unlocked these animations previously, you now have both the revised and original (legacy) versions unlocked. The same applies when unlocking these animations going forward.
Legacy Animations 1.0
Daku is the first character to get legacy animations! All four of the original sex animations with Joe are now available in the Gallery upon unlocking their revised versions.
(Future updates will bring more legacy animations, including works previously removed from the game.)
Gallery Filters 1.0
Animations can be filtered on a per-animation basis, and can be toggled and reset at the global level.
Filtered animations will be hidden from normal view and will be excluded from Play All mode whenever filters are toggled on.
Filters will be toggled on automatically whenever the player enters the Gallery. Of course, if the player has not filtered any animations, this will have no effect, and the filter panel will be invisible.
(Future updates will allow categorical filters, such as filtering by gender and kink.)
Gallery Completion Metrics 1.0
An animation completion percentage is now shown in the Gallery.
This uses the same criteria as the achievements, and as such, does not count new animations added after the v1.00 release, such as Bryce.
(Future updates may change the completion percentage calculation or completion metrics on the whole.)
The player can now exit sex with an NPC at any time.
This cancellable sex is only for non-competitor characters (NPCs) such as Ket.
It does not apply to sex with competitor characters (enemies) like Daku or bosses like Bates.
Improvements & bug fixes:
Fix: Gauntlet in Forbidden Bayou is not spawning T#220.
Potential Fix: Soft-lock after gauntlet T#185.
And even more fixes that are too trivial to list!
Known issues:
Reset Filters Confirmation Returns to Joe T#226.
Bates spamming flame shield at the edge of the screen
Beating Bates on Chromebook/Android has a random chance to freeze up after credits
Canceling Screen Transition into unloaded area causes screen to darken or completely black
Certain area unreachable by mouse in keybind settings
Controller requires manual configuration on MacOS
Doing the lust action in the Bates fight leaves residual particles
Infinite Jump Glitch After Game Pause
Initiating sex bugs out camera after Dojo gauntlet
Persistent SFX in Hiroto Dojo
Sound Effects Buffering Problem In Gallery
All Known Issues
Other notes:
A Key Bindings Reset is required for v1.06 due to new Gallery controls. We're sorry for the inconvenience. This is the only method we can count on at this time to ensure the controls work correctly. As development continues, we'll try to find a way to handle these updates in a less intrusive manner.
Regarding bug fixes, this v1.06 build also contains every bug fix made to v1.05, despite that build being recalled due to T#220.
Cheers, Ribbit~
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02 Sep 2025Developer post
Problem with the v1.05 build / Rollback to v1.04
Hi everyone. Players of Oh So Hero v1.05.000/001 have discovered a progression-halting soft-lock bug in the Forbidden Bayou. As the player travels east past the entrance to Hiroto Dojo, they will encounter a spot where the camera locks in place for an enemy gauntlet, but the enem
01 Sep 2025Developer post
Oh So Hero! v1.05.001 Bug Fix Build
Summary: This is the fifth build following the release of Act 1. We got a lot more bug fixes for you this time. Of course, we're still actively working on new features in the background (mostly localization code, which is nearly done). These features will be rolled out in upcomin
Summary:
This is the fifth build following the release of Act 1. We got a lot more bug fixes for you this time. Of course, we're still actively working on new features in the background (mostly localization code, which is nearly done). These features will be rolled out in upcoming builds as they are completed, so please stay tuned!
Build changelog:
Here are the changes made since the last release (v1.04.001)...
Improvements & bug fixes:
Fix: Potential error when Haya is Awakened.
Fix: Potential error with Bax's Bubble Shoot 2 attack.
Fix: Multipart fullscreen animations don't get fully saved in gallery data if skipped T#218.
Fix: Fullscreen animations don't save gallery data or trigger achievements immediately T#217.
Fix: Wrong Bates stats upon rematch T#215.
Fix: Dialogue blocks HUD (Intro / Bates Cutscenes) T#214.
Fix: Skip Cutscene Prompt Text Glitch T#213.
Fix: Level collision issues in Brask's Jungle, Cas's House, Hiroto Dojo, Sheo Islands Beach, Southeast Beach, and Treewish Forest.
Fix: Joe can pass through the spaceship with a slide and get stuck in it, in Sheo Islands Beach T#206.
Fix: A pass can be made on the other side by sliding between two cases in Hiroto Dojo T#205.
Fix: Collision issues: Hiroto Dojo T#191.
Fix: Collision issues: Brask's Jungle T#190.
Fix: Collision issues: Southeast Beach T#189.
Fix: Collision issues: Treewish Forest T#188.
Fix: Collision issues: Sheo Islands Beach T#187.
Fix: Cosmetic level-design related issue collection up to version 0.15.100 T#11.
Improve Pause Menu confirmations (return to title / quit game), including a fix to make the window resolution-independent, and a selected button animation.
Add Koyyle to Credits!
And even more fixes that are too trivial to list!
Known issues:
T#220: Gauntlet in Forbidden Bayou is not spawning. This is a progression-blocking bug. As a result, this build has been rolled back.
All Known Issues
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22 Aug 2025Developer post
Thank You!
Thank You to all players and supporters of Oh So Hero! We are pleased to have you enjoy our game, and we're actively working to make it even better! As a token of our gratitude, our promotional artist, Puggy, did a quick set of bonus art featuring Joe and Bates for you all! There
01 Aug 2025Developer post
Oh So Hero! v1.04.001
Summary: Happy Daku Day ! It's a bit late for that even in the US, but it's still July 31st here as I type this. We've had a low-key public presence following the launch of Act 1 and subsequent bug fixes, but we're working on bringing more people aboard to help with operations, s
Summary:
Happy Daku Day! It's a bit late for that even in the US, but it's still July 31st here as I type this. We've had a low-key public presence following the launch of Act 1 and subsequent bug fixes, but we're working on bringing more people aboard to help with operations, so perhaps next year will bring proper Daku fanfare!
For the time being, we have a new build for you all with two new animations by our Creative Director and Chief Animator, Red! We hope you enjoy 'em~
Build changelog:
Here are the changes made since the last release (v1.03.002)...
New features:
Returning NPC: Bryce!
You can find him outside Cas's House! He has a new animation!
(Steam Achievement Note: Bryce does not count towards any of the existing achievements.)
Joe's Swooned Fap animation has been remade!
Android & touch-specific: Gallery camera controls Zoom In/Out and Pan now work as touch controls!
They also work with a mouse if you are playing with a mouse and keyboard. Make sure to tap on the icon, not the text; the tappable area is tight, but we'll look to improve this in the future.
Improvements & bug fixes:
Fix: Conversation with Bates displays the wrong speaker name T#203.
Fix: Game crash in Gallery when playing certain Bax animations in sequence loop mode T#212.
Fix: Potential null reference exception when Bax is Awakened.
And even more fixes that are too trivial to list!
Known issues:
Skip Cutscene Prompt Text Glitch T#213 (a fix is already prepared for the next version).
There are a couple reports of issues with the HUD during the Bates battle. We're still collating data about these issues, but we'll try to have them fixed in the next version.
All Known Issues
Other notes:
Animations that have been removed or replaced with updated versions (e.g. Joe, Bryce) may reappear in the Gallery in a future update as "legacy" animations.
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06 Jul 2025Developer post
Oh So Hero! v1.03.002 Bug Fix Build
Summary: This is the third bug fix release following our launch of Act 1. Aside from these fixes, we are continuing our work on localization and updated animations. Going forward, we will return to our schedule of one build per month, but each build will come with more updates! B
Summary:
This is the third bug fix release following our launch of Act 1. Aside from these fixes, we are continuing our work on localization and updated animations. Going forward, we will return to our schedule of one build per month, but each build will come with more updates!
Build changelog:
Here are the changes made since the last release (v1.02.001)...
New features:
A new piece of environmental art, a street art mural, now adorns the section of Lood City W. Ave. near Octo's Sushi Place, exactly where the enemy gauntlet is located for this area.
Improvements & bug fixes:
Another possible fix for Bates Encounter Lock-Up T#184.
By manipulating save data in a particular manner, we were able to reproduce the bug and create a fix for it. We are unsure if there are other causes for this bug, but will be monitoring reports and taking action as needed.
Possible fix for issue where defeating Bates is not triggering his defeat cutscene T#211.
While we were not able to reproduce this bug, our fix for T#184 may mitigate this. Please email us error logs and save data if you are still experiencing this bug!
When starting a new game and viewing the intro cutscene (pre-game story) Joe will not be controllable, so pressing buttons will not create sound effects of Joe punching or performing other actions T#158.
When viewing animations in the gallery, the entity (character or environment) name atop the animation menu is now properly formatted (e.g., "Lono'e" instead of "Lonoe") T#167.
And even more fixes that are too trivial to list!
Known issues:
All Known Issues
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18 Jun 2025Developer post
Oh So Hero! 4K Wallpaper
Hi everyone~ Ket here! We've created this Oh So Hero! 4K Wallpaper featuring character art and logo by Redemption3445, background art by ArtyTheFrog & Red, and additional graphic design by Red & myself (Ket Ralus). We hope you enjoy it! I would like to create additional w
17 Jun 2025Developer post
Oh So Hero! v1.02.001 Bug Fix Build
Summary: This is another bug fix release. We hope this helps those of you who have had trouble running the game. Beyond that, we've been progressing on improvements and new features internally. This stuff's not ready to go live just yet, but I hope we can present some of it to yo
Summary:
This is another bug fix release. We hope this helps those of you who have had trouble running the game. Beyond that, we've been progressing on improvements and new features internally. This stuff's not ready to go live just yet, but I hope we can present some of it to you before the end of the month!
Build changelog:
Here are the changes made since the last release (v1.01.001)...
Improvements & bug fixes:
Fix save files - Fix T#204 / T#196 (save file upgrade) ++
Fix upgrading the save file from a very old version (most likely Pre Edition II).
Any save file that encounters an error while being read will now display its gameplay duration as "ERROR" instead of "NEW".
Possible fix for Bates Encounter Lock-Up T#184
Although we have not been able to replicate this bug, we've changed the way the code is structured and addressed potential problem points in hopes that this will solve the problem for those experiencing it.
Known issues:
Bugged dialogue with Lin after defeating Bates T#208
Ninja Clan attack sounds play if Joe crosses the line while invincible T#209
All Known Issues
Other notes:
It has been reported that the Steam version of the game is not properly showing the PlayStation button glyphs when using a DualShock or DualSense controller, even though we have built-in support for this that works properly on non-Steam builds. We have adjusted the Steam Input settings in an attempt to fix this. Please let us know in the Steam discussion boards if you experience any problems.
We're continuing to make progress on localization. You may notice a Language setting in the Options menu. Currently "English -US-" is the only option available for this, so don't get too excited just yet! We'll make sure to let you know whenever a new language becomes available~
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01 Jun 2025Developer post
Oh So Hero! Act 1 Original Soundtrack on Steam!
Oh So Hero! Act 1 Original Soundtrack on Steam! The soundtrack for Oh So Hero! Act 1 is now available on Steam! ( Click or Tap HERE to view the store page! ) Normally priced at $6.99 USD, the OSH Act 1 OST comes with a 15% discount for its first 14 days on Steam (June 1-14), maki
01 Jun 2025Developer post
Oh So Hero! v1.01.001 Bug Fix Build
Summary: This is a bug fix release. We'll have more fixes and improvements in a couple weeks! Build changelog: Here are the changes made since the last release (v1.00.002)... Improvements & bug fixes: Fix Bates animation tracking T#197 Set the "Bates_Joe_PSP2" animation (the
Summary:
This is a bug fix release. We'll have more fixes and improvements in a couple weeks!
Build changelog:
Here are the changes made since the last release (v1.00.002)...
Improvements & bug fixes:
Fix Bates animation tracking T#197
Set the "Bates_Joe_PSP2" animation (the late-phase Joe-initiated primary sex animation) as recordable (unlockable) so it can be marked as played and viewed in the Gallery without having to defeat Bates first.
All Bates-related cutscene animations are now unlocked upon defeating Bates so you don't have to sit through all the cutscenes to get the "I've Seen Everything" achievement.
If you're coming from v1.00 and have already defeated Bates but have not gotten the "I've Seen Everything" achievement because you have not lost to Bates, simply load the game, then travel to a new area to save (Tip: Brask's Lazurlite Mirror doubles as a manual save feature!). The achievement should then unlock automatically!
Known issues:
All Known Issues
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