Developer posts and news about this game.
The 14-day closed testing period for the Android port is over. As a solo developer handling this entire project alone, it’s been a massive push, but the finish line is right here. This is your last chance to get permanent free access to Disminal . I'm extending the entry window u
Hi everyone Brian here, been too busy working on the Android port and if you're wondering yeah i watched the movie and i loved it. I am giving away free access to the upcoming Android port of Disminal while it is still in its closed testing phase. To launch publicly on the Play S
Changelog: Menu now triggers a sound when using the mouse click Color bleed added to borders (tiny detail but nice to have) VHS filter is less distracting Replay tape bug where camera would clip through the table now is fixed Things to yet add in future versions: Mouse smoothing
If you notice the Game version on the menu says 1.5.2 ignore it. it will display 1.5.3 tomorrow as of reading this change log. Changes: Color Tuning: Refined the color grading for Redzone (0.2) and adjusted the Caligula Poolrooms to reduce harsh white glare. Sensitivity Fix: Reso
MPEG modes updated. 480p and 540p replaced with Long Play (LP) and Extended Play (EP). Compression is less harsh now. MPEG now adjusts the VHS filter automatically so it doesn’t get overly intense. VHS 2 reworked and set as default. It’s closer to the original VHS effect from ear
Temporary workaround for the crash in the "Poolrooms Dark" section (while passing through the Poolrooms Arches area, image below). Poolrooms Arches: Poolrooms Dark: If you're on Windows and using an AMD GPU, you can bypass the crash by replacing your save file: Close Disminal On
Hey everyone, new achievements just got added. Including hidden ones. These won’t unlock automatically if you’ve already reached the ending. There are 29 in total right now, and I’ll keep adding more with major updates, likely starting again in May. I’m still working on bugs, per
Reported issues include unintended player camera movement during the opening sequence and when resuming gameplay before the camera pickup animation, as well as issues specific to the Poolrooms section. These should now be resolved. The wireless controller bug is still being looke
Version 1.4 is live This update introduces our first batch of regular achievements and a hidden one. For returning players: Launching the game should now automatically unlock two achievements based on your existing progress. If they don't pop up immediately, don't worry—I am impl
Hi, Brian here. I started a small blog on Mataroa where I’ll be writing about Disminal, other projects, technical ideas, and generally things I'm interested in. I find it very meditating writing about these things First post is up: Elevators In Disminal #1 If you’re interested in
- setting resolution works with arrow keys and gamepad - typo in one of the control hints - Toggle for hiding hints entirely (User settings) - missing credits song Tangerine Lidl
Hi everyone, this update is mainly about making the game easier to understand and smoother to play, especially for new players. Control hints have now been added to help guide you through key mechanics. There aren’t many, but they weren’t clearly explained before, which caused so
The VHS filter in Disminal has been reworked entirely from scratch. Chromatic aberration, color bleeding, and that bottom messiness usually seen in VHS videos have all been replicated. It is still a work in progress, but this already makes it a good alternative to the MPEG (video
A new ending detection system is now live, tracking progress based on total playtime and whether you've reached the end credits. this will come useful for the achievements i have planned for v1.4.0. For those curious about my versioning convention: First digit: Major world modifi
Hi everyone, Brian here I’ve been working on this update for about two months now. Since I’d love to bring this project to Android (Play Store) eventually, it simply wasn't possible with the previous state of the game—mainly due to the lack of a proper menu that integrated correc
Disminal Update: Location Saving & Gamepad Support 🗂️ Automatic Location-Saving System You no longer have to worry about losing your progress—Disminal now features an automatic location-saving system. The game will remember where you left off, so you can jump back in and con
Footstep sounds missing nearby Poolrooms palms section minor brightness adjustments in Lobby (first red carpeted section) and Poolrooms TODO: Better Sound settings Brightness Improvements Better Movement Speed