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Bringing a tormented monk to life: the rotoscoping behind Penance When I decided that Elías, the protagonist of Penance, was going to be a pure silhouette absolute black, no face, no texture I immediately faced a problem: how do you get a player to connect emotionally with a blac
Updated all control references from PlayStation to Xbox button layout (LT, RT, RB, LB, B, A, X, Y) Improved tutorial images for rhythm and shield mechanics (clearer button indicators and sizing) Fixed button reference inconsistencies across all 11 localizations Fixed various visu
Fixed executable icon and window title showing "(DEBUG)" in taskbar Improved gamepad navigation in Settings menu — difficulty and audio options now support left/right navigation
Fixed white border appearing around the game window by switching to Exclusive Fullscreen mode
Improved Elías and staff animation synchronization Fixed projectile spectre behavior and attack patterns Rebalanced faith/guilt levels across phases for a smoother experience Improved spectre animations and culpable object character animations
Fixed joystick navigation speed in all menus (library, codex, settings, popups) — no more uncontrolled scrolling Shield can no longer be activated before the prayer animation completes Continue Game is now the default selection when a save file exists Locked menu options (Codex,
"My tomb lies before you. My spirit remains. I will guide you toward the truth." One night. Seven canonical hours. From Matins at 3 in the morning until Compline at midnight, Elías journeys through seven scenarios hiding a truth buried for centuries. A fog-shrouded cemetery, a ru
After months of development, the demo has been fully updated. If you played it before, it's worth another visit. What's new: All three phases have been reworked, improved narrative objects, rebalanced gameplay, refined rhythm system and a new shield mechanic Now available in all
Elías's journey is complete. All phases, mechanics and systems of PENANCE are now finished. The game enters its final polishing and balancing stage ahead of its April 30th, 2026 launch. Beyond the main game, we have added extra content that will enrich the narrative experience fo
The Penance demo has been completely renewed and is now available on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest February 2026. This new version includes the first three phases of the game (Matins, Lauds, and Terce), offering approximately 35-40 minutes of complete experience. WHAT THE DEMO
The investigation continues in the bowels of the abbey PENANCE's development is progressing steadily toward its demo for Steam Next Fest in February 2026. Recent weeks have been dedicated to completing two of the game's most atmospheric and disturbing phases. The Abbey What was o
The new Penance demo is ready to download. This update significantly expands the gameplay experience with the first two complete phases: Matins (Cemetery) and Lauds (Ruined Cloister) . Main Features Expanded Rhythm System Face two-color patterns (white and green) requiring differ
Hello everyone, As the sole developer of Penance , the honest community feedback following the demo was a true call to action. I recognized that the prior combat system did not achieve the immersion or atmospheric tension the game deserved. Therefore, I have made the decision to
After months in silence, PENANCE is ready to be played. Explore a decaying monastery, uncover 50 narrative relics, and balance your Faith and Guilt to survive. This is not a game about fear. It’s about the weight of conscience . Demo available now on Steam (Headphones recommended
Hi everyone, I wanted to share with you what I consider the most important part of my game Penance : the duality between Faith and Guilt . From the beginning I knew I didn’t want a simple health bar. The protagonist, Elias, lives torn between the faith that sustains him and the g
We are excited to announce that the first playable demo of Penance is now live on itch.io ! This demo covers Phase 1 (Matins, the Cemetery) and allows you to experience the core mechanics: Explore atmospheric gothic environments Use prayer to purify cursed objects and face restle