Cloudbase Prime

Released: Jul 25, 2017
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Last updated: 12 Sep 2026, 03:29 GMT

Updates & announcements

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31 Jan 2023Developer post
Improving Cloudbase Prime on Steam Deck and Linux! Steam Cloud and Proton!
I've decided that the best way to support Linux and Steam Deck users is to actually remove the Linux builds and let Steam launch the current Windows build under Proton. Sound, anti-aliasing and various shaders will work better for all Linux users this way and it eliminates a lot
07 May 2020Developer post
1.1.0 is Released! And Cloudbase Prime is out now on Nintendo Switch!
Cloudbase Prime is releasing on the Nintendo Switch TODAY! It's gotten a fair number of updates and fixes on its way there. But if you've already got Cloudbase Prime on PC, many of those updates are coming to you, too! Also, the game is 50% off on all platforms to celebrate this
Cloudbase Prime is releasing on the Nintendo Switch TODAY! It's gotten a fair number of updates and fixes on its way there. But if you've already got Cloudbase Prime on PC, many of those updates are coming to you, too!
Also, the game is 50% off on all platforms to celebrate this update and the Nintendo Switch release.
Cloudbase Prime 1.0.8 - 1.1.0 changelog:

Updated HUD text to look sharper on 4K displays
Controllers can now back out of UI easier, using whatever the cancel button is for that specific controller.
Improved terrain highlight's memory usage, removing occasional frame stutters.
Fixed death beam doing more damage the longer the player spent on a level. This made some boss fights way too easy.
Fixed freeze effects causing enemy turrets to fall off their mounts.
Fixed freeze effects breaking 6-Boss when used to destroy specific fuel tanks.
Fixed freeze effects memory usage. This may have caused occasional frame stutters for people that really, really liked freezing things.
Fixed friendly homing projectiles occasionally getting stuck in orbit around enemies.
Fixed 1-1's starting checkpoint sometimes spawning players in terrain.
Fixed extremely slow UI when EMPing with the skill menu open, or opening skill menu mid-EMP.
Fixed grapple slams looking jittery for some frame rates.
Fixed some sound/control options not applying until the next level was loaded or the options menu was reopened.
Added combat death hints.
Added more falling death hints.
The in-game cursor no longer points in silly directions if you pause the game while looking down.
Score attack now displays subtitles.
Some subtitle displays have been altered to take up less screen space.
Subtitle display now varies based on resolution for easier reading on televisions and 4K displays.
Loading screens look slightly better.
Increased the score threshold for 4-2 Score Attack
Added Benny to the credits.
Cloudbase Prime 1.0.8 still runs great on Macs and will continue to work for the foreseeable future, but I'm not releasing a Mac version of 1.1.0 right now due to Apple's notarization requirements for new applications.
I tried hard to get 1.1.0 released on Macs. I'm sorry that I couldn't get it done. You can read and discuss the details here.
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30 May 2018Developer post
Cloudbase Prime 1.0.8 is Released!
This update fixes the EMP-missile achievement and a few other issues. It also updated to a 64 bit version for Mac users ! There have been reports of a rare startup crash on Macs even after this update. I've got a build that fixes that but it's still experimental. Check this forum
This update fixes the EMP-missile achievement and a few other issues. It also updated to a 64 bit version for Mac users!
There have been reports of a rare startup crash on Macs even after this update. I've got a build that fixes that but it's still experimental. Check this forum thread for info on how to get that experimental build, and please post to tell me if you also have this problem. So far it's just been reported by one (very helpful) player.
1.0.7 - 1.0.8 change list:

Fixed EMP missile achievement not activating when it should
EMP'd missiles now deactivate and tumble to the ground, like they're supposed to
Improved and updated auto-quality check at startup, fixing startup issues on some computers, especially newer Macs
Mac build is now 64-bit
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11 Dec 2017Developer post
Cloudbase Prime 1.0.7 is Released!
This update fixes some controls and sound issues. Happy holidays! 1.0.6 - 1.0.7 change list: Fixed some of 1-intro's and 2-3's floating text becoming garbled when plugging/unplugging controllers or editing controls bindings. Fixed controls binding editing possibly resulting in be
11 Dec 2017Developer post
Cloudbase Prime 1.0.7 is Released!
This update fixes some controls and sound issues. Happy holidays! 1.0.6 - 1.0.7 change list: Fixed some of 1-intro's and 2-3's floating text becoming garbled when plugging/unplugging controllers or editing controls bindings. Fixed controls binding editing possibly resulting in be
18 Oct 2017Developer post
Cloudbase Prime 1.0.6 is released!
Hello primians ! I'm actually in the depths of some fairly big engine changes for Cloudbase Prime because I'm investigating some options , but I also found and fixed a few things that seemed worth fixing here, as well! 1.0.5 - 1.0.6 Change List: fixed bug that made "puzzle solved
Hello primians ! I'm actually in the depths of some fairly big engine changes for Cloudbase Prime because I'm investigating some options, but I also found and fixed a few things that seemed worth fixing here, as well!
1.0.5 - 1.0.6 Change List:

fixed bug that made "puzzle solved" effect on 3-3 less obvious, less beautiful.
fixed bug where the help menu could get stuck open if the player died while clicking at precisely the wrong time.
fixed tutorial text for the architect bomb saying the wrong fuel cost
players can no longer pause while in a game over state.
capitalizing level names in the "zone locked" UI to match the rest of the level picker menus.
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18 Oct 2017Developer post
Cloudbase Prime 1.0.6 is released!
Hello primians ! I'm actually in the depths of some fairly big engine changes for Cloudbase Prime because I'm investigating some options , but I also found and fixed a few things that seemed worth fixing here, as well! 1.0.5 - 1.0.6 Change List: fixed bug that made "puzzle solved
Hello primians ! I'm actually in the depths of some fairly big engine changes for Cloudbase Prime because I'm investigating some options, but I also found and fixed a few things that seemed worth fixing here, as well!
1.0.5 - 1.0.6 Change List:

fixed bug that made "puzzle solved" effect on 3-3 less obvious, less beautiful.
fixed bug where the help menu could get stuck open if the player died while clicking at precisely the wrong time.
fixed tutorial text for the architect bomb saying the wrong fuel cost
players can no longer pause while in a game over state.
capitalizing level names in the "zone locked" UI to match the rest of the level picker menus.
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16 Sep 2017Developer post
Cloudbase Prime 1.0.5 is released!
This update improves a few input issues, most notably the performance of Cloudbase Prime's d-pad shortcuts. On some controllers it was too easy to accidentally use two powers at once, or unintentionally cast a power while reloading. This was chiefly a problem on the Xbox 360 cont
This update improves a few input issues, most notably the performance of Cloudbase Prime's d-pad shortcuts.
On some controllers it was too easy to accidentally use two powers at once, or unintentionally cast a power while reloading. This was chiefly a problem on the Xbox 360 controller's d-pad, or any other controller with round/wobbly d-pads prone to unwanted diagonal inputs. Now all power/skill inputs block each other for a brief moment, fixing the issue entirely!
Don't worry, it's really brief. You can still spam holo-tiles to your heart's content.
Full 1.0.4 - 1.05 change-list:

fixed skill firing on inaccurate/noisy d-pads
fixed bug that could result in xinput controllers getting grayscale button icons instead of colored ones
fixed: pushing power hotkeys while the Strategy HUD was open closed it without firing any powers, orphaned a sad, lonely cursor into the player's HUD.
added/improved support for a few controller types by updating the input backend.
Original post
16 Sep 2017Developer post
Cloudbase Prime 1.0.5 is released!
This update improves a few input issues, most notably the performance of Cloudbase Prime's d-pad shortcuts. On some controllers it was too easy to accidentally use two powers at once, or unintentionally cast a power while reloading. This was chiefly a problem on the Xbox 360 cont
This update improves a few input issues, most notably the performance of Cloudbase Prime's d-pad shortcuts.
On some controllers it was too easy to accidentally use two powers at once, or unintentionally cast a power while reloading. This was chiefly a problem on the Xbox 360 controller's d-pad, or any other controller with round/wobbly d-pads prone to unwanted diagonal inputs. Now all power/skill inputs block each other for a brief moment, fixing the issue entirely!
Don't worry, it's really brief. You can still spam holo-tiles to your heart's content.
Full 1.0.4 - 1.05 change-list:

fixed skill firing on inaccurate/noisy d-pads
fixed bug that could result in xinput controllers getting grayscale button icons instead of colored ones
fixed: pushing power hotkeys while the Strategy HUD was open closed it without firing any powers, orphaned a sad, lonely cursor into the player's HUD.
added/improved support for a few controller types by updating the input backend.
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05 Sep 2017Developer post
Cloudbase Prime 1.0.4 is released!
I just got back from showing Cloudbase Prime at PAX West 2017! It was excellent. Showing the game to people is a joy, and it's great to meet other gamedev folks. While demoing the game over and over and over, I noticed that the cannons in "Collect Fixbots" mode didn't have a sign
I just got back from showing Cloudbase Prime at PAX West 2017! It was excellent. Showing the game to people is a joy, and it's great to meet other gamedev folks.
While demoing the game over and over and over, I noticed that the cannons in "Collect Fixbots" mode didn't have a sign saying "exit here!" after you collected all of the fixbots. Oops! They should. So now there's a patch fixing that issue. These exit signs should help people leave a little faster after they've gotten that last fixbot.

Full 1.0.3-1.0.4 change notes:

Fixed: "Collect Fixbots" exit cannons now get an exit sign above them after you've collected all of a level's fixbots.
Original post
05 Sep 2017Developer post
Cloudbase Prime 1.0.4 is released!
I just got back from showing Cloudbase Prime at PAX West 2017! It was excellent. Showing the game to people is a joy, and it's great to meet other gamedev folks. While demoing the game over and over and over, I noticed that the cannons in "Collect Fixbots" mode didn't have a sign
I just got back from showing Cloudbase Prime at PAX West 2017! It was excellent. Showing the game to people is a joy, and it's great to meet other gamedev folks.
While demoing the game over and over and over, I noticed that the cannons in "Collect Fixbots" mode didn't have a sign saying "exit here!" after you collected all of the fixbots. Oops! They should. So now there's a patch fixing that issue. These exit signs should help people leave a little faster after they've gotten that last fixbot.

Full 1.0.3-1.0.4 change notes:

Fixed: "Collect Fixbots" exit cannons now get an exit sign above them after you've collected all of a level's fixbots.
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14 Aug 2017Developer post
Cloudbase Prime 1.0.3 is released!
This fixes some rare and minor issues. Hopefully you didn't encounter them, but if you did: they're fixed now! Oh, and in case you missed them, the game has cards now: That means you can now get Cloudbase Prime emots, badges, and profile backgrounds! 1.0.1-1.0.3 change log: Fixed
This fixes some rare and minor issues. Hopefully you didn't encounter them, but if you did: they're fixed now!
Oh, and in case you missed them, the game has cards now:
That means you can now get Cloudbase Prime emots, badges, and profile backgrounds!
1.0.1-1.0.3 change log:

Fixed level win possibly stalling if you had special ammo run out in the middle of the win cannon launch.
Fixed possibly falling through the shield platform during 6-boss's factory segment
Fixed enemies on 6-boss sometimes not despawning after the player died and respawned
Fixed homing weapons like missiles and redeyes not disappearing when dying to a boss
Fixed minor lighting issue during the ending cutscene
Fixed "square primians" animation bug that could result in them making an accidental rude gesture
Original post
14 Aug 2017Developer post
Cloudbase Prime 1.0.3 is released!
This fixes some rare and minor issues. Hopefully you didn't encounter them, but if you did: they're fixed now! Oh, and in case you missed them, the game has cards now: That means you can now get Cloudbase Prime emots, badges, and profile backgrounds! 1.0.1-1.0.3 change log: Fixed
This fixes some rare and minor issues. Hopefully you didn't encounter them, but if you did: they're fixed now!
Oh, and in case you missed them, the game has cards now:
That means you can now get Cloudbase Prime emots, badges, and profile backgrounds!
1.0.1-1.0.3 change log:

Fixed level win possibly stalling if you had special ammo run out in the middle of the win cannon launch.
Fixed possibly falling through the shield platform during 6-boss's factory segment
Fixed enemies on 6-boss sometimes not despawning after the player died and respawned
Fixed homing weapons like missiles and redeyes not disappearing when dying to a boss
Fixed minor lighting issue during the ending cutscene
Fixed "square primians" animation bug that could result in them making an accidental rude gesture
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26 Jul 2017Developer post
Cloudbase Prime is now out of Early Access! Enjoy 1.0!
I started working on Cloudbase Prime in 2012. I've only been working on it full-time since September 2015, but it's been quite the ride! I'm very, very happy to say that Cloudbase Prime 1.0 is out now! There's a launch discount, so there's no need to delay buying Cloudbase Prime!
I started working on Cloudbase Prime in 2012. I've only been working on it full-time since September 2015, but it's been quite the ride! I'm very, very happy to say that Cloudbase Prime 1.0 is out now!
There's a launch discount, so there's no need to delay buying Cloudbase Prime! Selling well helps Cloudbase Prime do better on the Steam front page, especially during this launch window.
Even though the game's officially released, I'm still listening to your feedback! Feel free to drop by the Steam forums or the game's Discord server.
The changes since the last release candidate are minor, but here they are:
1.0RC2 - 1.0.1 change list:

Gamepad users only: Strategy HUD button binding was visible on-screen in an annoying fashion until the player unlocked their first power (probably on level 1-1).
Strategy HUD UI misbehaved if the player paused/unpaused just after unlocking their first power.
Game over menu buttons and cursor became less reliable if the player was riding a jet dragon, or other large moving objects.
Rapid-fire clicking with the charge shot equipped sounded unpleasant.
Original post
26 Jul 2017Developer post
Cloudbase Prime is now out of Early Access! Enjoy 1.0!
I started working on Cloudbase Prime in 2012. I've only been working on it full-time since September 2015, but it's been quite the ride! I'm very, very happy to say that Cloudbase Prime 1.0 is out now! There's a launch discount, so there's no need to delay buying Cloudbase Prime!
I started working on Cloudbase Prime in 2012. I've only been working on it full-time since September 2015, but it's been quite the ride! I'm very, very happy to say that Cloudbase Prime 1.0 is out now!
There's a launch discount, so there's no need to delay buying Cloudbase Prime! Selling well helps Cloudbase Prime do better on the Steam front page, especially during this launch window.
Even though the game's officially released, I'm still listening to your feedback! Feel free to drop by the Steam forums or the game's Discord server.
The changes since the last release candidate are minor, but here they are:
1.0RC2 - 1.0.1 change list:

Gamepad users only: Strategy HUD button binding was visible on-screen in an annoying fashion until the player unlocked their first power (probably on level 1-1).
Strategy HUD UI misbehaved if the player paused/unpaused just after unlocking their first power.
Game over menu buttons and cursor became less reliable if the player was riding a jet dragon, or other large moving objects.
Rapid-fire clicking with the charge shot equipped sounded unpleasant.
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22 Jul 2017Developer post
Cloudbase Prime RC 2 is out now! And check out the Discord server!
Chances are very high that this release candidate will simply get renamed and released as 1.0. Which is good, because we're very close to release :P! I've fixed some straggling annoyances and bugs in this release. None of them were terrible issues, but I'd rather push these fixes
Chances are very high that this release candidate will simply get renamed and released as 1.0. Which is good, because we're very close to release :P!
I've fixed some straggling annoyances and bugs in this release. None of them were terrible issues, but I'd rather push these fixes out now than after release. They're a nice bit of polish and testing is good.
Come check out Cloudbase Prime's official Discord server! It's great if you want to talk about Cloudbase Prime, or just hang out with me on a chat server.
I've been updating store pages, the website, and piles of other web stuff to get ready. It's annoying but exciting work. Also, the loading icons on cloudbaseprime.com are now crudely animated fixbots! Yesss.
Also, I've made the "Recommended Gamepad + Mouse Aim" Steam controller configuration official, meaning it should be what's used by default for first-time users.
If you're into gyro aim, I do recommend trying out the "Recommended Gamepad + Mouse Aim AND Gyro" configuration! I just suspect gyro aim isn't for everyone.
Full change list:
Fixed:

player no longer shoots after respawning or loading a level
going back and forth between a mouse and a gamepad works in the options menu now (really helps Steam Controller users!)
move tutorial text for gamepads/joysticks improved (no longer lists individual stick axes)
in-game tutorials no longer enable the cursor before the actual tutorial opens
Improved the 4-2 submenu in the level picker: buttons are more readable now, 4-2:score attack button now hides properly.
increasing auto-quality requirements to be more in-line with beta behavior, cleared old auto-quality data (this will result in one slightly slower startup, but will be cached after that!)
Original post
22 Jul 2017Developer post
Cloudbase Prime RC 2 is out now! And check out the Discord server!
Chances are very high that this release candidate will simply get renamed and released as 1.0. Which is good, because we're very close to release :P! I've fixed some straggling annoyances and bugs in this release. None of them were terrible issues, but I'd rather push these fixes
Chances are very high that this release candidate will simply get renamed and released as 1.0. Which is good, because we're very close to release :P!
I've fixed some straggling annoyances and bugs in this release. None of them were terrible issues, but I'd rather push these fixes out now than after release. They're a nice bit of polish and testing is good.
Come check out Cloudbase Prime's official Discord server! It's great if you want to talk about Cloudbase Prime, or just hang out with me on a chat server.
I've been updating store pages, the website, and piles of other web stuff to get ready. It's annoying but exciting work. Also, the loading icons on cloudbaseprime.com are now crudely animated fixbots! Yesss.
Also, I've made the "Recommended Gamepad + Mouse Aim" Steam controller configuration official, meaning it should be what's used by default for first-time users.
If you're into gyro aim, I do recommend trying out the "Recommended Gamepad + Mouse Aim AND Gyro" configuration! I just suspect gyro aim isn't for everyone.
Full change list:
Fixed:

player no longer shoots after respawning or loading a level
going back and forth between a mouse and a gamepad works in the options menu now (really helps Steam Controller users!)
move tutorial text for gamepads/joysticks improved (no longer lists individual stick axes)
in-game tutorials no longer enable the cursor before the actual tutorial opens
Improved the 4-2 submenu in the level picker: buttons are more readable now, 4-2:score attack button now hides properly.
increasing auto-quality requirements to be more in-line with beta behavior, cleared old auto-quality data (this will result in one slightly slower startup, but will be cached after that!)
Original post
15 Jul 2017Developer post
Cloudbase Prime RC 1 is out now!
It's been a busy few days for me. I'm very happy to say that RC1 is out now! That means this could be a build I actually ship as Cloudbase Prime 1.0! I'll wait and see how it performs in the wild, and I'll continue slapping it with vigorous tests on my end. I'm pretty excited abo
It's been a busy few days for me. I'm very happy to say that RC1 is out now! That means this could be a build I actually ship as Cloudbase Prime 1.0! I'll wait and see how it performs in the wild, and I'll continue slapping it with vigorous tests on my end.
I'm pretty excited about this, though!
Things that will still change are Steam Achievement icons and Steam Cards, because those are separate from the actual game software.
Mac and Linux both support the Steam controller now, but there was a bit of a trade-off for that. Support for other controllers is still good on those platforms, but yeah, it's a little worse.
I've also made some pretty nice Steam Controller mappings for the game. I'll probably make one of those the default "recommended" layout for Steam Controller users in the near future.
As always, your feedback is welcome!
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I've released a couple betas since 0.15.1 while ironing out those controller issues, so I've actually got a few versions worth of changes here.
Full Change List Since July 11:
Improved in RC1:

Hex fighters can now drop fuel.
Lil' Chomper enemies now die en-masse more efficiently.
Enemy damage sounds are generally more efficient now.
New voice lines added for 4-2:score attack
Level picker: zone stats now have black backgrounds to improve readability.
Fixed in RC1:

Overly-generic gamepad button labels on mac/linux
Using ammo types while another ammo type was still active left the old hand/charge effects instead of replacing them
You could "lose" boost by landing on missiles and launched enemies in midair. Don't worry, you can still jump off them if you believe in yourself.
Boost audio didn't respect the "sounds" volume setting
Boost audio kept playing while paused
Mouse cursor interfered with gamepad movement through the options menus
Graphics options could not be applied with a gamepad
Fuel drops and homing missiles chased the player while the win screen was displayed
EMPing missiles achievement could be triggered without an EMP
Fuel gauge wouldn't show itself if the first upgrade you found was special ammo
In-game hint text could stay visible while paused
Other various UI fixes
Fixed in beta 0.15.3

SteamOS: game exited when USB devices were unplugged. (introduced in beta 0.15)
SteamOS: no controllers worked. (introduced in beta 0.15)
Mac: Steam controllers didn't work.
Fixed in beta 0.15.2

"LB" buttons could just get the "L" icon
Shield power-lines were being drawn before shields were activated.
Key bindings text could possibly fail to display the correct key.
Options menu: mouse cursor could stay visible and highlight buttons while the controller was using the same UI.
Original post
15 Jul 2017Developer post
Cloudbase Prime RC 1 is out now!
It's been a busy few days for me. I'm very happy to say that RC1 is out now! That means this could be a build I actually ship as Cloudbase Prime 1.0! I'll wait and see how it performs in the wild, and I'll continue slapping it with vigorous tests on my end. I'm pretty excited abo
It's been a busy few days for me. I'm very happy to say that RC1 is out now! That means this could be a build I actually ship as Cloudbase Prime 1.0! I'll wait and see how it performs in the wild, and I'll continue slapping it with vigorous tests on my end.
I'm pretty excited about this, though!
Things that will still change are Steam Achievement icons and Steam Cards, because those are separate from the actual game software.
Mac and Linux both support the Steam controller now, but there was a bit of a trade-off for that. Support for other controllers is still good on those platforms, but yeah, it's a little worse.
I've also made some pretty nice Steam Controller mappings for the game. I'll probably make one of those the default "recommended" layout for Steam Controller users in the near future.
As always, your feedback is welcome!
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I've released a couple betas since 0.15.1 while ironing out those controller issues, so I've actually got a few versions worth of changes here.
Full Change List Since July 11:
Improved in RC1:

Hex fighters can now drop fuel.
Lil' Chomper enemies now die en-masse more efficiently.
Enemy damage sounds are generally more efficient now.
New voice lines added for 4-2:score attack
Level picker: zone stats now have black backgrounds to improve readability.
Fixed in RC1:

Overly-generic gamepad button labels on mac/linux
Using ammo types while another ammo type was still active left the old hand/charge effects instead of replacing them
You could "lose" boost by landing on missiles and launched enemies in midair. Don't worry, you can still jump off them if you believe in yourself.
Boost audio didn't respect the "sounds" volume setting
Boost audio kept playing while paused
Mouse cursor interfered with gamepad movement through the options menus
Graphics options could not be applied with a gamepad
Fuel drops and homing missiles chased the player while the win screen was displayed
EMPing missiles achievement could be triggered without an EMP
Fuel gauge wouldn't show itself if the first upgrade you found was special ammo
In-game hint text could stay visible while paused
Other various UI fixes
Fixed in beta 0.15.3

SteamOS: game exited when USB devices were unplugged. (introduced in beta 0.15)
SteamOS: no controllers worked. (introduced in beta 0.15)
Mac: Steam controllers didn't work.
Fixed in beta 0.15.2

"LB" buttons could just get the "L" icon
Shield power-lines were being drawn before shields were activated.
Key bindings text could possibly fail to display the correct key.
Options menu: mouse cursor could stay visible and highlight buttons while the controller was using the same UI.
Original post
11 Jul 2017Developer post
Cloudbase Prime beta 0.15.1 out now: Controller-specific intro audio!
So I've been wanting to rerecord some lines for controllers for a while, and have been utterly failing (the intro jokes about mouse and keyboard controls). Those recordings were made years ago, on very old hardware/software, and splicing in new recordings, or doing new recordings

Updates & announcements

Also, the game is 50% off on all platforms to celebrate this update and the Nintendo Switch release.

1.0.1-1.0.3 change log:

1.0.1-1.0.3 change log: