Grimm & Tonic: Aperitif

Released: Jan 31, 2020
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Last updated: 05 Sep 2026, 02:52 GMT

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12 Jan 2026Developer post
A New Game from Spritewrench
Hey There! Excited to share that the demo for my next project is live! Chasing after her assailant, Tashia discovers a bustling market, hidden under a sprawling cotton tree, the Halfway Market. Quickly realizing that she has lost much more than a cell phone. Tashia is distraught
01 Mar 2020Developer post
Version 1.0.4 - ... Minor Infestation
Hi Everyone, Addressed even more bugs & issues with the previous version of the game. See below for the details: Fixed some inconsistencies with loading saved games Addressed another show-stopping bug on Episode 3 - Elevator scene (Thanks @DJ Archangel) Addressed some jumbled
Hi Everyone,
Addressed even more bugs & issues with the previous version of the game. See below for the details:

Fixed some inconsistencies with loading saved games
Addressed another show-stopping bug on Episode 3 - Elevator scene (Thanks @DJ Archangel)
Addressed some jumbled audio in Episode 3 - Elevator Scene
Turned on all past patrons for Elevator Scene.
Saves between episodes are now distinct
Soul % is now being saved correctly - Finally
Fixed bug where you were unable to gain soul in episode 2 & 3.
Reminder that a playable demo (all of episode 1) available on New Grounds and Kongregate!
Finish the demo and learn a secret code to unlock something nice in the Full Game!
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26 Feb 2020Developer post
Version 1.0.3 - Squashing a few Bugs!
Hi Everyone, Addressed some small bugs & issues with the previous version of the game. See below for the details: Steam overlay fix - Achievements pop-ups are back! Reduced time it takes to return to the home screen after completing an episode Addressed a show-stopping bug on
Hi Everyone,
Addressed some small bugs & issues with the previous version of the game. See below for the details:

Steam overlay fix - Achievements pop-ups are back!
Reduced time it takes to return to the home screen after completing an episode
Addressed a show-stopping bug on Episode 3 - Elevator scene
Saves between episodes are now distinct
Soul % is now being saved correctly
Additionally, I've released a playable demo (all of episode 1) available on New Grounds and Kongregate!
Finish the demo and learn a secret code to unlock something nice in the Full Game.
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03 Feb 2020Developer post
Version 1.0.1 - Hot Fix
Hi Everyone, It's been reported that achievement pop-ups were causing an issue. For the time being, they've (the pop-ups) has been disabled in episodes. Instead, a success sound is played and the achievement is added to your steam account, once certain criteria are met.
31 Jan 2020Developer post
Grimm & Tonic: Aperitif
Hi Everyone! This is it! We've crossed the rubicon! This project has taken longer than expected and has changed immensely over the course of its development, but I remain proud of this little story. Special thanks to the multi-headed Quality Assurance team, who sometimes responds
02 Aug 2019Developer post
Pivot
Hi Everyone! I know it has been a while ... but I've been reviewing the state of the game, the feedback I've been getting as a well as the expected return for the project. And unfortunately, we've reached a pivot point. Grimm & Tonic and its characters have been with me for o
Hi Everyone!
I know it has been a while ... but I've been reviewing the state of the game, the feedback I've been getting as a well as the expected return for the project.
And unfortunately, we've reached a pivot point.
Grimm & Tonic and its characters have been with me for over 3 years. And I'm grateful for the opportunity to build and explore a world in which they can 'live & breathe.
However, the scope of the game has proven larger than anticipated and I fear that the original message behind the story would be lost in additional episodes.
To that end, I will be re-writing episodes 1, 2 & 3 to be more in-line with the original focus for the project and to bring the story to a satisfying conclusion.
The official full launch date for the Grimm & Tonic will be 31/10/2019
The game will release with the following features:

3 episodes
3 B-Side stories
Steam Achievements
A total of 20 memorable characters
A Jazzy, Noir, Manga-inspired Aesthetic
Choices that matter!
In light of the reduced scope, the final price for the game will be $4.99 USD.
For those who have supported the game at its original price of $9.99 USD, I ask that you sign up to this mailing list, so as to receive an additional free key at full launch.
Thanks for the continued support!
Stay tuned for more,
Spritewrench.
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21 Jun 2019Developer post
Tony Robin's Said ...
Hello Everyone! Another day. Another dollar spent on the altar of commercialized optimism! Progress continues to be made on Episode 3. See below the current estimates: Art: 62.5% Writing: 100% Proof Reading: 25% Code: 0% The good work continues! In the meantime check out the desi
Hello Everyone!

Another day. Another dollar spent on the altar of commercialized optimism!
Progress continues to be made on Episode 3.
See below the current estimates:

Art: 62.5%
Writing: 100%
Proof Reading: 25%
Code: 0%
The good work continues! In the meantime check out the design latest upcoming patrons!
Looking forward to feedback, as always!
All the best,
Spritewrench.
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14 Jun 2019Developer post
#14 - Grey Days
Hello Everyone! Currently still alive and hope that you all can say the same! Progress continues to be made on Episode 3. See below the current estimates: Art: 37.5% Writing: 100% Proof Reading: 25% Code: 0% I know you all are waiting for the next exciting episode but some more e
Hello Everyone!

Currently still alive and hope that you all can say the same!
Progress continues to be made on Episode 3.
See below the current estimates:

Art: 37.5%
Writing: 100%
Proof Reading: 25%
Code: 0%
I know you all are waiting for the next exciting episode but some more elbow grease, blood, sweat, and tears are required before it is ready. In the meantime, I invite you to see the new upcoming patrons!
Looking forward to feedback, as always!
All the best,
Spritewrench.
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10 May 2019Developer post
#13 - Shaken, not Stirred
Update #13 - Shaken, not Stirred Hello Everyone! The previous update introduced a bunch of bugs and Episode 2 wasn't playable at all. Build 0.2.0.1 should address them. See the patch notes below: 0.2.0.1 Fix a few typos in Episode 2 Differentiated the 'Summon' button in the grimo
29 Mar 2019Developer post
#12 - Straight Up
Hello Everyone! I'm extremely happy to announce build 0.1.6.0 is now LIVE ! And with it so is Episode 2: Straight Up ! You return to your new job at the premiere local shady hole-in-the-wall, DEAD-END. Saul is missing, and it's your job to open the bar without him. Maybe one of t
15 Mar 2019Developer post
#11 - Hey there, barkeep!
Hello Everyone! I'm extremely happy to announce build 0.1.5.0 is now LIVE ! See the list of changes below: Implemented new 'branching routes' paradigm in place of the previous 'circular flag check' system. Updated Grimoire with shiny new pictures and descriptions Increased text s
08 Mar 2019Developer post
#10 - Progress
Hello Everyone! So the updated Grimoire is 90% done! See it in action below: Additionally, the writing of Episode 2 has been finally been completed. Expect the revamp of Episode 1 within the next week and Episode 2 to be released shortly thereafter. Phew! Feels good, and now back
22 Feb 2019Developer post
#9 - Grind
Hello Everyone! Confirming that everyone is alive (mostly) and well! Just letting everyone know that the Spritewrench team is currently working on Episode 1 revamp AND Episode 2. The editorial team has been hard at work addressing grammar issues and making writing suggestions, an
08 Jan 2019Developer post
#8 - Happy New Year
Happy New Year Everyone! I'd like to welcome all the new players who would have purchased the game over the holidays. Hope 2019 finds you in good spirits and health. First off, I'd like the Yogcast crew for letting Grimm & Tonic be a part of the Jingle Jam 2018. It's hearteni
25 Dec 2018Developer post
#7 Happy Holidays!
Build v0.1.4.4 is now live! This update includes: Continued Grammar fixing (tell me if I missed anything ...) Added some more drink hints (to be expanded on further ...) Shortened dialogue sequence with Wolfgang Konrad Removed debug code that enabled Usha being completely skipped
Build v0.1.4.4 is now live!
This update includes:

Continued Grammar fixing (tell me if I missed anything ...)
Added some more drink hints (to be expanded on further ...)
Shortened dialogue sequence with Wolfgang Konrad
Removed debug code that enabled Usha being completely skipped
Fixed bug with loading saves
MAC build is live!
Hello Everyone!
Spent all of Christmas Eve addressing some of the major bugs. Let me know if I squashed them all.
All the best,
Spritewrench.
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15 Dec 2018Developer post
#6 - Quick Fix
Build v0.1.4.3 is now live! This update includes: Critical fix for a bug that caused the story to halt Hello Everyone! This week's update adds a fix that was introduced in the last update! Apologies that it took so long to find. As an additional note please delete the following f
Build v0.1.4.3 is now live!
This update includes:

Critical fix for a bug that caused the story to halt
Hello Everyone!
This week's update adds a fix that was introduced in the last update! Apologies that it took so long to find.
As an additional note please delete the following folder:
"%LOCALAPPDATA%grimmtonic/"
All the best,
Spritewrench.
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07 Dec 2018Developer post
#5 - Bad End
Build v0.1.4 is now live! This update includes: Added 3 more possible endings to Episode 1 Hello Everyone! This week's update adds a couple more endings to Episode 1. Bringing the total number of endings up to 5 (1 Good ending and 4 Bad endings) I encourage you all to attempt to
Build v0.1.4 is now live!
This update includes:

Added 3 more possible endings to Episode 1
Hello Everyone!
This week's update adds a couple more endings to Episode 1. Bringing the total number of endings up to 5 (1 Good ending and 4 Bad endings)
I encourage you all to attempt to track them all down.
As for Episode 2, we are now have completed the first draft of 4 out of the expected total 6 characters. I can't wait for you all to meet them!
All the best,
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30 Nov 2018Developer post
#4 - Back in the Saddle
Build v0.1.3 is now live! This update includes: - Grammar fixing - Removed Debug code - Disabled close when pressing 'esc' - Grimmoire remember the last page you were on - Previously selected choices are highlighted - Added unlockable side story: "Dude, Where's My Licence?" This
Build v0.1.3 is now live!
This update includes:

- Grammar fixing
- Removed Debug code
- Disabled close when pressing 'esc'
- Grimmoire remember the last page you were on
- Previously selected choices are highlighted
- Added unlockable side story: "Dude, Where's My Licence?"
This update brings the total number of side stories to 2!
Play through Episode 1 and spot the changes and which decisions unlock them.
As for Episode 2, the first draft for the dialogue for 3 out of the total 6 characters has been completed.
I'm a little behind but the great work continues!
All the best,
Spritewrench.
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16 Nov 2018Developer post
#3 - Not Dead.... Merely Inconvenienced
It's been two weeks since the last update and apologize for the radio silence. I recently moved and despite my planning things out to the best of my ability, stuff still ended up being a mess. Writing progress has been slow, as by nature I tend to adopt a more exploratory style.
26 Oct 2018Developer post
#2 - Development Continues ...
Another week has passed and development of Episode 2 (as well as the B-Sides) continues. Unfortunately, I was unable to deploy an update with the second unlockable side story this week due to some unforeseen circumstances, which I expect to carry into next week. So don't expect a

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