Hello, everyone! There's even more of you since we last spoke! I hope everyone's enjoying Retrace!
Today, I'm bringing you ... version 1.1! Now with a shiny new feature!
In-game Achievements are here!
Find them in your Diary, on the last tab.
- Click on any that you've successfully obtained to see their name and description!
- The first time you open it, the game will attempt to update any that you've already unlocked on your current save. However, due to the way the code was originally written, the Gold and White ends, as well as the achievements "Until I Return" and "Retraced Days", weren't saved internally. "Until I Return" can be triggered if you have a save that's currently in the second half of the game, but the other three will need to be completed again. I'm really sorry about that!
- There's also now a counter underneath the "Merry Bad END" achievement tracking the number of bad ends you've found! This should be compatible with old saves automatically. Do your best!
Incidentally, I uploaded the Concept Art Booklet! It contains not only the original concept art, but a bunch of extra character information and design notes from yours truly. You can purchase it for $2 at our Ko-fi store here. We also have stickers, if you like those! They're cute chibis of Freya, Lucas and Claire. (I want to do the other characters, but I need to sell all these ones first. You know how it is.)
Thank you again, everyone! If you enjoyed the game, it would mean a lot to me if you left a review. Spider Lily Studios is only a micro-studio, but I want to keep making meaningful and thoughtful games, without crunch. Your kind words will help us prove to publishers that there's an audience for this type of game, as well as helping more people find Retrace on the store!
As for the future, I'm currently working on Hope Sustains, which is a farm sim with a botanical art aesthetic, Mendelian genetics system, and a focus on restoring the land and building a community through sustainable farming! ... It's a bit different to this game. But don't worry, because there's also a Secret Project that's much more Retrace-like in plot. It's a bit early to talk about the details, but I'll keep you posted as we move forward!