The very first update for The Island of Doctor Morose Demo is here, and it does not disappoint! We’ve got a TON of quality of life and gameplay updates, as well as a ton of polishing and audio updates as well. If you thought the game felt not-quite-ready before, we hope your concerns have been mostly addressed with this enormous update! Here's a quick look at the patch notes:
Updates in version 0.1.0 of The Island of Doctor Morose:
-Added a new, fully voice acted intro cutscene
-Added SFX for most in game actions
-Added new tutorials and explanations of controls and mechanics which players found unclear
-Fixed the issue with text staying on screen by adding manual and auto scroll options
-Fixed a bug involving Mr. Dile's text
-Added animated investigation points
-Added new text-based investigation points to the Dock, Swampway, and choice other areas
-Added several new animations and rhymes
-Updated the title screen with cleaner warnings about flashing lights and imagery
-Added smooth screen transitions between areas
-Added new music for when certain enemies are chasing the player
-Added hit detection for slingshot rocks for The Organizers, making it possible to hit them
-Various other bug fixes and small changes
We hope these updates allow you to fully enjoy all the demo has to offer. If you reach a dead end, keep thinking about it! Take a break! Ask a friend! There is a way to reach the end of the demo, and you can do it! Thanks for being patient with us while we fix up our little game! We hope to see you all back in time for the full release!