No Place Like Home News

Hello, Friends!

Today we’re thrilled to bring you two significant changes to No Place Like Home! The first one is that we’ve implemented controller support - a feature we know you’ve been eagerly waiting for, so now you can lie down on the couch and enjoy the game like never before! We hope your comfortable couch sessions with a gamepad in hand will be tons of fun!

The second addition is one that’s considerably bigger gameplay-wise and will let you play the game in a completely different style by letting some processes run hands-free while you attend to different quests or matters. We’re adding automated bots!

But before we jump into the details, we’d like to let you know that our newest game - Captain Pawsome - launches today in Early Access!

Captain Pawsome is a cozy 2D fishing game where you play as the titular captain. You’ll manage your own shop and upgrade your ship as you journey across the ocean, cleaning up the environment and catching tens of unique types of fish. If you’d like to set sail on a relaxing adventure with your own feline captain, be sure to check Captain Pawsome out!

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/1551000/Captain_Pawsome/

Now, back to the automation - right now we’re adding 5 new stations, each with its own robot, that will perform a specific task related to your farmstead:

[h2]THE PLANTER ROBOT[/h2]

This little fella searches for free plots of land and plants the seeds, if the robot has them in its inventory:



[h2]THE IRRIGATOR ROBOT[/h2]

Automatically water the plants (or any plot that is not watered) using this useful blue liquid-dispenser:



[h2]THE HARVESTING ROBOT[/h2]

This particularly useful four-legged green robot will take care of harvesting the crops and tree fruits for you, and even bring them back to put in the chest:



[h2]THE ANIMAL HANDLER ROBOT[/h2]

This one is an animal lover! The Animal Handler, as the name suggests, collects animal products and brings them back to your chests (remember that you still have to pet your animals):



[h2]THE RESUPPLIER ROBOT[/h2]

This practical mechanical buddy resupplies feeders and water in the animal buildings. Be aware, though, that it requires pet food in its inventory to operate feeders (it can’t create it on its own, it’s just a robot):



You can use these bots to fully automate your farming experience. Of course, you would still have to insert the seeds or animal food inside the robots, but as we already mentioned - that means you can go and do other stuff! Pretty amazing, don’t you think?

And that's all for today! We really hope that you will enjoy these changes! Feel free to share your thoughts and feedback with us. Have fun!

🐾 Hello PAWesome people!
Today, we embark on a fantastic adventure as Captain Pawsome (our other game) sets sail on the open waters. We are thrilled to invite you to test the game demo as part of the Steam NEXT Festival!

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Captain Pawsome is a cozy 2D fishing game where you play as the cat. Manage your own shop and upgrade your ship as you journey across the ocean, cleaning up the environment and catching tens of unique types of fish. Customize your cat, craft items, upgrade your gear, sail in style, and embark on a delightful adventure filled with charm. Will you rise to the occasion and leave your mark on the high seas? Captain Pawsome awaits your command!


[h3]Features:[/h3]
* Step into the paws of an adorable cat captain
* Embark on an adventure to explore vast open seas aboard your ship
* Take on the mission of cleaning up the ocean, which is plagued by trash and debris
* Upgrade your ship by collecting various resources from the open waters
* Manage your shop, gather valuable fish and items on your journeys to sell them with profit
* Catch a diverse range of fish species
* Meet diverse characters encountered during your maritime adventures
* Customize the appearance of your cat captain with choices of different cat breeds, fur patterns, and colors
* Dress your captain in a range of stylish outfits, each with its unique look
* Embark on a charming adventure filled with wonder and responsibilities as you make your mark on the high seas
* Immerse yourself in a captivating world full of charm



🌟 Captain Pawsome eagerly awaits your command! Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of this captivating demo as part of the Steam NEXT Festival. It's time to embark on an adventure that will have you hooked from the very first cast! Are you ready to make a splash? Play now! 🐟🐱⚓️



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1551000/Captain_Pawsome/

[h3]Hello friends![/h3]

We have some exciting news to share with you today! Not one, not two, but three announcements! There’s lots to share, so without further ado, let’s jump straight into it. Enjoy!

But before we go there here is a quick off-topic announcement we hope you will enjoy!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730250/Panorama/

Our newest game, Pan'orama, just released! It's a puzzle game in which you create beautiful landscapes with hex-shaped tiles, complete objectives to earn points and discover unique structures with abilities that shape the environment around them!

The game is available now at a special release discount! For a limited time, you can get your hands on it at 20% off! Head on over to the game’s Steam page and treat yourself and grab it now!

Here's the launch trailer:
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What you can you do in Pan'orama:

• relax and unwind while creating beautiful worlds out of hex-shaped tiles
  
• sculpt unique biomes by placing tiles of the same type next to each other
  
• place tiles in specific places around objectives to get extra points
  
• test your skills and creativity while aiming for a high score
  
• unleash your imagination in creative mode with a variety of creator tools
  
• interact with cute animals that pop up all around
  

Go ahead and dive into it, relax and unleash your creativity like never before and build the most stunning Pan’oramas ever!
Ok lets go back to major No Place Like Home announcements:



In addition to the new patch, we have some more exciting news to share with you! No Place Like Home is now available on the Nintendo Switch thanks to our partnership with Merge Games!

Not only that, you can purchase it in both digital and physical formats. The digital version is already available, so you can grab it from the eShop! And if you prefer to have a physical copy to add to your collection, you can pre-order it today and it will be shipped to you as soon as it's released (planned release is summer 2023). So whether you're at home or on the go, you can now enjoy all the fun and creativity of No Place Like Home on your Switch!


皆さん、こんにちは！

Starting today, a new language option has been added to the game - the Japanese language! If you notice any errors or mistranslations, please let us know, we'll be happy to verify and correct any errors.

よろしくお願いします。


From adorable flower pots with animals peeking out, to a new language option, to a giant pig zeppelin, this update has it all! Here's what's been added in today's patch:

[h3]The media set[/h3]


Perfect for binge-watching all your favorite shows (if your imagination allows it) while pretending you're not avoiding your responsibilities in the post apocalyptic world.

[h3]New wallpapers[/h3]


There are lots of stylish new patterns to choose from, including simple designs, subtle florals, and even some cute animal prints. Whether you want to make a statement or keep it understated, there's a wallpaper to suit every taste.

[h3]Giant duck[/h3]


But wait, there's more and it’s pretty quack-tastic. We’ve added a giant duck for all of you oversized, cute animal fans! That's right, now you can have a rubber friend that's almost as big as your house. It's up to you to find it and feed it as much rubber as you can!

[h3]Pig zeppeling and new cap[/h3]


For those of you who prefer your decor to be a bit more airborne, we've added a pig-zeppelin. That's right, a floating pig! There’s also a new, oinktastic pig-zeppelin-themed cap for your animals to wear while they attend their funky parties.



[h3]Swing[/h3]


LNext one is a swing decor item. Now you can pretend you're a carefree child again, letting your pet chicken swing back and forth.

[h3]Chickilla[/h3]
For final one we have added giant Chickilla! Travel the world, find secret statues and summon the biggest chicken in the world!
To avoid spoiling too much here is a in engine preview ;)


We hope you enjoy these new additions and can't wait to see how you incorporate them into your homes.


We have also fixed final battle, now our final boss is more challenging and requires some skill and reasonable time to be defeated. We hope that you will enjoy this change!


We would also like to extend our sincerest apologies to all of you awaiting the fishing patch. We know that it's been a long time coming, and we understand how frustrating it can be to wait for something you're excited about. We want to assure you that we haven't forgotten about the fishing patch, and it's still in the works. However, we want to make sure that it's perfect before we release it to you. The fishing patch is going to include an entirely new area, activity, and a bunch of fishes for you to catch. This means that there's a lot of work that needs to be done, but we promise it will be worth the wait. Again, sorry for the delay!


Last but definitively not least the topic of controller support. There is no other way to put it rather than we are sorry of how this turned out.
This was our first digital project ever and we realized rather too late that we are not fully aware what full controller support means.
At the moment you can play and finish the game with controller and this is what we thought was fine.
Based on your feedback and negative reviews we can see its not good enough and we need to make it better. We just need to know what exactly are your expectations?
Is alternative version of tutorial for controller and key bindings for controller are good enough or do you need some more? Please let us know!

Thanks for reading! We hope you enjoy the new additions to the game and as always, please feel free to share your thoughts and feedback with us. Have fun!

Hey friends,

Today's post is to let you know what we've been working on and what's in store for the game. We're still hard at work to make the game bigger and better - read on to find out what's coming! Also, stick around until to the end of the post for a Chicken Launcher announcement!


No Place Like Home is coming to consoles!
That's right! Soon, you'll be able to explore, build, craft and restore the world on consoles! The game is going to be released on all 3 major platforms - Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S - around summer of 2023. Unfortunately, we can't share specific dates at the moment, but we want to bring you the console version as soon as possible. Keep your eyes peeled for future announcements regarding the console ports.



Get your fishing poles out!
As if there weren't enough activities already, we're adding more. A brand new mechanic is coming to the game - fishing! If you ever wanted to relax and unwind in a post-apocalyptic world, with a fishing pole in your hand, we've got you covered.

We know there have been some delays and we’re sorry for that. We’re happy to say that the new patch will be released in Q1 of 2023!

There's more in store as we keep working on the game, but that's it for today. Remember - No Place Like Home gets better thanks to you! We value your feedback and use it to improve the game, so keep sending it in as we continue to develop the game to meet your expectations.

You can leave your feedback or report major issues in this dedicated topic:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1472660/discussions/0/5822622429941568071/ or contact our support team at [email protected].


The announcement!
Oh, and by the way - Fresh Start, a new game from Chicken Launcher, splashed out of early access today! For anyone that loves sprinkling and spraying, Fresh Start has that in spades! It shares the theme and some of the mechanics with No Place Like Home, but is overall a more streamlined experience. It’s been created for No Place Like Home players, who wanted to focus more on cleaning the world, without having to take care of the farm. If you’re one of these, you should feel right at… well, home.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1856030/Fresh_Start_Cleaning_Simulator/

Here’s the trailer:
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And you can take a look at this video to see more gameplay footage:
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If you'd like to bring life and colors back to the world and meet some cute friends along the way, give Fresh Start a try. Players seem to love it as its current review score is 93% positive! It's also 20% off at the moment. Head on over to its Steam Store page to check it out! If you like the cleaning mechanics from No Place Like Home, you should definitely give it a try.

Take care!

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[h3]New Major Patch is here! Check out New Dungeon Zone, Challenge Mode and a lot of improvements! + small announcement of upcoming projects[/h3]

Finally a new update is here and its a huge one! We are excited to announce a new Dungeon Zone, new Challenge Mode, and lots and lots of improvements to our game. Thank you so much for all your comments and reported bugs and we hope that most of them have been resolved with this patch. We have prepared for you a new trailer with a feature summary as well as a detailed list of changes below. But before we get to the long list of improvements, bug fixes, and, above all, the description of the new mode, we wanted to share some interesting news with you.

Soon we will be launching Early Access of our two new titles that we hope will suit your tastes. We are so excited about them and we hope you will be as well. That of course does not mean that we have stopped working on the next updates and improvements for No Place Like Home and you can expect more updates coming in the future!
If you like our work we would appreciate if you checked them out and add them to your wishlists!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1856030/Fresh_Start_Cleaning_Simulator/



The first game will surely appeal to those who love cleaning in No Place Like Home as the title draws heavily on power washing and vacuuming mechanics. In Fresh Start, you will visit many places from the Icelandic seas, through the Australian plains, to the Japanese gardens and old abandoned Train Station, where you will clean the environment, help distressed animals while restoring nature and each location to its former glory.





https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730250/Panorama/



Pan'orama is a relaxing and soothing city builder game where you create amazing landscapes using different types of tiles, clean trash, complete tasks and most of all keep discovering the secret structures. Whether you just want to sit, relax and use your imagination to create worlds, follow a story campaign and learn it's secrets or you are looking for challenging puzzles you will find something entertaining for yourself!





That's it for now! Let us know what you think and let's get back to what is most important topic of new Patch.


We did our best to fix all the problems you had with the game and added some features to make the gameplay more rewarding and enjoyable.
These changes apply to the whole game (some of the options are disabled in Challenge Mode)

[h3]Full controllers support[/h3]
We did our best to fix all the problems you had with controllers. We now proudly announce that the game has full controller support!


[h3]Dungeons [/h3]
Explore brand new dungeons full of new enemies (yes, there's something to be afraid of :)), new room layouts where, if you're lucky, you'll find suitcases full of treasures! If you are a risky and explorer, this is definitely something for you.


[h3]Dungeons map has been added[/h3]
New dungeons map allows you to navigate through the depths of the undergrounds - but of course in the challenge mode you can forget about such help :) You have to draw the map in your head.
New Dungeon Zone brings new areas to explore, new puzzles, new shortcuts, new items to find and of course new places to clean for those that still have not got enough ;)


[h3]Quest tracking [/h3]
The Big Arrow leads you. Now quests should be more fun to fulfill, and again - forget about such help in the challenge mode :)
Every time you get a quest a compass will point you to the thing you need to find. Check your journal and you should be able to change the quest it currently tracks. There are several quests that are not tracked by default.



[h3]Basic enemies attack with gas - no more jumping spiderbots![/h3]
Previous attacks often caused some problems so we have changed them into new more thematic ones!


[h3]Roll - a new way of dodging enemies [/h3]
Now you can dodge out of most actions you’re in the middle of. If you’re planning on taking the challenge of the Challenge Mode it’s best you train it, it might be crucial for your survival!


[h3]Ellen responsiveness[/h3]
Now it's definitely more responsive to all controls. We heard your comments and decided to spend a lot of time to make controlling our heroine more fun and much less frustrating!

[h3]Option to disable tooltips [/h3]
Some of you didn’t like the tooltips shown in the game. You can now disable them from showing in the game world in the game options (all hint’s will be visible in shops, journal and inventory at all times)



[h3]Tooltip size change[/h3]
Now they are much smaller. And we hope you will like them as well. We already liked them very much.



[h3]Info about blueprint cost in crafting station & crafting prices in blueprint store [/h3]
Now you can crosscheck how much the item you’re getting the blueprint for is going to cost in the crafting station and vice versa! (might be very useful in Challenge Mode)



[h3]Batteries are now a recyclable material[/h3]
Since you can produce batteries in solar power station there might come a moment when you’d have a bit too much of those. No worries, they’re good for recycling!

[h3]Unused and obsolete quest items are available for recycling too! [/h3]
We found a way to free you from the obsolete quest items - now, when the quest is complete, the corresponding quest items display a small recycle icon, indicating that you can recycle them :)



[h3]Speed buff from food reworked [/h3]
Have you heard that eating gives you a lot of energy? In No Place Like Home, it works exactly the same. If you take it solidly, your stamina will never end. Well .. almost never. Until you get hungry :)
(unlimited stamina as long as food buff is working)



[h3]End game window has been added [/h3]
You have enough? Everything works as it should? The world was saved? Time to leave the planet towards Mars? So let's go.



[h3]Tutorial popups added[/h3]
Not everything is always as easy as it may seem. And here we come to the rescue. Now, pop-ups with helpful information will accompany you on your way through this post-apocalyptic world.

[h3]New Bathroom and Bedroom furniture and tapestry[/h3]
We know how important the design elements of your sweet nest are for you. That is why we decided to significantly expand the portfolio of available elements and now both bedrooms and bathrooms have gained a lot of new elements that we believe will make you feel "at home";)



[h3]Optimisation fixes [/h3]
Optimization is always one of the main goals in game development. So this time we are coming with smaller and bigger changes, and one of the important one is an option to turn off the foliage. It will definitely increase your game speed on slower machines.

[h3]Widescreen support[/h3]
You read well! From now on you can fully enjoy the game even on widescreen monitors. No more clipping or picture in the window. Let the game fill the screen fully.

[h3]Fixed walls in Ellen’s house[/h3]
We have heard about the problems with the walls in your wonderful houses and we have not been deaf to this problem either. From now on, the problem should be completely gone.


It should be much more demanding and should quench the thirst for a harder game for players who enjoy a challenge. Here’s a list of changes that will definitely make your lives harder:

[h3]New economy - everything is more expensive(CHALLENGE MODE)[/h3]
The game economy had a full overhaul so now you’ll need to make more conscious decisions when deciding what and when to buy. Also, you’ll need all the help you can get, so don’t forget to ask Llamas and Cubebots for help!

[h3]Dungeon’s map is disabled (it’s called Hard Mode for a reason!)(CHALLENGE MODE) [/h3]
Dungeons are back, changed and upgraded, but the map is unavailable underground. Navigation should be a challenge in exchange for more resources and shortcuts.



[h3]More enemies, new enemy layout - they are faster and tougher to beat(CHALLENGE MODE)[/h3]
In Challenge Mode all enemies have a tougher skin, faster movement and their setup is different than usual. Be ready and prepare yourself some boosters in the form of healing meals.

[h3]Stun bot (bzzt!) - there’s a new bot on the block(CHALLENGE MODE) [/h3]
It doesn’t do much damage (at first) but if it zaps you, the stun might leave you vulnerable for attacks from other enemies. Stay grounded!



[h3]Stun mechanics have been reworked (CHALLENGE MODE)[/h3]
Now stunning is available only with water hose

[h3]You can sleep only between 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM (CHALLENGE MODE) [/h3]
No time to sleep during the day…



[h3]You lose HP if you don’t sleep at night (12-5 AM)(CHALLENGE MODE) [/h3]
But you need some sleep eventually, everybody needs rest…

[h3]You don’t lose HP if you drink coffee(CHALLENGE MODE) [/h3]

In Challenge Mode you’ll be able to find Coffee seeds, grow your own coffee beans, grind them yourself in a special coffee grinder and have your very own Coffee that will allow you to stay up all night with no health penalty!
First night window will explain all the coffee and sleep mechanics to you - it pops up one time only, at 10:00 AM on the first night (only available in Challenge Mode - don't worry about your casual modes;)



[h3]Superchicken (CHALLENGE MODE)[/h3]
It's damage and behavior has been changed so that it allows for gathering supplies from destroyed cubes - in Challenge Mode every resource counts!



[h3]Superchicken counter got added[/h3]
It clearly shows how many shots are left and that water is disabled until all chicken shots are taken.
One of the birdfeeders is gone from the start of the game, but you can normally buy it’s blueprint and craft it.

We sincerely hope that this update will bring you the best experience with No Place Like Home that you had so far - with the gameplay and game modes you’re familiar with, and the new game mode that some of you asked and waited for.
It’s not the end! The next patch is on it’s way - stay tuned for more!

In the meantime, please give us your feedback on how you like the game, and if you run into any problems please check Steam Discussions page:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1472660/discussions/0/3445836132474468675/

or to contact our support team at:
[email protected]