Methods: The Canada Files News

File 03 is feature-complete!



Here's what I've done since the last devlog!

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• Finished and implemented all backgrounds for Chapters 11-14
  
• Implemented all theories and interrogations
  
• Methods minigames implemented
  
• Created a music track
  

File 03 is now playable and feature complete — it is missing a lot of music, CGs, and some backgrounds, but the hardest part is over. I think we will definitely be able to hit a release date in April, and I'll have more details on when the beta will be released to Patreon and Afdian members soon.

Until next time!

— LockedOn.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2063530/Methods_The_Canada_Files/

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The biggest background in File 03 has been finished... and now it's all coming together very quickly!



Here's what I've done since the last devlog, where I finished all the sprites for File 03!

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• Finished the largest background
  
• Coded the expressions for all 5 chapters
  
• Rendered backgrounds for Chapter 12
  
• Implemented backgrounds for Chapter 12
  

I've made a ton of progress since the last devlog. It really feels like the "File 03 plane" is heading down the runway, and now that all these pieces are in place, it won't be long before I'm able to finish it! This was one of the hardest backgrounds to make, perhaps the hardest (the Grouse Mountain's opening area was quite a difficult one...) The reason is that I needed to create many more unique textures, due to the nature of the mystery, and this background actually contains four separate spaces, all in one.

Because this background is the location of the entire mystery, the mystery chapters (12, 13 & 14) will be finished first. They are the hardest, so I'm giving them my priority. I'm currently rendering backgrounds as I write this.

Thanks for your patience, it'll be full steam ahead from here on out. 😉

Until next time!

— LockedOn.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2063530/Methods_The_Canada_Files/

View the backlog of devlogs here on my website!

Support the game's development on Patreon!

All the sprites for File 03 have been completed!



Here's what I've done since the last devlog, where I finished writing File 03!

• Worked on the largest background
  
• Finished the character sprites for File 03
  
• Worked on 4th Anniversary content
  

Getting the character sprites done is huge! Now I can finish blocking out all the scenes. I've made some progress on the big background, making lots of props and things. However, it's not yet "feature complete" (still missing the vital pieces of evidence which need to be there to solve the mystery). With the characters designed, I can create the suspect/victim dummies and finish the new casefile.

I also worked on features for Methods' 4th Anniversary, which is coming in April, so look forward to that!

Until next time!

— LockedOn.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2063530/Methods_The_Canada_Files/

View the backlog of devlogs here on my website!

Support the game's development on Patreon!

Happy Chinese New Year from Methods!

The second mobile game in Methods: The Detective Competition is coming soon!

Pre-order it here:

⭐App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/methods2-secrets-and-death/id6475326812


⭐Google Play:
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⭐TapTap:
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— LockedOn & Erabit

Greetings!

As we usher in the Year of the Dragon on the lunar calendar, we want to extend our warmest wishes to all of you！！

In celebration of the Lunar New Year, we are excited to announce that the Methods series is keeping the festive spirit alive with unprecedented discounts! Get ready for epic adventures and thrilling experiences as we offer historic discount on our beloved titles~

Methods Series Lunar New Year Sale Highlights:

🌟 Methods：Detective Competition: 60% Discount

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🌟 Methods: The Canada Files：30% Discount

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Wishing you a Happy Lunar New Year filled with great achievements, epic victories, and, of course, plenty of gaming fun!

Till Next Time,
—— LockedOn & Erabit