FOOL'S PARADISE News

Thank you so much for your patience with us! We are happy to announce the release of the new demo! This update completely reworks the original demo to reflect the quality of our current work for the rest of Act 1.

PATCH NOTES

• Reworked narrative with concise dialogue and descriptions.
  
• Coding for sprites has been completely redone from the bottom up.
  
• Additional outfit for Tempest.
  
• Added new backgrounds alongside adjustments to certain ones.
  
• Reworked UI.
  
• Added a map UI that unlocks on December 5th. This menu is used to help the player clarify the layout of the commune as a reference.
  
• Added a splash screen.
  
• Ending screens have more flair, with scrolling credits.
  
• Reduced visual screen-shaking.
  
• Adjusted the after-quiz section to fit the computer UI.
  
• Something strange is seen through the commune now… Are your eyes deceiving you?
  

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• Achievements should work on Steam now! Apologies for the delays with this bug.
  
• Fixed a bug with a certain garden ending.
  
• Added credits for Beta Testers. Thank you so much for your help with testing the game!
  
• Cleaned up the files. Removed unnecessary baggage on the build, helping to reduce the amount of storage the game takes.
  
• Memory Usage. Added some bits of code to help with the game's memory usage.
  
• Font Flair. Changed some parts to a different font, fitting the context better.
  
• Small Adjustments to Sprites. Flipped certain sprites to make all of them face the person they are talking to.
  

• With the demo's major issues tuned out, we will now use this time to adjust small text typos in the near future. This will be a quiet patch!
  

[h3]UPCOMING PATCH NOTES (1.1)[/h3]

• Date Transition Scenes are reworked to fit the aesthetic of the game better. Dates and scenes are also now labeled with titles.
• New Backgrounds Added: Maraeve's Porch, Tempest's Door.
• Timers are now invisible.
• Elevator doors are now opaque. We will not spoil any surprises anymore!
• Reworked the in-game quick menu.
• Fixed Text Typos: Quiz, December 7th, December 8th, December 9th.
• Fixed Visual Bugs: December 7th (Charlie), December 8th.
• WacDonalds has been annihilated. Welcome to Blendy's Burger Boint.

[h3]PAST PATCH NOTES: [/h3]
QUIET PATCH UPDATE FROM 2/26/2024:

• Revised December 5th for better flow.
  
• Fixed a few text typos in certain scenes.
• Squashed a bug.
• Added a MAC version of the game to the downloads page.

Dearest Fooparians, we are exhilarated to announce that the demo for Act 1, Part 1, is now out on both Itch.io and Steam! In addition, an achievement + ending walkthrough will be posted in a few days. We hope you have an incredible time meeting the cast and exploring the commune. 

Before playing, remember that some topics featured in the game are triggering to some. Please check the warnings on the game’s main page and within the game’s menu. 

If you have any questions, feel free to comment on the game or join our Discord for direct support!