Hotfix for version 2.2 includes

• Fixes to some more broken camera angles
• Additional attempts at fixing broken cutscenes
• Added additional cheat for 99 lives (konami code)
• Added prompt for successful cheat activations on main menu
• Changed 'student' outfit unlock requirement to unlock 'injured' costume instead
• Made 'student' outfit unlocked by default

[ 2024-11-26 22:52:09 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi all- Once again I'm pushing what I now consider the final update for Late Homework. After the myriad of continued reports of cameras and cutscenes breaking, I wanted to attempt to try another slew of fixes (they've boggled my brain, but I'm also a clown at coding). But additionally, take the opportunity to add a bit of new content as a token of my appreciation for all those who've enjoyed and reviewed the game so far.

• Another fix attempt at cameras "locking up" sometimes
• Another fix attempt at cutscenes softlocking sometimes
• Fixed the distance-based achievements failing to trigger
• Fixed a bug where you could get stuck if you never unlocked the west courtyard door
• Fixed a specific camera from rubber-banding during the end sequence
• Fixed some minor localization errors
• Added a new achievement
• Added a new costume as a reward for unlocking that achievement
• Added a new mini-puzzle during the main sequence
• Added a new texture for the bus Haneko rides during a few cutscenes

There's loads of content here for a $6 game, so I hope you guys enjoy the additions. I'd love to see your speedruns, fan art, and future streams of the game, so please share with me on social media! Feel free to continue posting about bugs and other issues you find on the discussion boards, and look forward to my future game, which I'll be starting early 2025! Thanks, soda

[ 2024-11-10 00:04:09 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi all- I've just pushed a major update to Late Homework, which contains a load of improvements and bug fixes.

• Cutscene dialogue should no longer softlock the game (hopefully).
• Player can no longer get stuck in places, such as when using the stepladder.
• Fixed Haneko clipping through most doors when using them.
• Fixed the stamina bar from depleting when you're not moving.
• Fixed some erroneous localization errors.
• Fixed an issue where the hard mode option disappeared on relaunching the game.
• Fixed the distance-related achievements from triggering properly (I think, steamworks is weird).
• Fixed issues with some cameras getting priority mixed up and sticking.

• Added better visual feedback when Haneko is out or almost out of stamina.
• Added a "skip intro" toggle to the main menu that appears when you've cleared the game once.
• Added a new achievement and costume unlock when you travel 15,000 total meters in the game.
• Added a hint document to the entrance computer that reveals cheat combinations.
• Lowered the needed time to achieve 'S' grade to 10 minutes to compensate for being able to skip the intro.
• Changed the 'rear-view' mode to B button when you're using an Xbox gamepad.

I have my fingers crossed those dialogue bugs are actually fixed. I can't guarantee that the game won't ever break if you spam button presses however, but if you run into any others feel free to let me know. I think that's about everything for now. This has been a great project to spend my time on, and I'm glad there are people enjoying it. I'll be moving on to pursue other projects very soon though. Thanks for playing and please leave a review if you liked the game~ - soda

[ 2024-11-04 20:46:54 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey all- I appreciate your patience in dealing with the horrible bugs so far that have caused softlocks due to dialogue or camera breaking. I am working tirelessly to fix these issues (most are ones I'm struggling to figure out what the cause is). I'm planning on having a patch update to the game up by early next week which should fix most of these issues. Please post any additional bugs you find on the steam discussion boards. Thanks - soda

[ 2024-11-01 17:42:39 CET ] [ Original post ]

Update on the Steamworks API achievement stat for the Marathoner achievement. Some folks were saying they weren't getting it when reaching the distance traveled, turns out I forgot to change the achievement to use the correct stat variable. Lowered it to 8,000 total as well. Should work now!

[ 2024-10-31 20:10:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Potential fix to an issue where the earthquake mini-cutscene in the beginning area would not give player back control.
• Fixed an area in the boys bathroom that caused the player to get stuck.

[ 2024-10-30 22:21:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey all~ Well, after 3 long months of intense work, it's finally here. The bigger, better, and more expanded version of Late Homework is now available here on Steam! In it you can expect to find way more content than in the previous game jam version, such as:

• 15 Steam achievements.
• 9 cool unlockable outfits for Haneko to wear.
• Rank + scoring for speedruns.
• Whole new explorable area outside the school.
• More lore, puzzles, and cutscenes.
• Tons of polish, foreboding ambience, and new music tracks.

After all the work for art, coding, and animating that went into Late Homework over the last 3 months, I'm proud to say I'm very happy with the way it turned out. What started as a small jam game grew into a project that helped me learn more about independent game development (and what pitfalls to avoid next time)! [previewyoutube=pTNoxeK8Y-Q;full][/previewyoutube]

Thanks for taking a look and I hope you enjoy helping Haneko!

[ 2024-10-30 19:35:12 CET ] [ Original post ]