Fixed the following: - The Nest puzzle has been slightly reworked to be less frustrating and more understandable.

[ 2025-02-27 00:47:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fixed the following: - Fixed the syntonization puzzle sound bug where no sounds where displayed. - Added mouse interaction for dialogues

[ 2025-02-24 21:42:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

This is the list of all the puzzles in the game. The list will explain their logic rather than providing the direct answer, such as the sequence of numbers or the exact path to take. WARNING: {SPOILER ALERT!} DO NOT PROCEED IF YOU DO NOT WANT SPOILERS. THE THRESHOLD

• The first puzzle requires the use of resonance on the tree with the orange rune. The player must then run through the fog before it reappears. This step should be repeated once more to complete the puzzle.
• The second puzzle involves matching four notes. The player plays the full track by using resonance while standing on the middle platform. By interacting with the resonance on the statues in a certain order, the puzzle can be solved.

THE ISLAND OF SOULS

• No puzzles in the Island of Souls on any version.

THE NAVENKAN

• No puzzles in the Navenkan.

THE TWILIGHT ISLANDS

• The first puzzle is the shisha puzzle (the worm). The player must follow the specific starting shisha movements and track it down each time. The puzzle becomes harder as it progresses. Using resonance could help.
• The second puzzle is the synchronization puzzle. The player must use resonance to rotate rocks that produce sounds in certain spots. The goal is to have all three rocks producing the correct sound simultaneously. The catch is that the rocks will rotate back if not interacted with.
• The third puzzle requires the player to match the sound of the middle platform, similar to the tutorial puzzle. This time, one note at a time.
• The final puzzle requires the player to bring all four pamuns to the river using resonance. The player can do this one at a time or all together. The pamuns have a range within which they can be called, and after some time, they return to their original position.

THE NEST

• The nest puzzle is tricky. To solve it, the player must follow an invisible NPC that can only be heard using resonance. The NPC can walk, run, and stop. If it stops, the player must stop as well. If the NPC goes off track or moves, it gets teleported. At the end, the player must use resonance on the simple platform below the egg.

THE PLAINS OF ASHES

• This puzzle requires the player to run across the land without getting caught by the spirits. To do this, the player must use resonance to stop some of the ghosts while staying far away from the others. Some ghosts are invisible and move only while using resonance, while others do not. The puzzle can be completed entirely by running, without using resonance.

THE LIKO'S NEST

• The first of the three minions, the invisible one, must be caught by using resonance to hear if its closer. The player should interact with it when close enough. The closer the player gets, the louder the sound.
• The second minion, the deaf one, must be caught by walking very slowly toward it and then sprinting at the end. To walk slower, the player can use resonance.
• The final minion must be caught by redirecting it toward a bell and using resonance on the bell itself. Afterward, the player must interact with the minion.

FINAL SEQUENCE

• This sequence is self-explanatory. The only secret is that there are two possible endings in this part.

We hope this guide proves helpful to players. Thank you for playing!

[ 2025-02-10 13:30:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

This is a bullet-point list of all known issues in the game. These are problems that, for various reasons, cannot be fixed but are acknowledged by us.

• Save System: We are aware that the save system may feel frustrating, as the game only saves journal data during runtime and saves the level only at the start of a chapter. Unfortunately, due to technical and skill limitations, we couldn't implement a more advanced save system. However, we designed the chapters to be short enough to minimize frustration.
• Colliders: Some objects have colliders that allow players to run on them. This is a known bug, but it doesnt cause any critical issues. Sometimes it can be fun, while other times it may allow players to "cheese" or strategize their way through parts of the game. It should never be a major problem.
• Stickiness: We are aware that colliding with certain walls can feel too sticky. Unfortunately, for performance reasons, we had to remove part of the code that improved this issue.
• General Puzzles: We recognize that some puzzles require little to no skill, while others are more complex. Our focus was primarily on the artistic and narrative aspects of the game, aiming to keep the gameplay from feeling too slow or "cheesy." In some cases, this approach led to issues, particularly with the Nest Puzzle.
• The Nest Puzzle: This puzzle underwent many changes during development and, while a good puzzle in itself, it turned out to be too complicated and frustrating for this game. It remains difficult and unclear, especially when skipping dialogues. We added as many visual and sound clues as possible to reduce frustration, but we acknowledge that it may still feel unintuitive.
• Language Support: As a narrative-driven game, we would love to add more language options. However, due to lack of funding, we are currently unable to do so.
• Resonance bug: sometimes, holding the Resonance button for too long and passing between invisible checkpoints may break the ability.
• Juna Cloths: Juna cloths may break on lag spikes.

We truly appreciate your support, and every piece of feedback helps make the game better. This list will be updated over time.

[ 2025-02-10 12:54:48 CET ] [ Original post ]

The patch has fixed the following problems: - The audio levels have been adjusted. - An audio issue where some sounds were not affected by the audio settings has been fixed. - The incorrect language in Ending 3 has been fixed. - A problem in the main menu has been fixed. - A pause issue with the mouse in the Twilight Islands has been fixed.

[ 2025-02-06 20:28:18 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixed an issue where a choice did not work during the final boss fight. - Fixed the camera movement icon not appearing in the Plain of Ashes and Liko's Cave. - Corrected some dialogues.

[ 2025-01-06 16:15:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

Minor Fixes: - Adjusted the movement of the next puzzle (fixed some hitboxes and modified the behavior). - Fixed a dialogue in Second Return. - Fixed a collider where the player could get stuck in the Twilight Islands.

[ 2025-01-05 15:48:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fixed issues: - Added dialogues to the Plains of Ashes to make the puzzle more understandable. - Fixed an issue in Liko's Cave where objects and the three Minions were not following the player over long distances.

[ 2025-01-03 16:06:26 CET ] [ Original post ]

The following problems have been fixed or addressed: - Fixed a hole in the ground in the Twilight Islands. - Added some VFX to the last spot in the Nexus to help players understand where to go. - Fixed a camera glitch in the three versions of Soul Island. - Fixed a camera issue in the last part of the Plains of Ashes (may still have some bugs). - Fixed a controller issue during the final boss. - Adjusted hitboxes for several objects. - Corrected some dialogues in the game. - Fixed the fading screen to avoid getting stuck while using the pause button. - Reduced the speed of the shadow souls. - Increased the time before the invisible seagull disappears. - Fixed some interactions.

[ 2025-01-02 15:29:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fixed the following bugs: - Missing line in Navenkan. - Fixed the Shisa puzzle. - Adjusted the distance of the Pamun from the player and fixed the NPC movement. - Added more NPCs to Twilight Island. - Fixed animator issue with 1 Pamun. - Fixed camera in Liko's cave. - Fixed issue with last island dialogue not starting correctly. - Fixed final boss missing line. - Added an Easter egg.

[ 2024-12-31 13:26:06 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fixing Patch 1.1 The following bugs have been addressed: -Fixed a bug where the kid in the tutorial was not interactable after the first fog. -Fixed a bug where dialogues on Souls Island displayed the wrong character. -Fixed a dialogue in Navenkan. -Fixed the final dialogue of Twilight Islands. -Fixed an issue where Nest choices directed the player to the opposite scene of what was expected. -Fixed a bug where Resonance was disabled after capturing the fish in Liko's Cave. -Fixed numerous typos in dialogues and more.

[ 2024-12-30 15:59:25 CET ] [ Original post ]

It's here, everyone! After a year and a half of intense work, Half Away is finally live on Steam! It's been an incredible journey, and we're excited to share this project born from passion and creativity. Half Away is a unique adventure, now available for anyone who wants to explore it. We invite you to play, test it out, and if you like it, leave a review on Steam: reviews are essential for helping the game get noticed! Also, share it with anyone who might enjoy itfriends, family, or your favorite communities. Every piece of feedback, review, and share makes a difference. Thank you for your support and for being part of this special moment for us. Half Away awaits you here. Better Half Team, Fabio

[ 2024-12-29 15:12:43 CET ] [ Original post ]