Hello everyone, Thank you for playing \"THE GOOD OLD DAYS.\"

We have released an update today, details of the update are as follows.

12/9/2025 Patch Notes

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where \"Biff\" would continue attacking without moving.

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• Fixed an issue where \"Bruce\" was unable to crouch under certain conditions in the \"Grid Trial.\"

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• Fixed some text errors.

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We will continue to make improvements based on your feedback. Thank you for your continued support for THE GOOD OLD DAYS!

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Hello everyone, Thank you for playing \"THE GOOD OLD DAYS.\"\nWe have released an update today, details of the update are as follows.\n\n 11/25/2025 Patch Notes

Feature/UI Adjustments

• Lowered the difficulty in the early stages of the 1st playthrough.

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• Adjusted Doc\'s machine power-ups to carry over to subsequent playthroughs.

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• Reduced clear conditions for the Fortune Teller event.

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Bug Fixes

• Fixed a rare issue where controls would become unresponsive after switching characters.

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• Fixed an issue where background music (BGM) would play in duplicate (overlap) on certain stages.

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• Fixed an issue where the game would freeze under specific conditions during the Fortune Teller event.\n

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We will continue to make improvements based on your feedback.\nThank you for your continued support for THE GOOD OLD DAYS!\n\n\n

Hello everyone, Thank you for playing \"THE GOOD OLD DAYS.\"

We have released an update today, details of the update are as follows.

11/10/2025 Patch Notes

Feature/UI Adjustments

• Adjusted the screen filter.

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• Changed the amount required to clear 5th playthrough from 80,000 dollars to 60,000 dollars.

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Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug during \"Courier\" event where \"Foodie\" would appear even if he has not joined the party.

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• Changed \"Rosalita\" event so that if player has the necessary key, they can choose whether or not to proceed with the event.

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• Fixed a bug where changing characters became impossible if jumping while crouching.

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• Fixed a bug where the game could sometimes become unplayable during \"Rotney\'s\" event.

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• Fixed a bug where controls could become unresponsive when retrying the \"Grid Trial\".

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Other Updates

• Added chapter displays to the opening.

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• Chapter 1: 1st Playthrough

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• Chapter 2: 2nd Playthrough

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• Chapter 3: 3rd Playthrough

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• Chapter 4: 4th Playthrough

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• Chapter 5: 5th Playthrough and beyond

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• Chapter 6: After achieving all endings on 5th playthrough or later

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We will continue to make improvements based on your feedback. Thank you for your continued support for THE GOOD OLD DAYS!

Hello everyone,\nThank you for playing \"THE GOOD OLD DAYS\"\n\nWe have released an update today. The details of this update are as follows.

10/28/2025 Patch Notes

Bug Fixes

- Fixed an issue where the screen would turn black in HDR environments on Steam Deck.

- Fixed an issue where the game could become unplayable under certain conditions when repaying the debt on a second playthrough.\n\nAdditionally, we have confirmed an issue where the full version of the game fails to launch on Steam Deck, and we are currently investigating. We have confirmed that the game can be launched by enabling \"Proton Experimental\" on Steam Deck. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please try the following steps.\n\n1. On your Steam Deck, open the game\'s main page and select Settings (the gear icon).

2. Select \"Properties\" menu

3. In the \"Properties\" menu, open the \"Compatibility\" tab and check the box for \"Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool.\"

4. Select \"Proton Experimental\" from the list.\n\nWe will continue to make improvements and adjustments to the content based on feedback we receive from all of you. Thank you for your continued support of \"THE GOOD OLD DAYS\"

is now available!\n\nTo celebrate the official launch of , a teenage Metroidvania adventure that recalls the \'good old days\' of 19XX, we\'re offering a [u]10% discount for two weeks[/u]. \nSo, get it now!\n\nYou play as Sean, a boy who must pay off his father\'s debt before the deadline.\nTo clear the game, you must rescue your three captive friends and collect money through various methods. \nFind hidden cash, win the lottery, play mini-games, or take down villainsany method is fair game. Explore every corner of Arostia to achieve your goal!\n\nPlay right now!

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Release date and time: October 22nd AM 8:00 (PST)

In , players take on the role of Sean, a young boy who ventures into the fictional city of Arostia to repay his father\'s debt. Rescue your 3 friends from imprisonment, defeat strong enemies, all while getting your debt paid in time!

Experience exploration of underworld in advance with demo.

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Hello everyone!

Thank you so much for playing The Good Old Days!\nThe demo version of the game has been updated to the latest version, bringing significant adjustments and fixes to improve your gameplay experience!

Important:

*In this update, the save system has been changed compared to the previous version. As a result, door states and skull panel destruction progress will be reset for those currently playing. We recommend either not updating for now or starting over from the beginning.

Feature Adjustments / Bug Fixes

• HP bar now flashes when health is low

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• Subtitle for each language now appears in the title logo for Chinese and Korean

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• Fixed bug where changing characters while rolling in tight passages with Bruce caused an unintended switch

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• Slimes now die when crushed between a pushable crate and a wall

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• Fixed issue where character switching was disabled temporarily after fast travel

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• Taking a map unlock item no longer recovers HP

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• Corrected control instructions in Korean

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• Fixed bug where waterfall surface shook excessively on first visit

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• Icons for defeated bosses/trials now disappear correctly when hidden in fast travel menu

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• Skull panel healing item now appears immediately instead of being delayed

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• Fixed bug where explosive crates would lose collision when screen transitioned

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• Fixed bombs flowing to the right underwater; now flow follows water current

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• Fixed invisible Korean text

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• Fixed issue where rapidly opening/closing menus caused map not to display

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• Fixed display of Japanese text even when other languages were selected

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• Fixed softlock when hitting spikes in Arostia outskirts while wearing platform boots

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• Prevented input lock when landing on platform edges

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• Fixed resolution issues in windowed mode with dual monitors

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• Added black borders for widescreen aspect ratio

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• Fixed controller/keyboard graphics misdisplay when plugging/unplugging JoyCons

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• Fixed bug where directional input could toggle control guide on option screen

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• Adjusted boss AI

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• Fixed bug where taking HP healing items in mines disabled HP healing in abandoned subway

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• Corrected damage settings for waterfall

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• Fixed endlessly repeatable merchant event in mines

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• Fixed an issue where progress would become impossible if you collided with thorns in the outskirts of Arostia while wearing thick-soled boots.

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• Fixed BGM disappearing when returning to Foodies spot after recruiting him

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• Boss and trial icons now marked with an X on the map after clearing

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• Fixed noise during camera shake

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• Map view now remains offset after D-pad navigation, doesn\'t auto-center

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• Fixed controller image showing up when unplugging during post-tutorial explanation

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• Fixed reversed arrow direction for exit icon in Arostia sewers

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• Mouse cursor now disappears in fullscreen mode

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• Fixed flicker of key count display after opening a door

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• Fast-forward icon now disappears during event fadeout rather than at the end

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• Bombs now bounce slightly when Foodie attacks near them

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• Fixed options set from title screen not carrying over into in-game settings

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• Added ambient fog to enhance atmosphere across scenes

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• Fixed player clipping into wall and dying when crouching with back against it while placing a bomb

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• Performance improvements

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• Fixed character facing and animation glitches during fast-forward

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• Re-enabled water surface motion after performance optimization

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• Key quantity only appears when player faces a door

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• Added key repeat for menu cursor movement

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• Options and Memories menus now allow returning with either confirm or cancel button

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• Reduced processing load in the Arostia outskirts crushing trial

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• Camera now moves slightly forward during travel

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• Fixed rare event where Mama runs left while facing right during family appearance event

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• Fixed title fade-in not working correctly when returning from fullscreen

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• Fixed wrong highlight in options menu after restarting from title

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• Language settings now retained even if not saved before returning to title

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• Screen mode settings now retained after returning to title

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• Visual adjustments for evening and night scenes

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• Switches can now be activated by pushing or placing crates on them

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• Enemies pause when opening doors

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• Fixed multiple SFX playing when opening/closing menus

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• Fixed incorrect event icons in fast travel menu

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• Fixed lag when collecting items

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• Fixed language not switching based on system settings for non-Japanese/English

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• Fixed missing \"NEW\" indicator on Memo tab

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• Fixed abnormal gravity under certain conditions

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• Fixed vibration when riding minecarts

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• Fixed trial-clear icons displaying incorrectly in map menu

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• Prevented bomb damage through boss room doors

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• Disabled menu navigation when returning to title from game

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• Fixed knockback not triggering from enemies after exiting damage zones

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• Added directional icons to map menu to show map connections

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• Fixed bug where gold drops couldn\'t be collected if player died at moment of spawn

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• Fixed boss behavior glitch after death under rare conditions

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• Fixed blank item name/description bug when switching menus while on an unowned item

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• Map menu now opens first when re-entering menu

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• Invisible floors now only visible when stepped on

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• Fixed bug preventing actions after character change under certain conditions

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• Fixed bug preventing character switching while climbing ladders under certain conditions

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• Improved flying enemy (e.g., bats) movement animation

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• Fixed item uncollectible after dying when item spawned

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• Fixed crash after ending under certain conditions

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• Disabled tab switching during control guide from menu

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• Event choices now respond only to up/down inputs on D-pad

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• Rare bug fix for doors/panels reverting to closed after opening

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• Text auto-skips when fast-forwarding

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• Confirmation prompt now appears when selecting Return to Title from in-game options

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• Default cursor in confirmation dialog now set to No

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• End credits for previously seen endings can now be skipped

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• If enough money to clear is held, can return home from save points

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• Prevented skull panels from being destroyed through walls with bombs

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• Expanded scroll area in map menu

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• Fixed rare issue where Sean wouldn\'t turn during opening

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• Fixed infinite death loop after respawn

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• Fixed \"NEW\" display bug in adventure memos

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• Fixed door-open count not resetting during new loop

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• Fixed softlock after ending if offline

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• Changed BGM during companion rescue conversations

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• Changed jump key from V to J for keyboard

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• Completion-type quests now dont reappear in next playthrough, and show completion icon in save select screen

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• Made it easier to rise from underwater

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• Adjusted boss Chucks attacks

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• Fixed variables displaying in English text

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• Added SFX for Seans vine-climbing animation

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• Fixed rare bug where pressing up wouldnt trigger event

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• Fine-tuned map visuals and level design

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• Fixed achievement issues for map collection, minigames, and ruby acquisition

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• Added required dialogue count to memo note on campfire events

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• Fixed combo count reset in fruit/shooting games after looping

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• Enemies now stop moving during event scenes

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• Key count hidden during events when shown in lower-left

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• Fixed event icons not displaying in map menu during loops

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• Holding up/down in memo menu now auto-scrolls

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• Fixed trial clear count not updating under certain conditions

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• Fixed negative ammo count bug in shooting minigame

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• Cleaned up enemy disappearance effect in shooting minigame

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• Fixed horizontal line artifacts in mini-map

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• Fixed knockback triggering once when damage is negated

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• Fixed no collision on dropped crates

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• Fixed missing SE for pushing large crates

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• Bombs now fall slowly underwater

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• Fast travel and save points now appear dimmed on map in next loop if unlocked once

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• Fixed initial quest not setting correctly in new loop after game over

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• Added one more campfire for character conversations

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• Controls guide now viewable from in-game options

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• Switches now activatable with bombs

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• Differentiated bomb blast radius for player vs enemies

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• Fixed progression bug if saved during junk appraiser event

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• Fixed missing footstep sounds

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• Fixed short jump if player jumps too quickly after respawning

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• Player now dies if clipped into wall

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• Character floats slightly during switch to avoid falling through floor

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• Bombs now show damage radius before exploding

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• Fixed progression-blocking bugs in some events

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• Added sound when climbing ladders

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• Fixed save process issues

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• Removed loading display between scenes

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• Door icons now shown on minimap/menu map for current scene

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• Skull panel icons now color-matched on map

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• Fixed trial icons not displaying properly on minimap

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• Other small bugs and level design fixes

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Please enjoy the latest update of \"The Good Old Days\" and let us know your thoughts!

The Good Old Days Development Team

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Hello everyone!

We hope you're all enjoying the demo for THE GOOD OLD DAYS!

The current demo has been updated as of today.
Please take a look at the update details below.

November 5th, 2024 Patch Note

Feature Adjustments / Additions

• Added an option to select key operation patterns in the settings menu.
• Adjusted so that events will be triggered by pressing the Up key.
• Assigned the swim command to the same button as jump.
• Adjusted the screen to scroll slightly downward when crouching.
• Added the ability to move the map when zoomed in on the map menu.
• Enhanced the visibility of vines that players can cling to and move along.
  

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where changes made in game settings were not being saved.

Hello everyone!

We hope you're all enjoying the demo for THE GOOD OLD DAYS!

The current demo has been updated as of today.
Please take a look at the update details below.

October 17th, 2024 Patch Note

Bug Fixes

• Fixed the bug where saving at the post did not make a record of the game data.
  

Hello everyone!

The October edition of Steam Next Fest has officially begun!
This time around, the nostalgic metroidvania from way back in the day, THE GOOD OLD DAYS will be featured as a playable demo!

THE GOOD OLD DAYS - Game Introduction

Objectives

Game Clear Conditions

Known Bugs

[h3]Hello everyone!
We are publisher Gravity and this is our first post on Steam for
THE GOOD OLD DAYS![/h3]

We are happy to announce that THE GOOD OLD DAYS is participating in Steam Next Fest which begins October 14th 10am PDT!
A playable demo will be available during Next Fest so dont miss your chance to start a new adventure.

To commemorate the occasion weve prepare a giveaway for everyone who wishlists the game during Next Fest!

Just wishlist to become one of the lucky winners to receive a Steam gift card!

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