Ever Seen A Cat? news & patch notes

This hotfix aims to fix a data issue in the recent 1.2.0 patch.

Fixed a data loss issue with Steam cloud sync.

Fixed an issue with options not taking mouse input during selection screen.

This version ports the game to the most up to date build of our framework. This will fix a handful of issues encountered by players that have been addressed in ESC 3. Let us know if any new issues have appeared. FIXES

• Fixed an issue with game freezing at startup.
• Fix a display quality issue on monitors that use upscaling.
• Fixed achievement check for unique cat totals when game starts.

We'll be adding a new Halloween themed place to Ever Seen A Cat! Find 50 new cats amongst ghosts and pumpkins and other spooky things. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41739106/3fbaeed24031eebb6831b6d08ad7f9f9154ea52a.png The new level will arrive on October 25th, along with a Halloween themed main menu. Once Halloween is over, these can still be accessed via the Place menu. The content update will be free for everyone. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41739106/69fec07e90e184315209983c53c567fbf54d2218.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41739106/87d34ea3659054d8d8f27a433cff05dc4506520b.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41739106/f2a22b45d84f80f12d610c2f88b5af9ab36bba42.png While you wait for the Halloween update, why not visit some fairy tale worlds in ESC3? https://store.steampowered.com/app/2084930/Ever_Seen_A_Cat_3/

FEATURES

• Can now zoom out fully.
• Zoom is now also saved and restored when continuing a game.
• Added alerts about data problems, and options to restore data.

FIXES

• Fixed a bug with save file data loss.
• Fixed a bug where continue option can be lost.
• Fixed a minor issue with reporting best times when none exist.

New Demo

Also we have released a demo for our next game. Download now to play three new fairy tale themed places! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2156420/

Compatability Updates

• Increased graphics compatibility a small amount. This may resolve some graphics card driver issues for some players.
• The game is now available as 32-bit and 64-bit. Steam will download the version that fits your system.

Let us know in our Tech Support forum if this release is causing any new issues.

We're pleased to announce that Ever Seen a Cat? now has a paper edition! With this edition you can print out all nine pages of the game to play offline. There are color, and black & white versions of the pages! With the black and white versions, you can grab your coloring pencils and have fantastic coloring sessions! The pages in the PDF files are formatted to fit A4 and US-letter standard layouts. There are also full-scale, high definition PNG versions of each page to print out, if you want larger images, or just a specific page. Included are also wallpapers of all the pages with all the cats shown, plus the title and cover art.

What you get in the Paper Edition:

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• PDF paper edition of Ever Seen a Cat? Including in-color, and black and white versions. Both versions have A4 and US-letter sizes. Print them out and play offline! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41739106/50b0f7f0d21dacaf55ecc9beaee6cb8067e4086d.png
• Separate pages as they appear in the game. High resolution, and uncropped! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41739106/4c6ae4b64c44620e8ab1144f25c7cb885670cc49.png
• Separate black and white pages. Coloring these detailed pages will surely be relaxing and fun! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41739106/d956bc02e9c235516c429d09e28125b9cd2e00b5.png
• Wallpapers. These are the colored pages, with the cats shown! They double as a guide for cat locations too. Also includes the menu and cover art.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41739106/e8e214862a6d70c9d5a1682bbf83f05cbaa43a30.png We also have new titles in development! A whole new Ever Seen a Cat, as well as an entirely different cat seeking game. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2084930/Ever_Seen_A_Cat_3/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2086640/Cat_Seeker/ Follow along for updates, and beta announcements! Stay tuned for Ever Seen a Cat? 2 Paper Edition! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41739106/d560d67fe6c479553390086f5ef5228aa8179989.png

Thanks to many helpful reviews, we've been able to add features and fixes to improve the existing games. Everyone's input is greatly appreciated!

On to the news!

Development has been underway for two new games: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2084930/Ever_Seen_A_Cat_3/ This time you can find cats in fairy tale themed environments! Ever Seen a Cat? 3 will be more difficult than the previous two. There should be more hard to find cats, and the game will try to adjust the appearance of hard to find cats based on player scores. More randomness of cat locations will also be a new addition. Adding more unique layouts and improving replayability even further. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2086640/Cat_Seeker/ Now for a completely new way to find cats! With Cat Seeker you take on the role of a guardian cat. The kittens are out to play and its getting late. Rally them up and take them home. It's a mix of hide and seek and tag. With cats! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41739106/e8e214862a6d70c9d5a1682bbf83f05cbaa43a30.png Follow along from our store pages! We will be releasing periodic updates on the development progress, and beta invites.

You can now buy Ever Seen A Cat? in bundles! There are two to choose from:

• 10% off to complete the set for yourself.
• 20% off to buy them together as a gift to a friend!

FEATURES

• Added mouse wheel zooming. Roll the wheel to zoom in and out, press the wheel to reset zoom.
• Options added to disable zoom, or change the zoom type and its speed.
• A "How to Play" panel has been added. It will display once, and can be revisited in the options.

NEWS

Ever Seen a Cat? 2 release date set to May 30th!

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PATCH NOTES

FEATURES

• Hint button added.
• Best time information added.

FIXES

• Fixed sound effect flickering in the Place selection screen.
• Fixed when music tracks failing to shuffle when continuing games.
• Fixed recounts of cat totals and time, when continuing a completed place.
• Adjusted background vignettes to make edge cats easier to see.
• Adjusted image quality of some backgrounds.

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HINTS

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41739106/5d659577fdb2d4d6b48f117443775a20449f365a.jpg After two minutes a hint button will become active. Using it will cause cats to purr with visual and audio indicators. This is activated with a new button next to the cat counter. After its first use, it can be reused every 30 seconds.

BEST TIMES

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41739106/fb341a121dc563edc0435085bd03079c2df4f689.jpg More information about best times can be seen in the score screen. It shows your best time, or previous best when achieving a new record.

In the coming month Ever Seen A Cat? 2 will be available on Steam. Don't miss the launch sale! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1972710/Ever_Seen_A_Cat_2/

FEATURES

• Added a COLOR option to change the background color.
• Added a VIBRANCE option to dim or brighten the background color.
• Added a reset button to all settings with sliders in the options panel.

FEATURES

• The current music track is saved with the current game and will resume when choosing to continue.
• Game will now automatically pause and resume when leaving and entering the game window.

FIXES

• Fixed an issue with option to limit frame rate.
• Fixed a bug with continuing saved games if they were made when quitting from the victory screen.

FIXES

• Fixed camera position bug when entering Town place.
• Fixed main screen getting stuck when entering places from options menu.

FEATURES

• Added a frame rate limit setting in the options. Default: 60 FPS

FIXES

• Fixed incorrect default settings when first launching the game.
• Fixed an an accuracy bug with the unique cat found total that is displayed in the first clear message.
• Improved the achievement descriptions for finding all individual / unique cats in a place.