Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective news & patch notes

Pierre will be exploring Opéra City while carrying out his usual detective work during the Big Adventure Event next week from Jan 20-24!

JOIN US for a livestream and a giveaway on Twitter! (Details to come soon!) We're taking suggestions on what to stream, if there's a particular map or achievement you'd like to see, respond to us in this post! See you all there! Follow Pierre on: Twitter | Discord

Ho Ho Ho ~ Get holiday-ready Opéra City style!ːsteammockingːːsteammockingː Labyrinth City is now available for 25% OFF! Make sure to invite a family or friend as you lose your way through the mazes!

Whether you've loved being a "maze detective" or simply appreciated the unique aesthetics of Opéra City's landscape design...we hoped that you enjoyed spending the hours carried away in Pierre's journey of catching Mr. X. Labyrinth City was created out of inspiration for its unique maps, and lifting elements on still cover to life...creating an immersive beautiful adventure. With the 2021 Steam Awards coming up, we hope you could consider Labyrinth City for a nomination for the "Outstanding Visual Style Award"...in case you've also nearly lost yourself in the mazes, we hope you can still find your way out to vote for us!

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🎉We are honored to win the Jury Prize and Excellence in Art Award at the BIC Festival Awards 2021!🏆👏🎉

Hello all! It's been over a month since our previous update, and it's because we have released the Nintendo Switch version in the meantime! Yay! It doesn't mean that we have slacked off on the PC version, but we have had to fix issues on both platforms, so we just packed everything together. Here is the list of fixes brought by this 1.0.6 update:

• Firefly achievement is now fixed;
• Fixed issues with minions on level 7, The Forgotten City, and level 9, the Underground Market, that could see Pierre stuck with no possibility to move;
• fixed dialogue issues and freezes in some levels.

If after updating to version 1.0.6 (version number appears on the lower right corner of your screen when launching the game), you still encounter any of those bugs, please let us know in the comments here or on our Discord

Issue Feedback

When reporting any issue, please let us know:

• Your system specs (RAM, CPU, GPU, OS + architecture (32 or 64 bits), and any additional information that you think is relevant)
• What you were doing when the bug happened (launched a new game, accessing a level already played, etc.)
• Any other information that you think is relevant

See you soon in Opera City!

Hello all! It has been a week since the last update, and it is because we have been working on the remaining bugs in the game that seem to plague a few players here and there, notably the cage in the Haunted Mansion level. We are happy to say that it has finally been fixed, and you should now be able to reopen the cage upon entering it. Yay! Please find the list of fixes below:

• fix some chests that would keep their collected state after creating a new clean save;
• fix achievements progression;
• fix a situation where some players would not be able to re-open the cage in the Haunted Mansion level.

If after updating to version 1.0.4 (version number appears on the lower right corner of your screen when launching the game), you still encounter any of those bugs, please let us know in the comments here or on our Discord

Issue Feedback

When reporting any issue, please let us know:

• Your system specs (RAM, CPU, GPU, OS + architecture (32 or 64 bits), and any additional information that you think is relevant)
• What you were doing when the bug happened (launched a new game, accessing a level already played, etc.)
• Any other information that you think is relevant

See you soon in Opera City!

Hello all! This end of week and week-end was devoted to fix two important issues: The last achievement, "Unmazed", has been fixed, and the same goes for a design issue in the Docks level that could result in players getting stuck with no way to continue the level. You can see the fixes below:

• fix "Unmazed" achievement not unlocking;
• fix a level design soft lock in the Docks level;
• fix weird behavior with magicians arrows;
• various fixes.

If after updating to version 1.0.3 (version number appears on the lower right corner of your screen when launching the game), you still encounter any of those bugs, please let us know in the comments here or on our Discord

Issue Feedback

When reporting any issue, please let us know:

• Your system specs (RAM, CPU, GPU, OS + architecture (32 or 64 bits), and any additional information that you think is relevant)
• What you were doing when the bug happened (launched a new game, accessing a level already played, etc.)
• Any other information that you think is relevant

See you soon in Opera City!

Hi all! As you all know (and if you don’t, here is a reminder), the PC version of Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective released on June 22, and so far, people seem to enjoy the game tremendously! As we are preparing for the Switch release in the coming weeks and as we see more and more people attracted by the visuals of the game, its charm, and its beautiful music. For that reason, we are preparing an AMA — Ask Me Anything. We are not 100% certain on the form this AMA will take, but in any case, we would like to ask you if you have any questions you would like to ask us regarding the game, the work, the studio, the cooperation with IC4Design, our favorite food even! Anything that comes to your mind! We’ll collect the questions and answer the most recurring ones, and we’ll make some time to answer the less recurring as well! So please fire out, write your questions below, and we’ll do our best to answer them satisfyingly!

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Hello all! After another day of fixing, we are happy to give you version 1.0.2! This new version focused mainly on collectibles and their management within the game. You will now be able to reset your progression within the game to find those collectibles again! Or, should you feel so inclined, train yourself for that sweet, sweet speedrun 100% world record! But that's not all that has been fixed, so please find a more complete list here:

• added a warning validation popup when selecting "new game" in the main menu;
• you can remove all progress & collectibles by ticking the remove box when selecting "new game" in the main menu (this won't remove unlocked levels);
• small graphics fixes;
• improved achievements tracking;
• fix an issue when navigating too fast within menus;
• reworked the collection menu readability.

If after updating to version 1.0.2 (version number appears on the lower right corner of your screen when launching the game), you still encounter any of those bugs, please let us know in the comments here or on our Discord

Issue Feedback

When reporting any issue, please let us know:

• Your system specs (RAM, CPU, GPU, OS + architecture (32 or 64 bits), and any additional information that you think is relevant)
• What you were doing when the bug happened (launched a new game, accessing a level already played, etc.)
• Any other information that you think is relevant

See you soon in Opera City!

Hello all! Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective launched yesterday and we are super happy and proud to see so many of you enjoyed the game so far! Alas, even after extensive testing (until the very last minute actually), some players have encountered a few bugs that hindered their enjoyment of the game. However, our little hands have been working hard yesterday in order to fix some of the most recurring issues:

• fix pause screen issues
• fix grabbing the kite in level 4
• cinematic videos volume is now linked to SFX volume in options
• fix an issue where you could stay stuck in a "one way" minion

If after updating to version 1.0.1 (version number appears on the lower right corner of your screen when launching the game), you still encounter any of those bugs, please let us know in the Steam Hub or on our Discord

Issue Feedback

When reporting any issue, please let us know:

• Your system specs (RAM, CPU, GPU, OS + architecture (32 or 64 bits), and any additional information that you think is relevant)
• What you were doing when the bug happened (launched a new game, accessing a level already played, etc.)
• Any other information that you think is relevant

We hope this fixes will help you enjoy your stay in Opera City more!

This is it, folks! Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective is officially out right now, after 3 years of development, hundred of hours poured in making animations, art, dialogues, music, programming, etc. We hope you'll enjoy following Pierre and Carmen's adventures throughout Opera City. We hope you'll love getting lost in the different mazes, by yourself or with your loved ones. We hope you'll find all the hidden objects, treasures and references. But, most of all, we hope you'll have an amazing time playing Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective! Here is our official trailer to celebrate the release! And remember, Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective is:

• 10 levels adapted from the original double-page spread illustrations from IC4Design
• Over 100 hidden objects
• Over 500 interactions
• MILLIONS of lines of dialogues (okay, maybe not *millions*, but a good amount nonetheless)
• Hours of fun

See you soon in Opera City!

Hi again! The first scheduled stream happened yesterday, if you have missed it, no need to panic: Another one is scheduled for June 21 at 6pm (GMT +8)! Come look at us reenacting that one fateful day of your childhood when your school (or your parents) *forced* you to go to the museum and you thought it would never end. But this time in beautiful 2D! And it’s less boring, because it’s not about learning, it’s about finding the exit! We’re counting on you! And don’t forget our little speedrun contest! Post a video of you completing the game at 100% and tag us on social media for a chance to win a redeem code of the game! PS: if you like the game, it will be available starting June 22 at a 17% discount! Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Labyrinth-City-Pierre-the-Maze-Detective-101909508380555 Twitter: https://twitter.com/city_labyrinth Discord: https://discord.gg/HD9ZxWy7Ud

Hello, dear detectives! Here is a dazzling dispatch to inform you that our demo debuts now! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38763391/87ab6e05ff53e8af2b9990108137aefad59852de.png Alright, enough with the weird alliterations, but the message is true! From today on, until June 22, you will be able to play Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective from the comfort of your own home (or somewhere else, if you happen to be… uh, well… elsewhere). Say no to the outdoors! Harken not the call of the wild! Suffer not the touch of Helios upon thy delicate skin, and rather enjoy a chill afternoon wandering the streets of Opera City, an iced tea at your side (but far away from your computer), and the wonderful rhythms of Labyrinth City in your ears. If you would like to know more about the game, tune in on June 19 at 4pm (GMT +2) and June 21 at 12pm (GMT +2) on Steam to enjoy streams with the devs where they will introduce the demo and answer all the question you may have about the game. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38763391/d6093d5df55308b04f75cbae4a2611466c74aafa.png If you don’t know it already, we have a small contest for you all:

Record yourself completing one of the two levels of the demo, and by that we mean finding all hidden objects (all stars, chests, diary pages and hidden trophy) and upload the video to your platform of choice (YouTube, Dailymotion, Bilibili, etc.)

Send us the link to your video at [email protected] or tag us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/city_labyrinth We will contact the fastest player for each level and will send them a redeem code to unlock the full game on June 22! Time to show us your speedrunning skills! And remember that Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective releases on PC on June 22! How exciting!

Hello, fellow detectives! As you already know, this week is the Steam Next Fest, and Labyrinth City will participate! You will be able to play the demo of the game for a whole week before it releases, so don’t hesitate to spread the good news around you! To celebrate this, we cordially invite you to join us in one of the two streams that we have set up:

• June 19 at 10pm (GMT +8)
• June 21 at 6pm (GMT +8)

To make things a little more interesting, we also have a small speedrun contest brewing. Post a video of you completing the demo at 100% (meaning, finding ALL hidden objects) and tag us on Facebook, Twitter or Discord to enter the contest! The fastest player to finish the demo will receive a redeem code for Steam! And if you liked the game, it will be available starting June 22 at a discounted price for a limited time! Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Labyrinth-City-Pierre-the-Maze-Detective-101909508380555 Twitter: https://twitter.com/city_labyrinth Discord: https://discord.gg/HD9ZxWy7Ud

Hello there, fellow detectives! We are happy to announce the participation of Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective in the MGN online Indie Game Festival, jointly held by Steam and ACFUN on May 31 at 8pm (GMT +8). This festival is a great opportunity to introduce many indie games to Chinese players, and we are not about to pass this opportunity! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38763391/fa3af54eb38fd0753a3f70b1e4e2b113ce3ea60e.jpg Whether you are a connoisseur of indie games who is interested in this edition of MGN or one of our long-time detective fans, don’t miss the stream happening here: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/mgn and https://live.acfun.cn/live/934542 Festival schedule:

• May 31 at 7.30pm (GMT +8): Festival warm-up
• May 31 at 8pm (GMT +8): Indie Game Festival
• May 31 at 10pm (GMT +8): Indie Game Festival’s demo showcase

If you cannot make it in time for the stream, don’t worry: The VOD will be available on ACFUN and YouTube.

Hey there, detectives! We have some good news and some bad news. The bad news, first: Despite having been looking for the Maze Stone and that darned Mr X for several months already, Pierre has not been able to find any of them. It seems he will need your help for that. But the good news is that, while looking for the Stone, Pierre seems to have found the release date of the game! How incredible! So go get that magnifying glass and your fancy detective notebook, for Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective lands on Steam on June 22nd, 2021! Mark the day!

Hello! Long time no see! Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective is proud to announce that it has been chosen among 250 entries to appear alongside 60 other titles as finalist for Digital Dragons’ 2021 Indie Celebration on May 13 and 14! As part of the event, we are releasing a 2-level demo for the game (and this time, we mean it) on Steam for a limited time, so call in sick tomorrow, because there are mazes that need to be trodden, hidden objects to be found, and magic stones to be retrieved. We hope you will enjoy this demo. We have improved the game in many subtle ways these past months compared to the preview of February, but we have also improved the game in not-so-subtle ways, adding a TON of dialogue lines, interactions, sound effects, and more. Get your magnifying glasses and put on your deer caps, detectives, Opera City needs you! Note: Mr X has stolen the "Exit" button on the home screen, thinking it would prevent people from enjoying the game. Should you find yourself in a situation where you need to exit the game, the recommended course of action is to not exit the game but to physically exit from your computer’s vicinity. Alternatively, you can alt+F4. The choice is yours {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38763391/7933bfb2266725636747b4c80e61c9fb8733bd75.png

Hello all! It’s been quite some time since our last update! Very sorry for the lack of news, we have been busy polishing the PC version and hard at work on the other versions, among which the Nintendo Switch one. We know that it makes little sense to talk about the Switch version on Steam, but, apart from being super proud and happy to have been featured by Nintendo on their channels, Nintendo of Japan has prepared an awesome cute video that we wanted to share with you, even if you may not speak Japanese: But we didn’t come here just to brag, no! We also want to give you some news about the game. The release date of the game is getting closer and closer, this is something that we have yet to announce officially, but know that it’s been decided and we are preparing a *proper* date announcement, with trailer, assets and such! We are also starting to work on a release trailer for the game, so we are pouring all our knowledge, experience, and magic into it. In two words: STAY TUNED!

Hello, As you are all aware, Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective was set to participate in the Steam Winter Game Festival that takes place from Feb 3 to Feb 9. As the PC release of the game will be available exclusively on Steam, at least at first, we consider it an important event and we were very excited to present our demo to you all. Unfortunately, for reasons beyond our control, we have had to pull out of the festival. We feel terrible as we worked very hard to propose a demo that, we hoped, would be appealing to all and representative of the final game, to give players a good idea of what to expect. To celebrate this event, we had planned to unveil our store page in other languages, two of which (Russian and Korean) had never been announced before, and we also put together a new trailer for Steam. After discussion, we have decided to turn this step-back into something that could be, we hope, a fun experience and a good way for you to discover the different voices of Labyrinth City: We have created a (small) Internet Maze. At the end of your journey lies the accursed demo, will you be brave enough to fight your way through our social media cringe and reach your destination? If so, click on one of the five images below to start your journey! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38763391/1d0bb7838bbb12a08a16173cd6f5c36d0748b81b.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38763391/72653153387d63dfc11102f20b84145012ad85b5.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38763391/f305d6e1f8255f88d47be2410111586600d6620f.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38763391/9311ae4c92a6b379fd10e637c48c148eb307e059.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38763391/47f0476bb5d0fafc983f98466edc9361bcf1d7d8.png

Good news, everyone! As mentioned previously, Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective is participating in the Steam Winter Festival, from today on until next Tuesday, so don’t forget to try out the game! And to celebrate this milestone that takes us closer to release date, we have prepared a new trailer for the game! We hope you’ll like it, we have poured our hearts and blood* in it! We have also prepared a few streams with the developers to talk about the game and the creation process, so please pop by at 12pm on Feb. 3 (CST), or 4pm on Feb. 7 to have a chance to talk with us and learn more about the game! To celebrate the release of the demo, we have a small game: join our Discord here and select the Labyrinth City role to enter a raffle and have a chance to win a copy of the game on the platform of your choice upon release! *DISCLAIMER: No hearts nor blood were poured in the making of this trailer.

Hi! As you may (or may not) be aware, Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective will participate in the Steam Winter Game Festival from Wednesday, February 3 to Tuesday, February 9. We have prepared a demo for the occasion. We invite you to try it out as it is quite close to the final version, so you’ll have a good idea of what to expect for the launch! If you like it, don’t hesitate to share the news with your family and friends, we are sure they’ll love the game as well! To celebrate the release of the demo, we have a small game: join our Discord here and select the Labyrinth City role to enter a raffle and have a chance to win a copy of the game on the platform of your choice upon release!

Happy New Year to all! We’re a little late, but we wish each and everyone of you a happy and healthy 2021. This past year has been very unusual in a lot of ways, and has taken a tragic turn for many, but we hope that you and your loved ones are all doing well and are safe. On a brighter note, 2021 will see the release of Labyrinth City, and we are all super excited to share our progress on the game with you all! See you next year! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38763391/7373e6c532ebf9fa126c7a78e2ed0778c967142f.gif

It was a day like any other day in Opera City, But somebody was staring at a stone with envy. An ancient stone famous for its density, Its density, its rarity and its magic ability. Mr X, our eccentric yet malevolent malefactor, made his way through the streets and to the museum. Circumventing the master in his domain: the director, Mr X moved with marvelous momentum. Stepping on the pedestal, in a flutter of his cape, He snatched the stone and slipped out, unflustered. Stealing with his prize behind a drape, He escaped! But see: its power is unfettered. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38763391/6dc3bd4e1256c33595e2ca62416bb48c081d39ae.png Happy holidays to you all!

Hello all! We are proud to announce that Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective just received the Best Quality of Art award from Game Connection Asia 2020! The Game Connection is an international event gathering developers, publishers, and distributors looking for partnership opportunities. While it is mostly business-oriented, it features a section dedicated to the promotion of indie games. And this year, Labyrinth City’s illustrations and intricate details caught the eyes of the jury! For reminder, the game is coming out on March 2021 on Steam, so stay tuned! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38763391/0826c3a5c61afd16a0855ec3a4d13ca3f7194d0b.png

We got our Christmas train set ready, do you have yours? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38763391/b087787d5ca3183b3f993ea63eba9829b627f753.png Do you see Pierre? Now, that's the best vantage point for a short detective.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38763391/3a750953d6ca6ed7d2b27e9ebd5afadea0b49335.jpg Yay! We are happy beyond words to have been awarded the Visual Design award from IndieCade 2020, Anywhere and Everywhere edition! The artists of IC4Design have done an incredible job at creating scenes that are varied, impressive and detailed and being able to add our own grain of salt to that by implementing interactions and minigames and share this experience with loved ones is a boon for us. To receive an award really feels like the cherry on top! Head over there to have a first look at 3 levels from the game! Also, if you did not know, we have opened a Discord server, so head over there! Next stop: WePlay Expo from November 14th to 15th, see you there!