Unusual Findings news & patch notes

The nostalgic 80s-inspired adventure Unusual Findings is part of the ESDigital Games Winter Sale on Steam, running from December 19 to January 2. Relive the charm of classic point-and-click adventures at a discounted price! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1605320/Unusual_Findings/ Unusual Findings is also included in the Say Hello to Our Hits Bundle, alongside other beloved games like AWAKEN - Astral Blade, REMEDIUM, Cats on Duty, and 9 Monkeys of Shaolin! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/48524/Say_hello_to_our_Hits_Bundle/ Step back into the 80s and uncover mysteries during this special sale!

Unusual Findings joins the Steam Scream Fest lineup with a thrilling 50% discount! From October 28 to November 4, follow three friends on a retro-inspired journey filled with mysteries and eerie discoveries. Don’t miss this hair-raising adventure at half the price! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1605320/Unusual_Findings/

We’re thrilled to announce that ESDigital Games is heading to Tokyo Game Show 2024! From September 26th to 29th, we will be presenting a wide selection of exciting titles from our portfolio. With support from our distribution partners, we’ll have hands-on demos available for attendees, along with the chance to take photos with cosplayers inspired by our games! We will be present across four booths at the show, with demos in multiple languages. Whether you're a fan of action, strategy, or adventure, we have something for everyone.

Here’s where you can find us at Tokyo Game Show:

ESDigital Games - Booth 09-W11

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1716310/AWAKEN__Astral_Blade/

Galaktus (Polish Indie Booth) - Booth 10-W14

https://store.steampowered.com/app/458430/Steel_Seed/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1716310/AWAKEN__Astral_Blade/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1384060/BattleJuice_Alchemist/

Gamersky - Booth 09-W84

https://store.steampowered.com/app/458430/Steel_Seed/

Game Source Entertainment - Booth 08-C08

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2447260/Cats_on_Duty/ We’re also excited to announce that a representative from Dark Pigeon Games, the team behind AWAKEN - Astral Blade, will be at our booths during the business days (September 26 and 27) and will be available for interviews and questions. Come visit us, try our games, and don't miss the chance to connect with our amazing development teams!

Unusual Findings is proud to be part of the Game Devs of Color Expo 2024! This retro-inspired adventure brings its nostalgic charm to the event, showcasing its unique style and story. Be sure to check it out! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1605320/Unusual_Findings/

We are thrilled to reveal our 2024 Gamescom lineup, with some stellar titles showcasing never-before-seen gameplay in both the Business and Consumer halls at this year’s event! Gamers heading to Gamescom will have the chance to get hands-on with some truly exciting titles covering all kinds of genres! Located in the bustling Indie Arena Booth (Hall 10.2, Booth F010g - E019) we will be showcasing brand new game demos for AWAKEN - Astral Blade, Steel Seed, Island of Winds, BattleJuice Alchemist and Sky of Tides. There will also be the chance to snap a picture with two awesome cosplayers portraying the protagonists Tania from AWAKEN - Astral Blade and Zoe from Steel Seed as well as grabbing some cool branded merchandise after trying out the hands-on demos. In addition to the Indie Arena Booth, our team will also have playable demos for Cats on Duty, Memory Lost, and REMEDIUM on the Polish Indie Booth (Hall 10.2, F-041) for fans to try out!

More information on the great games available to play at Gamescom:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/458430/Steel_Seed/ Steel Seed (Storm in Teacup Studio) is a single player stealth-action adventure game set in a dark sci-fi world. In her epic journey inside a hostile underground facility run by AIs, Zoe is alone with Koby, a flying drone, as her only companion. Use Zoe's parkour skills to traverse the underground facility and gain a tactical advantage. Don't forget about stealth-based techniques to explore the facility's hostile environment undetected by robotic entities and guards. Some confrontations can be avoided through efficient movement. Also, get acquainted with KOBY, because he is the master key of Steel Seed and Zoe's guide on her lonely and dangerous journey inside the underground facility. By working together, they create a formidable duo and bring something new to every fight. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1689340/Island_of_Winds/ Island of Winds (Parity Games Studio) is an adventure game set in a fantastical world inspired by 17th century Iceland and its folklore. Experience the story of Brynhildur, a Balance Keeper who embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Core gameplay involves intriguing puzzles, spellcasting, and a focus on empathy encounters. The core gameplay involves spellcasting, intriguing puzzles, fantastical lore, and a special focus on approaching encounters with empathy. Island of Winds features a semi-open world environment that explores themes of self-doubt, violence, regret and empathy, as well as the conservation of nature. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1716310/AWAKEN__Astral_Blade/ AWAKEN - Astral Blade (Dark Pigeon Games). Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale 2D action-platformer metroidvania. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place? Slain your foes with a wide range of combos: from fastest to slowest. Parry enemy attacks to gain an advantage, use Fast Stand Up ability to get back into the fight and dash into enemies while they're attacking to slow the world around you and gain damage immunity. Combos and Skills will also help you to break through hordes of enemies and defeat bosses. Control the course of the story, help Tania make choices at the crucial moments of the game and take your own path to reveal mysteries of the past and present. Different routes may lead you to different endings. Search the Horace Islands for clues and information about mysterious and dangerous world of the AWAKEN - Astral Blade. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1120330/Sky_of_Tides/ Sky of Tides (Lofty Sky Entertainment Studio) is a sci-fi narrative game set in a technologically advanced universe on the brink of war. Play as Rin, who must search for her missing father and heal the broken planet of Numen. Explore the world while your choices shape your character. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1384060/BattleJuice_Alchemist/ BattleJuice Alchemist (Alchemical Works Studio) is a complex alchemy RPG that adds a unique item and skill system to the classic aRPG formula. Focus on isometric combat or opt for JRPG-style one-on-one fights. Explore the wilderness, learn ritual magic, build a tower and craft potions to fight the demonic hordes of Samhain. Juice, the alchemist, is called to Caribou Creek to fight the demons that roam the lands. As your unique version of Juice you explore the wilderness that once was New England. Fight evil in classic action RPG isometric top down view and in bullet-time close combat. Find and craft items with game-changing powers. Master BattleJuice Alchemist's deck-building mechanics by arranging your compilation of flasks to suit your playstyle. Accentuate your character beyond character customization by using ritual magic as long-term buffs. Meet strange creatures from the Crossroads while the dark plot of BattleJuice Alchemist unravels.

Additionally, there are opportunities for hands-on with these titles:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1659090/REMEDIUM/ REMEDIUM is a fast-paced twin-stick shooter set in a grim post-apocalyptic Renaissance setting. A special build for journalists, with all acts available + some never before seen new acts. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2447260/Cats_on_Duty/ Cats on Duty is a purr-fect blend of match-3 and real time strategy with tower defense mechanics. The full build of the Deluxe Edition will be available. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1483190/Memory_Lost/ Memory Lost is a story-driven cyberpunk twin-stick action shooter where players will have to capture the minds and bodies of their enemies to survive during combat. Plus, if you feel like talking to the devs, we have good news for you! You can meet the lead developers from "Storm in TeaCup", "Parity Games", "Lofty Sky Entertainment", "Sobaka Studio" and "Alchemical Works" at our booths at Gamescom! Our team is looking forward to welcoming all gamers to the Indie Arena Booth from 21-25 August, so head over to Hall 10.2, say hi and play some awesome games!

Hey everyone! Introducing "Cats vs Aliens" bundle: a tailor-made digital heaven for connossuiers of the two most awesome things in the world! Cats and Aliens, that is. Or are cats in fact aliens..? https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/43740/Cats_vs_Aliens/ Anyway, get started with Cats on Duty, where you'll lead a brave team of feline defenders to protect your garden from relentless hordes of undead in a charming, but addictive mix of tower defense and match-3 mechanics. Then, take a trip into the neon & pixel filled world of Unusual Findings, a retro point 'n' click adventure filled with synthesizers, VHS rental stores, 8-bit games, and sinister alien conspiracies. By the way, both games are participating in the Pixelated Festival on Steam, and in honor of this event, they are available at great discounts! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2447260/Cats_on_Duty/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1605320/Unusual_Findings/ And theeeeen make sure to let us know, which side won: is it adorable cats or monstrous aliens in the community hub, ok?

Hey everyone! It’s just a little reminder about a huge 50% discount for Unusual Findings on Steam during the Pixelated Event! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1605320/Unusual_Findings/ Fans will soon be able to dig deeper into this quintessential adventure when the free Vinny’s Diary update launches very soon! In this update Vinny, one of the three main characters from Unusual Findings, will share hints on how to complete and solve puzzles via his thoughts in his diary and provide a little extra lore from the game. Players can also use the ‘give more hints’ button until the help and advice are replaced by direct instructions for those needing extra help. Also included in the update are various fixes and QOL improvements, as well as improved PC mouse controls and traditional Chinese localisation.

Fall in line feline fighters and prepare for battle! We are excited to announce the launch of Cats on Duty, the purr-fectly hilarious and action-packed blend of real-time strategy, tower defense, and match-3 mechanics from developer Prikol Team. Cats on Duty has launched with a paw-some 20% launch discount for a limited time. https://youtu.be/BlQBN8760DI

We are thrilled to announce that Unusual Findings is part of the Pixelated Festival on Steam! This event is a celebration of pixel art games and offers players a chance to discover and enjoy a variety of visually captivating titles. Get ready for an exciting journey as the game will soon receive a major content update titled "Vinny's Diary"! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1605320/Unusual_Findings/ Stay tuned for more news and make sure to add Unusual Findings to your wishlist to not miss out on this upcoming adventure!

We are excited to announce that during the Steam Summer Sale, Unusual Findings is available at a fantastic discount until July 11! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1605320/Unusual_Findings/ Recently, we announced a significant free update called Vinnie's Diary, which will add a lot of new content and various improvements to the game. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to purchase Unusual Findings at the best price and enjoy the upcoming updates!

We are thrilled to announce that ESDigital Games is participating in the big Steam Summer Sale! From June 27th to July 11th, enjoy incredible discounts on over 90 of our games, catering to every taste! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32941917/c099b0181524290edfa36ab16aef0685a86ff028.jpg Don't miss this opportunity to explore our new titles and upcoming releases, and be sure to add them to your wishlist!

We are thrilled to announce that a major content update for Unusual Findings will be coming this summer! The Vinny’s Diary Update will add a bunch of fresh new gameplay content as well as quality-of-life updates to the bodacious adventure from developer Epic Llama Games for free!

Details of the upcoming Unusual Findings Vinny’s Diary Update:

• Dive deeper into this quintessential action adventure by accessing Vinny’s Diary from the inventory. Vinny, one of the three main characters from Unusual Findings, will share hints on how to complete and solve puzzles via his thoughts in his diary as well as providing a little extra lore from the game. Players can also use the ‘give more hints’ button until the hints and advice are replaced by direct instructions for those who need a little extra help.
• Improved PC mouse controls (requested by the community),
• Various fixes and QOL improvements
• The inclusion of the final round of names for the Kickstarter backers who didn't make it into the release version.
• Traditional Chinese localisation has been implemented.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1605320/Unusual_Findings/

Exciting news guys! Unusual Findings will be showcased at Gamescom Latam, which takes place in São Paulo from June 26 to 30. Hernan Lopez, the founder and game designer of Epic Llama Games, will present the game and announce several cool and important updates! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about Unusual Findings and stay tuned for the latest news! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1605320/Unusual_Findings/

Get ready to delve deeper into the mysterious world of Caribou Creek as the award-winning BattleJuice Alchemist, the complex alchemy RPG, launches today via Steam Early Access! Developed by Alchemical Works, Battlejuice Alchemist redefines the classic aRPG formula with a unique item and skill system offering the choice between isometric combat and JRPG-style one-on-one battles. We’re also thrilled to announce that BattleJuice Alchemist has just received the prestigious ‘GDC Best in Play 2024’ award and will feature as part of the publisher's lineup at this year's show from 20-22 March at the Moscone Center. Join our protagonist, Juice, the Alchemist, on a journey through the wilds of New England, battling demonic hordes and uncovering the secrets of the Crossroads. This exciting Early Access launch unveils a host of new features and mechanics for players to conquer. Build your alchemical tower, a bastion of light amidst the encroaching darkness, and harness its power to turn the tide of battle in your favour. Explore new lands around the new story locations and uncover their hidden treasures and dangers. Dynamic day-night cycles will affect enemy behavior, and an array of new items, perks, magic rituals and abilities wait to be discovered. During the Early Access journey, Alchemical Works will be working with the community to gather feedback to support their ongoing development roadmap and introduce additional content and updates to fully bring the wonderful world of BattleJuice Alchemist to life.

Hey everyone, right now there's a big sale happening: the ESDigital Games Publisher Sale! Hurry up to try out our wide range of games at the most advantageous prices while the discounts are still valid! Also, don't forget to check out our new releases and upcoming games by adding them to your wishlist - they're also featured in our publisher event, the ESDigital Games Publisher Sale! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738424/7c981af07bbaa805c6b8b4b5830ddfbfb2749d12.jpg

Hey everyone, right now there's a big sale happening: the ESDigital Games Publisher Sale! Hurry up to try out our wide range of games at the most advantageous prices while the discounts are still valid! Also, don't forget to check out our new releases and upcoming games by adding them to your wishlist - they're also featured in our publisher event, the ESDigital Games Publisher Sale! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738424/7c981af07bbaa805c6b8b4b5830ddfbfb2749d12.jpg

ESDigital Games is thrilled to be participating in next week’s Steam Next Fest with three titles from their roster upcoming games portfolio. BattleJuice Alchemist, AWAKEN: Astral Blade and Sky of Tides will all have exciting demos available for fans to try during Steam Next Fest, accompanied by exclusive developer Broadcasts to further showcase exciting new gameplay from each title. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42082513/235a73b5951d27ad34f307fe3cc76b8b645ca6de.jpg Join the Developer Broadcasts: BattleJuice Alchemist Broadcasts: Stream 1: February 6th @ 1pm GMT / 2pm CET / 8am EST / 5am PST Stream 2: February 9th @ 2pm GMT / 3pm CET / 9am EST / 6am PST Sky of Tides Broadcasts: Stream 1: February 5th @ 7pm EST / 4pm PST/ (February 6th 12.00am GMT / 1am CET) Stream 2: February 10th @ 2pm GMT / 3pm CET / 9am EST / 6am PST AWAKEN: Astral Blade Broadcasts: Stream 1: February 8th @ 1pm GMT / 2pm CET / 8am EST / 5am PST Stream 2: February 11th @ 1pm GMT / 2pm CET / 8am EST / 5am PST

Great news everyone! From January 29th to February 4th, dive into the world of Unusual Findings and enjoy a fantastic 45% discount during this limited-time sale. Don't miss your chance to explore the extraordinary at a fraction of the cost! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1605320/Unusual_Findings/

ESDigital Games is thrilled to announce a new publishing deal to release Sky of Tides, developed by Lofty Sky Entertainment Inc., on Steam! It’s a story-driven sci-fi adventure with RPG elements set in a technologically advanced universe on the brink of war. Play as Rin, who must search for her missing father and heal the broken planet of Numen. Explore the world while your choices shape your character. Sky of Tides will also be participating in the Steam Storyteller’s Festival from 29th Jan - 4th Feb, where fans can celebrate the art of storytelling with a host of exciting visual novel and narrative adventure games. Visual novel content creator Asteyni will be hosting a live Sky of Tides Steam Broadcast during the Storyteller’s Festival on January 30 at 5.00pm PT / 8.00pm ET (January 31st 1.00am UK / 2.00am CET) showing brand new gameplay. Head over to the Sky of Tides Steam page to tune in! https://store.steampowered.com/app/112..._of_Tides/ More news to follow on Sky of Tide’s exciting participation in Steam Next Fest from 5-12 February!

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! We wish you all the best and are excited to announce that in celebration of the winter holidays and the ongoing Steam Winter Sale until January 4th, our game is now available with a festive 50% discount! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1605320/Unusual_Findings/

We are happy to announce a massive update to Memory Lost: Chapter One! You can now play the entire first chapter of the full game by heading to Memory Lost: Chapter One and jumping straight into the fresh, updated gameplay and seeing what’s in store for the full launch next year! The Memory Lost: Chapter One was first launched in December 2022 and has delighted shooter fans with its innovative combat mechanics and fast-paced gameplay. Over the past 12 months, we’ve been gathering community and players feedback to support the ongoing development of the full game. As part of the continued development journey of Memory Lost, we will continue to use the valuable feedback gathered from the Memory Lost: Chapter One to enhance the full game experience. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1483190/Memory_Lost/ Try Chapter One for free and wishlist Memory Lost!

Today’s content update is the first stage in the full Act 2 release, including a new location, new mutant types, boss and new story content being made available for players to experience. A further two locations, enemy types, bosses and additional story arcs will be released over the coming weeks to complete the full Act 2 launch. We also pleased to announce that there will be NO price increase for REMEDIUM following today’s content update. The price will only increase when we are happy with the content and quality of the game in general and Act 2 in particular. For now, the focus is delivering the most polished and content-complete version of the game during its Steam Early Access phase. Since the launch of Act 1, we’ve been busy gathering your feedback and introducing many quality-of-life improvements and new features, many of which were requested by players already active on the Steam Early Access release. Some of these quality-of-life improvements include the balancing of battles to make weak enemies more dynamic, a reworked dash movement, new enemy spawn mechanics, improved VFX, blood effects and HUD, as well as many other cosmetic enhancements to the game world. We will continue to work with the community on today’s update to improve and polish the upcoming content ahead of the full Act 2 release and extend our thanks for the support and feedback on REMEDIUM’s Early Access launch so far and look forward to further collaboration throughout the development journey. Following directly on from the devastating boss battle at the end of Act 1, REMEDIUM Act 2 opens a new chapter in the hunt for a cure to the Grey plague and to your very survival in the world ravaged by hordes of mutants and chimeras. Armed only with your journal, you must navigate the snowy mountain paths and survive the onslaught of warring tribes of mutants spread across three village locations. In each new location, the blood thirsty mutants are protected by a terrifying and unique boss, which must be defeated in order to unveil the path to the cure for the disease and the survival of the remaining humans.

REMEDIUM Act 2 features:

• Act 2 will introduce three new locations with unique mutant types and terrifying bosses.
• Today’s update unveils the new Fort location along with new mutants and boss type - Despite their beast-like looks these mutants wear armor and use human weapons like clubs, spears and even mortars. They inhabit a ruined fortress nestled into the mountainside protected by a deadly new boss. Mutant types: Grunt, Pikeman, Gunner. Boss: Huntress. Two more locations (Mine and Abbey), mutant types and bosses, will complete Act 2 and be released soon.
• Continuation of the intriguing storyline of the hero’s deadly journey.
• Players can craft new parts for their weapons (to further customize them and deal different types of damage) with the new reagents found in Act 2.
• Updated visuals and player accessibility for an enhanced gameplay experience.
• An improved upgrade system where players can now spend resources to become stronger.
• Dash movement and Almalgams use have been split for greater accessibility.
• Language support for English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Chinese, Japanese and Korean, with further enhancements to be added.

We’re happy to announce that Unusual Findings was nominated for Steam Award 2023 in “Labor of Love”! You can also get the game at the best possible price during the Steam Autumn Sale until November 28! Don’t miss out on this great deal! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1605320/Unusual_Findings/

Get the game at the best possible price during the Steam Autumn Sale until November 28! Don’t miss out on this great deal! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1605320/Unusual_Findings/

Good news everyone! The cat-tastic playable prologue for Cats on Duty is now available to download for free! It’s a purr-fectly hilarious and action-packed blend of real-time strategy, tower defense, and match-3 mechanics, where heavily armed battle-hardened cat veterans of rodent skirmishes and yarn tangles take charge in defending their homeland (and litter boxes) against the forces of great evil! The Steam Prologue contains the whole first chapter of Cats on Duty spread over 10 captivating levels, each showcasing a unique challenge and certain game feature. There is even a minigame, and a full boss fight to get your claws into, to prepare you for what’s to come in the final game. Here you can also try out the co-op mode with your friends or family. One player focuses on the tile-matching field of the game screen to win the food needed to recruit and upgrade your battle cats while the other builds an unbreakable line of defense. Co-op mode can be easily activated or deactivated from the start menu or as you play. With ‘cat’ and ‘kitten’ difficulty levels available, you can adjust game difficulty on the fly should you find the current level too hard or too easy for your skills or mood. You will also be able to carry over your Prologue save files into the main game so you can either continue from where you left off or reset the game progress in the settings menu and start over! So try the free Prologue and add Cats on Duty to your wishlist! TRY OUT FOR FREE

ESDigital Games and Alchemical Works are delighted to reveal their action adventure RPG title BattleJuice Alchemist and its new announcement trailer! BattleJuice Alchemist is a complex alchemy RPG that adds an equipment-based skill system to the classic aRPG formula. Focus on top-down combat or opt for JRPG-style one-on-one fights. Explore the wilderness, learn ritual magic, and craft potions to fight demonic hordes overrunning the lands. Juice, the alchemist, is called to Caribou Creek to fight the demons that roam the lands. As your unique version of Juice, you explore the wilderness that once was New England. Fight evil in classic action RPG isometric top-down view and in bullet-time close combat. Find and craft items with game-changing powers. Master BattleJuice Alchemist’s deck-building mechanics by arranging your compilation of flasks to suit your playstyle. Accentuate your character beyond character customization by using ritual magic as long-term buffs. Meet strange creatures from the Crossroads while the dark plot of BattleJuice Alchemist unravels. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38469214/3a29e0c41079d009f23b3a23afabdb7c86aa9d70.jpg

UNIQUE ITEMS AND CHARACTER BUILDS

Loot and Craft: As an alchemist you wear no armor and wield no sword, but you rain down fire on your enemies. Find flasks with unique properties in the wilderness or craft them at your workbench. In deck-building fashion you create a compilation of flasks which you randomly draw from. Unique Skill System: In BattleJuice Alchemist, your flasks are your skills. Every flask can be used the normal way and at times in a supercharged, "jucified" way for stronger effects. Some flasks have powers attached to them that drastically change their effects when used, which allows you to develop your own playstyle.

EXPLORE A DARK WORLD

Procedural Landscapes, Hand-crafted Towns: The world of BattleJuice Alchemist is separated into vast levels of procedural landscape. Every valley, sea, river, mountain, building, stone, tree and item is placed by a unique algorithm. This allows you to continue exploring after you completed the main story. Quest locations are still hand-crafted to tell compelling stories. Dark Lands to Discover: You are influenced by daytime and weather effects and so are your enemies. But they are also buffed by the evermore spawning demons’ presence. Find dark altars to hold their influence at bay and discover many other secrets.

ENGAGING COMBAT

Classic isometric ARPG action: Fight your enemies from afar in classic top down view. Throw explosive or freezing flasks at them, prepare ambushes of explosive barrels. Use the “Frog Hop” flask to jump away from danger or right into close combat. Close Combat with Bullet-time: Enter close combat with an enemy, where you can interact hands on by dodging or using smoke flasks to avoid being hit. Manage your resources and flasks during these intense one on one battles against your awe-inspiring enemies from the Crossroads.