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Hello! I'm sorry, there are no plans to release the game on mobile :(

HELLO OMG HI you have no idea how exhilarating it feels to read someone be so passionate about the game! 😭✨

I have been working on it for three years and it pretty much consumed me and I'M NOT ALONE?  😭😭

Your analysis is honestly everything I could have hoped for and MORE—I did leave some things intentionally vague to let players come to their own conclusions AND WHEN SOMEONE DOES? Happy dance✨✨

(Small tangent of my own but it's also why I scrapped a big chunk of what was planned for the lorebook [and the reason it's not finished yet], because it would have been very 'this is how it is because I say so' but that isn't the vibe.)

And once again I am so grateful that Ascanio managed to make it as a love interest, the game would have been... another game completely, I think, without them 😭now I'm scared to think about it.

Also, apologies for the brevity of my comment—I am shy!! 😭

😭😭✨

Thank you 😊✨ glad to hear you're enjoying it!!

If you use the itchio app, the game should have patched automatically. 

If you downloaded and installed it manually, you'll need to download the new version. It should automatically detect the old savefiles :D

Hello, and thank you for the report! I just pushed a patch that should fix the issue—let me know if it works :)

Glad to hear it worked ✨ enjoy!

I might know what's causing this! Here's the fix that works for the Steam version—it's a bit involved:

• Navigate to %USERPROFILE%/AppData/LocalLow/Rascal Devworks/Sigh of the Abyss/NaninovelData/Saves

The easiest way to find it is to click on your Windows icon, type %appdata% and open the file folder with the same name. It will open the Roaming sub-folder; click on AppData, then LocalLow. There should be a RascalDevworks folder there!

• Backup of your saves, just in case!
• Remove the globalsave & settings files;
• Then do a fresh install of the game;

Let me know if it works!

What do you mean with 'renders'? :)

No AI was used to create any part of the game. 

And yes, it includes no erotic content.

Fixed in my internal build, thank you!

Autosaves

All your autosaves except for the one in the first slot might appear empty.
Workaround: navigate to the other autosave page & return. Your autosaves never left! They were hiding. Currently investigating a way to make them less shy.

How to report bugs

Quoting scene names / exact lines helps a ton in finding the spot where the issue is occurring. Briefly describing the scene, its name or what you did before is also helpful!

If the bug happens after you have made the choice TM (ending-related one), specifying which path you chose is very helpful!

I just pushed a patch that should fix the issue! I split the scene in two documents.

Loading the autosave made in the scene before Bowels of the Earth (that leads to BotE) should now let you access the scene in its entirety & let you save. Let me know if it works!

I am able to reproduce it, working on a fix!

Can you save normally during the rest of the scene, or is it only blocked when dreaming of the Abyss?

Are you perchance romancing Alpheon?

Looking into that scene!

So glad to hear it!! 

Removing the autosave is not an elegant solution, but I'm still trying to find what causes it to crash—it's the point where all the main choices made during the game converge, and there are... a lot of possibilities 😅

Awesome, so glad it worked!

Are you able to save in the scene outside the Halls, before Alpheon says the line?

I might have found the issue, I'll push a hotfix that should let you access the end (but knowing if you can save is still valuable!)

Oh no! I don't want to spoil anything. Sorry ><

I'm about to push a patch with some more fixes—if the workaround... works (pun of the century here), I should have already fixed the bug in a previous patch :)

I recommend using the itchio app to get the latest update. I did so much testing but I am one person, and there are so many little interactions between variables that some slipped through the cracks Q_Q

Looking into it, thank you for the report! 

Are you on the latest patch?

A couple more questions while I dig around the file: Did you accept Lapo's offer or not? Are in you in a romance with Alpheon or someone else? Did you already deal with the nightmares or is the farm issue the one you're tackling first?

(A possible workaround would be loading a savefile in the morning, before meeting Atri if it's your first day, and selecting 'I am relieved' when reflecting on the Refrain).

Looking into it! Does loading the auto-save made at the end of the scene work?

30 Oct

• Fixed the 'black screen at launch' issue. This was caused by double clicking the exit button, which prompted a save file to override itself twice, fail to do so and get corrupted. The fix is unfortunately not retroactive ! 
  
• Fixed a visual bug with Sylas' sprite after visiting her boss;
  
• Fixed a misnamed variable in the confrontation in the D.  path;
  
• Adjusted Lord Rizzo's epilogue line in the D. path to be more natural;
  
• Fixed some scene transitions after the Festival—they should not accidentally spoil future illustrations/locations anymore;
  
• The pages of the load menu and save menu are now synced!
• Various text fixes;

18 Oct

• Updated credits;
  
• Humor choices will now show choice text when selected with a controller;
  
• Improved the map UI to give more feedback;
  
• Fixed the video backgrounds acting up when dealing with Sylas' boss;
• Fixed a bug that prevented some lines from showing during the A.  epilogue;
• Fixed erroneous capitalization of some speakers during 'Deadly Dance';
• Fixed a bug in the 'Primeval Mandate' scene;
• Fixed a continuity error in Malec's cemetery scene;
• Fixed a continuity error (talking with Atri) while in a romance with Alpheon;
• Fixed a continuity error (the perfumer) while in a romance with Ascanio;

15 Oct

• Fixed the conversation between two scheming women in Thicker than Blood;
  
• Fixed Sylas' stargazing scene;
  
• Restored a missing voiceline in Solve et Coagula;
  
• Fixed two speaker names in Our Joyous Lady of the Harvest;
• Clarified the A. ending;
• Fixed a visual glitch with a phlegmatic protagonist in Deadly Dance;
• Fixed a mismatch between written & voiced line in The Queen’s Dance;
• Various text fixes;
• You can now proceed through Divinity Confronted if Nessa taught you how to scry;

13 Oct

• Fixed the ending scene in the  A. path. You are able to save in the scene now;
• Fixed the scene that gives you a lead on the cove of a certain group. IMPORTANT : I had to split the scene into two documents. Load the autosave that leads to Bowels of the Earth to proceed;
• Updated credits;
• Various textfixes;
• Better flow when preparing for the dance if you're in Malec's romance;
• Removed mentions of Valerico during the dance if you’re not on friendly terms with him/have never met him;
• Corrected the portrait of a servant in the kitchen scene during the dance;
• Fixed a couple of speaker names being incorrectly capitalized;
• Fixed characters being abnormally large in the scene after the dance, when in a romance with Alpheon;

12 Oct

• Assorted text fixes;
• Removed a line of raw code that showed as dialogue;
• More appropriate background in the small scene with Sylas before you go into the cove;
• Fixed missing arms/multiple arms;
• Fix a crash that would happen when meeting the ruffians if you commissioned a new blouse;*
• Fix a crash that would happen in Divinity confronted;**
• The scrollbar in the codex is now unrestricted and should not snap back anymore;
• Removed the autosaves at the end of the endings. This is acting as a temporary fix while I adjust the scene in the A. path;

* Loading a savefile at the Temple should let players proceed to the Rose, then the ruffian scene, without the autosave crashing the game. 

11 Oct

• Fixed a wrong speaker when buying a gift for Sylas;
  
• Fixed the UI resetting to engine default if you accepted the duel in Malec's romance;
  
• Made some changes to the ‘Friend of Lapo’ codex entry;
  
• Removed Renza persisting through the  A. epilogue;
  
• Changed a line to accommodate Santanna being razed;
  
• Fixed the wrong skill button showing up when killing Laverna's lieutenants;
  
• Restored a missing voiceline in the confrontation with Atri;
  
• Improved the flow of the scene at The Rose in the E.  path;
  
• Restored a voiceline when you kill the Prodigal One;
• Fixed a crash that would happen by selecting the phlegmatic choice while inside the well in the farm chapter;
  
• Fixed a possible crash after attending Enilia's dinner party in the farm chapter;
• Fixed a crash that would happen by selecting the phlegmatic choice while inside the well in the farm chapter;
• Fixed a possible crash after attending Enilia's dinner party in the farm chapter;
• The protagonist's side-eye doesn't show seams anymore;
• Improved the wording in the  E.  epilogue about the clergy;
• Coded a failsafe if only 5 events are available when investigating the ruffians;
• Fixed Bástian's scene sotflocking during the festival;
• Updated the end credits;

I even looked at the regional pricing to see if perhaps it was another currency 😂

Weird bug! Thank you for letting me know—I appreciate it 😊

Hello hello hello! The last patch for the premiere build significantly  improves the staging of most scenes in the game, restores some missing VA & squashes bugs that caused freezes!

Patch 04 - 11 Oct

Staging

• Improved the staging of virtually the whole game. Something happened after the first export that offset the protagonist to the right. I manually corrected all her positions;

VA

• Restored a missing voice line in the confrontation with the Abyss in the A.  path;
• Restored a missing voice line in the confrontation with Laverna in the A.  path;
• Amplified various lines;
• Restored VA to Malec’s introduction;
• Restored missing whisper lines in your first meeting with the siren;
• Fixed VA in Aleste’s temple scene;
• Restored a voiceline in the scene with the Prodigal One;

Text issues

• Fixed various typos
• Improved the flow of the conversation with Lord Rizzo;

Bugs

• The 'Divinity Confronted' scene can now be accessed correctly;
• The protagonist won’t lose an arm when healing Miché’s father;
• Removed a candle that snuffed itself out on the day of the Everlasting Prime;
• Fixed a bug that prevented you for accessing Marané's romance scene during the festival;
• Fixed a bug that made you enter a relationship with Malec... in Marané's romance;
• Fixed the Lady of Dreams messing up the staging during the Dance;
• The M. path now triggers correctly;

A big thank you to everyone who has reported the issues!

Hello hello! Today's patch includes the rest of the voice acting plus assorted fixes.

Patch 3 - 10 Oct

Voice acting

• Added voice acting to the endings and epilogue;
• Fixed a misnamed voice line in Sylas' stargazing scene & harbor scene;

Credits

• Added backer names to the credits;

Bug fixes

• Made gathering clues to understand the origin of the poison slightly more forgiving;
• Fixed a bug that prevented Aleste's voiced scene from playing during the festival;
• If you attend the duel after saving the child from the canal, your hair will be dry from the get-go;

Text fixes

• Nessa will share more information about the poison if you personally kill  the lord;
• Minor assorted text fixes;

If you encounter any issues during your playthrough, send them my way!

Hello backers! Today's patch includes a ton of voice acting and replacement files for all the BGMs, so the download is going to be rather meaty. Apologies!

Patch 2 - 08 Oct

Voice acting

• Added voice acting to the dance;

Background music

• Replaced all tracks with the versions mastered by the composer;

Codex

• Added the missing codex entries and clarified some of them;

Text fixes

• Fixed a humor choice when meeting Nessa;
• Clarified that Miché's mother hasn't been home for a while;
• Fixed stray typos;

Hello backers! Here are the latest patch notes for the premiere build of Sigh of the Abyss:

Patch 1 - 06 Oct

Voice acting

• Restored missing voice acting to the very first scenes with Malec and Atri;
• Added voice acting to two more chapters of the game (the dance party, endings and epilogues are still a work in progress);
• Minor fixes to Alpheon's first introduction (restored a missing voice line);

Text issues

• Added some clarification to the diplomatic path with Valerico;
• Fixed a codex tooltip when going to LaMarina;
• Added some clarification to a conversation with Ascanio regarding the Halls' magick;
• Added a line to make a scene with Sylas less abrupt if you're on friendly terms with Renza;
• Changed the name of Sylas' first date event to be clearer;
• A couple more assorted text fixes;

Other

• Fixed the scene transition when returning to LaMarina;
• Fixed character positions when returning from the docks;
• Fixed the Envoy's cape sudden disappearance in Bástian's scene;
• Made the background music in Alpheon's introduction smoother;
• Made the background music in Enilia's introduction smoother;
• Unlocking the romance preferences will now bring up the stat menu, so you can customize them right away!
• After being jump scared by the bell one too many times, finally lowered its volume;
• Atri respects your personal space now in your scene with her, after you have access to The Refrain;
• Made the transition to the Halls' video background smoother;
• Lowered the volume of the Halls' waterfall;
• Fixed the Envoy's position when talking to the siren;

Known issues

• Auto-saves misbehave. It looks like you only have one, and the rest of the page is empty. Temporary fix: go to the second page of auto-saves and return to the first. The auto-saves will be there again;

If you  encounter any bugs during your playthrough, send them my way!

I'll push another patch very soon with the rest of the voice acting and more fixes.

Can't wait to get the game in your hands! 😊

Thank you so much for the kind words ✨ 

I can't wait to have the game ready!!

Hello! Before I announce the release date I need to confirm a couple of things, but an official announcement should be coming out after the weekend ✨ the game is still going to release 'around September', most likely a little bit after. 

Testing everything is much more time consuming than I thought it would be!

Thank you so much for the kind words! Yes, I fully recovered, thankfully 🙏

Jason is indeed fantastic as Malec, I'm very happy he agreed to join the project 😊✨

Thank you so much for the kind words ✨

Hello! The game will only have a female main character 😄

Thank you so much for the lovely comment!

Cutting off the bottom half of the illustration really contributed to the timeless, vague vibe of the game.

I'm really glad I could find Psyché and let the inspiration take the wheel! And that you liked the end result 😊

I adore the lush presentation, it's so immersive and cinematic. There's a touch of whimsy in the music, the leafling's sprite and her abode that really added to the charm.

Her little grumpy expression is so darling, too!

This is a really well-done game 💜

OMG! The options menu!! I'm so happy I opened it, it was such a nice surprise. And the little fies floating around like flowers!!

I really liked the writing and how intense the conversation felt in ye Olde English—I'm unfamiliar with Dragon Dogma 2, so I got Elden Ring vibes from it  :D

This was incredibly well done—so polished and made out of love <3

I really liked how subtly the main character's actions are conveyed, and how different the three endings are from each other.

This was a treat :D

I really enjoyed this! Very effective satire. The boat question was brutal—it reminded me of a related question in the Voting Advice app for the European elections.

How many endings are there? I found three :D

Thank you so much for the lovely comment!

The original artwork is indeed enchanting—it inspired me right away, and I was so happy to know I could use it in the game! Shoutout to the Rijksmuseum and their open data policy  🙏

I'm glad the hints were effective! I wanted to add more of them, and make them dependent on previous choices, but couldn't because of the wordcount😅 She has three possible names, but the hints only point to one.

Thank you again ✨

Thank you for the kind words! So glad you liked the game and yes, Samgrace was amazing in the role 🙏

Fullscreen would display a massive border around, so I increased the size of the viewport instead. It will hopefully be enough to improve readability!