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HC Sanatorium development update

I've been overwhelmed with work lately, but I come with good news. We are approaching Beta version of the game! The reason for this is basically because I am switching to newer version of Unity engine and the game is being reworked from the ground up. Mostly in terms of code, which won't be visible. But alongside with this version upgrade, a massive update will come with a lot of new stuff. I don't know when I'll release it because free time is rare for me right now. But I managed to create a...

HC Sanatorium devlog 21

After a long break, I am back. Sorry for the bad quality of video edit.
What is new:
- ability to crouch with Ctrl
- added whole new NPC, the security guard. She is sitting in the entrance hallway and keeping an eye on security cameras, who comes by and all that stuff. She will have a taser in the future, because well... she doesn't mess around. Try to avoid her, even though, I'd completely understand if you'd let her catch you.
- added new room - the nurse dressing room. It's not...

Page is back up

Hi, after a short break, from which I thought I won't come back, the page is published again. My health is improving and I recieved some messages, asking me to make the builds available again. I am hoping to return to this project in near future. Hope you all the best.

Announcement

Hello my dear followers. My health is deteriorating faster than I expected. I'm afraid I'm gonna have to pause the HC Sanatorium project. I'll leave the Patreon open for 30 more days, so anyone new that might want to try the game, has the option to do so. But I'm planning to pause the subscription system, since I'll pause my works on the game. Hopefully I'll recover quickly and we'll be back on track, but currently the situation is critical.

Thank you for understanding. Have a good day...

HC Sanatorium devlog 20

Added... a lot of stuff:
- numpad lock for main doors
- card files to store different documents (will be used as worldbuilding as well as searching for clues and important information)
- new character and npc design - or rather improved the old one
- a simple way to finish the game - current objective is to get to the elevator at the end of the hallway. Code for the numlock is hidden somewhere in the Sanatorium &nb...

Design update (and other stuff)

Hi, I haven't been very active since publishing the roadmap, mostly because of my health issues and other things happening in my life.

The progression was slow, mainly because I had to deal with many bugs and design mistakes that popped up during the level construction. This being said, I expect to finish 2024 goals by the end of January. I've already fixed most of the bugs, expanded hallway level and currently I'm at 50% progress with remaking the Nurse and Player sprites. I'm trying t...

HC Sanatorium Roadmap v1.0.0

Hello. After a long break that was required by life conditions and events, I am somewhat back. I have decided to release this simple version of a roadmap, that can be helpful for me as well as you to navigate the future of this project. Some of the points are self-explanatory, some of them are understandable only to me, but bear in mind that these can change over time and will be corrected if necessary. I will do my best to resume the former regular build releases, but it is a rollercoaster, ...

HC Sanatorium devlog 19

-Added keycard
-Added lock mechanism
-Added lock option to doors

I had a lot of responsibilities lately and I had no time at all to work on this. I added one last mechanism for now, since in 1.2 versions I want to focus on other aspects of gameplay - especially level design and world building. The more I add stuff, the more I realise that this game is a total mess and the next thing I need to do is a complete restructuralisation of the project - rebuild it from the ground up. 2024-06-05 20:54:02 +0000 UTC View Post

HC Sanatorium devlog 18

-Added visual struggle bar that shows progress of removing restraints.
-Reworked struggle mechanism, mostly code changes and improvements.
-Added option to sit on a chair and stand up. Also added animations for sitting, sitting tied up and sitting while struggling.
-Added documents mechanism. Player will be able to read different papers around the map.
-Changed font.
-Other code changes and improvements, fixing bugs.

Press T to tie yourself up! (temporary functionality f...

HC Sanatorium devlog 17

-Added electricity control panel mechanism - player is now able to create small electricity outage. This will disable the cameras and lights will start blinking.
-Fixed sirens rotation speed (increase).
-Fixed nurse spawning - she will now spawn on several predefined spots instead of previous random approach which was not ideal. Also she can now spawn facing both left or right.

Nurse will be able to fix the control panel in the future and player will need a picklock to open the p...

HC Sanatorium devlog 16

-Added security cameras mechanic.
-If the player is detected by camera, sirens will turn on and it will alert the nurse. She will come to the player if they are still in the camera field of view, if not, the nurse will come to the last position that the player was seen at.
-Fixed a bug where the nurse would run backwards if the player was detected behind her

There is a control panel in making that would disable the cameras if the player tweaks with it. 

Build:
2024-03-03 12:17:08 +0000 UTC View Post

HC Sanatorium devlog 15

-Finished the locker mechanic. You can hide inside the locker, but if the nurse sees you enter it, she will pull you out and tie you up, nice and tight.
-Fixed the EBKs not respawning. It's just a quick fix because in the future I am planning to add some delay, so the EBKs won't respawn immediately.
-Fixed Nurse bug where she would stay stuck at the end of the hallway. Now she is once again turning around when reaching a wall.
-Fixed locker shadows not being present.

Finally s...

HC Sanatorium devlog 14

-Added proper texture for light switch
-Code management
-Added storage room (beware, side walls are not working rn) with a simple texture for a locker. There will be a mechanic implemented that the player will be able to hide inside the locker. 

Just a short one today, finally had some more time to work on this. Hopefully things will be more free in February.

Build:
https://nylfem.itch.io/hc-s...

HC Sanatorium devlog 13 [BUILD]

-Fixed issues with Main Menu scaling
-Added barriers to the hallway level where necessary
-Testing, building and more testing (and yet it's still not enough / never will be)

So here it is - our very first publicly released build. I hoped that I would have more time to add another scene into the game before this release, but life has different plans as always. Nevermind, I should have more free time in 2024.

About the build - it's not a full game. It's not finished and ther...

HC Sanatorium devlog 12

-Created graphics for Main Menu.
-Added Main Menu with buttons to Play and Quit the game.
-Added functionality to exit the game by pressing Esc (return to Main Menu).
-Tried exporting a demo build.
As the end of the year is approaching, so is the upcoming first build release. I want to incorporate few more things such as another room and a way to finish the game. However I don't know how busy I'll be during the holidays - but I will release the build on Patreon at the latest at De...

HC Sanatorium devlog 11

-Added more audio effects - footsteps and alarm.
-Mainly working on graphics, I finished the laying animation for Player, it just needs to be implemented.
-Started working on the Main Menu - mostly graphics as well, lots of drawing.

Just a short one today, wouldn't even bother with another devlog but I really wanted to share with all of you the sounds It feels more impactful and professional, I am quite proud of it. My ...

HC Sanatorium devlog 10

-A lot of code changes and reorganisation.
-Fixing bugs, bad code.
-EBKs (Emergency Bondage Kits) are finally fully incorporated and functional! They will stay broken until the Player gets catched (environment reset).
-Added AudioManager and the first sound of the game - breaking glass at EBKs.
-If the Nurse catches the Player, she will now take all their items from their inventory. At least that's what should have been happening already, but I just found out that it wasn't :D
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HC Sanatorium devlog 09

-Created three new items: Rope, Microfoam tape and Handcuffs.
-Created script for EBK (Emergency Bondage Kit) that will be strategically placed around the Sanatorium for nurses to restrain possible escaping patients. The kit will have breakable glass, just as the typical fire alarm buttons have. I am struggling with some bugs for now, so it is not fully functional. You can see the EBK texture in previous devlogs in the hallway. Player will also be able to break the glass and grab the items...

HC Sanatorium devlog 08

-Mainly fixing bugs
-Fixed position bug where the player would spawn next to bed even if entering the cell on their own.
-Enhanced door functionality - now the player spawns on a specific position for each door.
-Rewired Unity editor because of file transfers.
-Found new bug with animation/collision right after capture.

I know I haven't been around for two months, but I simply had too much on my plate. I'm really passionate about this project so hopefully, things will get b...

HC Sanatorium devlog 07

- Added chloroform mechanism.
- Created chloroform nurse animation.
- When nurse catches patient, she will now tie her up, then put a cloth over her nose. Player will start to lose oxygen until she fades out. She will awake in her cell, tied up to a bed. I will create special animation for bed bondage later. 
- Behind the scenes code changes.

Today was a lot of work. I feel a bit burned out, so I'll take a pause for a few days. But so far, I like how it is going.

HC Sanatorium devlog 06

- Fixed the inventory system bugs, now its working as it should without index sliding and duplicating items.

- Added base for computer screen UI layout.


Just a quick one today, haven't got much time throughout the day. Hope you are all well. Next I'm planning on either developing the computer activities, thus adding something to do into the game, or I'll work on Nurse and maybe player's stats. Then I'll have to think through the next steps.


Have a nice weekend 2023-11-05 18:17:37 +0000 UTC View Post

HC Sanatorium devlog 05

- Added UI for inventory of container and player.
- Created decent inventory system.
- Added inventory transfer mechanism between player and container (still buggy).
- Created few new sprites, mostly for items (pantyhose and ballgag).

Bugs: Blocked objects when tied in, inventory transfer and index sliding.

I'm really glad for how it's going right now. All of the sprites and code is handmade by me, so that also feels satisfying. Next I want to fix the inventory and the ...

HC Sanatorium devlog 04

- Created base for the UI and Inventory systems
- Added UI text (on the left it says what can you interact with, on the right is a build number (will be removed in final version of course))
- Added inventory mechanism. For now it's controlled only by buttons, just so I can see if it works. I was able to put few pairs of pantyhose into the wardrobe and the drawers as well. Inventory will be controlled through specialised UI window in the future.

Bugs: When the patient gets tied up...

HC Sanatorium devlog 03

- Created sprites for player's cell/room.
- Created Player's cell level.
- Added switch mechanism for lights (on/off).
- Added door mechanism - travelling between levels.
- Some background code stuff and changes.
- Player can use doors and switch with button E.

Plans for future: add activities on the computer, inventory system, more interactivity, getting tied to the bed after being catched.

HC Sanatorium devlog 02

- Created animations for sprint
- Reworked sprint mechanism for player
- Reworked lights
- Added alarms that nurse activates when she detects escaping player
- Reworked textures and added new ones
- Some background code changes

I like the overall esthetics more now. Bit darker. Future plans : Add player's room/cell - safehouse as well as prison. Add tasks, more objects, puzzles and activities.

HC Sanatorium devlog 01

- Created a first design for Hallway level. There will be doors to patient cells, storages and nurse rooms, alongside few objects, such as Emergency Bondage Kits etc.
- Fixed issue with sprites cropping
- Added lights and shadows
- Created script for random blinking of a light (will add creepy atmosphere or will be used to signal power losses)
- Player can now sprint with LShift (animation needs to be created)
- Few changes in Nurse behaviour

Overall, I think this visual...