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Hello Homebodies,


Now that the promotional band-aid has been ripped off, I want to bring your attention to the 2023 Steam Awards and gently suggest that you vote for Homebody in the Outstanding Story-Rich Game category. Homebody's narrative is real important to us so if you enjoyed it then please consider voting for the game!

Also if you haven't seen it, please enjoy this haunted and goof-filled new trailer:

We’re super excited to announce the premier experience for gaming connoisseurs with our two Game Grumps narrative titles combining for the Dream Daddy x Homebody bundle! Is it weird that this bundle pairs a light-hearted dating sim with a horror game where you get stabbed a whole bunch? No! We contain multitudes!

Fall into a dream of sleepy seaside towns and single dateable dads then turn the corner for the horror movie nightmare with our relentless knife-wielding killer. Or start with the nightmare and end with the dream. 🤷 We can’t tell you what to do; we’re not your dad.

Get that dreamy gaming going with the discounted bundle, available now!

- Jory and The Game Grumps Team


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Hello Homebodies,

It's patch time! We've continued to work away behind the scenes making improvements and squashing bugs.

PATCH NOTES:

• Added a short new cutscene segment to the intro title sequence.
  
• The Memory Log now highlights images that are new information that hasn't been viewed yet, making it clearer when there is a new hint or important information.
  
• Killer AI has been tweaked to be slightly more aggressive, especially later on in the night.
  
• Tweaks and changes to various puzzle elements to improve clarity.
  
• Bug fixes and improvements to hints: Pete should now be less pushy with hints that give away puzzle details, and sequencing changes should make the timing of his hints more useful than ever.
  
• Small improvements to movement with analog (non-Tank) controls.
  
• Various dialogue bug fixes and minor writing consistency fixes.
  
• Some minor visual changes and bug fixes.

Anyone notice a little art update too? 👀 We had to get our full horror movie poster vibes going and updated the key art with a brand-new original illustration.

For anyone thinking about grabbing the game or suggesting it to a friend, heads up that Homebody is 50% off this week through September 11!

https://steamproxy.com/steamstore/app/1959350/Homebody/

Keep the feedback, comments, and reviews coming and don't forget to look behind you... 🔪

- Jory and The Game Grumps Team

Hello Homebodies!

We’ve seen some absolutely amazing fan art floating around and we are over the moon that so many people have loved these characters and this world. Please keep sharing and tagging us in your art posts so we can see!

For fans who want that official Homebody look, we’ve got you covered with brand-new Homebody merch! We have a stylish t-shirt and of course the most important item: the bastard hot dog pin. Nothing like a good bastard dog for a July 4th cookout.

Grab your Homebody t-shirt here[merch.gamegrumps.com] and the bastard hot dog pin here[merch.gamegrumps.com]!

Share your pics and make sure to tag @GameGrumps and @Rogue_Co on Twitter. We can't wait to see your Homebody style.

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Hello Homebodies,

It’s been a crazy but super exciting month since launch! We can’t believe it’s already summer. With puzzles, spooks, and a deep story, we think Homebody is a great choice for a summer weekend playthrough.

Reviews are still rolling in and we’re thrilled to see what folks think about the game.

And we’re continuing to make it even better for all of you! We submitted one patch already but patch number two is going out today as well.

Patch 2 Notes:

• Added Tank Controls option to Gameplay menu, enabling (even more) retro-style character control: pressing left and right makes Emily turn left or right, respectively, and pressing up or down makes Emily walk forwards or backwards, respectively. More like some of the classic games we were inspired by! By default, this is enabled on the D-Pad when using a controller, but you can adjust settings to disable this or enable Tank controls on the keyboard as well.
  
• Time display reworked to always be shown and display a pause button when time is paused during conversations, reading books, etc.
  
• Adjustments to camera angles and camera triggers to improve flow. Now Emily should get turned around a little less.
  
• Some adjustments to hint system flow, sequencing, and clarity. This should quiet down "Backseat Pete" just a bit.
  
• Changes to flow and pacing of dialogue in cutscenes and in early-game conversations with the other kids.

Keep the feedback, comments, and reviews coming and keep an eye out for that killer… 🔪

- Jory and The Game Grumps Team

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Hello Homebodies,

It's been 2 weeks since launch and we hope you've been enjoying the house of puzzles ...and being murdered over and over again. We have gotten an overwhelming amount of love from both the community and the creators - mostly for Gary...

Thank you all for your continued support, we have already put your initial feedback to action in our first patch - live now!

Here's what you should expect to see:

Steam Cloud Saves
The game now supports syncing of save progress through Steam Cloud. Be sure to update the game on all your devices to take advantage of this feature.

AI Fixes for the Killer
The killer should now be more aggressive in pursuing multiple targets and will open closets more appropriately. Cases where the Killer would stand still when facing multiple targets, or would freeze when preparing to open a closet that the player is hiding in, should be fixed.

Audio Fixes
Minor audio bugs have been fixed. In particular, Emily's scared breathing should now be quieter while hiding in closets.

Dialogue Bug Fixes
Some of Gary's dialogue lines were being shown repeatedly, and some puzzle-related dialogue from Megan was not being shown appropriately. Known cases have been fixed and further fixes will follow.

Hint System Updates and Fixes
Several hints shown between loops should now be shown in more useful order (some will show earlier as needed, and some will now stop showing inappropriately early.)

Miscellaneous Bug Fixes
A potential crash bug related to the Memory Log has been fixed. Some small animation issues with NPCs have been fixed

Keep the feedback coming as you play! We are always looking for more ways to improve the game.
Stay tuned for more!


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Hello Homebodies,

We hope you’ve been enjoying solving puzzles and evading the killer. Just in case you’re looking for a helping hand, we’ve created some FAQs and tips to help. Keep the questions and feedback coming, and happy gaming!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: There's too much to do and too little time!
Take your time. Focus on one goal at a time. You may have limited time for this loop... but you'll always have more time later. You can't do it all in one night, but you'll get there eventually.

Q: I don't wanna die!
You're going to die a lot. It will never slow you down much. Remember--Homebody doesn't have inventory items to find and collect. Instead, you have knowledge gained from previous attempts (saved in your Memory Log) that you can use in your next attempt. Knowledge lives forever... even if you don't!

Q: I seem to be out of things to do!
There will usually be at least a few problems and puzzles you can solve at any one time. Here are a few general pointers:
Have you explored your available environment completely?
Is there anything you haven't investigated? Be sure to use the Interact Reveal button (by default, ~ on keyboard and LB on controller) to find anything in the environment you might have missed. Keep an eye out for entrances that only open later on in the night, or things that only work at the beginning of the night.
If all else fails, and you die without making progress, the game might even give you a hint on where to look next.

Q: I'm afraid I'm gonna break something!
If something breaks or becomes unusable, you can either fix it or it won't stay broken for long. Don't be afraid to mess with things like the pump in the bathroom or the power box in the cellar, even if you're told not to. Those types of rules are made to be broken.

Q: How do I solve (PUZZLE)?
That's more spoiler-y than we want to get in this space, but here are some general tips:
Be sure to check your Memory Log to refresh yourself on any clues or other pieces of information you've found. You never know what might be relevant in retrospect.
Try talking to Emily's friends to see if they know anything, or if Emily can ask questions about what she's found.
Think about whether you have enough information to solve a puzzle. You might need a specific combination, or input, or number, or...
If you go a while without making any progress, the game could eventually give you a push in the right direction.

Q: Where is the person with the knife coming from? What did I do wrong?
You didn't do anything wrong--the killer is inevitable. But, pay attention to the time and place that the killer appears... plan your night around the window of safety before the killer arrives, and try to take note of the place where the killer first begins its hunt each night.

Q: The killer keeps coming for me! What do I do?
The house is haunted by an unstoppable presence with a knife. You can never escape it completely, but you can evade it for a while as you make progress on your goals in the house. Here are some general tips on dealing with it:
While you're working on puzzles in a first-person view, pay attention to what you can see like corners or shadows on the wall, and look around to get a better view (by default, by tilting the right stick on a controller, or with WASD on keyboard.) Pay attention to the sound of the surrounding environment to stay aware of the killer's position.
Remember that you can break line-of-sight with the killer or hide in closets to temporarily escape the killer's attention.
The killer is attracted to certain sounds. Objects in the environment can make noises that distract the killer. And remember that the killer is more able to track your position if you loudly run all over the house!
Try to plan your actions each night around when the killer arrives. What can you finish before the killer shows up? What's only possible after the killer begins its hunt?

Q: Why won't Cliff talk to me? I don't like him!
Cliff is a hard guy to like. Emily likes him anyway, and so do his other friends. Try talking to them about him.

PC Specific:

Q: The maximum resolution is 1080p?
That's right--the game's pixelated vibe means we can't have the resolution go too high! But we hope you'll like the crunchy pixelation and dither as much as we do. The game automatically should scale to your desktop resolution in Borderless Window mode, so you can play the game on any display you like.

Q: I don't have a controller, just a keyboard and mouse, is that okay?
We designed the game to work great with keyboard and mouse (or any input device!) With a mouse you can click on the environment to move (double-click to run!) and on interacts to, well, interact. With a keyboard and mouse, use WASD to explore the house with camera-relative movement controls and click on interacts to interact.

Q: Can I play with a controller?
We designed the game to work great on a controller (or any input device!) With a controller you can explore the house with camera-relative movement controls by tilting the left analog stick, and use the right analog stick to select nearby interacts.

- Jory and The Game Grumps Team

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Hello Homebodies,

HOMEBODY is here! We've poured years of passion into a game that combines classic slasher movies (and other messed up stuff) with a love of retro horror games and puzzles and wrapped it all around a story that's equal parts creepy, surprising, sad, and funny. Now launch day is officially here and we're just so excited for you to try the game and uncover the mystery for yourself. Curious to see how the game plays? Make sure to tune in to the developer livestream on the game page today!

Since we’re in celebration mode today we want to share the excitement with a giveaway:
We and our partners at Rogue are giving away a PS5 with a free copy of Homebody. Enter here for your chance to win![gleam.io]

[gleam.io]We hope you enjoy exploring the house and meeting its inhabitants. We appreciate you playing and we’ll be noting any feedback and questions coming in!

- Jory and The Game Grumps Team

https://steamproxy.com/steamstore/app/1959350/Homebody

Hello Homebodies,

The moon is rising and everyone is gathering at the house… unaware of the horror that awaits them. But very soon you'll be able to join them and discover what's inside.

We’ve been heads down and hard at work crafting devious puzzles and a mysterious killer for you. But we’re finally close to the finish line! We’re so excited to announce that Homebody will officially launch on Thursday June 1st!

Keep an eye out on the Game Grumps and Rogue Games channels in the next few weeks for content leading up to the launch. We can’t wait for you to experience Homebody.

Get those puzzle brains prepped. We'll see you soon!

- The Game Grumps Team

Make sure to wishlist to get notified on launch day!

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