Hello, dear players of The Game of Sisyphus.

We recently received a DMCA copyright complaint claiming that we used a specific audio track without authorization.
(Due to potential legal issues, we will not disclose the details of the audio track at this time, but we may reveal it if the situation escalates.)

We have not found any music in the game that could be considered similar to the alleged track.
We believe this DMCA notice was submitted by mistake, and we are currently addressing the issue.
Unfortunately, DMCA has only given us one day to respond, which means there is a possibility that our Steam store page may be taken down.

At The Game of Sisyphus, we respect the copyrights of all artists.
All music in the game was either legally purchased or composed by our team’s composer. None of the music in the game was generated by AI.

We will provide the sources of all the music used in our game below for transparency.



- Main Theme(Game play)
https://youtu.be/l-_OI5fD6ho

- Ending Theme
https://youtu.be/Z9XPl7rM0Mc?si=8mbjdg6X496I6rWp

- Trailer and When the balls fall
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/audio/music/rpg-guitar-music-essentials-232128#description

- Zeus appears
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/audio/ambient/ethereal-ambiance-music-pack-250173#description



We hope this issue will be resolved soon.
If our Steam page is taken down, we will post updates on Twitter.

https://x.com/GameofSisyphus?t=2XNHj7UbpO7aWYcwdwhqbA&s=32

Thank you.

The Japanese translation has been slightly modified.

We've added several cannons along the Rock Mountain sections to probabilistically block rolling stones.

• The sapphire boulder has been upgraded:
  
  • Increased grip strength.
    
  • Enhanced speed.
    
  • Reduced falling velocity.
• Additionally, an emerald boulder, capable of rolling even faster than the sapphire boulder, has been introduced.

As many reviews have pointed out, our game fails to fulfill the role of a Foddian game. It has many drawbacks compared to Foddian games. Even if you become skilled at the game, fast gameplay is not possible. It doesn't provide a challenge to skilled players.

Our game is more of a Sisyphus experience game rather than a Foddian game.

Therefore, we have changed the store description to clearly define the identity of the game.

However, this does not mean that patches for hardcore gamers will stop.

We lacked a lot of understanding about the game.

We apologize to those who were disappointed with the game.

This message has been translated using a translation tool. There is no aggressive intent behind it.

Difficulty Increase Notice

Due to a previous patch that lowered the difficulty, some segments became too easy. Instead of altering the core mechanics, we've decided to raise the obstacle difficulty. While there haven't been significant changes, the overall difficulty remains easier compared to before April 12th.

• Increased difficulty in intermittent cliff segments
  
• Raised difficulty in reconfigured segments
  
• Removal of some obstacles in ice segments
  
• Fix for sliding bug on ice bridges
  
• Fine-tuning of Oak Tree segment
  
• Introduction of new obstacles in bamboo segments
  
• Minor adjustments in other segments

Difficulty increase in the mid-to-late game
Although we've increased the difficulty in some segments, it's not our intention to make every segment challenging. Our goal is to create a game that most people can clear with time investment. Some segments are designed to be easy when rolling down or ascending quickly.

The game is not challenging yet. We need your opinion on this.

However, there are concerns about the mid-game difficulty being too easy. We will actively consider and incorporate user feedback. Please leave your comments below. Thank you.

Update details

• Camera FOV effect has been added, activated while running.
  
• Some maps have been modified. (No major changes.)
  
• Slight increase in ball wobbling in water sections.
  
• Difficulty of bronze, silver, and gold balls has been adjusted upwards.
  
• Bug fix: Ending credits not displaying correctly when reached with the beach ball.
  
• When the ball is far away, the camera now appears closer.
  
• Respawn distance for the ball has been slightly increased.
  
• Difficulty has been raised in the mid to late game.
  
• Duck ball has been added. (Quack quack)

• A ball for speedrunning, Sapphire, has been added (beta version).
  
• Sapphire Ball:
  
  • Moves at twice the speed of regular balls.
    
  • Controls are a bit more challenging but balanced compared to regular balls.
• Developer's comment:
  
• Sapphire Ball has been added for users seeking faster gameplay. It is currently in beta testing and has a lower difficulty level than anticipated. Moving the ball faster than Sisyphus caused several issues. If the ball moves too fast, it becomes challenging to control, leading to difficulties in character interaction. We believe this game is not like "Getting over it" or "A difficult game about Climbing," where an experienced player can clear the game in a short time. Gameplay time doesn't significantly differ between beginners and experts. We apologize to players who were not satisfied with the game. We'll strive to solve as many issues as possible and improve both the Sapphire Ball and the game in the future. Currently, it's not recommended for speedrunning. Please leave your comments below the post. We'll try new ideas and respond to them. Thank you.

https://x.com/GameofSisyphus/status/1780618324424233378

Hello speedrunners from around the world!

This is the development team of "The Game of Sisyphus".

I'd like to inform you in advance about the upcoming update for our game, as it has not been received well by the speedrunning community. Initially, our game was conceived as a simple meme game. However, due to its very slow mechanics, it has been pointed out as a drawback for speedrunning.
Therefore, we are currently planning and developing a new update specifically tailored for speedrunners.

Here's what we have in mind:

We will create a ball that can move very fast but is very difficult to control. Even a slight deviation to the left or right can make it fall, but it must move very quickly. It may be too challenging for casual gamers to play.

However, please note that this is currently in the planning stage, and there are many issues that need to be addressed.
The current map is also not suitable for speedrunning.
It will take several days for the update to be implemented.
The development team's lack of expertise in speedrunning may result in insufficient testing.
Nevertheless, the ball designed for speedrunners will be available to play from the beginning without the need for purchase.
If you are not satisfied, you can request a refund without extending your playtime.

Once the update is complete, an announcement will be made on Steam.

With respect to speedrunners,

(Translated into Google Translate)