- "Project X" vertical slice in development - 10 June 2022
"In one thousand years I will return," vowed the last vessel. And now, Evil has escaped. The vertical slice of our next game is now in development. Please look forward to more as the months go by! If you join either of the below: 1) Our newsletter (https://invertmouse.com) 2) Our discord community (https://discord.gg/Z2yP6fkqCr) You will be treated as VIP, meaning you will receive exclusive/early previews of details to come. We would love to have you join us! We have also dropped a recruitment post to form the "Project X team" (Project X is of course a placeholder title): https://twitter.com/InvertMouse/status/1535371120089567232 If you could help spread the word, that would be amazing. The stronger the team, the better the game will become! Thank you and take care ːflorinehappyː.
- Clea 2 anniversary emotes + stream - 22 March 2022
Hey there! Hope you have been doing well ːflorinesunniesː. Time sure flies, as we are about to hit Clea 2’s one year anniversary. To celebrate, we have three new emotes to share: The emotes were drawn by the super awesome horror vtuber + artist Noi! Make sure to drop her a follow: https://twitter.com/noireVT These three emotes are now available on our discord, and our members in fact decided on which trio they wanted. Discord members are viewed as VIPs, often receiving news and updates before anyone else, so I would love to have you join us via this invite: https://discord.gg/Z2yP6fkqCr Our newsletter subscribers receive the same merits in terms of early access to news, previews and sometimes even demos. You can subscribe via: https://invertmouse.com/ To those who wish to own these emotes individually, I got you covered: Clea 2 turns one on the 25th of March. On this very day at 3:30pm…
- War Maiden Mode community challenge - 9 February 2022
Hi there! Hope you have been doing good ːwhappyː. War Maiden Mode is now available on all platforms for Clea and Clea 2! Clea has always been a skill focused title, and War Maiden Mode is the final test of mechanics as well as knowledge. I am so happy and proud to see players developing their skills, then not only conquering, but at times dominating every last available trial. It has been too long since we last ran a fun community challenge, so let's have one with War Maiden Mode as the focus! Here is how it works: 1) Hop on our community discord: https://discord.gg/Z2yP6fkqCr 2) Check out the pinned message in the #challenges channel. 3) Read the instructions, then drop a reaction if/when you have completed the challenge. Please leave only one reaction per person ːexceliaː. 4) Once we hit our target, the community challenge is a success, and the reward will be dropped. What is this rew…
- Clea 2 trading cards - 22 January 2022
Hey bud! Hope you’re doing good. Trading cards are now available for Clea 2 on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1257860/Clea_2/ Unlock cards while enjoying the game, then craft badges and receive drops such as backgrounds and emotes. I had a blast creating these, and I hope you’ll have just as much fun with using them. Good luck and happy earning! I’m always happy to receive questions asking if there will be a new Clea game. While our next title won’t be named Clea 3, the connection will be evident. If you’ve enjoyed the lore of Clea 1 and 2, there are so many reasons to be excited ːcleasunniesː. We’re at the start of a new and lengthy development journey. If you’re keen to be among the first to receive every drop of detail, please consider joining our newsletter: https://invertmouse.com And/or our awesome Discord community: https://discord.gg/Z2yP6fkqCr These are VIP areas whe…
- Clea series now available in Italian (plus catch up) - 14 October 2021
Hey bud ːcleahappyː! Hope you're doing good. The year is heading towards an end! Time sure flies when you're working daily. Please note Clea 1 and 2 are now available in Italian (with Switch update incoming)! I hope through this, Clea and Florine's stories can reach more players, and we can continue to build our awesome community. Speaking of which, I hope to drop monthly updates for our next project in our newsletter, and on our discord. It'll be quite a while until there's anything concrete or visual, so until then, these updates will be for the hardcore who needs to know every inch of progress. That way, when all's said and done, we have a full history to reflect upon and enjoy. You can join our newsletter here: https://invertmouse.com/ And here's the discord invite: https://discord.gg/Z2yP6fkqCr Many thanks ːcleasunniesː!
- War Maiden Mode unleashed - 13 September 2021
(Please note the above contains costumes from both Clea 1 and 2.) Hey buddy! Hope you are doing good ːcleasunniesː. As promised, the final, ultimate test of skills has arrived. War Maiden Mode is now available in both Clea 1 and 2. Please note I will be testing the console versions after this, so thank you for your patience, and you can expect the same patch to drop on those platforms soon. In Clea 1, War Maiden Mode can be unlocked by completing the campaign with the best ending. In Clea 2, War Maiden Mode becomes available once you have conquered Clea's Quest with a silver or higher rank. Survive War Maiden Mode, and the War Gear will be yours. Let it be a proof of your dominance and mastery. The dress contain a cute little ability, which I will leave as a surprise ːexceliaː. Alongside War Maiden Mode, I have applied a series of tweaks/improvements: - When you are in an area afflicted…
- War Maiden Mode Survival Guide - 30 August 2021
Hey bud! Hope you are doing good ːyoyoː. As mentioned last time, War Maiden Mode is about to drop. The new costumes had been ready for a while now, and War Maiden’s curses had also been programmed earlier for Clea’s Quest. This should have been the easiest update, yet it turned out to be a lot of work. Why is that? You see, I had to test War Maiden Mode on every difficulty to ensure things did not go out of hand. At first? Things went completely off the rails. Dare I say the mode on Chaos+ was nigh unbeatable. I mean, not even chapter one. A load of balancing took place, and at last, the mode is ready. Please let me be clear, though. This is still the final, ultimate test. It is by far the toughest challenge Clea players will face. I borderline advise against tackling this on Chaos+ difficulty. There will be deaths, and you will feel frustrated. But, if you are one of the rare few who d…
- War Maiden Mode preview - 23 August 2021
(The above screenshot is taken from Clea 1.) Hello friend! You doing good ːsasaː? The third and final update of our One Year Mission is just about ready for release, so today, I want to drop a little preview. The final update will consist of a new challenge named War Maiden Mode. Guess what? The mode will be available in both Clea 1 and 2! How is it obtained? In Clea 1, War Maiden Mode unlocks after you earn the best ending in the campaign. In Clea 2, complete Clea’s Quest with a platinum score, then War Maiden Mode will become available. In War Maiden Mode, players are tasked with surviving the campaign, but with a twist. Each time you enter a new room, there is a chance that somewhere in the area, War Maiden has inflicted a new curse. These afflictions work in the same way as the ones in Clea’s Quest. The longer you loiter, the deadlier the space around you becomes. In an act of mercy…
- Phase 2 unleashed! - 12 August 2021
Hey bud! Hope you are doing good ːcleasunniesː. As promised, phase 2 of the One Year Mission has dropped on Steam. Here are the key changes: - Cosmetic changes to Clea’s Quest. - The final chapter has been updated to introduce players to Clea’s Quest, and the upcoming War Maiden Mode. - Added a new dress, “Gaia”, which can be unlocked by completing the campaign with 1 or less saves. Welcome back pal. Good luck have fun ːcleachaosː! (Please note on consoles, this update will come alongside phase 3, which is well on the way. Many thanks!)
- Phase 2 preview + release date - 6 August 2021
Hey bud! Hope you are doing awesome ːcleahappyː. We are well past the half year mark. 2021 will end before we know it, so the One Year Mission clock continues to tick. Will we succeed? Thankfully, the phase 2 update is on the horizon. Let’s take a peek today, shall we? First, we have a cosmetic change. In Clea’s Quest, many players took a while before they realized the Chaos Cleanser hints at where the next Chaos Crystal is located. You can look at the symbol inside for a clue, but this can be easy to miss. To remedy this in the next update: - The symbols now glow more brightly, and in more distinct colors. - The entire Chaos Cleanser will change colors to match the next realm’s. Next, the final sequence of the main campaign has been updated. Throughout the chapter, you will take brief trips back to previous realms you had visited. The twist is, these realms will be afflicted with War M…
- Phase 2 hangout! - 29 July 2021
Hey there! Hope you are doing good ːcleasunniesː. Phase 2 of the One Year Mission is well on the way. I foresee it may be ready in less than a month. It is a small update compared to the previous, which featured a brand new mode. Less of a load to share, so I want to combine details on phase 2 with other fun tidbits, then reveal them at our next community event: Why is the date undetermined? I hope to let as many people included as possible, so this time, let’s vote over on discord (#clea-2-phase-2-hangout). Here is the invite: https://discord.gg/Z2yP6fkqCr The event will take place there also. Please consider joining our friendly community! Event agenda: - Clea 2 unused sketches showcase - Clea 2 fun things - Phase 2 overview - “First!” Phase 2 art reveal After the One Year Mission, is that the end of all Clea related news? Friend, there is so much work going on daily. Please stay tune…
- Clea's Quest launched! - 9 July 2021
Why hello there ːexceliaː. As promised, a Clea 2 patch has just dropped, with Clea's Quest now available as an unlockable bonus mode! Guide Clea in this replayable challenge as she purges chaos from the Whitlock Mansion. Clea's Quest can be unlocked by clearing the main campaign with the "sacrifice" ending, and if you complete this quest with the best possible conclusion, you will be rewarded with a brand new dress for Florine. Good luck have fun! By the way, for you completionists, there is a new achievement associated with Clea's Quest. Please restart Steam if needed to trigger the update, then assert your dominance once more ːweedyː. This patch also comes with a couple of improvements: - Costume abilities are now shown when you pick your outfit. Hidden on Arcade Mode, because costume powers are disabled there. - If an enemy catches you while the screen is fading out (from a chapter b…
- Clea's Quest preview + release date - 3 July 2021
Hi there! Are ya winning ːcleasunniesː? You have seen the Eight Curses of War Maiden; debuffs that will be present throughout these One Year Mission updates. Now, Clea's Quest is ready to drop, so let's take a peek today, shall we? The Whitlock Mansion is filled with negative memories. Grief, anger, regret; feelings that allow chaos to brew. Clea, under the guidance of her new arcane teachers, have returned to purge this chaotic energy. Her task will not be easy. On a distant land, rumors spread of a family who has opened a portal into the Fourth Dimension. As a result, there is now a rift in the Third Realm. In places where mana is ever present, a person may experience dimensional splits. You may step through a door only to find yourself in a different realm. Clea's mission is enter the Whitlock Mansion, seek out the Chaos Crystals and expell the dark energy from them. As she does so,…
- Clea's Quest Trailer - 25 June 2021
Hey friends ːcleahappyː! The trailer for Clea's Quest just dropped: https://youtu.be/qEXtmiJ97gI Thank you for your support, and please keep in touch. There will be details and release plans coming real soon! Remember, if you own Clea 2, this mode is as good as yours, because it will come as a free update. Please look forward to it ːcleasunniesː!
- Clea's Quest progress (trailer incoming) - 19 June 2021
Hiya bud! Hope you are doing well ːcleasunniesː. You have seen the Eight Curses of War Maiden from our past two articles. Now, how goes the first update, Clea's Quest? Let's break it down. First, I may as well let you know; Clea 1 and 2 will soon support Italian ːcleahappyː. I have been balancing this work alongside the One Year Mission updates. What else have I been juggling? Though I am not able to share yet, I can say the One Year Mission will not be the last bit of news you hear about. Please stay tuned. As for Clea's Quest, I have only one step left, and that is to run a regression bug test across the entire game on all platform. By no means a small task, but the goal is in sight. After that, the first update will drop! Since we are close to ready, there is also a Clea's Quest trailer incoming. You know, when I am a fan of a game, I want opportunities to be able to declare, "First!…
- Eight Curses of War Maiden (Part 2) - 3 June 2021
Hello there! Hope you are doing good ːcleasunniesː. We recently previewed some of the curses that will be present throughout the One Year Mission updates. Let’s take a peek at the rest today. (Please note: As the modes are still in development, all of the below are subject to change.) Deadly Silence: When that voice in your head pesters you without end, the calls can drown everything else out. In-game effect: Sound cue volumes reduced to nearly zero, replaced only by dark whispers. Maiden's Claws: A clawed hand grips your shoulder, urging you to stop and embrace the chaos. One moment of weakness, and it could be all over. In-game effect: Movement speed significantly reduced. Omen Mirror: Visions of a bleak future reflect inside your head. Lose faith and you may sink forever into the mirror world. In-game effect: Movement controls are reversed. Powerless: Against the pressure of chaos, y…
- Design Q&A invite - 29 May 2021
Hey bud! Hope you are doing well ːcleasunniesː. A few weeks back, we held a lore Q&A on our discord. These hang outs are always fun, and I think it is time for another. Next weekend, let's have fun with a design Q&A! When: June 5th 5pm (ET) How long: ~1-1.5 hours Discord: https://discord.gg/Z2yP6fkqCr Channel: Current event > #design-q-and-a Ask questions early at: Current event > #design-q-and-a-questions In my 20s, no way will you catch me doing this. "Why should I help you? I am trying to get mine!" But you know, life is short. Games have given me so much, and I must contribute as much back as possible. I want to do so beyond my lifespan, and the only way to pull that off is to pass the knowledge forward. If, in a few years, a single person tells me, "Hey, thanks for the tips back then. I just got my first paycheck making games!", that would bring me the greatest pleasure. I am still…
- Eight Curses of War Maiden (Part 1) - 17 May 2021
Hello there! Hope life has been treating you well ːcleahappyː. We have been working daily on these One Year Mission updates. Clea's Quest, Chaos Enhanced, then War Maiden Mode. Please look forward to these drops, because this journey is far from over. By now, many players have cleared both Clea titles. Some with all endings, others on chaos+, and a few even conquered them on invisible mode. You have grown into top-tier players. War Maiden is furious, and it is time for chaos to take its last stand. Let’s look at some of the curses that will be present in the new modes. (Please note: As the modes are still in development, all of the below are subject to change.) Acid Rain: War Maiden's whispers cause you to drown in hopelessness, like there is a raincloud stalking your every move. These may be illusions, but lose your cool, and there could well be physical consequences. In-game effect: T…
- Lore Q&A (part II) invite - 2 May 2021
Heyo! Hope you are well ːbibiː. A few weeks ago, I saw some lore discussions on our discord while I was on my exercise bike. Since I was stuck in one spot, we held an on the fly lore Q&A, and we had a great time. I got healthier, too, since I lost track of time and rode my bike for longer than usual ːclealolː. Clea and Clea 2 provide a glimpse into the history of mana, the conflict between arcane and chaos etc. These two games let us peek inside the world, yet there is a universe waiting to be unleashed. Whatever questions players may have, let’s get them answered! Discord link: https://discord.gg/Z2yP6fkqCr Time: May 7th 5pm (ET) Guide: Please drop questions into the lore-q-and-a-2-questions channel. Multiples are okay, but ideally one at a time, plus nice and snappy. Questions can be posted on the day, or any time before that. I imagine most will be questions related to Clea's world,…
- Clea 2 fan/commission art vol 1 - 13 April 2021
Hi there ːcleahappyː! Hope you are doing good, and I hope you are excited about the recent Clea 2 - One Year Mission announcement. Just like with Clea 1, I am always happy to find fan art of Florine (or anyone else) in the sequel. Also, to promote Clea 2's release, we had some commissioned works created, too. I want to use this chance to share them with you. Enjoy! By art_is_hard_bruh By Comdost By Inknetti By Linkaimane By Yomiku Thank you, and keep in touch ːcleasunniesː!
