- It’s time to party at the Time Master’s Festival! ⏳ - 22 July 2024
Hey there! Ziggy here, ready to kick off the Time Masters Festival! I’m so thrilled to be part of this celebration, an event dedicated to the awesomeness of time loop and time-centric games? Sign👏me 👏up👏! Not only is Orten Was The Case part of the festival, no, but I also went looking for real gold, okay? Some of the great masterpieces that were an inspiration for the creation of Orten Was The Case are present at this party! Want to race against time? Got it. Time manipulators? Found some heroes who can almost keep up with me! The games at this festival are straight-up fire, alright? Experiences that are worth every second. Can't wait to see you there! - Ziggy out!
- Orten Was The Case now available on Mac! - 12 January 2024
After getting enough time, and Access to a Mac computer, I finally managed to build the game for Mac. So if you own a Mac and want to play Orten, now you can! If you find any bugs, please join the Discord and let me know so I can fix it Discord Have a great weekend!
- Fishing leaderboard & minor bug fix - 10 January 2024
- A new "Biggest fish" leaderboard is now available. - Fixed a bug where checkpoint on rooftop would not trigger
- Bugfix patch 1 is live! - 2 January 2024
Happy new year! And thank you everyone for all the amazing feedback on the game so far, and all greatly appreciated bug reports! Here's a changelog of some fixes: - Fixed triggers for ~10 events that did not work preventing save file to be able to get to 100% - Sneakers not showing correctly on checkpoints - Game got locked when Abo screamed - Mark on hand after using checkpoint - Fixed some interactions not working with correct button when rebinding "Interact" - Cash bundle showing wrong UI - Removed an unintentional interaction point in Tram room that made you walk out of bounds - Being able to grab water tower ladder from outside - Missing Dialogue on Minne by Abo Panel that soft-locked the game If you find any more bugs, or if this patch introduces and new one, please join Discord and report them there: Discord
- Orten Was The Case is launched! - 29 November 2023
Well Ziggys the time has finally come! That’s right, Orten Was The Case, the free movement puzzle/adventure game where you play as Ziggy, the anti-hero stuck in a time loop has now launched. We’re really excited to see what you get up to exploring the world and discovering all that Orten Was The Case has to offer and how you will spend your last 12 minutes before the time loop kicks in again! So what are you waiting for? The world isn’t going to save itself and you’ve only got 12 minutes to do it!!! Peace Oskar (Woodhill Interactive)
- Orten Was The Case on Steamdeck! - 28 November 2023
Hey Ziggys! Do you like the idea of being able to play Orten Was The Case while traveling? What’s Orten Was The Case? Well, it’s a free movement puzzle/adventure game where you play as Ziggy, stuck in a time loop reliving the last 12 minutes of the world looking to save it! Anyway, as we were saying, want to play it on the move? Well some great news is that we’ve tested it loads on Steamdeck and it works really well. We would love it if more people played so that Steam can learn about its usage on the Steamdeck. We want to get it Verified and the only way is if more people play the game on the Steamdeck. So what do you think? Can you help Ziggy save the world (even while traveling or perhaps from a park bench)
- Orten Was The Case original soundtrack out on streaming platforms! - 17 November 2023
The soundtrack is mostly custom made for Orten Was The Case, but also contains goodies from the Woodhill archives. Late nights in the studio all types of radio commercials and different jams are recorded, some of them found their home in the game. Credits goes to Carlheim, for producing all audio for Orten and putting it in the game, and Max Galax for the fantastic keyboard that sets the mood right from the start. And all other Woodhill originals that contributed with their voices and instruments. Spotify YouTube Deezer /O
- Orten Was The Case will launch November 29th - 14 November 2023
Hey everyone, we're almost there! The game will be in your hands on November 29th. Listing below some of the unique aspects why you should play Orten Was The Case. Stuck in a Time Loop - Ziggy wakes up one day with a strange mark on his hand, clueless about what happened the night before. After a couple of minutes lost amongst the familiar streets of his suburb, Orten, an explosion brings him back exactly where he woke up moments before… He’s stuck in a time loop. Not everything is What it Seems - With no shoes or recollection of the past, Ziggy goes on a mission to discover what the hell is going on and how to avoid the destruction of his city. This won’t be easy though, cause the more he snoops in the wrong places, the more he learns that his hometown has a lot of secrets hidden. His weird neighbors become weirder, and he can only rely on his friends, and on his highly reliable brain.…
- New Accessibility Options Come to Orten Was The Case - 14 September 2023
Heyya Ziggys, How is it going? We have a few updates we would like to share with you as we continue to refine and improve your Orten Was The Case experience. First up, we've got "Arachnophobia mode" as an option, which reduces the spider's legs from eight to two. This option also equips them with boxing gloves for some entertaining encounters with the creature. Next on the list is "Strobe Sensitivity." We understand that strobe lights in the disco room can be a bit overwhelming for some players. That's why we're introducing an option to turn off the strobe lights, ensuring a smoother and more comfortable gaming environment for everyone. We're also taking steps to cater to the hard of hearing with our "Hearing Impaired" option. This addition provides a visual clue alongside an audio hint, making sure that no one misses out on critical game information, regardless of their hearing abiliti…
- Woodhill Interactive goes to Gamescom - 18 August 2023
Hey, Ziggys! We have some exciting news for you! First, we are thrilled to share that Orten was the Case will participate in the Indie Arena Booth (IAB) at Gamescom starting August 23rd, 2023. The in-person event will be held in Cologne, Germany. There will also be an online Steam event where we will stream the latest version of Orten was the case. This will be a chance for us to meet in person and talk about our MetroidBrainia game! We will be able to demonstrate the different innovative concepts and ideas we have implemented to ensure you have a fantastic gaming experience at the event. For our fans who will not be in attendance, we got you. All our moments will be captured and posted on our official Instagram page And that's not all. We are also happy to announce the game is now content-complete! What does this mean, you ask? For starters, bringing to life the town of Orten is now do…
- I wanna get high…. So high…. - 8 August 2023
Ey Yo, my Orten people! Ziggy here. So, It's been a while since I talked about my encounters with Orten folk. See, my life is no game. It's real. Not every day you wake up without your memory, all while stuck in a time loop. On top of that, I must play hero to save my town from being completely wiped out. The relationships I have formed with my amigos keep me going, though. I have already told you about one of my best friends. Mekonnen, the graffiti-loving troublemaker. But what's better than one best friend? Two best friends! You may have met her, but no harm, no foul in meeting her again. So let me introduce you to my other best friend, Shaiko. Oh, wait. There she is. What is she doing in the sewers? Shaiko likes to keep tabs on my gang and our mischievous activities. Her fascination with conspiracy theories has led me to discover a world full of secrets and hidden agendas in Orten. I…
- Ziggy Talks #3 - Bing Bong! Let’s talk about Orten! - 6 July 2023
Greetings, people of Orten! For this week, I will do the Ziggy talks a bit differently. Today, we learn more about the game genre that inspired the creation of Orten was the Case known as MetroidBrainia. Heard of them? The name’s a bit of a tongue twister, depending on where you are from 😀 In simpler terms, MetroidBrainia games are brain teasers and are a sub-genre of the widely popular Metroidvania games. Your problem-solving and memorizing skills are put to the test through knowledge puzzles. In that regard, Metroidbrainia games are thus all about unlocking new areas from knowledge gained while playing the game. They also frequently showcase interconnected maps, intricate level designs and a sense of backtracking to discover hidden places within the game. For players who have been to Orten, this should sound familiar. Allow us to set the scene for people yet to experience what that i…
- Ziggy Talks #2 Can I Paint it? Yes, We Can! A Tribe Called Orten! - 29 June 2023
Ey Yo, my fellow graffiti enthusiasts and fans of mischief! Ziggy here! I am told you voted on the best character you have met in my world and my best amigo, Mekonen, was number one on your list. Can't blame y'all. Mekonen is that friend who loves the thrill of adrenaline rush and I am here to paint a picture of who he is. Yes, Ziggy loves puns too! So, A bit of a back story about Mekonen. He may not call Orten his permanent home, but his artistic ambitions are rooted in this gritty town. His grandma, bless her soul, lives in Orten and has been a pillar of support for Mekonen's graffiti endeavors. That reminds me. With my memory not what it used to be, I should visit her in her apartment. I bet she has lots of stories about Orten. She loves fishing too. I can earn some para by helping her catch some fish. When Mekonen and I team up, we are rebels with a cause. We're not your average tro…
- Ziggy Talks #1: Welcome To Orten Was the Case - 15 June 2023
In this quick-fire Q&A session with Otres, the lead dev at Woodhill Interactive, we learn a few things about Orten Was the Case and our favorite hero Ziggy. Thank you for turning up! Lewis, community rep: Greetings, Otres. Big Ziggy Fan here. Right off the bat, I have to ask why the name Orten was the case? It has a nice ring to it with a touch of mystery. Otres: Interesting that you think of it that way. I named the game after one of my favourite songs from Snoop Dog's album, Doggy Style. The song’s name is Murder was the case. Lewis, community rep: At the beginning of the Game, at the Me and My Crew Picture, are those your friends? Otres: The characters are fictional, but I and some friends had a crew when we were 14 years old that we called Me And My Crew. As for their names, they are somewhat random except Ziggy. Ziggy is a homage to one of Sweden's very first graffiti writers. Lewi…
- Orten speedrunning competition - 22 April 2023
Orten wouldn't be Orten without its inhabitants and Orten’s community still has a few empty seats to fill. It’s time for Orten was the Case’s third community challenge and it will (once again) take place in our Discord Hope you all enjoyed last month's fishing challenge because we certainly did! After a nailbiter finish, we ended up with two winners who caught exactly the same weight fish (5.98kg!) For the next challenge, we dare you to fail! and fail FAST! It will be speedrunning with a twist: The fastest time from leaving Ziggy's trailer to the death screen by any in-game method (YOU DIED letters show up, no editing game files!) is your objective, the means are yours to come up with. No checkpoints just regular spawn from the trailer (doesn't have to be a new game though). The competition will run from NOW until tomorrow (Sunday April 23rd) 11.59 pm CEST Join our discord and share you…
- Orten fishing competition - 7 March 2023
Orten wouldn't be Orten without its inhabitants and Orten’s community still has a few empty seats to fill. It’s time for Orten was the Case’s second community challenge and it will (once again) take place in our Discord Hope you all enjoyed last month's speedrunning challenge. This time we are taking things a little bit slower with a nice and relaxed (or one can wish for) Fishing Competition! Biggest fish caught at the end of the event will be our winner and eligible for a Physical prize! The event starts Friday 10th of March and ends Sunday 12th of March. Show us your catch through a stream, a VOD or a screenshot in the #community-challenges channel in the discord and voila! You are in the competition! Just like last time we’ll also be handing out custom discord titles among participants not just winners. Who cares about saving the city from exploding when there is roach, bass and pike…
- Orten Was The Case Mystery Fest Stream - 20 February 2023
Developer showcase Orten Was The Case
- Orten Was The Case demo playthrough - 12 February 2023
Developer showcase Orten Was The Case one ingame loop
- Orten Was The Case DEMO Livestream - 6 February 2023
Developer playthrough of Orten Was The Case DEMO for Steam Next Fest
- Demo bug fixes and polish - 5 February 2023
Huge thank you to all who have played and left feedback on the Demo so far! I've been constantly working on improving the experience and these are some things I've done and bugs I've fixed: - The boss now has music and SFX! :o - It's now possible to descend ladders, whereas before you had to fall down and take some fall damage (: - The basketball obviously was a big frustration to a lot of players. So I've added a dialogue, that if you miss a couple of times, tells the player to come back when they learnt how to do it. - I also made the basketball easier to score, when you actually know the way to do it. - I polished some collision to prevent getting stuck (Still lots to do but working on it) - I added a little more guidance and dialogue to lead player on the way on the first objective. - Addressed a bug where cop would trigger a dialogue every time you stepped into his trigger, becomin…
