- Steam Puzzle Fest and the First Person Puzzle Bundle - 27 April 2023
https://i.imgur.com/y7iJ7XR.png We're extremely excited to announce that we've joined up with some of our favorite developers to deliver the First Person Puzzle Bundle just in time for Steam Puzzle Fest! For a limited time you can get these amazing puzzle games for an incredible price: Manifold Garden The Talos Principle The Witness Superliminal SUPERHOT We couldn't be more thrilled to be in such good company and hope you all get a chance to check out these amazing games.
- Version 1.1.0.17370 Patch Notes - 31 August 2022
Bug Fixes Fixed bug where pressing the "Steam" button on the Steam Deck caused the gyroscope position to be reset, resulting in inability to take screenshots while using the gyroscope photo mode. Fixed bug that caused certain Restore points to be hidden. The restore points were being saved properly, but were not shown in cases where the number of seconds in the time played was zero (not the TOTAL seconds played, but the seconds of the timestamp). Since the default autosave period was set to 3 minutes, these auto-save entries would always end in zero eg 3:00, 6:00, 9:00 and were being incorrectly hidden. Removed the "Capture" button on Steam Deck since it isn't applicable on this device. It saved the file to the C drive which is not accessible to the user.
- Manifold Garden is now 50% off! - 30 August 2022
Manifold Garden is currently 50% off as part of the Steam Midweek Madness Sale! Now is your chance to rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture Our latest update also adds the ability to use the Steam Deck's gyroscope in Photo Mode: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/473950/view/3231916506125359017
- Gyroscope Photo Mode! - 29 August 2022
We're thrilled to announce that we've released a new feature specifically for the Steam Deck version of Manifold Garden. As some of you might recall, Manifold Garden was one of the first titles to be verified for the Steam Deck. We tested the game on the device back in January of this year, and it worked flawlessly without any additional development. Manifold Garden runs beautifully on the Steam Deck. The resolution is great, the edge detection is clean, and the performance is top-notch. It's a great way to play the game. As fans of the device, we wanted to take advantage of some of the new features that the Deck offers. In the latest update (Version 17357), you can use the Steam Deck's gyroscope to look around in Photo Mode. It's a really neat way to experience the visuals of the game. It feels like you're holding a camera and looking at the world of Manifold Garden through its lens. L…
- Version 1.1.0.17357 Patch Notes - 29 August 2022
Updates Upgraded Steam SDK Upgraded controller interface Added Steam Deck photo mode gyro control Fixed some localizations Miscellaneous bug fixes
- Version 1.1.0.15769 Patch Notes - 19 July 2021
Bug Fixes Fixes bug where "off" and "on" were reversed in the Traditional Chinese localization Fixes progression blocking bug where carrying cube through certain doors in alternate routes could cause the cube to teleport out of your hands Changes epilepsy warning from a standard 10 second warning to 3 seconds + remaining duration of load Fixed issue with invisible solid collider object in World_613_LongBridgeLongTower
- Manifold Garden - Limited Edition Vinyl OST + Physical Version (PS5 & Switch) - 12 May 2021
We are thrilled to announce that in collaboration with iam8bit, the Manifold Garden soundtrack is getting a limited edition vinyl release. The game is also receiving physical version for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders are open now. The soundtrack is a 2-disc vinyl and features a pop-up gatefold of the iconic stepwell level in Manifold Garden. This release of the soundtrack also includes two tracks that are not found in the digital soundtrack (the music for the alternate endings). The album is priced at USD $44.99 and has an estimated global shipping date of Q1 2022. The vinyl is limited to 1000 pressings, so be sure to order soon if you want one! The physical console release is for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. The Nintendo Switch physical version retails at $34.99 USD, and the PlayStation 5 physical version retails at $29.99 USD. Both the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo…
- Version 1.1.0.15569 Patch Notes - 10 May 2021
Bug Fixes Fixed: Issue where the "What does it all mean?" achievement did not unlock properly Known Issues Bug: In World_003, the red laser sometimes turns off upon reloading a save file. Bug: Adjustments to Photo Mode settings after selecting "Randomize" are not rendered to output image.
- Version 1.1.0.15521 Patch Notes - 23 April 2021
Bug Fixes Fixed: Issue where an extraneous folder was being included in the game executable. Known Issues Audio settings are not consistent between sessions. The player must enter the Audio Settings menu after relaunching the game in order to restore their settings.
- Version 1.1.0.15463 Patch Notes - 20 April 2021
Bug Fixes Performance and Stability Improvements Fixed: Minor issues with Photo Mode localization Fixed: Selecting “Reset” in the options menu does not revert colorblind mode settings back to their original state. Fixed: Issue where the tutorial prompts for the cube rotation mechanic do not show up properly in alternative routes. Fixed: loadLevel debug command does not immediately load the level, Fixed: Issues where achievements were being disabled incorrectly when the debug console was used. Fixed: Issue where the Watercolor effect in Photo Mode did not render correctly Known issues Audio settings are not consistent between sessions. The player must enter the Audio Settings menu after relaunching the game in order to restore their settings.
- Version 1.1.0.14963 Patch Notes - 29 January 2021
Fixes Fixed super-sized screenshots Fixed Chinese and Japanese text appearing incorrectly in Photo Mode panel Added missing translation to Colorblind Preview Panel Updated German localization for "Quit To Desktop" Fixed console not activating commands the first time they are entered Known Bugs Some Chinese and Japanese characters are missing in colorblind preview panel
- Nominate Manifold Garden for the Steam Awards! - 26 November 2020
Since launching on Steam in October, we've been thrilled with the reception that Manifold Garden has gotten. It has been an honor to see the game receive “Overwhelmingly Positive” acclaim. If you've enjoyed Manifold Garden, please consider nominating the game in the Steam Awards for the category Outstanding Visual Style. We poured a lot of love and attention into Manifold Garden's visuals, and we are so proud of the final result. If you haven't seen it, here's a video comparing the visuals between 2015 and 2019. You can see how much we improved and refined over the years: Several institutions have already recognized Manifold Garden with nominations and showcases. It was nominated for Best Debut at both the BAFTA Game Awards and the Game Developers Choice Awards. It is also part of the Beazley Designs of the Year exhibit at the Design Museum in London. The Steam Awards is special to us b…
- Beazley Designs of the Year Nomination - 11 November 2020
Manifold Garden has been nominated for the Beazley Designs of the Year at the Design Museum in London. Designs of the Year is an annual international design awards and exhibition hosted by the Design Museum. The exhibition showcases around 70 curator-selected projects from the previous year, across a variety of disciplines. There are six categories, Architecture, Digital, Fashion, Graphics, Product and Transport. Manifold Garden was nominated for the "Digital" category, and is actually the only game nominated this year. This is a real honor for us and we are absolutely thrilled. Unfortunately, because of COVID-19, the Design Museum is temporarily closed. However, there is a People's Choice Award, which is open to the public. You can vote for the project here: https://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/beazley-designs-of-the-year/digital
- Version 1.1.0.14704 Patch Notes - 11 November 2020
Fixed issue where users would get stuck on a blank credits screen after the ending Fixed localization issue in control remapper Fixed loss of focus when resetting the gameplay panel while colorblind options are selected with controller Fixed some tutorial keys displaying off-center Added option for slow draw in the settings file for users experiencing invisible cubes. Players can now edit settings.txt file and addthe line "slowdraw 1" to permanently enable alternate rendering. The opening start screen background now shows different levels depending on player progress in the most recent save on startup. Photo mode correctly saves DOF and Manifold Garden Logo 900 level missing colliders are fixed TOGGLE PHOTOGRAPHY MODE remap menu is localized correctly Opening the debug console doesn't disable achievements unlocking. Only using a selected list of commands disables achievements.
- Graphics and Rendering in Manifold Garden - 26 October 2020
Today, Monday October 26th at 3pm ET/12pm PT, I will be chatting with Arthur Brussee and Sam Blye about the rendering system and visual effects in Manifold Garden. It will be on my twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/williamchyr) We'll talk about their experience working on the game, how the soundscape changed over time, and what their influences and inspirations were. Arthur Brussee is the graphics programmer on Manifold Garden, and is the architect of the rendering pipeline. The edge detection shader, world wrapping effect, and portals all work beautifully in the game thanks largely to his efforts. Here's a talk Arthur gave at SIGGRAPH this year about the rendering tech in Manifold Garden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VozHerlOQw Sam Blye was the VFX programmer on Manifold Garden. His work can be seen in the kaleidoscopic visuals throughout the game, and most prominently in the e…
- Sound Design & Music of Manifold Garden - 24 October 2020
On Saturday, October 24th at 3pm ET/12pm PT, I will be chatting with Laryssa Okada and Martin Kvale about the music and sound design of Manifold Garden. It will be on my twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/williamchyr) We'll talk about their experience working on the game, how the soundscape changed over time, and what their influences and inspirations were. For her work on Manifold Garden's soundtrack, Laryssa Okada received the received the G.A.N.G. (Game Audio Network Guild) 2019 Breakout Talent Award. Martin Kvale is the sound designer of Manifold Garden. His other projects include: Hidden Folks, Gonner, Among the Sleep, and Bad North. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1420390/Manifold_Garden_Soundtrack/
- The Design & Art of Manifold Garden - 23 October 2020
On Friday, October 23rd at 3pm ET/12pm PT, I'm going to do a stream on my twitch channel where I play through older builds of Manifold Garden and discuss how the design and art style of the game evolved over the course of 7 years of development. As a preview, here are some images from the first prototype (then titled "Relativity") that I wrote during Thanksgiving weekend in November 2012. It was meant to be a small practice project to learn the basics of Unity. I thought it would take me no more than 3 months... This is what the game looks like now: As you can see, A LOT changed over the years. Here's a GDC talk I gave back in 2016 about the level design in Manifold Garden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed2zmmcEryw The stream won't be a lecture like the GDC talk, but instead It'll be much more casual. I'll play through older builds and talk about design decisions I made, why I made th…
- Manifold Garden's architectural puzzles are now on Steam and Itch - 20 October 2020
Are you lost, readers? I’ve only wandered briefly through Manifold Garden ‘s recursive puzzle labyrinths, but I’m afraid to say I am too. Oh, well, at least it’s a gorgeous place to find yourself stuck in. If you’re better at thinking your way out of a tight spot, you might even find yourself breezing through William Chyr’s beautiful void, with Manifold Garden finding a new home on Steam and Itch today. (more…)
- Manifold Garden Out Now on Steam! - 20 October 2020
Manifold Garden is now available on Steam! This version of the game supports many of Steam’s features, including achievements, Trading Cards, and Badges. To celebrate the launch, there is a 20% discount for the next two weeks. You can purchase Manifold Garden either as a standalone game, or as part of the Deluxe Edition Bundle, which includes the soundtrack by Laryssa Okada. Design Museum In other exciting news, Manifold Garden has been nominated for Beazley Designs of the Year at the Design Museum in London. This is an incredible honor for us and we are thrilled for Manifold Garden to be included in this exhibition. Beazley Designs of the Year brings together the very best examples of design over the last year from around the world across six categories: Architecture, Digital, Fashion, Graphics, Product and Transport. The exhibition is open from October 21st, 2020 to March 28, 2021. If…
- Manifold Garden Soundtrack Coming Soon - 13 October 2020
Laryssa Okada’s soundtrack for Manifold Garden will be available on Steam on October 20th, 2020. The score draws upon ambient electronic and orchestral music to create a sense of mystery and otherworldliness that underscores Manifold Garden’s counterfactual spaces. Manifold Garden’s soundtrack will be available in a special Deluxe Edition bundle on Steam. You will receive the game and the soundtrack, including both MP3 and high-quality FLAC files, along with a 10% discount! For her work on Manifold Garden, Laryssa Okada received the Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G) Breakout Talent Award.
