Shale Hill Secrets - Episode 14 Released to $10+ patrons! (Patreon)

Hey guys, how's it going?

The end of September is here, which means the arrival of two things... a new episode of Shale Hill Secrets, and a new bonus scene!

In this exciting 14th episode, our protagonist embarks on a thrilling journey filled with intrigue. As he searches for crucial clues, he'll be thrust into unfamiliar environments, encountering a host of new faces, stepping foot in places he never imagined.

His job will take unexpected twists and turns, revealing hidden secrets about his new boys (and also about our beloved friends). But enough with the chat, it's time to dive headfirst into the new episode. We hope you enjoy every moment!

The Platinum Bonus Scene is here!

This month's bonus scene features a fan favorite… the smoking Valerie!

Val has called in an ‘important favor’ from you, asking for you to accompany her to Shale View Hospital… an abandoned mental hospital out of town. In typical bonus scene fashion, we all know where this goes. Load up the newest version of SHS now to play!

Platinum+ patrons can also download the full assets from episode 14 (along with the bonus scene) in full 4K here!

Game Install Instructions

IMPORTANT: Do not play previous builds (0.1.x, 0.2.x etc). Always play the latest build available (it contains all the episodes). Since we are constantly improving the engine, executing a previous build after you've run a newer one could corrupt your progress.

Itch App

Please consider installing SHS through Itch App instead of downloading it using your browser. Itch App will automatically keep the game up-to-date through smaller patches (as Steam does, for example), which comes in handy as the game gets bigger over time.

We have a quick tutorial on how to do this, you can find it here.

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Shale Hill Secrets Episode 14

Full Download Here (Windows 64-bit, macOS, Android)

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Having issues with in-game errors?

Try to install the game using the itch app https://itch.io/app instead of downloading it through the browser.

Patreon Authentication

The game requires direct access validation using your Patreon account. Your subscription (gold or more) must be active for the API to recognize it. If you pledged and canceled it right afterwards, the validation process could fail. Please re-enable your pledge (you won't be charged again) and try again.

If your browser doesn’t open when clicking “Login with Patreon to play this episode!”, please check your system default browser settings and make sure your preferred browser is selected.

If the authentication process doesn’t work, please make sure to whitelist Shale Hill Secrets in your antivirus/firewall settings. Also, log out and log in from Patreon in your browser. Whitelisting our domain (https://shalehillsecrets.com/) in your ad blocker/security extension in your browser can also do the trick.

Windows

Download the file below, extract the zipped file to a location of your choice, and then run the Shale Hill Secrets executable. The game should open straight away after this. Do not try to run the executable without unzipping it first or you’ll get an error message! Do not mix these files with previous releases! This release contains all the episodes.

macOS

Note: If the app is crashing, please re-download it. The first build we sent seems to have an issue with older Macs. That should have been fixed in the latest DMG file.

If the DMG file doesn't open, this means Gatekeeper could have quarantined it. It can be fixed by running this command in Terminal:

xattr -d com.apple.quarantine $HOME/Downloads/Install_Shale_Hill_Secrets_v0.14.0.dmg

Android (Beta)

Your device needs to be able to install APKs outside of the Play Store. If it isn't, you need to enable that option first.

After downloading the file, open the APK and select "update". Don't uninstall the previous version or you might lose your progress.

The current build for Android was made using Beta tools in order to keep the APK under 2GB. Please let us know if it is working well on your device.

Support

Report any bugs or issues to #bug-reports or #typos in our Discord channel. Please do not post bug reports here in the comments section of this post - It’s hard to track and difficult to give proper assistance. If you don’t have a Discord account, please send us an email instead to support@love-joint.com. Please also feel free to leave some feedback in #constructive-feedback on Discord or down below in the comments.

Developed by Love-Joint

Ricky | Producer, Code, Engine
AW | Plot, Writing, Direction
G.A. Corman | Writing
Mr. Vargas | Character Design, Art
Zed | Character Design, Art, Marketing
Vinny | Character Design, Art
Luke | Art, Animations, Marketing
NiRo | Former Character Designer, Art

In Memory of Palmer.