- Post Release Roadmap - 19 May 2023
Thank you to everyone that bought and has been enjoying the game, it means a lot to the team and I. We've been gathering the list of bugs and improvement requests from everyone and will be pushing out a number of updates over the coming weeks and months. We know that some of you have been getting this awful save game bug and all I can say is that we're super sorry. The issue turned out to be way more complex than we initially thought and stems from a handful of early decisions we made during the development of the game regarding how data was handled, which then went un-noticed as the game changed format from a "card" game-like experience into a more narrative-driven story experience. The good news is that Sven has hopefully found a solution to the problem and will be working over the coming days to get the fix in place. In addition to this fix, there are a whole bunch of other fixes we'…
- Version 1.0.1 - Minor Bug Fixes - 5 May 2023
Hi everyone, just a quick, minor update based on the bug reports we've been receiving from some of you. Here's the change log: Fix rare cases where the save file could get corrupted. This is now fixed and a corrupt save file affected by this should be automatically repaired. Show an error if a save file is corrupt beyond repair Fix some data issues Add option to disable vsync and set a framerate limit Some other minor fixes to tooltips and card wording Thanks for playing. The Dream Harvest Team
- NeuroNet: Mendax Proxy is OUT NOW! - 4 May 2023
Take on the role of a newly created sentient AI and navigate the ethical complexities of managing a cyberpunk city in the gripping visual novel, NeuroNet: Mendax Proxy - a cyberpunk visual novel where you play as a new sentient AI guiding the city's populace! Will you lead them to prosperity or ruin? NeuroNet: Mendax Proxy is a cyberpunk visual novel inspired by 'Reigns,' featuring light city management and moral dilemma mechanics. Players assume the role of an AI created to manage a city and act as an advisor. As citizens come to them with their problems, they will be challenged to balance the needs and wants of the city's many inhabitants, ultimately determining its fate. Over the course of the game, players will learn more about the people of Catena and see how they react to their new AI assistant. Will they see you as a friend and helper, or will they react with fear and suspicion?…
- NeuroNet: Mendax Proxy Launches Tomorrow! - 3 May 2023
‘Twas the night before Release, and all through the studio, not a creature was stirring, except for the frantic coder debugging the final build! That’s right, it’s almost there. After much blood, sweat, and tears, we’ve finished NeuroNet: Mendax Proxy and it releases on May 4th! We're thrilled for you to dive into our story, where we explore the fascinating role of AI in society. Our team chose the cyberpunk setting as the perfect backdrop to delve into this thought-provoking subject. We can't wait to hear what you think! As you step into our cyberpunk world, you'll have the chance to meet 23 distinct and unforgettable characters. Our cast includes the ambitious Khorto, his devious intern Patrizia, the jolly grill cook Papa Ru, and a mysterious kid lost on the streets of Shentilar. Each character plays a vital role in our exploration of the complex relationship between AI and society. W…
- Development Update & Roadmap To Launch - 28 March 2022
Hi Everyone, Justin, project lead here on NeuroNet. As promised I wanted to give you all an update on where we are with the launch of the game. For the past few months, we’ve been polishing, balancing, bug fixing and implementing many of the requested features that came up during the Steam Next Fest demo back in October. These include: Adding character animations for every character A complete redesign of the user interface for every aspect of the game A total redesign of the Social Media Report system where you get your results for each chapter An Auto-play feature so you don't have to keep clicking through narrative cards A Choice History system so you can review what choices you’ve made and their impact on the city A resource Section off the UI that is collapsible, giving you the choice to be able to always see where you’re standing currently is across each. Reworked input system to…
- NeuroNet: Mendax Proxy gets some first footage, mixing elements of Your Grace & Reigns - 7 December 2021
NeuroNet: Mendax Proxy is an upcoming adventure that the developer claims blends together elements found in the likes of Your Grace, Reigns and Astrologaster into something new. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/12/neuronet-mendax-proxy-gets-some-first-footage-mixing-elements-of-your-grace-a-reigns
- NeuroNet Heads To EGX & G.Round! - 8 October 2021
Initializing… Initialization complete. Welcome to the EGX, G.Round playtest of NeuroNet: Mendax Proxy! From this weekend you'll able to dive into NeuroNet in person if you're heading to the Eurogamer Expo (Leftfield Collection). If you can't get down, you'll be able to visit G.Round to download the demo outside the Steam platform! Rebooting... Initializing… Initialization complete. Hello World! //BEGIN TRANSMISSION You are Mindcore's new artificial intelligence created to manage Catena's city affairs. We have entrusted you with tackling tough issues that will benefit the city's growth and prosperity, while also keeping in mind the balance between citizen needs and your own moral compass that will grow as our knowledge increases. The responses you choose will ultimately shape Catena's future. On the left and right sides of your neural graphical interface, you'll notice that there are two…
- Join The NeuroNet Devs On Sunday! - 30 September 2021
For our second stream, we wanted to let you know that you'll be able to join studio founder, Justin French, to play through the NeuroNet demo. With 90 minutes on the clock, he's looking forward to you joining him, taking part in the discussion and getting your thoughts on the game. Be sure to pop it in your diaries: Date: Sunday 3rd September Time: 8:30pm BST until 10:00pm. Location: The NeuroNet Steam page! We'll see you there! /NeuroNet Team https://store.steampowered.com/app/1423000/NeuroNet_Mendax_Proxy/
- Join The NeuroNet Devs! - 30 September 2021
With the Next Fest hours away, we wanted to let you know that you'll be able to join studio founder, Justin French, to play through the NeuroNet demo. With 90 minutes on the clock, he's looking forward to you joining him, taking part in the discussion and getting your thoughts on the game. Be sure to pop it in your diaries: Date: Saturday 2nd September Time: 8:30pm BST until 10:00pm. Location: The NeuroNet Steam page! We'll see you there! /NeuroNet Team https://store.steampowered.com/app/1423000/NeuroNet_Mendax_Proxy/
- Guide the citizens of the future as a powerful AI running a cyberpunk city - 28 September 2021
Reigns is a super-simple medieval management sim in which you, the monarch, make binary decisions based on a wide variety of scenarios that will either cement your place in history or, more likely, lead to your untimely and ugly demise. It's blend of simplicity, variety, and humor is quite good: "The enjoyment is in the journey," we said in our 82% review of the sequel Reigns: Her Majesty ... Read more.
- NeuroNet Is Heading To The Next Fest - 27 September 2021
Hey there! We're incredibly pleased to announce that our Next Fest demo is now available, and we'll be participating from October 1st, right through the 7th! Amongst hundreds of other games available, this will be the first time that NeuroNet: Mendax Proxy is playable. As a story-driven adventure that invites you to make quick-fire decisions, you'll need to manage a city and the expectations of its citizens. Every choice you make will drive the story, and you'll encounter dozens of characters along your journey. Inspired by Reigns, players must make quick-fire decisions that impact the future of the city and the prosperity of its citizens. Every choice matters and every decision has a lasting impact on the characters you meet and the wider city status. From helping jolly Papa Ru to turn his food truck in downtown Shentilar into a successful business, to grander city-wide choices like ai…
- What Is NeuroNet? - 20 September 2021
Hey there! In just over two weeks time, NeuroNet: Mendax Proxy will be playable for the first time during the October Steam Next Fest. This is a significant milestone for the studio, not only to get the game in your hands, but to gather feedback and gauge audience reactions to what we’ve been working on for so long. NeuroNet is unique and to be brutally honest, it’s hard to pigeonhole it into one specific genre. In some ways, it plays closely to the incredibly popular Reigns. You can make quick-fire decisions (or left and right choices) which leads to an outcome and progression, but that’s probably where the similarities end. Instead, NeuroNet focuses on a story-driven experience that’s wrapped with stunning artwork and fully voice acted characters. The biggest divide between the two games, however, is that Reigns often sees players solely focus on the resource bar at the top of the scr…
- NeuroNet: Mendax Proxy — Creating The Art Direction - 7 June 2021
Hi, I’m loïc Bramoullé, the Art Director and sole artist on NeuroNet: Mendax Proxy. NeuroNet: Mendax Proxy puts the player in the shoes of Arc, an AI designed to manage the city of Catena. Through Arc’s journey, players visit a large number of locations and meet a diverse cast of characters. Each character has their own problems that need solving and ultimately players must make decisions using a simple Tinder-like interface where every choice impacts the balance of the city across 4 resources and the narrative path that the player will take. This post gives a breakdown of my process across the development of the art for the characters, locations and UI that I developed. CHARACTERS Defining the visual feel of the game was a question of balance between our existing IP, NeuroNet’s character illustrations, and the specific needs of this new gameplay. Here the players spend all their time t…
- NeuroNet: Mendax Proxy — Humanity In The Machine - 21 May 2021
I left the office last Friday with a cocktail of emotions. Primarily, I was feeling exhilaration from the announcement of NeuroNet: Mendax Proxy. The reveal of our upcoming game resonated deeply with a core tenet I hold as a game designer; I was a kid with a new toy, eager to share it with his friends. Contrary to my excitement was a sense of relief. For the past few months, I’ve been dancing around the questions “how’s work going,” “what’s this new project about,” and “when will we know more?” Now, I can finally talk about NeuroNet. Introducing NeuroNet: Mendax Proxy I am an avid believer that building an immersive world takes time. Not in the sense that it takes time to write, rather that it takes time for the audience to settle into the world and become invested. Every event feels more significant when it involves people you know. NeuroNet: Mendax Proxy does just this. NeuroNet is a…
- Dream Harvest announce the gorgeous looking NeuroNet: Mendax Proxy - 17 May 2021
NeuroNet: Mendax Proxy is the upcoming title from Dream Harvest, an upcoming choose your own adventure styled cyberpunk visual novel and it looks brilliant. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/05/dream-harvest-announce-the-gorgeous-looking-neuronet-mendax-proxy
