- FINAL Playtest Weekend has Started! - 18 June 2021
Hey there Happy Humble heroes! Happy's Humble Burger Farm is back with another playtest happening THIS WEEKEND! Plus this will be our FINAL PLAYTEST! Yes you heard it right, the game is getting ready and this is your last chance to test the game and send us feedback before we release for real! You can subscribe now by hitting that "Request Access" button right from the main steam page of the game. The playtest will start at 9:00 AM PT, Friday, June 18th and last to 11:59 PM PT, Sunday, June 20th. Subscribe Now: (And Wishlist the game while you are there!) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1433340/Happys_Humble_Burger_Farm/ We've already onboarded the first batch of players but we will grant access to a new pool of players tomorrow (Saturday) at 9am Pacific Time as well as Sunday, same time. As always, if you want to be part of our community and help us while we are on the last miles to…
- Free Playtest Weekend for Happy's Humble Burger Farm is here, subscribe now! - 12 May 2021
Hey there Happy Humble heroes! If you cannot wait to serve the DELUXE dining experience to your customers, come join us this weekend during our free playtest session! From 9:00 AM PT, Friday, May 14th to 0:00 AM PT, Monday, May 17th the latest build of Happy's Humble Burger Farm will be available for a free playtest session on our main Steam page if you subscribe in advance and get selected! The subscription is open now so click on that "Subscribe" button now as seats are limited! Subscribe Now: (And Wishlist the game while you are there!) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1433340/Happys_Humble_Burger_Farm/ Here are some of the major changes to expect since we published the demo earlier this year: Added new mechanics to the cooking simulation (hot dogs, burgers without some ingredients...), Reviewed the progression path for unlocking new mechanics in the fast-food, Implemented fright m…
- Devlog 8 - Farmyard Festivities Part 2 - 26 March 2021
Hey there happy humble heroes! Hope you've been well. This week, we've got another intriguing look into the history of 'Farmyard Festivities,' Happy's first cartoon. Get some info about the creation of Charlie the Chillin' Chicken, Sammy the Surly Salmon, and the Farmer! https://media.giphy.com/media/iPofZBg1Bx1w2mc1su/giphy.gif In-game, Happy has had many forms. Farmyard Festivities and it's subsequent franchise are the biggest brand in the world. We've created a fully detailed backstory about various eras of this cartoon! Exciting, right? You'll be able to find out EVEN MORE about Happy and her buds in the full release! https://media.giphy.com/media/YlbeSxuoemvahaJ8AS/giphy.gif Happy requires your help to attain bliss. But Happy requires her happiness stores to be filled. Can you milk some happiness for Happy by wishlisting the full game? Happy craves joy; she yearns for it. She must…
- Devlog 7 - Craft by cooking stuff?? Check-it out here! - 13 March 2021
Hello all you grilling guys and gals! Hope you're having a good week. Here's a little treat for your Friday - a new devlog for Happy's Humble Burger Farm! Food isn't the only thing you'll be cooking up in the full game. There is also a crafting mechanic that has been added! Check out these GIFs of the construction of the "Burger Bomb," formerly known as the Circuit Burger and the Bunger Bonger. First things first, grab yourself the ingredients. A Bobocell Battery, an uncooked burger patty, and a clock. https://media.giphy.com/media/rGys27EOqAaodHzek2/giphy.gif Put 'em together and... https://media.giphy.com/media/rNI8hvooy2hwzdp3sG/giphy.gif Tada! The Burger Bomb has been made and is ready for deployment! You know who is truly "THE BOMB"? Anyone who wishlists and follows the game! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1433340/Happys_Humble_Burger_Farm/
- Devlog 6 - Boss Fight! - 6 March 2021
A Happy Humble Hello to you all! This week we have an interesting devlog for ya. Blake battles with the boisterous bacon that is Petey the Portly Pig, while Jon and Kaleb look on in amusement and horror. We got the footage from a little live stream we did. We had a blast! https://media.giphy.com/media/cAvGlOaA49IoJLJar2/giphy.gif But not everyone got to tune in live, which is why we made the video after receiving requests from people who missed the live streams, We recorded the stream and turned it into a devlog! How can you say no to this face? https://media.giphy.com/media/ZTXZocIgR4kgSkPvHm/giphy.gif So stagger on over to the YouTube... https://media.giphy.com/media/6bR3Rj9jLQYZbXxZwp/giphy.gif ...and stagger over and wishlist, plus follow the game. Keep Happy happy and Petey fed! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1433340/Happys_Humble_Burger_Farm/
- Don't Miss Your Flight! - 27 February 2021
Hello everyone! In lieu of a devlog this week, we offer a full music video for the entire Departing Flight album by Jon of the Shred. This is one of many collectible CDs found in Happy's Humble Burger Farm. Enjoy! https://media.giphy.com/media/OCWvFhBdAddlLTl31u/giphy.gif As you chill out to these LoFi Hip Hop beats to grill burgers to, consider making Happy the happiest heifer around and wishlisting the full game! This is some funky lofi hip hop to grill burgers to for sure. So...what're you waitin' for? https://media.giphy.com/media/SEe734KGCiaDxuwOIc/giphy.gif Go jam to Departing Flight now! https://media.giphy.com/media/c10dZX05KsCMBdQVax/giphy.gif https://store.steampowered.com/app/1433340/Happys_Humble_Burger_Farm/
- Devlog 5 - Farmyard Festivities! (Happy's Humble History) - 19 February 2021
Hey all! Just giving you a heads up about a brand new devlog and video! https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1433340/view/3057351918237300741 You may have remembered a little book in the apartment with a wall of text and tons of information about the history of Happy and her Barnyard Buds. Well we've given it a huge upgrade.... https://media.giphy.com/media/YlbeSxuoemvahaJ8AS/giphy.gif ...and also created this animated version featuring the voice of David K Jones for narrating! https://media.giphy.com/media/iPofZBg1Bx1w2mc1su/giphy.gif Remember to wishlist and keep Happy happy, if only momentarily... https://store.steampowered.com/app/1433340/Happys_Humble_Burger_Farm/ Have a great weekend!
- Devlog 4 - Beatboxing Boar?! - 12 February 2021
Check out more details in the devlog posted on the main Steam page! https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1433340/view/3055099040633676565 And please, for the love of all that is good and pure, keep Happy happy! (wishlist today) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1433340/Happys_Humble_Burger_Farm/
- Bombs Away! - 8 February 2021
Obscura Programming presents: Bombs Away! featuring narration by comedian and podcaster Kevin Murphy, former host of Northbury Grove Radio's "The K-Spot." Join us as we take a look at Paragon's archived footage of nuclear safety tests conducted by the World Scythian Government! Hey everyone, here's a little lore video giving some history on the events that transpired around Happy's Humble Burger Barn. Enjoy! And please remember to keep Happy joyous by wish-listing the full game! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1433340/Happys_Humble_Burger_Farm/
- Devlog 3 - Your Bus Awaits! - 29 January 2021
Hello everyone, Scythe Dev Team here once again with yet another devlog! As mentioned last week, the full details will be available on the main game's page, but we will continue redirecting you over! Here's a link to all the juicy details. To summarize, we go over sound design, the making of two different signs, and a special surprise you can probably surmise from the images on this page... Hope you enjoy the new video, the new devlog, and have a Happy Humble day! And please remember to keep Happy joyous by wish-listing the full game! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1433340/Happys_Humble_Burger_Farm/
- The holidays are going away! But don't fret! - 28 January 2021
We're reverting back to our normal build of the game (but keeping the bugs fixed from the holiday update!) If you'd like to play Holiday Update at any time, you can do so by right clicking on the game, going to 'properties', then the 'beta' tab, and opt into the Holiday 2020 update! Cheers, Scythe Dev Team
- Devlog 2 - Relocation of Devlogs - 22 January 2021
Hello all you lovely happy, humble humans! Just wanted to thank everyone again for checking out the Alpha and Holiday Special! All the LPs on YouTube and Twitch streams, and all the comments here on Steam and over on Twitter have been amazing, we can't think you enough! Devlogs Relocating We had to give a heads up...we're moving our devlogs! All future updates will be located over on the full game. So head on over to the Happy's Humble Burger Farm page, and you'll start seeing new updates very soon! CLICK HERE to go now! (We plan on doing them weekly, time permitting. We've got lots to share!) Stay In Touch Since releasing our first game, Northbury Grove, way back in 2018, we've relied so much on all of YOU. Not only for inspiration, but vital feedback into our game development process. That's why we encourage anyone with ideas to join us on Twitter and Discord. Tell us what you're thin…
- Devlog 1 - Wake Up and Smell the Java - 8 January 2021
Wake Up and Smell the Java Hey everyone, Scythe Dev Team here just checking in from the barn in the farm. Checking in over a mug of freshly brewed coffee, in fact. We wanted to start giving y'all updates on progress for the full release of Happy's Humble Burger Farm. As you may have noticed from the Alpha and Alpha: Holiday Special, the full game not only takes place in a brand new restaurant...from the Barn to the Farm...but a brand new location, as well. Jazzy Java Joint New Elysian City will have many things to do. There will be sights to see, buildings to enter, and secrets to unearth, much like in the Holiday Special...but with much more depth. The first location we will unveil today is called the Jazzy Java Joint, aka Triple J's. We always enjoy attaching our own brands / parodies to our games to make Scythe feel more alive and vibrant. From King's Comfort, to Happy's Humble Burge…
- Happy's Humble Holiday Special! | New Holiday Update! - 12 December 2020
Make this holiday season your most memorable ever with... Happy's Humble Burger Farm Alpha: Holiday Special! This update will see players enjoying a new winter atmosphere. Snow falls from the sky, a Winter Harvest tree decorates the lobby next to a roaring fire, the city is decorated with all manner of lights, and even the customers have gotten into the spirit with festive Happy's Humble Holiday shirts! Also features an all-new radio playlist! Collect all of the presents and put them under the tree to avoid getting put on Happy's Naughty list! Meanwhile... in the discomforting stillness of New Elysian city... secrets beckon. Unearth the mysteries of the new collectible CD, "Hypnosystemic" and it's brooding ambience. Find the answers to the questions plaguing your very existence by collecting all of the research documents scattered throughout the disquieting metropolis. We also snuck in…
- Update and Bugfixing - 3 December 2020
Greetings Everyone! We have a bunch of new bugfixes coming through, and we just merged the 'beta' branch to the main branch! A big shoutout to our discord community for reporting the bugs, we really appreciate it ya'll! We're always looking to continually improve our games. This most likely marks one of the last updates for the playable teaser we'll push, unless someone finds something game breaking! As always, we're REALLY enjoying your streams, LP's and Fan art! Keep 'em coming! Here's a list of changes for this patch: fixed some texture issues fixed assembly items clipping removed some fryer baskets incorrect order bags can be thrown out now mascots can no longer be walked through made weird customers weirder and work properly now customers have different outfits now food automatically bags itself after 6 items moved some objects around removed some reflection probes potentially fixe…
- Post Alpha Plan | Upgrading the Farm - 9 November 2020
Congratulations New Employee! First and foremost, we appreciate you playing the alpha! One of our first and greatest joys as devs is being able to experience our games vicariously through your streams and LPS. Keep them rollin' in! You're probably wondering what our plans are. We've upgraded majorly since the first prototype on itch.io. We've also honed our game dev skills, and are ready to deliver a fleshed out game that answers many of the burning questions we've received over the last 8 months. Happy's Humble Burger Farm will be an immersive sandbox prison break simulation, in which you, the player, are tasked with escaping the simulation, getting to the bottom of what is going on, potentially meeting a few friends, and definitely meeting lots of enemies along the way. All of this is wrapped around your requirement to work, earn money, and explore a world that isn't what it appears t…
- Accessibility | Subtitles + Closed Captioning (BETA) - 2 November 2020
Salutations! We've added a new 'BETA' branch to test new features before they're released to the general audience. To opt into the beta, right click Happy's Humble Burger Farm Alpha in your library, navigate to the 'Beta' tab, and select the beta branch. Your game should begin updating to the bleeding edge version of the game. Changes Added new Accessibility options (Closed Captioning + Subtitles) Fixed options menu volume Changed cooked meat coloration to make more sense Other small features We welcome you to test the newest features with us, and look forward to any comments or suggestions you may have on how we can make the game more accessible for you. Please bare with us as we add/remove and missing or unnecessary captioning. Love, Scythe Dev Team
- Alpha Hotfix 2 - 31 October 2020
Alpha Hotfix 2 Added "target fps" settings (thanks Neco!) Made manual independent of texture quality (thanks TemmieNeko!) Fixed broken textures Made unbreakable things breakable ;) We appreciate everyone taking the time to report issues they find, we're super active in the community and will continue to be! As always, much love Scythe Dev Team
- Alpha Hotfix 1 - 30 October 2020
Alpha Hotfix 1 Manual Clarification (clearer instructions) Small bug fixes here and there Added wall instructions for Asset Containment Mode Fixed last screen bug where nothing was clickable We're really enjoying your LP's so far! Keep em' coming, and as always, have a Happy Humble Day!
- Welcome to Fast Food Horror - 29 October 2020
Hello everyone! Welcome to the Playable Teaser aka Alpha 1 of Happy's Humble Burger Farm. Here's a very special message from the dev team: The expansion of Happy’s Humble Burger Barn, known as Happy’s Humble Burger Farm features an entire list of new and improved features. From having your own apartment to being able to drive around an entire city, there is so much more to offer. You start in your apartment, which is yours so feel free to lounge around all day…..AFTER you have completed your shift at the restaurant, of course. Hop to it when duty calls, leave the apartment, drive around the city and finally, get to the restaurant. Open the restaurant and make sure you have read that Employee manual or else your job is going to be very difficult. Food prep, customizable sandwiches, and don’t forget the infamous Salmon Nuggets! Just when you think to yourself, “I got this”, I bet you don’…
