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Shale Hill Secrets - Episode 8 Released to $10+ patrons!
🕑 Added 2022-09-24 21:17:06 +0000 UTCHello everyone!
We are happy to announce that Shale Hill Secrets - Episode 8 is now available to Gold+ patrons on Windows, macOS and Android.
As you’ve come to expect, this episode is another big one. It includes multiple special scenes with many animations, along with a whole lot of story to get your teeth into - things are really starting to heat up! We generally do believe this is one of the best episodes of SHS yet, and we really hope you enjoy it!
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 handy as the game gets bigger over time.
If you can't find SHS on Itch App, go to settings and make sure the option "Show content marked as adult in search & browse" is enabled.
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Shale Hill Secrets Episode 8 v0.8.1
Full Download Here (Windows 64-bit, macOS, Android)
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 must be active for the API to recognize it. If you pledged and cancelled 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 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
Double click the DMG file. Then, in the window that opens, drag and drop the app to the Applications folder.
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_v0.8.1.dmg
Android
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.
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 | Art, Marketing
Luke | Animations, Art, Marketing
Vinny | Art
NiRo | Former Character Designer, Art
In Memory of Palmer.
Comments
Love-Joint
We are aware Android does not have the Backup feature. It's on our to-do list.
Love-Joint
Yes. Login with Patreon and it'll unlock content up until the month you were a supporter.
John Burkey
Also, is there save transfer between PC and Android? Be cool to play as I switch between the two.
John Burkey
Will I still be able to access the current contents for Gold after I decide to not continue my membership?
Love-Joint
You need to finish episode 3 until the end for episode 4 to be unlocked (and so on).
Mitsuru
Do you have a savegame that goes beyond episode 3? Because that looks like a savegame issue.
Sethuir
I downloaded and installed and all I see is episode 3 no more.
Ryan Olney
Thank you
Love-Joint
Sorry about that. We're investigating a solution.
Mitsuru
Yes, episode 8 have all the other episodes included.
Ryan Olney
If I download 8 will I have access to all chapters?
Mitsuru
Quick question; why everytime i open the game i need register to patreon in order to gain access to the last chapter?
Love-Joint
You can definitely delete old versions. Your saves and progress is stored in appdata (there's a shortcut in the game's folder called "Saves Locations" pointing to it). However, we really recommend to install SHS through Itch since it'll keep the game up-to-date automatically.
Honkbag
Wanted to add to the positive vibe. Cutest reveal so far.
dumb question, but after dl and extract the new episodes as they come out can i delete the old files? like after extracting chapter 8 can i delete episodes 1-7 or will the mess up the saves for different chapters from the latest version?
Love-Joint
Just added it ;)
This episode was probably my favorite so far. Lots happened but didn't feel too long and without spoiling anything, some amazing scenes. Gonna suck waiting for the next episode after that ending. Lol Keep up the amazing work.
Please do hurry with the android version, I can't wait for it!
Love-Joint
I'd suggest to replay so you can set the variables of your choices correctly. You can skip through the game (make sure to go to Settings > Gameplay > Skip Speed > Very Fast). Alternatively, you can use these cheatcodes: -galleryunlock -allepisodes The second cheatcode does exactly what you want, but take into consideration some scenes won't trigger since you don't have the right variables. Other option is to load the backup file we attached to this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/shale-hill-7-to-69494708 The game has an option to load (and create_ backups in Settings > Backup.
Richard Gomes Arruda
I did lost my save when resetting my windows client, have a way ti a cheat code to start a episode 8 or 7? Restarting the whole game can be quite exhausting.
hazzenilsson
The episode was absolutely amazing! Great work!
dent
this is easily the best episode yet, i cant wait to play the next. great work.
OzzyBlaze
Just finished Episode 8 - what an update! So much content but now I have to wait until the next update! Absolutely cannot wait to find out what happens next!
That was quite an update.
Love-Joint
Please join our Discord and post a screenshot in #game-help so we can understand better what's happening. https://discord.com/invite/tygb5dg
Danny
i have disabled security software whitelisted and clear cache cookies and we history still the same
Love-Joint
Hey Danny. Maybe it is a false-flag of your anti-virus? We used a new version of the engine so that's maybe the cause. In any case it is safe to whitelist the game or disable your security software.
Danny
im downloading the file but getting Failed virus scan failed everytime do you have any idea
Love-Joint
Hello there, You most likely need to re-validate your login again. Use the arrows at the bottom of the main menu to navigate to Episode 8, then click the button to trigger Patreon login.
I have a gold membership, I also have already played episode 7, but the game refuses to let me play anything past episode 5. Tried both the normal download and itch app, and it doesn't matter. I can load episode 7 saves... but anytime I try to start this episode it forces me to start at episode 5.
