Love, Sam — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Letters of Bernard Thorne is Now Playable | 2025-03-30 | Experience the horrors of Bernard's past and most importantly, go up the attic. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2984860/_/ *The demo version of the game has been removed from Steam store because it no longer accurately represents the current state of the full game. |
| [Letters of Bernard Thorne] Demo Launched | 2024-08-30 | The demo for Letters of Bernard Thorne is available on its Steam store page. It focuses on showcasing basic gameplay mechanics and its tone as a psychological horror game. Please share your feedback in the Steam community hub or KLL's SNS channels. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2984860/_/ |
| ‘Love, Sam’ Creator Talks About His Next Game ‘Letters of Bernard Thorne’ | 2024-07-13 | The following article is a translated version of the original Korean article based on an interview. The original Korean acticle can be found here. Wishlist 'Letters of Bernard Thorne'! In the past, I came across a streamer playing a horror game called ‘Love, Sam.’ It was a narrative-driven game about uncovering the truth based on the contents written in a diary, and its unique atmosphere and twists made the game intriguing. Another notable aspect was the developer’s name: ‘Korean Linguistics Lab (KLL)’. Recently, the news of KLL developing a new game came through Steam and Tumblbug. Its title is ‘Letters of Bernard Thorne’, a text/story-drive |
| [Letters of Bernard Thorne] Reveal | 2024-06-11 | Your scars have led you here. You just haven't realized it yet. is a 1st person psychological horror game where you move using a motorized wheelchair. Watch the teaser trailer and add to your wishlist. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2984860/Letters_of_Bernard_Thorne/?beta=1 |
| Chinese, Japanese language option added! | 2023-04-07 | |
| 03.28.2023 Update | 2023-03-28 | Hello, everyone! Just a couple of changes! -Sound delay improvement. -English font change. ...And coming soon: Chinese & Japanese support! Thanks. |
| 01.20.2023 Update | 2023-01-19 | Hello, everyone! A bug fix and a difficulty patch have been released on this update. -Fixed an issue with the 'stick figure' item disappearing after being obtained. -Lowered the difficulty of the 'public bathroom' sequence. Thanks. |
| 01.09.2023 Update | 2023-01-09 | Hello, everyone! A bug fix and a difficulty patch have been released on this update. -Fixed an issue that allowed players to turn to the next page without taking the 'stick figure'. -Some puzzles are now easier to solve, for example: post-its make louder whispers for better detection. -Minor fix for Korean translation. Thanks. |
| Korean language option added! | 2022-12-04 | It has been many years since Love, Sam's launch, and finally it got its first non-English support: Korean! I know a lot of people are still waiting for the game to be translated into other languages, but Love, Sam is a text driven experience that requires delicate translation process. So please be patient until the next translation update! Thank you. |
| Graphical Adjustment Options Added. | 2022-11-09 | You can now change resolution, texture quality, and more on the options menu now. Those who've been experiencing FPS drops, 'texture meltdown' or any graphical issues can try adjusting those values for smoother game play. |
| Love, Sam Rewrite Update is LIVE! | 2022-10-25 | A Word From the Dev It has been 3 years since Love, Sam launched as my small passion project. Before taking a bigger step as a game developer, I have decided to give my first born a better care that it deserves. The Rewrite update is more of a 'remake' than an update. It is a complete renewal aimed at making Love, Sam feel like a polished game with a more fluid gameplay and intense reading experience. Update Details Gameplay Overhaul The overall gameplay has been upgraded with new and improved puzzles and scares, giving new players better immersion and chills, even to those who played the original version. Enhanced Visuals Your room feels mor |
| With a Rewrite, Anything Can Get Better. | 2022-10-24 | |
| Game crash issues. | 2022-08-23 | There has been a number of cases of the game shutting down for no apparent reason. Currently an overall improvement of Love, Sam is in progress, which is expected to take some time before it is finished. Hopefully the update will fix this problem upon released. |
| 08.29.2019 Update | 2019-08-29 | Hi, everyone! A small bug fix and a difficulty patch have been released on this update. -Fixed an issue that, during the "heart drawing" sequence, reset the line for no reason. -Lowered the difficulty of the "hallway" sequence. Now it will be easier to figure out what to do. Thanks. |
| 08.04.2019 Update | 2019-08-04 | Hi, everyone! Added controller support! However, it is not in a perfect state, and since Love, Sam is designed to be played with keyboard and mouse, it is still recommended to use a game pad only when you have no other choice. Below is a quick button guide. -'Bottom Face Button' or 'Right Trigger' = 'Mouse Left Click' (Interact, Pick Up, etc) -'Right Face Button' or 'Left Trigger' =Mouse Right Click' (Get Up From Chair, Put Down Item, etc) Also, I am currently working on several issues regarding puzzle difficulty, and need your help. Love, Sam is a story driven game, so it is important to maintain a certain flow during gameplay. If you've exp |
| 07.22.2019 Update | 2019-07-22 | Hi, everyone! Minor bug fix and improvement were made in this update. -Fixed an issue that covered the player camera with raindrops when it shouldn't. -Lowered the overall difficulty of the infamous "spray can" sequence. Thank you. |
| 07.06.2019 Update | 2019-07-05 | Hi, everyone! Some improvements were made in this update. -(Minor Spoiler) It is easier to figure out what to do after reading the diary page in the bathroom. -The "spray can" now sprays closer to the mouse. -Disabled all VR related plugins. This will hopefully fix an issue that caused VR apps to launch when you run Love, Sam. Thank you. |
| 06.09.2019 Update | 2019-06-09 | Hi, everyone! A couple of fixes were made in this update. -Fixed an issue that untimely teleport players back to the room near the end of the game. -The "spray can" is now easier to move. Thank you. |
| Love, Sam is now LIVE! | 2019-06-04 | Hi, everyone! Thank you for your interest in this short story driven horror game. Your every word means a lot to me, so please leave any suggestions or bug reports in the forums. I hope you enjoy playing Love, Sam! |