ReThink — 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 |
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| Price changes (Valve changed rules) | 2023-08-16 | Hello, today I am forced to make this announcement due to a change in rules, which you can read about here (its public, so I can post it - can be found with google easily): https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/4145017?emclan=103582791433666425&emgid=3700310527377680731 TL:DR is: - Games need to have a minimum price of $1 in each country - currency exchange rates got adapted in 2022 - Game is now below $1 in some specific countries (during sales!) - and therefore hidden in these countries during sales. So, I have to choose between: - The game being unbuyable in those countries during sales (so these countries would never get sales again ( |
| ReThink 4 | 2022-10-27 | Hello everyone, I dont usually write about new games on the old games Communityhub, but the new game evolved enough from the original that I think it might be of interest to some of you. For everyone who prefers to take a look themselves instead of reading through what I wrote, here it is: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1436410/ReThink_4/?curator_clanid=30214394 ReThink 4 has a lot of new features if compared to the original ReThink, features that players liked in the previous games (ReThink 2 and 3), and obviously is a amore refined game than ReThink 1 ever was. The game is a lot less linear, it "opens up" as you progress through the gam |
| [Update 16] - Patchnotes | 2018-12-21 | As i said yesterday, here are some (more in depth) Patchnotes for the Rework: This Update fixed the two most critizised things of the game, the Jumping Puzzles and the Performance. Overview: - Jumping Puzzles have been removed - Performance has been improved - New Content has been added - New Features have been added - New Menu and UI - Slightly improved visuals - Improved Tutorial Jumping Puzzles: All of them have been removed and replaced with new Laser-Puzzles. The "Floor Tile" Puzzles have also been removed and partly replaced. (In Puzzles where they were mandatory for progress.) Performance: GPU-Performance has been massively improved, u |
| [Update 16] - Rework | 2018-12-20 | Hello, I just managed to squeeze in the Reworked version of the game before the sale started. - Full Patchnotes will be released tomorrow Ii still need to fix one or two minor things. (Only typos and some missing Decoration i didnt get in before the sale due to some issues, game works fine though.) Shop page will be updated during the next days too, due to the game looking a bit different now, despite still having (mostly) the same gameplay. Short patchnotes: - Jumping Puzzles removed - Performance improved - New Content has been added - New Menu and UI - Size of the game changed to 2.6 GB from 978 MB (due to it including the previous version |
| Rework - Update 6 | 2018-12-12 | Hello, since i got asked about the progress on the rework yesterday i decided to do one last update before the (free) patch will be released. Graphics and Performance: I had to remove the "Overkill" Shadow setting for now. Reason: It was too heavy on the CPU due to the larger maps the game has (in comparison to ReThink 2) - i will re-add it as soon as we have CPUs that are capable of handling this at 60fps (locked). I did look a bit more into the performance improvements, and the game should now run with 60 fps (maxed out) on midrange graphics cards. (1060 6gb, RX 590, RTX 2060, Vega 56 etc.) Of course these numbers are estimations based on t |
| Rework - Update 5 | 2018-12-01 | Hello, i did some initial performance-comparisons between the current version of the game and the unfinished reworked one (which will be a *free patch* for this version), here are the results: The current version is on the left, and the unfinished reworked one is on the right. As you can see in the top left corner, the Framerate is 78% higher https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28018216/8c3325a74220c78a37689e90e50ab3c63c1ea807.jpg But it gets even better than that, in this example the Framerate is 109% higher https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28018216/a2cc20ec9a8dc2b2fdae9bea8fbd |
| Rework - Update 4 | 2018-11-26 | Hello, i just thought about "throwing around some more stuff" regarding this games upcoming (free) patch/rework. (Which will come within the next two weeks, from now.) So, lets get started: Puzzles: - 31 to 39 are new Screenshots: Here are some comparison screenshots of the current game, versus the unfinished version coming with the patch. Left: OLD, Right: NEW - Work in Progress! (there are still things missing, etc.) Decorative Elements do now actually emit light, unlike previously (This is "#2" in the current version): https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28018216/5954e93ddbb3b184a261625c2f5ac9aecf8a5829.jpg A |
| Rework - Update 3 | 2018-11-13 | Hello, since i finally got a working Graphics card again, i can share some progress regarding the rework. - Puzzle 21 to 25 are new - 26 is what currently is "32"? - 27 is 27, but i had to change it slightly due to the green cubes now redirecting at 45 Degrees instead of 90. - 28 is 28 - 29 is 29, this one also had to be altered, but the general idea is the same. - 30 is 30, has also been changed so that its solution isnt "buggy" anymore, general idea is the same as previously. Thats pretty much all for today, but as always, here are some Work in Progress Screenshots of these Puzzles. (Keep in mind, they are not decorated etc, its just the ba |
| Rework - Update 2 | 2018-11-01 | Hello, i want to share a bit aout the progress of the Rework today. It wont be too much, since everything still looks very unfinished, allthough a lot of progress has been made. The following Puzzles have been moved or added (in addition to the ones i talked about in the first update): - What currently is "22" is now puzzle 12. - 13 is new - 14 is new - 15 and 16 are what currently is "10" (That huge mess that actually is more than one puzzle) - What currently is "24" is now 17. - 18 is new - 19 is new - 20 is what currently is "26" To wrap things up, here are a few Screenshots that are Work in Progress, and generally unfinished - this is not |
| Rework - Update 1 | 2018-10-22 | Hello, i decided to share a bit about the current progress of the rework for this game. Please keep in mind that the comparisons below are made with a highly unfinished version of the rework, the visuals are not final. (Decoration is missing, its practically using ReThink 2s Assets, etc.) My goal is to stay close to the current version of the game for Puzzles that dont change. (Left: current, Right: Work in progress): https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28018216/ee9c43ca1a9df6e91c83b6e7919351adcd6462c5.jpg Some areas will be replaced entirely due to the removal of the jumping-stuff and the floor-tiles. (Left: cu |
| Rework | 2018-09-30 | Hello, a while ago i said that i wanted to rework this game at some point in the future. I will start working on this shortly after the Release of the new game (link at the bottom of this post) The goal of the rework is: - to remove and replace all jumping-Puzzles in the game - improving performance - improving overall quality - adjusting the difficulty curve - removal of the "glowing floortile puzzles" The plan is to keep the overall layout close to the original, especially for puzzles that will stay, while replacing the removed stuff with new content and changing some puzzles for a smoother difficulty curve. The Rework will be based on the |
| Creator Homepage | 2018-06-19 | Hello, today i have something that is not a bugfix. Valve created a "Hub" that is known as "Creator Homepage", which puts all Games related to a certain creator/publisher in one place. Features (i have noticed so far, still in Beta.): - All games in one place - All sales listed - upcoming games are listed too - You can "Follow" to get notified about things like sales, new releases etc. - Forum that is not specific to a single game - Social Media integration ========== Link: https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/yaekogames (also accessible from the store page, just click on the name on the right side) I think that this is a good thing since |
| [Weeklong Deal] 70% off | 2018-05-07 | Hello, this game will be on Sale until the 14th for 2.99 $/€ including VAT. This also means that the "Fill your collection" Bundle dropped in price by a large margin. (This Bundle is intended for People who own at least one of the newer ReThink games and want to get the older ones too.) Thats pretty much everything i have to say at the moment, but if you should have questions or issues do not hesitate to contact me or create a topic on the forums. Have a nice day. PS: If you are one of the People who liked this game, maybe take a look at the newest game that features tons of improvements and additions in comparison to the original ReThink: ht |
| [Sale] ReThink | Evolved 2, 33% off | 2018-04-10 | Hello, Hello, ReThink | Evolved will be 33% off for the next two weeks. The current prices are: ReThink | Evolved: 6.69$ (from 9.99) http://store.steampowered.com/app/703500/?snr=1_5_9__205 ReThink | Evolved Bundle (contains RTE and the new one): 14.11$ http://store.steampowered.com/bundle/4387/ReThink__Evolved__Bundle/ The Bundle contains RTE, and the new Game: http://store.steampowered.com/app/820600/ Thats all for now, thank you. |
| [Sale] ReThink | Evolved 2, 33% off | 2018-04-10 | Hello, Hello, ReThink | Evolved will be 33% off for the next two weeks. The current prices are: ReThink | Evolved: 6.69$ (from 9.99) http://store.steampowered.com/app/703500/?snr=1_5_9__205 ReThink | Evolved Bundle (contains RTE and the new one): 14.11$ http://store.steampowered.com/bundle/4387/ReThink__Evolved__Bundle/ The Bundle contains RTE, and the new Game: http://store.steampowered.com/app/820600/ Thats all for now, thank you. |
| Bundle changes, ReThink | Evolved 2 | 2018-04-09 | Hello, i removed this game from the "ReThink Bundle" due to the release of "ReThink Evolved 2" so that the new games are in a bundle. I dont yet know what i will do with this game, but it will probably end up in some type of "fill your collection" bundle in the future. ========== Thats all for now, have a nice day. |
| Bundle changes, ReThink | Evolved 2 | 2018-04-09 | Hello, i removed this game from the "ReThink Bundle" due to the release of "ReThink Evolved 2" so that the new games are in a bundle. I dont yet know what i will do with this game, but it will probably end up in some type of "fill your collection" bundle in the future. ========== Thats all for now, have a nice day. |
| More Screenshots for ReThink | Evolved 2 | 2018-03-30 | Hello, just in case someone missed it, i posted new Screenshots for ReThink | Evolved 2, which can be found here: http://steamcommunity.com/games/820600/announcements/detail/1663391440651939024 http://steamcommunity.com/games/820600/announcements/detail/1662266266300446432 Thats all for now, have a nice day. PS: Yes, this is the same announcement as for Rethink | Evolved, since a lot of people only own one of them i have to write one announcement for each game. |
| More Screenshots for ReThink | Evolved 2 | 2018-03-30 | Hello, just in case someone missed it, i posted new Screenshots for ReThink | Evolved 2, which can be found here: http://steamcommunity.com/games/820600/announcements/detail/1663391440651939024 http://steamcommunity.com/games/820600/announcements/detail/1662266266300446432 Thats all for now, have a nice day. PS: Yes, this is the same announcement as for Rethink | Evolved, since a lot of people only own one of them i have to write one announcement for each game. |
| ReThink | Evolved 2 | 2018-03-18 | Hello, there are a few things i would like to talk about today, one of them being a sucessor to this game. Contents - Link to the new game (for all the People who dont want to read my "bla bla".) - Changes and additions to the new game (in comparison to ReThink | Evolved) - Personal Message Besides that, you feel free to follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/YaekoGames Link: http://store.steampowered.com/app/820600/ReThink__Evolved_2/ Changes and additions: The following changes are in comparison to "ReThink | Evolved", and include all the improvements made from "ReThink" to "Rethink | Evolved". Things that got removed - The "Floor Tiles" Th |
| ReThink | Evolved 2 | 2018-03-18 | Hello, there are a few things i would like to talk about today, one of them being a sucessor to this game. Contents - Link to the new game (for all the People who dont want to read my "bla bla".) - Changes and additions to the new game (in comparison to ReThink | Evolved) - Personal Message Besides that, you feel free to follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/YaekoGames Link: http://store.steampowered.com/app/820600/ReThink__Evolved_2/ Changes and additions: The following changes are in comparison to "ReThink | Evolved", and include all the improvements made from "ReThink" to "Rethink | Evolved". Things that got removed - The "Floor Tiles" Th |
| [Update 15] Small fixes | 2017-12-25 | Hello, There was an issue that made it possible to load the wrong map from a savegame. (Happened while saving) This is fixed now, but it will not change existing savegames. I also changed the Jumping a bit (a while ago). A wall in "21" has been moved. That is all for now, thanks. |
| [Update 15] Small fixes | 2017-12-25 | Hello, There was an issue that made it possible to load the wrong map from a savegame. (Happened while saving) This is fixed now, but it will not change existing savegames. I also changed the Jumping a bit (a while ago). A wall in "21" has been moved. That is all for now, thanks. |
| [Update 14] VSync | 2017-12-07 | Hello, You can now enable/disable VSync in the settings. (Default: OFF) I also changed the text for the Colorblind-Tags to make it more clear what they are meant for. (since it seemed to be unclear, judging from stuff i have read.) ReThink | Evolved will get VSync later today, together with a bunch of minor bugfixes that i already forgot about. Thats all for now, thank you. |
| [Update 14] VSync | 2017-12-07 | Hello, You can now enable/disable VSync in the settings. (Default: OFF) I also changed the text for the Colorblind-Tags to make it more clear what they are meant for. (since it seemed to be unclear, judging from stuff i have read.) ReThink | Evolved will get VSync later today, together with a bunch of minor bugfixes that i already forgot about. Thats all for now, thank you. |
| [Update 13] Minor Fix // [Weeklong Deal] ReThink | Evolved | 2017-12-06 | Hello, Fixed Bugs: http://steamcommunity.com/app/603800/discussions/2/1499000547469399194/ Weeklong Deal Since yesterday ReThink | Evolved (which was a big leap forward) is on Sale for 7.99$ http://store.steampowered.com/app/703500/ Surprisingly the Humble revealed ReThink at the same day the 2nd game went on sale, this was not planned. (But since this year only has 3 weeks left, the sale would fall into that timeframe anyway.) Humble Jingle Bundle If you came from the Jingle Bundle and have not yet looked at the announcement from earlier, it would be a good idea to do so: http://steamcommunity.com/games/603800/announcements/detail/1468600889 |
| [Update 13] Minor Fix // [Weeklong Deal] ReThink | Evolved | 2017-12-06 | Hello, Fixed Bugs: http://steamcommunity.com/app/603800/discussions/2/1499000547469399194/ Weeklong Deal Since yesterday ReThink | Evolved (which was a big leap forward) is on Sale for 7.99$ http://store.steampowered.com/app/703500/ Surprisingly the Humble revealed ReThink at the same day the 2nd game went on sale, this was not planned. (But since this year only has 3 weeks left, the sale would fall into that timeframe anyway.) Humble Jingle Bundle If you came from the Jingle Bundle and have not yet looked at the announcement from earlier, it would be a good idea to do so: http://steamcommunity.com/games/603800/announcements/detail/1468600889 |
| [Important] Humble Jingle Bundle | 2017-12-05 | Hello, Many of you came from the Humble Jingle Bundle today, this lead to some confusion and a bunch of Issues which I will now Adress: System Requirements It seems like Humble did not provide you with System Requirements for the Game, this is unfortunate and I am sorry to notice this. Please read the system requirements below: Minimum: OS: Windows 7 or newer CPU: AMD Phenom / Intel Pentium RAM: 4 GB RAM GPU: AMD R9 270X / nvidia GTX 950 DirectX: Version 11 HDD: 1 GB Recommended: OS: Windows 7 or newer CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 / Intel Core i3 RAM: 4 GB RAM GPU: AMD R9 290 / nvidia GTX 970 DirectX: Version 11 HDD: 1 GB Please note that the game will n |
| [Important] Humble Jingle Bundle | 2017-12-05 | Hello, Many of you came from the Humble Jingle Bundle today, this lead to some confusion and a bunch of Issues which I will now Adress: System Requirements It seems like Humble did not provide you with System Requirements for the Game, this is unfortunate and I am sorry to notice this. Please read the system requirements below: Minimum: OS: Windows 7 or newer CPU: AMD Phenom / Intel Pentium RAM: 4 GB RAM GPU: AMD R9 270X / nvidia GTX 950 DirectX: Version 11 HDD: 1 GB Recommended: OS: Windows 7 or newer CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 / Intel Core i3 RAM: 4 GB RAM GPU: AMD R9 290 / nvidia GTX 970 DirectX: Version 11 HDD: 1 GB Please note that the game will n |
| Autumn-Sale | 2017-11-23 | I forgot that there is an Autumn-Sale that will go until 28th. Prices for both games did change: ReThink: 4.99 $ (from 9.99 $) ReThink | Evolved: 7.99 $ (from 9.99 $) ReThink-Bundle: 11.68 $ (from 17.99 $) http://store.steampowered.com/app/603800/ReThink/ http://store.steampowered.com/app/703500/ReThink__Evolved/ http://store.steampowered.com/bundle/4387/ReThink_Bundle/ |