Секреты Сланцевого Холма / Shale Hill Secrets [v.0.17.1 Rus / v.0.18.7 Eng] (2021) (Rus/Eng) [Others] [Android] [Completed] [Love-Joint]

v0.18.7 - 2024-12-01
Hey everyone, how's it going?

We're excited to announce that the third chapter of the epilogues is now available for download for all our Gold+ Patrons on Windows, macOS, and Android.
Just like in the previous epilogues, you'll get to explore the extended endings for another two of our leading ladies - and in this one, two of the most wanted ones: the alternative route with Valerie and the future life you'll get with Leah.

"But hey, didn't you guys say it was going to be three endings per epilogue?" Yep, and the third and different ending of this episode is not coming today. It needed a final polish and we prefer to do it and deliver a great gaming experience than delivering something we are not happy with. But don't worry, it comes next week - we'll keep you posted!

Leah

Leah, that fire to seek the truth, justice, will never go out. Thus, your life alongside her will be intense - and with already known enemies. Characters from the past will return to be part of this story and... well, the fight continues!

Alternative ending with Valerie

If you chose to take command of the Fraternity and decided that, alongside Valerie, you will pursue the path of power at any cost, get ready. If the political path is set, it may be that a very important person will make you have to deviate from your perfect plan to solve some "problems".

The "other" epilogue
Surprise! What do you think it is?

v0.18.4 - 2024-11-01
Hey, the end of October is here, and as usual we have something special for our beloved Platinum Patrons!

Today is not just bonus scene day, but it's also Halloween! And of course, our characters wouldn't let this spooky opportunity slip away.

That's why in this month's scene, the amazing Haley comes looking for you. But she's not here for trick-or-treating - she needs your help! Haley has to visit an old house to find some old things, but the fear of ghosts that might be lurking around has led her to seek help from our beloved hero... you!

v0.18.3 - 2024-10-08
In this second release, you'll get to explore the extended endings for another three of our leading ladies. Just like in the first Epilogue, this isn't just about a steamy scene; it's a mini storyline that brings more fun and depth to each conclusion. So, who will you end up with this time?
Lidia

You and Lidia have taken over managing the café at Shale Hill University. Life is calm and routine, but maybe that's not enough for you, especially after everything that happened.
However, this calm is short-lived. A ghost from the past will soon return to disrupt your lives, and our MC's past experiences will be crucial in overcoming these new challenges.

Sam
In the alternate ending where you end up with Sam, your political side takes center stage once more. You've won the election and become student council president, finishing your term with a perfect track record.
After graduation, as you step into adulthood, you believe that your future doesn’t lie in politics. But fate has a way of bringing things back into our lives, and it just might push you back in that direction.

Valerie
Valerie ended the last chapter of Shale Hill Secrets behind bars. After everything that happened in the game, one of our story’s pivotal characters didn’t make it out unscathed. But our protagonist’s love for her still beats strong.
In this ending, you'll wait for her release, and once she's free, she’ll have to rediscover what life is like on the outside. Valerie will face new challenges, and she'll need you by her side to overcome them.

Bonus Scene
And, along with these three amazing stories, this release also includes a bonus scene (click here to go to the post). In this exclusive, playable scene for Platinum+ Patrons, you'll have a chance to experience a little adventure with young Kiara for the first time.
And she’s not alone. With an unlikely friend by her side, Kiara will prove that she has plenty to offer our MC—and that sometimes, a college dorm room can host a private party with three guests… Enjoy!

v0.18.2 - 2024-08-30
Platinum Bonus Scene: Sandra - The Party

v0.18.0 - 2024-08-10
Hey everyone, how's it going?
In this initial release, you’ll get to explore the extended endings of three of our leading ladies. And get ready, because we’ve made sure to bring you more detailed endings with a little extra storyline than just a few “special scenes”.
With Maggie, as you might expect, the adventure revolves around her troubled family. New events are set to unfold, and our girl will need to muster the strength to balance the challenges of her new career with her family drama.
Haley, on the other hand, is on the rise. Her singing career seems to have taken off, but the tough industry might make things a bit more complicated. Nothing a trip down memory lane and a dose of love can’t fix.
Lastly, you’ll also have the chance to continue with Emily. Here, a new company, focused on leveraging all the expertise of our MC and his friends, promises to shake things up in Shale Hill. Familiar challenges will reappear, but you’ll work together to finally get your happy ending.
Bonus Scene!
In this update, we’re also bringing the playable version of the July bonus scene for our Platinum+ Patrons. As we mentioned earlier, in this scene, you'll find a "different" path, let's say, leading to one of the key events at the game's end.
If you recall Episode 16, we had quite the adventure at the movie theater... Now, how about getting to experience an "alternative" version of that scene? Trust me, it's going to be a steamy one!
We hope you enjoy it! More to come soon!

v0.17.1 - 2024-07-10
Platinum Gallery Scene:
Genevieve, Valerie's lackey, is taken to Leah's room to perform a strip search. After all that happened, one cannot trust the intentions of such a character, right? Well, Leah doesn't find any bugs on her, but the young woman has another weapon up her sleeve.

v0.17.0
And there were many surprises. As he dove headfirst into an investigation, he gradually realized there was a pattern of bizarre events around him. Friends experienced strange interventions in their lives, attempts were made to ruin their futures, teachers displayed odd behavior, and people went missing.
Well, the MC isn't an FBI agent or anything like that, but he had special help to dig deeper into this web of lies, schemes, and manipulation. The deeper you go, the wormhole seems endless. Just seems, because it's time to face the puppet master, the person controlling the whole scheme, and once and for all, determine what your future will be.
Is this the end?
This is the final episode of Shale Hill Secrets. It's been an incredible journey, but we believe a good story needs a beginning, middle, and end. However, we also know that stories have branches, and that's why the Shale Hill universe doesn't end here.
Three projects that extend the world surrounding this story are already in production. Initially, there will be two epilogues, showing a small continuation for the different possible endings of the game.
Additionally, another project, a larger one, is also in development. This one will bring a slightly different gameplay and will present to you a story that happened a few years before Shale Hill Secrets. Stay tuned for more news in the following months!

v0.16.4
Instant access to all episodes of Shale Hill Secrets released so far (16 episodes). More than 25 hours of gameplay!;
Instant access to new game releases;
Download and play all episodes of Streaming For Love;
More than 30 playable bonus scenes, with a new one released every month*;
All CGs of Shale Hill Secrets in 4k resolution*;
Full access to our posts and news;
Full access to our previous games, including epilogues, cheats, and bonus scenes packs.
Full access to new games, parallel projects, and more!

v0.16.3 - 2024-04-11
Episode 10 is now available.

v0.16.2
New monthly platinum bonus scene.

v0.16.1
Adds monthly platinum bonus scene.

v0.16.0 - 2024-02-17
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v0.15.1 - 2024-01-02
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v0.15.0
Episode 15 added

v0.14.2
bugfixes and adds the Platinum Gallery Scene for November

v0.14.1 - 2023-11-06
Platinum gallery scenes added

v0.14.0
Episode 14 added

v0.13.2
Bug Fix

v0.13.0
Episode 13 added

v0.12.0 (2023.06.01)
Episode 12 Released
Speaking of the game, it's no surprise that our main character
has found himself entangled in yet another dangerous situation.
The twists and turns of his journey continue, leaving us all
eagerly wondering what awaits him in the next chapter.
The suspense is palpable, but fear not,
the answers you seek will be unveiled soon!

Exciting developments are unfolding before our eyes.
It seems that the once-trusted individuals in our lives
are behaving in unusual ways, which is causing quite a stir.
At the same time, a new campaign is on the horizon,
and tensions are running high as everyone prepares for what’s coming next.
Amidst all the chaos, love is also in the air,
adding an element of romance and passion to the mix.

As we eagerly await the next chapter of the story, it's impossible to predict what surprises and twists will come our way. But one thing is for sure - the stakes are higher than ever, and everyone is on edge as they navigate the unknown terrain.

v0.11.1
Episode 11

v0.10.4
Episode 7 unlocked

v.0.6.3 Public
Episode 1 to 5
The time has come. We are delighted to announce that the first free release of Shale Hill Secrets is here for everyone to play!

This is a big one. We’re releasing the first FIVE episodes of the game for free. These episodes include six separate updates spanning well over a year of development, so we’re talking at least a good 10+ hours of gameplay all at once, depending on how fast you read of course.

Also, to give you a little taste of what Patrons experience in the bonus scenes, we’re including some exciting things for you all to check out in the Bonus Scenes Gallery - don’t be shy and take a good look there!

v0.6.2
- Fixed a bug with saves being stored in the wrong episode folder

v0.6.1
- Fixed some missing files errors

v0.6.0
- Initial release for episode 6

v0.5.3
- April 2022 Platinum bonus scene added
- Graphics' scaling method has been improved. Text looks crispier and nicer overall
- Performance tweaks for the Log screen
- Patreon's auth code improvements

v0.5.2
- Typos fixes
- Ep4 continuity fixes
- March 2022 Platinum Bonus Scene added
- Minor tweaks

v0.5.1
- Typos fixes
- Fixed a bug preventing Gallery scenes not being unlocked

v0.5.0
- Initial release for episode 5

v0.4.8b
- Added February 2022 Platinum Bonus Scene
- Some minor GUI tweaks.

v0.4.8
- Fixed a bug preventing Gallery scenes not being properly unlocked in some circumstances

v0.4.7
- Fixed a bug that could cause a random (and silent) crash on some systems.
- Some minor GUI tweaks.

v0.4.6
- Added October 2021 Platinum Bonus Scenes

v0.4.5 (Beta)
- Initial release with the Gallery and Platinum Bonus scenes screen.

v0.4.1
- Fixed a mistake with some assets missing.

v0.4.0
- First Ep4 release. No known issues.

v0.3.5
- Fixed some issues with Q.Load/Q.Save.
- Fixed a line issue during the investigation.
- Project build using new runtime (v23.1.1.333)

v0.3.3
- Stability patch.

v0.3.3
- Fixing some minor typos.

v0.3.2
- Bug fixes related to progress loading.
- Minor optimizations and typos.

v0.3.1
- Minor bug fixes and optimization.

v0.3.0 08/07/2021
- First Ep3 release. No known issues.

v0.2.1
The time has finally come… the second installment of Shale Hill Secrets is here!

After more than eight weeks in the oven, this release of SHS is definitely a lot longer than the average episode we had for Double Homework! The reason it took a bit longer than we originally expected was because we prepared a few surprises…

Animations

We hear you. In the survey we ran a few months ago, a lot of players let us know that they’d like to see animations in our games. It wasn't an easy quest, but we managed to make a full animated sex scene. This scene also has a completely new style. The idea is to bring something that doesn’t feel like a linear slideshow: now you’ll be able to choose what you want to do, and the dialogue between the MC and the counterpart progresses accordingly.

Even if you are not that interested in Emily (the MC’s ex), please go through her route and give the scene a try. We really want you all to experience the new format we are developing and give us feedback so our next scenes are even better! By the way, don’t worry, the choices you need to make to get laid with her are very obvious. Feedback is very important to us with this release, so please feel free to leave some below or preferably in #constructive-feedback on our Discord server.

Exploration & Gameplay

Although we consider SHS a traditional visual novel, we have expanded further into the possibility of having free exploration in certain areas. You should be able to go to several locations at different times, and this will affect your quest and give you different interactions with the characters you find. Please let us know how you like this mechanic.

v0.1.0
Initial Release

The time has finally come… the first installment of Shale Hill Secrets is here!

The most important thing to remember is that this is an alpha release, so please report any bugs or issues to #bug-reports or #typos in our Discord channel. This first release is an introduction to the game’s world, meaning it’s shorter than we are planning in the future, and that there are not yet any sex scenes. The engine is different from the one used in Double Homework (it was all revamped), so a lot of changes have been made. We have tested the game extensively in the past few days, however, some bugs may still appear. If something strange happens during your playthrough or if it doesn’t seem right, please, let us know on our Discord channel.

Please do not post bug reports on Patreon. It’s hard to track and give you guys proper assistance. If you don’t have a Discord account, please send us an email instead to support@love-joint.com

Platform Change

As we have stated previously, this game has moved away from HTML5 and will instead be downloadable. Right now, for this specific release, the only supported platform is Windows (64-bit only). The game should run in any up-to-date system with Windows 8 or newer. However, we recommend Windows 10 since that’s what we use for development and testing.

This move enables us to add more exciting features and bring less linear gameplay to you, as being web-based came with a bunch of limitations that wouldn’t allow us to expand. You will see some of these new features in this release of the game, and we hope to expand on them as the game moves forward!

Mac and Android

Mac OS and Android builds are being worked on and will be released as soon as possible, with Mac coming first (hopefully within the next week). My sincere apologies for not having these builds ready today.

Release Schedule

With Shale Hill Secrets, we have made the decision to move away from a monthly release schedule. We know many will be disappointed by this, but we have no doubt in the long run that patrons will be greater rewarded.

As we said above, we have moved away from HTML5 to bring less linear gameplay and more features, giving the player more control of their options and choices in the game. With this in mind, a monthly deadline wouldn’t allow the team to bring this type of experience to you. Right now, we are aiming to release a new content update every 6/8 weeks. This doesn’t mean the team will be taking a month off in between releases, just that each update will take more work and bring in more content with better quality than before.

We hope you enjoy this first release of Shale Hill Secrets. We are really excited for you to see more of what we have planned. Thank you all again for your fantastic support!

Keep safe and see you soon,
The Love-Joint Team.

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AW | Plot, Writing, Direction
NiRo | Character Design, Art
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In Memory of Palmer.