Logistics Check! Address Lock-Downs & Digital Rewards
3 days ago
– Thu, Apr 02, 2026 at 11:40:24 AM
Friends, adventurers, and fellow story lovers, hello!
We are moving through our final stretch towards the our fulfillment window. Before we dive into the logistics, we want to start by saying a massive thank you for your incredible support and patience throughout this journey. We are so excited to finally get these rewards into your hands!
Address Updates & Lock-Down Notice
With fulfillment approaching, we need to finalize shipping addresses to get these rewards into your hands.
We will be giving the official 48-hour notice for address changes shortly. After this 48-hour window closes, addresses will be locked in preparation for shipping. Until then, you can still update your shipping address if needed directly through your Kickstarter survey. Please double-check your details to ensure your rewards reach you without a hitch!
If you encounter any issues updating your address or have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]and he'll be happy to assist you.
Digital Downloads
We know many of you are eager to start your digital adventure. Your digital rewards will be provided and available for download via a BackerKit download link.
To ensure everything is coordinated with our logistics team, this download link will be sent out once physical reward fulfillment has officially finished. Stay tuned for that notification!
We’re almost there! Thank you again for being part of this journey.
— Clever Cat Games & Mega Cat Studios
Quick Fulfillment Heads-Up!
10 days ago
– Thu, Mar 26, 2026 at 10:10:32 AM
Friends, adventurers, and fellow story lovers, hello!
We wanted to drop a quick line to keep you in the loop while we’re in the middle of getting everything ready to head out the door.
We know you’ve been patient while we get the final pieces of this project together, and we truly appreciate you sticking with us. Things are moving fast behind the scenes right now—we’re currently staging the rewards and getting everything organized so that once the shipping starts, it goes as smoothly as possible.
Fulfillment is happening very soon. We’ll have a much more detailed breakdown for you next week with the specifics on what to expect as boxes start moving, but we wanted to make sure you heard from us today.
Thanks again for all the support. We’re almost there. 💜
— Clever Cat Games & Mega Cat Studios
Fulfillment News, Playtesting Progress, and a Sweet Spotlight!
about 1 month ago
– Fri, Feb 27, 2026 at 12:44:59 PM
Friends, adventurers, and fellow story lovers, hello!
We’re back with another update as we move through our final stretch toward that March fulfillment window. There’s a lot of physical activity happening behind the scenes, and the "library" is feeling more complete by the day.
Final Artbook Preview
We wanted to share a few of the final pages from the artbook! Matt has put an incredible amount of heart and hard work into this game over the years, and we really wanted to do our best in showcasing that effort. We hope this gives you a good sense of the care that went into every pixel and concept.
Playtesting Report
Official playtesting kicked off a couple of weeks ago, and our playtester cats have been busy putting the game through its paces.
So far, the feedback has been stellar—we haven't come across anything that breaks the game or causes major issues. Right now, the team is waiting for Matt to give the final word on some of the bonus item locations. This is the last hurdle for the QA and Gold Certification process; we want to ensure the game can be 100% completed with no hitches. We know there are many, MANY completionists out there who love to hunt down every last secret, and we want to make sure that journey is perfect for you.
High praises are being sounded out for Matt for how polished the experience is feeling. It’s a huge relief to see all those long hours of refining translate into such a smooth experience!
Spotlight: Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land
While you wait for Echoes of the Unread, we want to highlight a fantastic new title that just hit the Mega Cat Studio shelves on February 19th!
Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land is the debut title from the talented Adam Lewis Graff of Exquisite Laundry Pet. It’s a total love letter to the Game Boy Color era—an 8-hour JRPG that is family-friendly yet challenging enough for genre veterans.
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Story: You play as a gumball who has crash-landed in a mysterious realm. To get home, you must help a local Scarecrow find 7 Hallowed Patches, dealing with everything from cranky vegetables to ghoulish mob bosses.
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Gameplay: Master a unique turn-based trick-or-treating battle system and recruit a party of quirky allies, each with their own skills.
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Critical Acclaim
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9/10 (Game Grin): "A successful trip down memory lane... an adventure that will delight players of all ages."
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8.2/10 (Digital Chumps): "Harkens back to a simpler RPG time while adding clever humor."
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8/10 (GBrew French):"A cozy, polished, and engaging experience... it didn't bore me for a single second."
The game is out now! Pick it up here:
We’re almost there, and we can’t wait to get the final version of Echoes of the Unread into your hands!
— Clever Cat Games & Mega Cat Studios
New Intro Art, Steam Improvements, and a Timeline Shift
2 months ago
– Fri, Jan 30, 2026 at 12:36:24 PM
Friends, adventurers, and fellow story lovers, hello!
We’ve got a lot of ground to cover this month, from significant creative changes to an update on our shipping timeline. Matt has been focusing on the final "feel" of the game, making sure the experience is seamless from the moment you hit the title screen.
Development Progress: Storybooks and Steam Updates
Matt made a few big calls on the presentation of the game to make it feel more cohesive:
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Cinematic Shift: Matt has re-imagined the beginning and end of the game. Rather than the standard outdoor walking sequence, he’s opted for beautifully illustrated storybook images. Check out the sneak peek below!
This change allowed him to add a dedicated opening graphic at the start, which really helps set the mood right away.
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Enhanced Steam Integration: The Steam build has received a major UI upgrade. Matt has integrated the inventory directly into the pause screen, making it much more intuitive and seamless than the previous version.
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Achievement Hunting: For the completionists out there, all Steam achievement icons have been finalized and integrated!
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Visual Polish: We’ve given the Rhapsody sprite a fresh update to ensure our lead character looks her absolute best on your screen. A glow up if we do say so ourselves!
Fulfillment Update
While the team is steaming ahead to put these finishing touches on the game—including finalizing the backer names for our in-game credits—we have an important update regarding the schedule.
Due to some unexpected vendor delays following the holiday season, we have made the tough decision to shift our fulfillment start date from February 2026 to March 2026.
We know that waiting is never easy, and we truly appreciate your patience as we navigate these final logistical hurdles. This extra window will allow us to maximize our playtesting and QA efforts, ensuring we catch any sneaky bugs and deliver the smoothest possible experience on both NES and PC. If our remaining materials arrive ahead of schedule, we will move as fast as possible to get your rewards into your hands sooner.
Thank you for being part of this journey with us. We’re almost there, and we can’t wait to share the final version of the game with you!
— Clever Cat Games & Mega Cat Studios
Season’s Greetings, Adventurers! 🎶🎄
3 months ago
– Fri, Dec 26, 2025 at 04:28:26 PM
Friends, adventurers, and fellow story lovers,
The halls of the Great Library are decked, and as we wrap up 2025, we wanted to take a moment to share some "gift-wrapped" progress from the dev desk. It’s been a busy season for Rhapsody, and Matt has been hard at work making sure the world she explores is polished and ready for you.
Development Update
Matt has been fine-tuning the mechanics to ensure your journey through the library is as smooth as possible. Here is what’s new:
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Cloud Saving: We are excited to announce that cloud saving is now officially up and running for the Steam port!
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Polishing the Pages: Matt squashed a few pesky bugs that popped up while he was implementing the new graphics, music, and credits.
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Audio Feedback: To make the world feel more tactile, Matt also added new audio feedback for when Rhapsody interacts with crystals and levers
The Final Tracklist is Complete!
The sheet music for our symphony is finally finished! We’ve finalized the official tracklist for Echoes of the Unread, and we couldn’t resist sharing a few more titles with you.
You may remember these previously revealed tunes:
- Enchanted Journey
- Where the Wild Books Are
- Neon Planet
- High Noon
And today, we’re pulling back the curtain on three brand-new tracks:
- In Between Pages
- Curtain Call
- Heart Leveled Up
Can you guess which parts of the game these tracks will appear?
If you missed the Kickstarter tier that included the vinyl, you can still reserve your copy! Pre-order the Vinyl Soundtrack and other missed items here: bit.ly/MCSEOTUPOKSU
Fresh from the Mail: Shadowbox Art
Look what just arrived at HQ! The physical shadowbox art has officially landed, and seeing these layers of the library come to life in 3D is absolutely breath-taking.
Artbook Sneak Peek
Our artists have been pouring their hearts into the official artbook. We wanted to give you a quick glimpse at how these pages are shaping up. Please keep in mind that these are still drafts and not the final output, but the magic is definitely starting to show!
🎄 Season's Greetings
From all of us at Clever Cat Games and Mega Cat Studios, we wish you a wonderful holiday season filled with great stories. Thank you for making this entire campaign so unforgettable.
Let's finish the year strong and get ready for a massive 2026!
With immense gratitude,
— Clever Cat Games & Mega Cat Studios
