The developers promised "fleshed-out endings," and they delivered.
The response on r/Bloomtown and ResetEra has been overwhelmingly positive. User MayaSimp42 writes: "I was about to drop the game due to the lag during the Autumn Fair event. Update 1.0.4 fixed it completely. It feels like a new game."
However, a few users report a new minor bug involving the pet cat "Mr. Whiskers" clipping through the general store counter. The devs have confirmed via Twitter that a v1.0.5 hotfix is already in certification for that specific issue.
This is the most critical part for Switch owners. Early versions of the game suffered from significant frame drops and long loading screens. The v1.0.4 update addressed many of these issues: Bloomtown A Different Story -NSP--Update v1.0.4...
Bloomtown: A Different Story is a narrative-driven JRPG inspired by Earthbound and Stranger Things. You play as Emily, a teenager whose dreams merge with a dark version of her hometown. Fight monsters in turn-based battles, befriend quirky townsfolk, and uncover a mystery involving disappearing children.
Key Features:
This is not a minor hotfix. The v1.0.4 update is a massive, cumulative patch that addresses nearly every community complaint. Here are the critical changes: This is not a minor hotfix
While not a full expansion, v1.0.4 includes three new pieces of free content:
Disclaimer: The following is for educational and homebrew purposes. You should only install updates for games you legally own.
For users with a custom firmware (CFW) Nintendo Switch (Atmosphere, SX OS, or Ryujinx/Yuzu emulators on PC), installing the NSP update is straightforward: Important: Save files from versions prior to 1
Important: Save files from versions prior to 1.0.2 may not be compatible. The update will attempt to migrate your save, but creating a backup via JKSV is highly recommended.
We're excited to share Update v1.0.4 for Bloomtown: A Different Story (NSP). This patch focuses on stability, polish, and a few quality-of-life improvements based on community feedback.