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The Aching

Horror adventure game in an unsettling other world. · By Hadrosaurus Software

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Version 1.09 available now!

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Dec 15, 2023

Please note that the macOS version is 1.08, and will be updated to 1.09 as soon as possible. Changes/updates: [v1.08] [DOS] Fixed an issue with real MIDI device...

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"The Aching" patch #1: "The Burden of Memory"

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Sep 16, 2023

Salutations from the nightmare realm! We’ve finally rounded off our first content patch for The Aching . It’s been a bit hectic on our side of things with l...

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Feb 21, 2023

Great news! As we plow ahead toward the finish line, we’re excited to announce that the Steam page for The Aching is now open! Even if you’re planning to bu...

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Please, add a confirmation dialog to the Restart option

I have just lost some progress while reading books because of trying to reach the Last Cm d key (F3) and mistakenly pres...

started by johanbcn Dec 23, 2023

1 reply

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Bug in The Laboratory?

Hi, I'm not sure if this is a bug or not. I'm playing the DOS version and after examining and exiting the crystal prison...

started by ArcherLasse Dec 21, 2023

2 replies

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Problems with MT-32 on real hardware

Good news first. I just played through the latest version on a Tandy. I loved the new areas and everything worked perfec...

started by richardpickles Nov 15, 2023

11 replies

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I appreciate the story, worldbuilding and creature design

I purchased this for Halloween, after looking at the incredible screenshots on Itch.io. The EGA graphics are right up my...

started by Krillin56 Nov 04, 2023

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Disappearing text prompt and score (in most recent version)

Hi. I'm fascinated by this game, great atmosphere. I really craved for such a weird, bizarre experience and find it abso...

started by Athanasius Jul 16, 2023

2 replies

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The Aching" self-playing demo (Windows) 1 MB

Hello, "The Aching" self-playing demo (Windows) 1 MB" does not run. I believe there is a problem with the configuration...

started by itchy2 Jul 11, 2023

4 replies

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Stuck in an Examine/Talk loop

I may have found a bug, I'm stuck in an examine / talk loop. Each screen says 'type exit to leave', but it simply takes...

started by DJ_HiP Jul 01, 2023

6 replies

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Original Hardware - Pentium 133Mhz

As promised the game does indeed run on MS-DOS native! I have an older 486 but it's having troubles booting right now, s...

started by DJ_HiP Jul 03, 2023

1 reply

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Mac version from itch.io won't launch

Hello. I downloaded the Mac version 1.0 of The Aching from the itch.io page, but when I launch the game, it gives an err...

started by edenwaith May 03, 2023

5 replies

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A few minor bugs

I really enjoyed the game. There were a few bugs I ran into along the way that I thought I ought to mention, nothing sho...

started by richardpickles Apr 13, 2023

3 replies

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very good

started by Marco Cappellari Mar 06, 2023

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