V0.7.7 - House Party

House Party v0.7.7 update (released in late 2017) was a pivotal early build that significantly expanded character interaction and questlines, particularly for Core Gameplay & Controls : Use standard WASD keys. Hold to move faster. Interactions Left Click to interact with objects and characters. Right Click allows you to lift and throw items. Console Commands : Press the key to open the console for cheats or "help" commands. Essential Item Locations Successful runs depend on gathering these key items early: : In the kitchen cabinet near Frank. Natty Lite (Beer)

Released on November 9, 2017, House Party version 0.7.7 introduced the inebriation mechanic, expanded the Vickie Vixen storyline, and added significant visual overhauls including a new house layout. This major update also enabled non-Western character support in the Story Creator tool and refined the in-game camera system for improved NPC interactions. Detailed patch notes are available in the itch.io developer log. Update Info, Loose Roadmap, and Patch Notes Compendium House Party v0.7.7

What is House Party?

Before focusing on the specific version, it is crucial to understand the game itself. House Party is a choice-driven, physics-based interactive comedy. The premise is simple yet effective: you arrive at a house party hosted by your friend, Frank. The goal? To survive the night, solve character-specific puzzles, and navigate relationships with a cast of eccentric, often volatile personalities. House Party v0

This version stabilized the "Groundhog Day" style gameplay loop, where players navigate a house party at Madison's house. Success in v0.7.7 required careful item collection—such as the Thermos, Madison's phone, and the Bathroom Key—to trigger specific character storylines. It also reinforced the need for social strategy: for instance, players had to avoid being caught with alcohol by Frank to prevent being knocked out. Evolution of the Game Right Click allows you to lift and throw items

Intoxication Mechanic: Players can now consume alcohol already in their inventory to get drunk, which affects gameplay and interactions.