Secrets of Middletown FAQ

Question 1

Why is only a phone screen visible when trying to start the game?

Accepted Answer

Click on the Messages icon on the phone screen. The game progresses through text messages between participants.

Question 2

How do I fix the issue of not being able to start the game on Linux?

Accepted Answer

Make both the .sh file and the lib (usually named similarly to the game) executable. Press Shift continuously while opening the game to access settings, where you can change the renderer if needed.

Question 3

What should I do if the game crashes or doesn't start properly?

Accepted Answer

Delete the RenPy folder located at C:\Users\...\AppData\Roaming\RenPy\. Then open the game while pressing Shift continuously until the settings menu appears. Changing the renderer may help resolve issues.

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