In-Game Settings and Accessibility
PantyParrot bundles audio, display, language, text, and accessibility toggles in a single settings menu reachable from the title screen and pause menu. Configure these before your first day in Gadola to avoid missing timed dialogue or struggling with combat UI scale.
Opening Settings and Applying Changes
From the title screen, choose Options or Settings before starting a new game or continuing save data. During play, press Escape or click the gear icon, then select Settings. Most changes apply immediately; resolution and display mode may prompt a confirmation countdown before reverting if the screen goes blank.
Settings persist per local profile in your save directory and sync through Steam Cloud when the feature is enabled for the title. If you play on multiple PCs, set language and accessibility options on each machine once—do not assume Cloud copies menu preferences if you only see saves syncing.
Pair this page with PC Controls when adjusting mouse-only or keyboard-only modes so you understand which actions move to on-screen buttons.
Language and Text Options
The Adventures of HILLS ships with interface and subtitle support for English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean, with full audio in several languages per Steam store data. Voice language and text language can be set independently—useful if you want Japanese voice acting with English subtitles for route planning while reading wiki checklists.
Text speed sliders control how fast dialogue auto-advances when auto mode is on. Route hunters should disable auto-advance during branching days documented in Ending Requirements so you never skip a mandatory choice. A backlog or history toggle replays prior lines without reloading saves.
Some players increase text speed for repeated playthroughs after seeing scenes once; keep normal speed for first exposure to Micoco return events and Slums crisis foreshadowing covered in Micoco's character page.
Audio and Volume Controls
Steam lists Custom Volume Controls as a supported feature. In-game sliders typically separate master, voice, music, and sound effects. Lower voice separately if you stream and worry about copyright strikes on licensed tracks; mute music during long AP planning sessions if it distracts from spreadsheet-style routing.
Battle SFX can spike louder than city ambience—reduce effects before your first mandatory boss tutorial in Combat Basics. There is no separate slider for adult content scenes; master volume applies uniformly. Windows mixer can further per-app limit output if you alt-tab to browser guides.
Headphone users benefit from stereo panning on street events in the Market District; speakers may need slight bass reduction on laptop drivers that rumble during crisis stingers.
Display, Resolution, and UI Scale
Select windowed, borderless, or exclusive fullscreen to match your capture setup. Borderless is best for dual-monitor wiki reading. Set resolution to your monitor native pixel count to keep Gadola map text sharp; non-native scaling blurs small AP numbers.
UI scale or zoom, when available, enlarges dialogue fonts and combat buttons without changing world resolution—important on 1440p and 4K panels where default text is small. Color alternative options on Steam complement brightness and contrast sliders for color vision accessibility; enable them before judging puzzle clues that rely on hue in How to Beat.
V-Sync and frame rate caps reduce screen tearing during CG playback. Integrated GPUs such as Intel HD 620 meet minimum spec; if frame rate dips, lower resolution before disabling V-Sync to avoid tearing on cutscenes tied to achievements.
Accessibility: Mouse-Only and Keyboard-Only
The Mouse Only Option and Keyboard Only Option are official accessibility toggles advertised on the Steam page. Mouse-only surfaces confirm, cancel, and menu navigation as clickable UI without requiring keyboard keys. Keyboard-only moves focus between interactive elements with arrow keys and tab order, reducing dependence on precise cursor hits.
Neither mode lowers puzzle difficulty or extends crisis timers. They exist purely for input flexibility. After enabling, test combat in the tutorial skirmish, open inventory, and advance one branching dialogue to ensure focus order matches your expectations.
Combine with UI scale for motor accessibility. Players avoiding mouse-only mis-clicks during story branches should also disable double-click-to-confirm in Windows if such a setting interferes.
Saves, Steam Cloud, and Safety Settings
Save settings include multiple manual slots plus autosave checkpoints at day boundaries. Disable autosave only if you are experimenting with rollback strats—not recommended for first playthroughs. Steam Cloud icon in-game shows sync status; wait for upload before launching on another PC.
Content warning: The Adventures of HILLS depicts mature themes listed on the store page. Settings may include content toggles or blur options depending on regional build; verify local build notes at launch. This wiki does not host uncensored assets; guides reference story flags only.
For account-level privacy around playtime and achievements, see our Privacy Policy. For hardware fit, cross-check System Requirements after changing resolution or fullscreen mode.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are mouse-only and keyboard-only toggles?
In the in-game Settings menu under accessibility or controls, labeled Mouse Only Option and Keyboard Only Option per Steam feature tags.
Can I change language mid-playthrough?
Yes from Settings. Switching language reloads UI text; save first in case some scenes need replay to refresh voiced lines.
Does the game have auto-save?
Expect autosaves at day transitions plus manual slots. Use manual saves before crisis days listed in our Save Points guide.
How do I fix blurry UI text?
Use native resolution, increase UI scale, and avoid GPU driver sharpening that conflicts with 2D art.
Are settings synced on Steam Cloud?
Saves sync; menu preferences may or may not depending on implementation. Re-check accessibility toggles on each PC.
Can I disable mature content?
Check in-game content options at launch. Store warnings apply regardless; this wiki discusses story consequences without hosting explicit media.