Research Story Free Download (v1.1.12)
Game Overview
Sightings of exotic plants and creatures near the town of Shimmerbrook have attracted a wave of new settlers. The Violet Archive was set up to record the development in the region, and is looking for researchers to aid its cause! The Violet Archive needs your help!
- Discover and record plants and creatures at various locations around Shimmerbrook, and contribute your findings to the Archive.
- Grow crops, learn about the conditions they thrive in, and plan your farm layout accordingly!
- Raise creatures and meet their needs! In turn, your creatures will give you perks to help you with farming and exploration.
- Craft items to customize your farm!
- Tame creatures by observing them and learning about their diet!
- Build the perfect farm based on the needs of your plants and creatures!
Installation Instructions
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Research Story.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
Download Links
Download Research Story using the button below.
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Research Story (v1.1.12)?
After extracting Research Story (v1.1.12), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 724.47 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10
- Processor: 2 Ghz
- Memory: 2 RAM GB RAM
- Graphics: 512 MB
- Storage: 200 MB available space
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