| Character | Behavior in v0.5 | Counter | |-----------|----------------|---------| | | Same speed ramp-up. Fog makes him more dangerous. | Listen for ruler slaps. Use Dirty Chalk Eraser to slow him. | | Principal | Can now appear in the Camping map (rare). Detects running. | Walk in hallways. In camping, walk near tents. | | Gotta Sweep | AI improved—will sometimes change direction mid-sweep. | Stay against walls or use Grappling Hook to pull yourself past. | | Camp Counselor (New) | Patrols between tents. If she sees you, she blows a whistle—summoning Baldi instantly to your location. | Crouch (C key) when you hear her humming. Avoid line of sight. | | 1st Prize | No major changes. | Same as before—lead into walls. |
Graphically, the game looks like it was dragged out of a 1991 dumpster—and that is the point. The low-poly, jittery, MS Paint aesthetic is integral to the charm. However, v0.5 brings improvements to the lighting engine and field of view. Baldi-s Basics Plus v0.5
The titular villain received a massive brain upgrade. In previous versions, Baldi was predictable: hear the ruler slap, move away. In v0.5, Baldi now employs "listening pauses." | Character | Behavior in v0
Checking your mini-map frequently prevents you from cornering yourself in a dead-end hallway. Use Dirty Chalk Eraser to slow him
Characters now interact with the environment more dynamically.
The game also touches on issues like standardized testing and the pressure to perform well on these tests. Players are constantly being pushed to solve problems quickly and accurately, mirroring the stress and anxiety many students experience in real-life educational settings.
: Be careful—if you throw two in a corner, entities can get stuck and create quite a racket. 💰 Cash In with Plus Icons