Released on June 19, 2014, v1.07 is generally regarded as the "definitive" version of the original, resolving numerous bugs, improving performance, and refining the storytelling from its initial release. What is Ib (Original Version)?
: Can be run on other platforms (like macOS or Android) using the EasyRPG Player , which mimics the original RPG Maker 2000 behavior. Ib (2012) - The Cutting Room Floor Ib v1.07
In the area known as the "Fabricated World," there is a sketchbook puzzle involving a mouse-shaped hole. In v1.07, the hitbox for interacting with this object is smaller and less forgiving than in modern ports. This tiny, glitch-adjacent difficulty is a hallmark of the RPG Maker 2000 engine and is preserved perfectly in v1.07. Released on June 19, 2014, v1
Version 1.07 arrived as a stabilization patch. It fixed critical bugs that could soft-lock the game, adjusted the hitboxes for certain chase sequences, and smoothed out the programming for the "Garry Death" counters, which determine the ending a player receives. For several years, v1.07 was the standard download available on kouri’s website. It became the baseline for the English translation that introduced the game to the western world, cementing its status as the "canon" classic version. Ib (2012) - The Cutting Room Floor In
To understand v1.07, we need to look at the version history. The original release of Ib was v1.00, followed by several patches to fix bugs, adjust difficulty, and tweak story beats.
: Removed many placeholder assets from the standard RPG Maker Runtime Package (RTP) to streamline the game's file size.