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Once upon a time...

I wrote a story about a powerful spirit trapped in a tree and the bard that helps to break the curse.

It was written for a very special little bard who was just learning to read. Some years have passed and the bard has grown and now we're adapting the story into a visual novel using Ren'Py.

We're working on bringing the fairytale to life for the Once Upon a Time VN Jam, including the magical song.

I'm working on it using a kalimba as it's a great portable little instrument... Perfect for a travelling bard.

Hopefully I can make a song worthy of such a special quest.

Doing some experimental drawing for my next visual novel project.

This blossoming tree has a spirit trapped inside. In this gentle fairytale you embark on a quest to release her.

I'm thinking the hand drawn style has a kind of story book charm which I like a lot. Especially as I'm hoping to submit this to the Once Upon a Time VN Jam.

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Once Upon A Time VN Jam - 2024

A game jam from 2024-09-30 to 2025-01-31 hosted by chimeriquement. Feature art by KookaburahSan Once upon a time, a game jam was held to cre

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Catting Sim by DragonQuills

Like a dating sim except you're a cat and you don't date anyone

Mr Fuffington is out in the wild! DragonQuills over on itch.io made a cozy, wonderful visual novel about finding a place to live for the winter.

I've played through the first story and the writing is delightful and has a great sense of humour. Also there's an adorable romance between the humans.

(Also the opening music is Pawtastic!)

Lydia's Labyrinth has made it to over 100 downloads!

🖤❤️💜Thank you to everyone who has supported this and helped us to make it here!💜❤️🖤

We're a two person dev team who make short games for free and for fun so having this many people downloading Lydia's Labyrinth is incredible for us! Genuinely, thank you so much.

If escaping a deadly labyrinth while being chided by a cute yet deranged vampire sounds appealing to you, then check it out below!

https://valhallions.itch.io/lydiaslabyrinth

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Lydia's Labyrinth by Valhallions, DoubleFree

Welcome to my labyrinth darling! Do please try not to die too quickly, will you?

Thanks for stopping by and allow me to raise a glass to you for being a part of this journey.

Cheers!

Game jam stuff - today the writer wanted a tiger for the labyrinth!

A tiger getting ready to strike...

So I know I'm not gonna get time to hand draw a vicious tiger so I thought I'd see what I could cobble together from available images on pexels and pixabay.

With a bit of tweaking and some filters I came up with a tiger. This project is getting big so I'm having to resort to some quick and dirty tactics. Here's hoping it works!

Lydia's Labyrinth is coming to the Spooktober Visual Novel Jam 2024 - now with a tiger!

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Spirit Driver by NoodleDonut, Nox, Wayminh, Mashu, graduisc

A short, casual conversation simulator where your choices can affect the fates of people and spirits alike. Good luck!

The season of scare's dark tendrils are ebbing away to make room for winter's symphony but if you have time for one more supernatural story, give Spirit Driver a go.

This wonderfully cozy Halloween story took the first place winner in the Spooktober Visual Novel game jam and I wished I played it sooner!

The game features a cast of humans and supernatural beings and a cab driver who seems to walk in both worlds. There's heart warming dialogue, subtle and witty jokes and lovely pixel graphic art.

If you're thinking about giving it a go, please do!

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Truly Sublime by DoubleFree

An audition on a private island paradise becomes a struggle for survival for girl band "Truly Sublime."

What a wonderful night for a quick throwback! I'd like to introduce you to the game which started my Spooktober journey.

You play as Penelope, who's just about ready to give up on her dream of being a singer, until she finds an audition notice for the opportunity of a lifetime... An audition for a reality TV show on a private island which turns into a fight to survive and may see some dark truths come to light.

Truly Sublime was created for the Spooktober Visual Novel Jam two years ago and it's nice to look back on it. Back then, this was my second game that I had published so it's got a couple of rough edges but I want to leave it as it is until I get time to make a shiny, better version.

There was so much cut from the game to make it work in the jam's timeframe so it might be a fun one to return to one day and explore the untold stories, especially with the character Lucinda. She had her own story and endings planned too.

Thanks for checking out my nostalgia ramble and I hope you're having a lovely Autumn evening!

Cheers for stopping by and take care!

Introducing Lydia...

We're getting ready for Spooktober season with our upcoming escape visual novel - Lydia's Labyrinth!

Can you escape from her evil clutches and solve the mystery of your shared past?

For the third year we're taking part in Spooktober visual novel jam. Can't wait to see what everyone creates!

Ooh, excited to play this one! Looking great :)

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A Great Hunger by goldieclaws

A demon offers a woman a terrifying proposal: to kill the man she once loved.

Hiii I finally finished and uploaded my submission to itchio! Please consider checking it out if you like demons, branching storylines, and watching mean men get beat up by said demon lmao

A short Dark Fantasy game made as a submission for the Spooktober 5th Annual Visual Novel Jam, being worked on during the month of September.

This game is set in an already existing universe, but can be experienced as a standalone story.

Game made in Ren'py

Roughly 6.2k word count

About 30 minutes of gameplay

5 different endings

Hand-drawn backgrounds, illustrations, and character sprites

Story, Artwork and Backgrounds - GoldieClaws

Music - Kevin MacLeod

Reblogs appreciated, thank you!! 💖✨