December log

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Hi everyone!
This post will serve as a development log, focusing mostly on technical updates and ideas. Thereโ€™s not much NSFW content in this one, but I hope youโ€™ll still find it interesting.

First off, I want to sincerely thank everyone whoโ€™s supported the game, even in its current messy state. Honestly, I didnโ€™t expect it to be as successful as it has been in terms of crowdfunding through Patreon. Your support truly means a lot to me, so thank you!

Now, letโ€™s dive into some ideas and previews Iโ€™ve been working on:

Iโ€™ve received a lot of comments suggesting that the game should have a playable female protagonist and more customization options, like different hairstyles.
I found those ideas very intriguing, but at the time, my coding skills were too limited to implement them. However, Iโ€™m now confident that I can handle these features, as Iโ€™ve cleared most of the technical challenges I was previously dealing with.

Here are some questions Iโ€™d like your input on:

• Should the game stick to its arcade-style roots, or should I make it more of a sandbox game with RPG elements?

  Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

• Should Hiroโ€™s gender be selectable at the start of the game?

  This would slightly alter the plot but wouldnโ€™t change the overall story too much. However, it would require significant work to implement.

• Would you prefer a substitute female character as a secondary playable character, unlockable later in the game?

  While this is doable, it would involve restructuring the system, as itโ€™s currently designed for one playable character.

• Should all main characters be playable?

  This would be a massive undertaking, as each character would need unique animations for every enemy interaction. Itโ€™s a fun idea, but it would require a lot of time and effort.

I likely wonโ€™t be able to finish these features in the next build, but Iโ€™d love to know what you think is the best direction for the game!

let's look at some things I have done

(The player will be able to customize the color of different parts of their character)

(still a very early demo of the system but it should paint a picture of how it would look)

(Iโ€™m also working on adding more ranged weapons)

(gameplay-wise I didn't think much of it just wanted to add something that would be cool)

now to some sneak peek of what I've been working on

it mostly level design and placeholder

West Hanabatake City

Located on the outskirts of Hanabatake Island, this old city operates very differently from the more developed eastern areas.

• Itโ€™s essentially a crime city, but it still has a semblance of orderโ€”better than living in the slums.

• This area will serve as a hub location where players can:

  • Buy items.

  • Customize their gear.

  • Build relationships and engage in romance (for some characters)

 (a nightclub where you can work at?)

Your Family Manor

Not much has been added yet, but Iโ€™ve made some progress in designing a few new rooms.

and lastly a new (mysterious) main character

Thank you so much for reading, and for your continued support of this project!

feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments below.