Version 0.4


Devlog – Latest Update ✨

Main Focus 🎯

  • This update is all about Lyra and some key narrative improvements!

Major Changes 🆕

  • Reworked Introduction 🎬: The game’s intro has been completely revamped! Now you can make choices during scenes. I want these choices to really matter—not just change a few lines, but also set the foundation for a future relationship system I’m working on. Some choices already influence future scenes, making the story feel more dynamic and personal.

  • Scene Order Variation 🔄: Some scenes now change a bit depending on the order you meet the characters. For now, this only affects one scene, but I plan to expand this so your choices and the order of your interactions have a bigger impact on the story.

  • Lyra’s Scenes Overhaul 🌟: All of Lyra’s scenes have been reworked, with new CGs and a brand new sprite for one of her scenes! Lyra now has a lot more sprites than the other characters, so I want to bring everyone up to the same level in future updates.

  • Menu Sound Effects 🔊: Added new sounds to the menu! If the hover sound gets too annoying, let me know—I’m still thinking about tweaking it.

Fixes and Adjustments 🛠️

  • Fixed several images and interactions that weren’t working right in the new menu, especially on mobile.
  • Made small tweaks to some CGs and sprites for better quality.
  • Fixed a few continuity errors in the narrative for a smoother story experience.

Plans for the Next Update 🚀

  • Planning to rework Elara’s scenes just like I did with Lyra, with improved visuals and story flow.
  • Hoping to add a new character! I made some progress this month, but she’s not quite ready yet. Fingers crossed for the next update!
  • Started working on a map and navigation rework. Still deciding if I’ll add it or keep things as they are for now.

Other Notes 💡

  • This month on Patreon, I added some special Easter-themed images for supporters! It’s a small start, but I want to keep making special content for holidays.
  • I’m also working on improving the Discord server. It’s still pretty basic, but I’ve been researching how to make it a better place for everyone.

Thanks for all your support and feedback! Let me know what you think of the new changes, and stay tuned for more updates! 💖

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