WIPs, Updates, and road to v0.29.

First off, if you could spare a minute or so, I'll really appreciate jumping over here and give me your feedback about the project so far.

But if that's done or if you don't have the time, here's some WIPs/Updates and progress.

You know, like a report card.

The game is currently being edited/updated to make things look a bit better, insert a whole new minigame into the Bakery route, QoL updates such as Phone, Fast travel, Quest system. Maps are also being looked at.

Enough words, here's some pics

Shion's sprite has been changed to reflect her everyday outfit going forward. I did think of upscaling the sprite/using a different sprite. But even if the art isn't the best, there's some charm to the pose. It isn't that much of a difference but the boobs are more..well, you know. And I've changed her bikini top to an undistinguished bikini top. It looked too similar to a bra-bikini-bra that's not as fashionable before.

I've also decided that this will be her sprite/post for the Masaru route because it suits the relationship/demeanor for this route. 

Which is to say, for other routes, there will be a different character sprite. Currently working on a set right now, here's how it'll look like:

 You'll notice that the sketchyness nature of this meant it needs some work so work will be done on it, its still a WIP. It was supposed to replace the original sprite but..I don't know, the old one had charm to it so I'll be using this in other routes or when moments calls for it in Masaru's route.

Slight graphical upgrade and visual change for scenes. More to come in the actual mini revamp. And I'm sorry but no, Masaru will look like that there's no difference there. I mean...it's the genre, my man.

 This is still a WIP but a sample of a scene that will be updated to contain more graphics. (In the original it was just the left animation.) It's still a bit sketchy but I thought I'll show it.

 And a Shion's phone status menu has been done.

Other than that, currently the fast-travel map has been done. I tried tackling the minimap but it costed me a day or two to finally say to myself nah, its too much of a pain. Trust me. The fast travel-map will gives you a good grasp of the map. The "Where is Shion now" locater system I'm working on is a pain in the ass though but it'll likely be very useful.

Other stuff for this new revamp:

-> 2 new Messages from Shion throughout Bakery route. With images, of course. (2 images + 2 variations, so roughly 4-6 images.) I'm adding a bit more to the phone.

-> Phone calls will be a thing and will actually change throughout the route.

->As you already know, a minigame with graphics that has the act happening behind?(not really) curtains.

->More graphical updates.

->If time allows, something new for a certain character outside of Masaru route.

And finally, there'll be a new event that has to do with alcohol that's both outside and inside the route. I know there's no idea what in the world I've just said but uh, you'll get it when it comes. The short of it is that it exists as a side quest independent of Masaru's route and then it becomes influenced by it when you're locked into the route.

The whole point of it is to give people who wish to replay the game something more to do other than the new Bakery minigame + better graphics(and I guess new phone stuff and QoL).

Anyway, thanks for the support and you know, I really appreciate it. I don't know if I can stress that enough. I know I don't post often because I'm really swamped with like, everything. And would be spending that time on the project instead but I'll try to do more of this going forward.

And please, click the link on top and do the survey! It'll really help.

Cheers.