June 4th Devlog: 0.9 Release date
So I just wanted to share the progress on the next update and when exactly it will be releasing. I'm really happy with the content coming in the next update but there's just so much of it, so implementing, balancing and testing everything is taking a little longer than expected. That said I think I can still manage to sort it all out within the next 2 weeks so I plan on releasing Version 0.9 on the 15th of June.
Here are some more highlights coming in the 0.9 update
Quest System
In the next update I'm planning to implement a rudimentary quest system. It will have the girls text you a request and after a few steps you can cash it in for rewards. I will also be rolling it out to some events so that they feel more immersive and interactive with the world.
Feeding Session Timing Minigame
I am also working on implementing a simple minigame into the feeding session to give you a more interactive feeding experience. I'm trying to balance it so that it doesn't feel too punishing and basically just making it a way to optimize feedings if you choose to do so. It's a basic tempo keeping minigame with different foods offering different challenges and rewards. The UI here is still WIP so hopefully I can spruce it up before release.
Map Screen
I'm working on making a more stylistically coherent map screen. Let me know if you guys have any other ideas/improvements you want me to add in.
Alternate Outfits
I'm making some more outfits for the characters. No promises on how many stages or how many will be in the game but hopefully I can manage to implement a few of them into the next update.
I'm really excited for the next update. This is already by far the best and biggest one to date, I can't wait for you guys to get your hands on it. If there's anything else you guys want to see let me know in the comments and if there's time I can try and squeeze it into the release.
Comments (49)
J'adore la tenue de Riley, bravo pour tes efforts, continue comme ça 😁🫡💪
i think id prefer a city veiw like before tbh
its peak, its so peak
One week to wait aaaaaaaaaaah TwT, joke aside I can't wait to try this version, this game is one of the few I'm fine starting over each update because of how cool everything is <3
Will it ever be translated into other languages, and if so, into which ones?
As much as i love the new travel screen, not having the visual comparison of distance to plan travel sounds rough, maybe implementing a map in the background could work just for reference.
On that note, doing all 7 events in a single day still instantly advances to the next stage, so maybe I'm not supposed to metagame traveling xD
i hope alt outfits and bikinis has their own stuffing stages now
I literally can't wait. I have been counting down the days since 0.8 dropped.
It looks cool
all glory to Riley! Looking forward to it
O yeah its all coming together now and holy alternate outfit for the girls is gonna be fire rileys is looking hella fine
Honestly I think the minigame thing might get annoying pretty fast depending on how frequent it is. Every dish? Random time intervals? Increased frequency as the character gets fuller? Oher than this little thing, looks like another banger update is upon us
The time for the stuffing should be the same if you do nothing but if you decide to engage with the minigame it should be a little faster. Hoping to make it a minor addition that isn't necessary to enjoy the game
Really loving everything so far. My only complaints would be the buff system on foods feeling hard to see the impact they can have, as well as the stats that grow from spending time with girls at certain places. It can be hard to feel the difference that lower metabolism, or hunger, eating speed, etc can make. The calorie increase from fast food is definitely felt tho. A more clear estimation of how long foods take to eat would be nice, for example I feel like if I feed someone a whole pizza the day is practically gone instantly. Other than all that my favorite additions would be more fullness levels for the gals! They look lovely so far, and I'd love to see more!
Gimme an early build I beg😭
0.9 update on the 15th and Jason drops in DBD on the 16th, life is so good rn
Clothing inspired by anime characters
I always salute your willingness to seriously shake up the systems in this game, I think it's cool that the little minigames for the food is there to give a little bump for those who want that wrinkle. I thought the roster was plenty long before this latest incoming batch of characters, and now you're tooling around with alternate outfits on top of that; outstanding. Looking forward to the 15th
One of the improvements I'd make to the map screen is changing the way you show which character is where. The coloured squares are too vague, especially when you have multiple characters that use the same colour, just in different shades
Map screen looks easier to navigate, so overall an improvement. Minor thing though, I've always been lost on which colored square represents who, it would be easier to have an icon of their face or smth. Also, will the alternative sprite be implemented in the gallery?
I think just the first letter of their name would help make them more identifiable
I hope alt outfits and swimsuits will be in the characters gallery
Riley's outfit looks fantastic! Are you planning on having her wear that by default outside of the beach?
Looks great! I absolutely love the idea of alternate outfits, Riley’s looking sharp! Multiple outfits for multiple stages will be a lot of work but it would be so worth it, and if anyone can do it it’s you!
What stages do you think the alternate outfits will go up to ?
maybe stage 5? I've got a few in the works
I'm really looking forward to everything! It's exciting to know that it's all coming soon! The only thing I think I can say about the map screen based off of that screenshot is that I would kinda prefer a different background to the options there - something that makes it feel like it could be more of a world than just a list of places you can go. The last map was kinda ass, but that was more because of the sprite designs than the... dynamicism, I think might be the word I'm looking for? It was nice seeing the surrounding environment to all the locales, made things seem that much more lived in, much more like a city, a world. But I am seriously looking forward to the new quest system and all the larger sizes these ladies are going to eat themselves up to. Big ups to all the work that you've done thus far!
Agreed, I also feel like the map screen gave the world a more interconnected feel to it. eventually I would like to return to it but it's quite a bit of work and a little out of my wheelhouse so I might commission it. Maybe a city screen as a background with the locations having their own buttons would be a good compromise
are there gonna be sfx? idr if you said there would bne or not
Yep working on it
Excited for this update!! Don't over work yourself Cringe! :)
Looks great! Just try to make sure its possible to play with one hand Lmao
no worries, that was a key design goal lmao
I will definitely start a new game for this new update
Definitely gotta be careful with multiple outfits with how many stages are already there. Love the idea, but the implementation sounds ruff. Still excited to hear about the update, especially as someone who loves things expanding into immobile territory.
Yeah it can be a bit of a pain but pixel art is relatively quick to produce stuff for so it's not an impossible amount of work
Ooh different outfits would be awesome!
Holy peak
Looks amazing! Love your art style man.
Will downloading the newest version carry over my progress from my v0.8 save?
It can but I don't think I'll be able to ensure everything works since there's a lot of backend changes in this update. I will probably add in some more options so you can copy over as much of previous version saves as possible
New map screen is good! I think having some small sprites of characters faces would work better than the colored boxes to denote where characters are but that's a bit of extra labor of course!
Soon, sharing the news. Looking forward
Alternate outfit Riley it's a good day
Are you contemplating adding the sounds I suggested? Just curious, no pressure
Yeah, still a WIP but there should be more varied and layered audio in the next update. Still not my strong suit so I'm learning as I go
Can't wait for the update! I love all the things you're putting in the game, you're doing a great job <3
Wooo!!! Can't wait man