Hey gang, genuine question
What are some of the weaker elements of Hazelnut Latte?
What are some things in the game that you think could use improvement?
What are some stuff you'd rather be different?
(for context Steam Next Fest is in June and I'm tempted to get a demo ready, but I also want to make a good impression on a new audience so now is a good time to iron out problems in the game)
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for me its freedom to keep playing, even after the build finishes. repeatable sex scenes all round, from asking to do specifics like finger, handjob, oral give and taking, ass eating, playing, flirting, hanging out, talking. to just having repeatable stuff to do.
So Idk if my version is just bugged but the phone conversation in episode 4 between hazel and Isaac only shows hazels side of the Convo no matter what I pic so if your planning on putting this in a game jam might want to make sure that's not happening elsewhere in the game too
I think the game is pretty great 👍 and it looks beautiful keep up the amazing work
Some people get annoyed by this kinda stuff but it could use more side content and exploration. going to the cafe/locations you've been to before and interacting with side characters without consequence to the main story. Prolly cause the game is very young rn but something to keep you engaged that doen;t have the commitment a main story requires
Definitely planning on adding stuff like this in when the game opens up! :D
Also hoping this isn't too late or too much of an ask. Would it be possible to do a closed polycule route with Robbie, Hazel and Vera? Incredible game btw. Can't wait to see where you take it! And I'm excited about exploring the characters more outside of the sex as well. But don't get me wrong the sex scenes have been amazing too! 😁
I'll see what I can do 😎
I don't remember if this was kind of already in the game, but I like it when I can tell that a more significant choice was made, and it may steer the game in a specific direction, kind of like "X will remember that" in The Walking Dead. Knowing that the choice will have a potentially major impact on future choices and outcomes, without saying what exactly will change, gives more anticipation and interest for what comes next.
YESSSS!! This would be great! I feel like it's already in the game. Like where you have to choose whether to include or not include Robbie in the open or closed relationship. This will definitely lead to different routes. And having your choices truly impact the outcome of the story is definitely gonna be amazing!
Gallery filtering/hints for unlocking certain scenes. I'd like to see more exploration, and Characters have their own schedules. Like asking somone on a date and going to a restaurant out of town, or even beach time.
We're definitely going to rework that gallery! And there will be more exploration 😇
Haven't seen this mentioned yet or maybe it has but just in case it hasn't. Why not filter the gallery and give different characters their own taps so it's much easier to find scenes or know which character are missing a scene or two, and a scene counter for each of em as well. I think it might help later on when more and more characters are introduce, might help to get ahead and implement it now before it gets convoluted. It's not really a problem it's just some quality of life stuff.
100% agree! Working on it ;)
Probably how even though this should be an open ended story you still feel like there is not much feeling of control. This will probably be fixed further down the road
Yeah the story will really open up in Episode 6. I've been trying to get there for so damn long xD
The story, charisma and chemistry between all of the characters is actually incredible, I find myself excitedly gushing over every little interaction and looking forward to the next updates so much and there's only one minor thing I'd tweak but it's very much a personal thing. Having an option to tweak how the player character is referred to (masculine, feminine, neutral) would be a huge thing for me but also I get that it kind of fundamentally changes a lot of the game's identity by not having the MC be a guy figuring all of this out but in a game this monumentally enjoyable that's really the only thing I could ever think of changing, keep up the good work man <3
I'm happy you like it!! Yeah, I get that request a bit. But like you said, it kinda changes the whole game. And I'm a cis dude, I feel like that POV and story isn't mine to tell 😉
Personally, and this could just be due to the game being in it's infancy, I feel like there's not much real conflict/challenging situations in the story. Not trying to be a downer, but so far everything in the story seems like the mc can do no wrong, like no matter what choice you make, nothing truly bad can happen.
You're going to love Episode 5. (also there are a fair amount of bad endings)
more of a feature request. i find annoying trying to figure out what dialogue options will achieve. other VNs have an options in settings to display if something will change of it's just a cosmetic dialogue choice. for example, some games have different paths, so they would give in parenthesis in the dialogue what path the choice is for.
I understand where you're coming from with that. In this next update we have an option to see which choices lead to lewds or not.
That's cool then just wanted to give you my honest feedback for your question since it's getting fix then I have no problems and looking forward to the next update.
Android
Ahh, yeah, fair. We are working on making a more stable android edition.
The games slows and shutdown sometimes. I think the games is great and have no comment on the story or animation just some bug issues that could use a clean up.
Mr Potter, are you on pc or android?
Maybe put in a a way to tell how to unlock certain scenes cause of I hadn't looked at the walkthrough I never would have found the hazel footjob scene
Thank you! I am going to try to figure that out :D
I feel like the objects during the free roam elements could have a stronger outline. I am really struggling to come up with something here Chief, you got a pretty solid game so far with an impressive story.
XD Thank you! I'll look into improving the free roam stuff ;)
Personally, I can't really find any faults aside having to wait for new episodes. And yes I understand that you guys put your heart and soul into the game. You can feel it from the interaction, the conversation and the choices you have with characters, the world building. How real every words spoken by the characters feel. The story of a man with an empty life finding what he truly wants and is taking action and not staying inactive in his own story. And to make something great like that you need time but it feels like Steven universe all over again where episodes are slowly getting released in short burst and it's not your fault, it's just the process of making something that will stick with you, and hazel nut has stuck with me and I ache for more everyday. Also I would say I want the game to have voice acting but that's just because I want to personally voice the MC and plus having the player read out the words feel more engaging. So yah I really have no problem with it. I'm sure some might, but I just personally don't. I absolutely love what you guys are doing and keep up the good fucking work. Genuinely.
Awww, fuck, thank you <3
Hey! It's just a suggestions that comes from personal preference. But in the most intense scenes I would like the moans to be louder and a sigh of relief at the end when they finish. Just my opinion. Greetings 👋🏻
Oooh, hell yeah! That'll definitely happen now that I have more VAs
