Hello! Thanks for dropping by!
I'm Chattercap, a game dev with a love for interactive fiction and character-driven storytelling. I'm working on my current visual novel, "Actala: The Hero's Shadow" completely solo, besides some sound and music assets! Act 1 is out now; I hope you'll give the full game a try when it releases.
Release schedule?
The game will have 5 routes, divided into 3 acts each. Act 1 will be 50% the same between all routes (the "common route"), while the remaining 50% and the entirety of Acts 2 and 3 will differ between routes. The true route will be released last and will be available to anyone with the base game. I am planning on releasing the routes separately (for my own sanity!)
They will release in this order (which will also be the recommended play order):
Liam -> Faye -> Rowan -> Hugh -> Sei -> True
Liam's route is slated for a mid-2023 release. The remainder of the routes are TBA.
Is it commercial?
Yes. The base game (Liam's route) will cost $2.99. The other character routes (4 in total) will cost $4.99 each. The true route will be free to anyone with the base game.
Planned platforms?
The Windows version will be available through Steam. The game will be available on itch once it is fully completed. I am planning to do MacOS/Android/iOS ports later on.
Content warnings?
Please see the full list of content warnings here (note: spoilers).
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Thanks for your interest!
Drop me an email at chattercap@gmail.com!