I'm (UTC -06:00) and it dropped at almost 2 AM the following day. Not a huge difference, but would've been nice to download before bed and maybe get an hour played.
on Patreon first - and allegedly to itch 7 days later. But as far it looks they missed to keep their promis of the Aug release? Latest post still was from July.
Keep in mind these guys get paid over 5k a month to make games and the most they regularly do is make wallpapers for his Patreon. This game hasn't been updated in a year, and their other game Polarity hasn't been updated in 2 years. I mean I know it's not an easy job to do, but you'd think just copy-pasting a dev log onto the pages at the very least could be done.
Dev here. Thanks for being constructive in your comment/criticism. I fully understand where you're coming from with this, and said understanding is partly why I recently made a huge devlog over on our Patreon discussing the long wait for the chapter, steps we took to ensure that won't be the case for Radiant Ch5 and onward, etc.
Also... Chapter 4 is releasing this month (August).
There is something I wanted to address about what you said: Patreon is a subscription platform where many people pledge month to month, optionally paying far more than the average person and not getting that much in the way of "exclusive benefits" in return for doing so... which is why I am somewhat strict about sharing things there exclusively. It's not that I don't want others to have access to the things we share, so much as it is that I want to give back to our patrons.
With the above in mind, things like monthly wallpapers shouldn't be a surprise. As for long, detailed devlogs like the one I recently wrote, I do feel this is a big part of what makes it worth the average patron's while... but that doesn't mean I shouldn't do a better job communicating the fundamentals here on platforms like Itch, and I will try to be more mindful of that going forward.
P.S. There was a LOT of false statements and misinformation in the comments below. People suggesting we gave release dates that we did not, claiming we said things that we did not, etc. Try not to let said comments inform your views of us and the game: it will accomplish nothing but getting you riled up, which is good for no one. If you're ever curious about something, I can be reached on our official Discord and my DM's are always open/I reply to everyone.
P.S.S. While Ch4 has indeed taken a little over a year, the average chapter for this game will be approximately 4-5 months. This may still seem like a lot, but keep in mind that every game is different, and with Radiant being fairly complex in comparison to the average visual novel and having larger than normal updates, this is normal.
I want to start by saying I am a fan of your work, and look forward to the next chapter. With that said, might I make a recommendation? Could you give the Itch users like a monthly, or Quartey update on the progress of the game? I do understand the need to keep your Patreons first and foremost, However, there is no easily accessible location for information on the work you do. It is appreciated that you are involved with your community on Patreon and Discord, But for other busy people who only have a few minuets to check for an update, your page here looks abandoned. Please consider releasing progress updates, even if they are a month behind Patreon, it will keep free players or Itch purchasers on board, eagerly anticipating the next chapter.
Again, I love your novels and keep up the good work. Thanks
Oh yeah, fully agree with you! The plan is to be a bit more mindful of communication here and on SubscribeStar as well, and you can expect bi-monthly devlogs or brief updates of some kind.
Additionally, we recently posted a Completion Status Monitor for new chapters of the game over on Patreon (the post is public -- you don't have to be subbed to see it): https://www.patreon.com/posts/completion-5-71523497
The dev posted on 6/24 at F95zone that the game is not dead, and a release date will be announced "in a few days". A Patreon update from 6/13 was also mentioned. If any patrons are on here, perhaps one of them can post the text of that update here.
In my first year as a developer, I released three chapters of Polarity and the first chapter of Radiant, which equaled about ~8 hours of gameplay/story content. Yet in doing so I was burning the candle at both ends and spiraling quickly towards burnout.
I know it's frustrating to wait... and as I've said before: I agree that this chapter taking a year is unacceptable/too long. But maybe try giving us the benefit of the doubt and considering that this wasn't the case for no reason instead of assuming the worst. We're doing our best, and trying to improve each day.
As much as I wish it were the case... shitting on us won't make the updates come faster.
For everyone wondering, the game isn't dead, just taking forever to be released. Next chapter should be out within a month...should. This is found through the Discord (difficult to find, but possible), and Patreon.
I really liked this story so far and it seems so do others. It's been almost a year since the last chapter. I understand that making these take a lot of time, but no one knows what's going on and wondering if Radiant is an abandon project or not. If it is, please let us know so we can move on, and if it isn't, it would be nice to just drop a hint here or there on what's going on. I really hope that it isn't abandon, but I'm starting to fear the worse.
Consider joining our Discord. We are very active there, and the game is definitely not abandoned. Ch4 is releasing this month on Patreon, and one week later here on Itch.
Yeah everything is okay, ty for checking in. If you want to be able to reach us, get the occasional news about our progress, and hear from us regularly... our official Discord is the best place for that.
The visauls look amazing from the pics here, Not a critisim just an observation; this guy really like freckles huh? lol- So for all the trash talk I seem to see about past game being abandoned and the long wait for updates I'm pretty sure I'm gonna buy it.
Ps: thank you for having pubic hair from what I can see in these pics, a lot of these VN h games dont and I like some, doesn't have to be on all the girls but some is nice.
Glad you liked the game. If you're referring to seeing the same dialogue repeated:
Android players can "rollback" to previous dialogue by simply tapping the left side of their screen. A common mistake Android players make is forgetting about this (mentioned in the tutorial)... so they'll sometimes tap the left-most part of their screens by accident, thus rolling back and seeing the same dialogue twice. Just ensure you're tapping in the center, or on the right-hand side of the screen and you should be good.
Actually no it won't. This game will be anything but a slow burn... even with the main trio... and we've already had full blown sexual intercourse with two different girls and reached third and second-base with others.
any news on a release for chapter 5 of your previous game ? people on that games page seem to be spreading misinformation claiming your a scammer and its a dead game. kind regards.
Thanks for the heads up. It's understandable why they would be worried given the amount of time that's passed. Chapter 5 of Polarity is the end of Part 1 (of 2) of the story, so it's bigger than all 4 previous chapters combined. This is why it's taking a long time. Radiant Chapter 4 will actually be out first, which shouldn't be too much longer.
thank you for the reply I figured I would make you aware of this as it seems unfair to claim you are a scammer when you have done nothing but provide and excellent game to most of these detractors for free. have a wonderful day!
I just recently discovered your work and I was really excited until I couldn't find any recent posts. If your work is not abandoned I would like to support it. Please give me some indication that it is ongoing.
There is a Patreon account, with multiple posts, including news on Chapter 4. Alas, the minimum cost is $5 a month. The releases are taking 7-8 months, so that would put Chapter 4 out this month or next (February 2022)
so, $35 to $40 a chapter, 5 chapters per season, two seasons per game (based on devs statement above)..so thats basically a $350-$400 game. for what is basically an animated comic book .. this is why i only pay once a game is completed.
This isn't how it works at all, and that number you came up with is outrageous, lol.
Simply scroll up and you'll see that you can get the first three chapters for $5 total right here on Itch. That's not even $1.67 per chapter.
As for Patreon: the people who support us there monthly are doing so voluntarily... as in it's moreso a pledge to us as developers (with some added benefits thrown in) than a 1:1 payment for the game. I regularly encourage them to only pledge the amount they'd like to give or they feel we deserve, and not a penny more.
Speaking of Patreon, for 5 whole dollars you can grab the game download then cancel your pledge. Doing so would also get you 30 days of access to all available chapters of the game, over fifty 4K wallpapers, dozens of polls, devlogs, commissioned art, exclusive videos, etc.
So yeah... not even close to $35-40, and certainly not hundreds of dollars. I understand why you came up with that figure, but that's not how it works at all. You're not signing a contract by pledging to Patreon: you can come and go at any time and access everything that has ever been posted.
You realize I've never had COVID in my life, right? You could scour my entire timeline on Discord, Patreon, etc. and you'll never see one mention of it, because I didn't say it.
With all due respect because I'm assuming(?) you're a fan of the game... stop getting yourself riled up by gobbling up false information and rumors. It doesn't help you, it doesn't make you or anyone else feel better, it gets in the way of your ability to enjoy what we're creating (new chapter out this month), and you're misleading people on top of it all.
I haven't taken a month off of work since age 16, and that includes since starting game development. We work on the games every day and love doing it. There was one exception when Radiant's artist had to take a family trip to Portugal, and he had some health and general life concerns that he needed to address about a half a year earlier... but I personally continued to work during these times.
Anyways, I wish you all the best and apologize if we've upset or annoyed you in some way. That's not something we'd ever intentionally do.
You can be critical of time-frames or content, sure, but just not understanding the concept of a Patreon is pretty stupid. You're funding the production of a product. You are aware of this fact when you subscribe to a Patreon. If you're dissatisfied with the product's production, then you no longer support them. It is an *incredibly* simple concept to understand.
Not my money, and not yours either, so I have no clue why you're complaining. I've already made my disapproval of the way the development was handled in terms of maintain open communication with the public (which should be considered for a production of any size), but just literally having a Patreon isn't an issue for anyone who actually understands what a Patreon is.
Very much enjoyed this VN, and looking forward to the next chapter!
I found the story engaging and the characters believable and appreciated all the points where we could make meaningful decisions along the way. The top-notch renders and character designs are icing on the cake. Highly recommended!
I agree. Without being able to change it it ruins the whole thing. Hopefully he will add that in future but right now there is a taboo patch that will fix this.
Yoo Brooke is my favorite girl. I'm loving the game, the story, the art, everything, I'm already waiting for the next update, keep up the good work dev, this games is really good.
So far so good, although I could do without the creepy cop dude or the russian woman. You can't take back death and there is no feasible way a death can be repayed, so that just strikes me as her taking advantage of his guilt, which I have a big problem with.
You're correct that it's going to be a while, but seriously incorrect about it "not having much content." Every chapter of this game is 1.5-3 hours long by the average readers standards unless you're just skipping through the text... and that's excluding the various paths and branching.
That scene really messed me up emotionally. Seeing the three girls in tears, just hugging the MC was heart-wrenching. I felt like I was there. I got this strong urge to just hold them tight. Believe me when I say that I'm not the emotional type, but I couldn't keep the tears away. Then I couldn't seem to make them stop. I am so looking forward to going through the next 20+ chapters (hopefully). For me, this vn is up there with Being A DIK, Acting Lessons, Summer's Gone, City of Broken Dreamers and Chasing Sunsets. Thank you so much for such an unforgettable experience, Sir Dammed!
@ApexMerc What you are saying is false/outdated (my fault tho).
While we do have a Patreon, our Itch/GameJolt and other store pages where we sell the game are not "just an ad for the game." Each chapter will be released to patrons first - in early-access, until it is ready/finished being polished and tested.
Once the latest chapter is no longer in early-access we release it here.
This is not uncommon practice nor should it be surprising, as it wouldn't make sense to sell a game to people before we're 100% sure it's ready and bug-free.
Originally we did plan to only release Chapter 1 here (for free) and keep the rest exclusive to Patreon, but we changed our plans a long time ago due to popular demand. I've updated the game-page to reflect this as well.
This miscommunication is likely my own fault, as back when I released Chapter 1 here (for free) -- making the rest of the game Patreon-exclusive was the plan.
However the game ended up being pretty popular here so we decided to just sell the "final" version of each episode/chapter :P
Speaking of good news, Chapter 3 will be released here in less than 24 hours.
I just finished making three runs through the story, maxing all three psyches. I really like it stories that give these options. The story and artwork are amazing! Looking forward to Chapter 4!
If you had read the last paragraph in the above description then you would have seen this....'
Future chapters will be Patreon exclusive... so if you wish to play the newest chapter and get it the moment it's released please consider supporting the game for just $5/mo! You'll also get exclusive rewards, alpha and beta game-builds, access to the Official Discord, and much more.
Some creators don't post paid updates due to costs. Some sites gives creators full funds where other places take a cut from revenue. Patreon has a good rep for creators getting paid. If you want to support and get latest releases, sub to Sir Dammed. I have for over 6 months and I'm not disappointed.
I didnt know itch took a percentage. I thought ud get all the money. Thanks for explaining it to me. What chapter is it on btw. Ill support u on it (patreon) then.
Chapter 3 is due soon. This was posted 4th May by Sir Dammed
"I wanted to assure you guys that we're getting close to releasing what will be the longest chapter of the game so far (about 10% longer than Ch2 depending on your playstyle and choices).
While we did lose a few days due to some unforeseen circumstances, it was nothing major and we're still mostly "on track."
I do feel a bit bad that we weren't able to reduce the overall development time this round, but please keep in mind that we're still playing a game of catchup from that huge delay that hit us back when we were making Chapter 2, so it was expected for this one to take a few months. I do think that we'll eventually be able to reduce the time between updates... we're just not quite there yet."
Great game so far. Maybe you can code in a way to change the "role" names. The MC is clearly the father of the girls, not the "caretaker". The girls are clearly daughters and not "wards".
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10:37 PM my time, and download is still v 3.1. Seem to be cutting it close to being late.
It's tomorrow where I am, so it's late to me
This serves as another reminder that, when you have a world wide audience, you should publish the release date and time in UTC.
Or, at the very least, you should add an extra day and leave people who are in the earlier times zones happily surprised.
I'm (UTC -06:00) and it dropped at almost 2 AM the following day. Not a huge difference, but would've been nice to download before bed and maybe get an hour played.
Hi if I buy this, do I have to buy it again, every time it updates?
Pay once, redownload for updates
Thx
I assume you mean September 7th
Ty, fixed.
Its still messed up in the actual announcement
It should be displaying properly now! Appreciate the heads up... sleep deprivation hitting me hard x_x'
”Also... Chapter 4 is releasing this month (August).”
Where?
on Patreon first - and allegedly to itch 7 days later.
But as far it looks they missed to keep their promis of the Aug release? Latest post still was from July.
It's indeed live on Patreon (in beta), and the full/completed build will be here Sep. 7th.
Its my first time seeing this game ive read some stuff about it but what does the taboo patch mean? Does it remove incest or add it
Adds
Is chapter 4 on Patreon? And will it be here on itch as well? Thanks.
Keep in mind these guys get paid over 5k a month to make games and the most they regularly do is make wallpapers for his Patreon. This game hasn't been updated in a year, and their other game Polarity hasn't been updated in 2 years. I mean I know it's not an easy job to do, but you'd think just copy-pasting a dev log onto the pages at the very least could be done.
Dev here. Thanks for being constructive in your comment/criticism. I fully understand where you're coming from with this, and said understanding is partly why I recently made a huge devlog over on our Patreon discussing the long wait for the chapter, steps we took to ensure that won't be the case for Radiant Ch5 and onward, etc.
Also... Chapter 4 is releasing this month (August).
There is something I wanted to address about what you said: Patreon is a subscription platform where many people pledge month to month, optionally paying far more than the average person and not getting that much in the way of "exclusive benefits" in return for doing so... which is why I am somewhat strict about sharing things there exclusively. It's not that I don't want others to have access to the things we share, so much as it is that I want to give back to our patrons.
With the above in mind, things like monthly wallpapers shouldn't be a surprise. As for long, detailed devlogs like the one I recently wrote, I do feel this is a big part of what makes it worth the average patron's while... but that doesn't mean I shouldn't do a better job communicating the fundamentals here on platforms like Itch, and I will try to be more mindful of that going forward.
P.S. There was a LOT of false statements and misinformation in the comments below. People suggesting we gave release dates that we did not, claiming we said things that we did not, etc. Try not to let said comments inform your views of us and the game: it will accomplish nothing but getting you riled up, which is good for no one. If you're ever curious about something, I can be reached on our official Discord and my DM's are always open/I reply to everyone.
P.S.S. While Ch4 has indeed taken a little over a year, the average chapter for this game will be approximately 4-5 months. This may still seem like a lot, but keep in mind that every game is different, and with Radiant being fairly complex in comparison to the average visual novel and having larger than normal updates, this is normal.
Is Polarity still happening or just concentrating on Radiant?
Last I knew, Polarity Ch 5 will be out after Radiant Ch 4. Other than that, can't say.
I want to start by saying I am a fan of your work, and look forward to the next chapter. With that said, might I make a recommendation? Could you give the Itch users like a monthly, or Quartey update on the progress of the game? I do understand the need to keep your Patreons first and foremost, However, there is no easily accessible location for information on the work you do. It is appreciated that you are involved with your community on Patreon and Discord, But for other busy people who only have a few minuets to check for an update, your page here looks abandoned. Please consider releasing progress updates, even if they are a month behind Patreon, it will keep free players or Itch purchasers on board, eagerly anticipating the next chapter.
Again, I love your novels and keep up the good work. Thanks
Oh yeah, fully agree with you! The plan is to be a bit more mindful of communication here and on SubscribeStar as well, and you can expect bi-monthly devlogs or brief updates of some kind.
Additionally, we recently posted a Completion Status Monitor for new chapters of the game over on Patreon (the post is public -- you don't have to be subbed to see it): https://www.patreon.com/posts/completion-5-71523497
Sir Damned, please release the current chapter on it's Patreon release date for those of us who've purchased the full game here on Itch.io
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can a patron tell us the progress on ch. 4? in the beginning of july the dev posted a progress report on ch. 4 and 5. don't give up hope yet
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the dev also posted another update 3 days ago. we need a patron to help us out here and tell us what's going on
The dev posted on 6/24 at F95zone that the game is not dead, and a release date will be announced "in a few days". A Patreon update from 6/13 was also mentioned. If any patrons are on here, perhaps one of them can post the text of that update here.
He's really good at taking money, that much is for sure. Two games that haven't had updates in over a year? What valiant work
In my first year as a developer, I released three chapters of Polarity and the first chapter of Radiant, which equaled about ~8 hours of gameplay/story content. Yet in doing so I was burning the candle at both ends and spiraling quickly towards burnout.
I know it's frustrating to wait... and as I've said before: I agree that this chapter taking a year is unacceptable/too long. But maybe try giving us the benefit of the doubt and considering that this wasn't the case for no reason instead of assuming the worst. We're doing our best, and trying to improve each day.
As much as I wish it were the case... shitting on us won't make the updates come faster.
After one year since the last update, Devs should at least present some info about the new update progress.
Not wrong.
We've discussed the progress of this chapter numerous times, both on our Discord (which is public) and Patreon
No offense, but I've been defending the game, not shitting on you guys. Also, my comment was from 2+ months ago. Still eagerly awaiting chapter 4.
That comment was in response to Smash. Sorry for the confusion. Also, hope you enjoy Ch4!
For everyone wondering, the game isn't dead, just taking forever to be released. Next chapter should be out within a month...should. This is found through the Discord (difficult to find, but possible), and Patreon.
I really liked this story so far and it seems so do others. It's been almost a year since the last chapter. I understand that making these take a lot of time, but no one knows what's going on and wondering if Radiant is an abandon project or not. If it is, please let us know so we can move on, and if it isn't, it would be nice to just drop a hint here or there on what's going on. I really hope that it isn't abandon, but I'm starting to fear the worse.
Consider joining our Discord. We are very active there, and the game is definitely not abandoned. Ch4 is releasing this month on Patreon, and one week later here on Itch.
I'd really hate to see one of the best NSFW games on Itch to be abandoned.
Thanks for the high praise, and dw it's never going to be abandoned.
this has a really good story line i admit i did tear up in the beginning
I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Ch4 will be releasing this month on Patreon, and then here 7 days later.
i love the story so much aint gonna lie it made me tear up in the beginning
I'm glad you're enjoying the game, and hope you enjoy Ch4 just as much!
when will that come out ?
This month it's being released to Patreon, and then 7 days later it'll be posted here.
9 month and no chapter 4? Hope devs OK.
Yeah everything is okay, ty for checking in. If you want to be able to reach us, get the occasional news about our progress, and hear from us regularly... our official Discord is the best place for that.
The visauls look amazing from the pics here, Not a critisim just an observation; this guy really like freckles huh? lol- So for all the trash talk I seem to see about past game being abandoned and the long wait for updates I'm pretty sure I'm gonna buy it.
Ps: thank you for having pubic hair from what I can see in these pics, a lot of these VN h games dont and I like some, doesn't have to be on all the girls but some is nice.
Any E.T.A. on chapter 4
Release coming this month (August).
i like this game alot but there is one problem or its just for me its like i was getting the same spot twice idc why but i still like this game.
Glad you liked the game. If you're referring to seeing the same dialogue repeated:
Android players can "rollback" to previous dialogue by simply tapping the left side of their screen. A common mistake Android players make is forgetting about this (mentioned in the tutorial)... so they'll sometimes tap the left-most part of their screens by accident, thus rolling back and seeing the same dialogue twice. Just ensure you're tapping in the center, or on the right-hand side of the screen and you should be good.
This game will blueball you with said three main girl characters. For many updates....
Actually no it won't. This game will be anything but a slow burn... even with the main trio... and we've already had full blown sexual intercourse with two different girls and reached third and second-base with others.
any news on a release for chapter 5 of your previous game ? people on that games page seem to be spreading misinformation claiming your a scammer and its a dead game. kind regards.
Thanks for the heads up. It's understandable why they would be worried given the amount of time that's passed. Chapter 5 of Polarity is the end of Part 1 (of 2) of the story, so it's bigger than all 4 previous chapters combined. This is why it's taking a long time. Radiant Chapter 4 will actually be out first, which shouldn't be too much longer.
thank you for the reply I figured I would make you aware of this as it seems unfair to claim you are a scammer when you have done nothing but provide and excellent game to most of these detractors for free. have a wonderful day!
I just recently discovered your work and I was really excited until I couldn't find any recent posts. If your work is not abandoned I would like to support it. Please give me some indication that it is ongoing.
There is a Patreon account, with multiple posts, including news on Chapter 4. Alas, the minimum cost is $5 a month. The releases are taking 7-8 months, so that would put Chapter 4 out this month or next (February 2022)
thanks. I didn't find that linked anywhere.
so, $35 to $40 a chapter, 5 chapters per season, two seasons per game (based on devs statement above)..so thats basically a $350-$400 game. for what is basically an animated comic book ..
this is why i only pay once a game is completed.
This isn't how it works at all, and that number you came up with is outrageous, lol.
Simply scroll up and you'll see that you can get the first three chapters for $5 total right here on Itch. That's not even $1.67 per chapter.
As for Patreon: the people who support us there monthly are doing so voluntarily... as in it's moreso a pledge to us as developers (with some added benefits thrown in) than a 1:1 payment for the game. I regularly encourage them to only pledge the amount they'd like to give or they feel we deserve, and not a penny more.
Speaking of Patreon, for 5 whole dollars you can grab the game download then cancel your pledge. Doing so would also get you 30 days of access to all available chapters of the game, over fifty 4K wallpapers, dozens of polls, devlogs, commissioned art, exclusive videos, etc.
So yeah... not even close to $35-40, and certainly not hundreds of dollars. I understand why you came up with that figure, but that's not how it works at all. You're not signing a contract by pledging to Patreon: you can come and go at any time and access everything that has ever been posted.
"that number you came up with is outrageous"
ikr, i was completely outraged. and then oops, you got covid and took a month off, now its a $500 game
You realize I've never had COVID in my life, right? You could scour my entire timeline on Discord, Patreon, etc. and you'll never see one mention of it, because I didn't say it.
With all due respect because I'm assuming(?) you're a fan of the game... stop getting yourself riled up by gobbling up false information and rumors. It doesn't help you, it doesn't make you or anyone else feel better, it gets in the way of your ability to enjoy what we're creating (new chapter out this month), and you're misleading people on top of it all.
I haven't taken a month off of work since age 16, and that includes since starting game development. We work on the games every day and love doing it. There was one exception when Radiant's artist had to take a family trip to Portugal, and he had some health and general life concerns that he needed to address about a half a year earlier... but I personally continued to work during these times.
Anyways, I wish you all the best and apologize if we've upset or annoyed you in some way. That's not something we'd ever intentionally do.
You can be critical of time-frames or content, sure, but just not understanding the concept of a Patreon is pretty stupid. You're funding the production of a product. You are aware of this fact when you subscribe to a Patreon. If you're dissatisfied with the product's production, then you no longer support them. It is an *incredibly* simple concept to understand.
dude, shut up, the time it takes the dev to read your reply adds at least another $1 to the game
Not my money, and not yours either, so I have no clue why you're complaining. I've already made my disapproval of the way the development was handled in terms of maintain open communication with the public (which should be considered for a production of any size), but just literally having a Patreon isn't an issue for anyone who actually understands what a Patreon is.
Very much enjoyed this VN, and looking forward to the next chapter! I found the story engaging and the characters believable and appreciated all the points where we could make meaningful decisions along the way. The top-notch renders and character designs are icing on the cake. Highly recommended!
Is there a way to change the terms caretaker and ward? It just doesn't sound right to me.
I agree. Without being able to change it it ruins the whole thing. Hopefully he will add that in future but right now there is a taboo patch that will fix this.
Just wondering if the next chapter is gonna drop before the end of the year. Phenomenal art, characters, and story. Keep up the good work
Does anyone know how many chapters there's gonna be?
Sorry I didn't see your post until now. The game will be approximately 30 chapters.
love the game, good story, sad about gracie, the cop is really messed up, looking forward to the next chapters, thanks
Yoo Brooke is my favorite girl. I'm loving the game, the story, the art, everything, I'm already waiting for the next update, keep up the good work dev, this games is really good.
So far so good, although I could do without the creepy cop dude or the russian woman. You can't take back death and there is no feasible way a death can be repayed, so that just strikes me as her taking advantage of his guilt, which I have a big problem with.
Not a fan of that either
How many chapters it has this far for patreons? 3?
Chapter 4 release date?
Going to be a while and probably wont have much content
You're correct that it's going to be a while, but seriously incorrect about it "not having much content." Every chapter of this game is 1.5-3 hours long by the average readers standards unless you're just skipping through the text... and that's excluding the various paths and branching.
+We always release updates in full chapters. :)
The scene at Gracie's grave made me cry, Amazing Grace was an Awesome touch to that scene.
Glad you're liking the game so far stevie <3
That scene really messed me up emotionally. Seeing the three girls in tears, just hugging the MC was heart-wrenching. I felt like I was there. I got this strong urge to just hold them tight. Believe me when I say that I'm not the emotional type, but I couldn't keep the tears away. Then I couldn't seem to make them stop. I am so looking forward to going through the next 20+ chapters (hopefully). For me, this vn is up there with Being A DIK, Acting Lessons, Summer's Gone, City of Broken Dreamers and Chasing Sunsets. Thank you so much for such an unforgettable experience, Sir Dammed!
Is it supposed to charge me again for chapter 3? Because for some reason it doesn't seem to.
I have a question for the ppl who play this game, can you give me a rate from 1 - 5 on the story, art, ext please.
5 on everything. Don't forget to support Dev on their Patreon account and get access to Chapter 3 too.
they are on patron this is basically an ad for the game
what is the newest chapter on patreon right now? I found polarity CH3, but couldnt find Radiant
Radiant chapter .2.1 and i think new about to drop few weeks
@ApexMerc What you are saying is false/outdated (my fault tho).
While we do have a Patreon, our Itch/GameJolt and other store pages where we sell the game are not "just an ad for the game." Each chapter will be released to patrons first - in early-access, until it is ready/finished being polished and tested.
Once the latest chapter is no longer in early-access we release it here.
This is not uncommon practice nor should it be surprising, as it wouldn't make sense to sell a game to people before we're 100% sure it's ready and bug-free.
Originally we did plan to only release Chapter 1 here (for free) and keep the rest exclusive to Patreon, but we changed our plans a long time ago due to popular demand. I've updated the game-page to reflect this as well.
This is great news! Maybe I misunderstood, but I thought all future chapters were going to be Patreon only.
This miscommunication is likely my own fault, as back when I released Chapter 1 here (for free) -- making the rest of the game Patreon-exclusive was the plan.
However the game ended up being pretty popular here so we decided to just sell the "final" version of each episode/chapter :P
Speaking of good news, Chapter 3 will be released here in less than 24 hours.
I just finished making three runs through the story, maxing all three psyches. I really like it stories that give these options. The story and artwork are amazing! Looking forward to Chapter 4!
SorryI was not trying to spread misinformation just trying to help support you and spread the word
No worries at all my friend, like I said the miscommunication was likely my own fault as well :P
its really sad that this game and polarity gets good and the dev abandons the game
If you had read the last paragraph in the above description then you would have seen this....'
Future chapters will be Patreon exclusive... so if you wish to play the newest chapter and get it the moment it's released please consider supporting the game for just $5/mo! You'll also get exclusive rewards, alpha and beta game-builds, access to the Official Discord, and much more.
How come u cant let people buy the chapters in itch then. Doesnt make sense. Post the update so many people other than me support u too.
Some creators don't post paid updates due to costs. Some sites gives creators full funds where other places take a cut from revenue. Patreon has a good rep for creators getting paid. If you want to support and get latest releases, sub to Sir Dammed. I have for over 6 months and I'm not disappointed.
I didnt know itch took a percentage. I thought ud get all the money. Thanks for explaining it to me. What chapter is it on btw. Ill support u on it (patreon) then.
Chapter 3 is due soon. This was posted 4th May by Sir Dammed
"I wanted to assure you guys that we're getting close to releasing what will be the longest chapter of the game so far (about 10% longer than Ch2 depending on your playstyle and choices).
While we did lose a few days due to some unforeseen circumstances, it was nothing major and we're still mostly "on track."
I do feel a bit bad that we weren't able to reduce the overall development time this round, but please keep in mind that we're still playing a game of catchup from that huge delay that hit us back when we were making Chapter 2, so it was expected for this one to take a few months. I do think that we'll eventually be able to reduce the time between updates... we're just not quite there yet."
Its a shame my (middle eastern) country does not allow and actively blocks payments to Patreon so that it cannot be subscribed too
Amazing game. we hope for even more new content in the future or sequel.
Great game so far. Maybe you can code in a way to change the "role" names. The MC is clearly the father of the girls, not the "caretaker". The girls are clearly daughters and not "wards".
Usually those type of names are put in due to local cencorship laws. But yea, an option to change it would be nice.
Damn!! Man you are awesome. Nicely plotted and great animations. Waiting for chapter 3 😉😀