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A jam submission

BelladonnaView game page

nonlinear mystery horror VN
Submitted by Button Cupcake (@buttoncupcake1) — 4 hours, 37 minutes before the deadline
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CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Score#354.6334.633

Ranked from 30 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

Log Line
Life has been an endless cycle of heartbreaks and false hope, but despite all, you still dare to wish that maybe - just maybe - tonight will be different. Can you find salvation in this nonlinear horror VN about passions and sins?

Content Warnings
This game contains sensitive content, flashing lights, and more. There is no screaming sound nor explicit sexual content.

Team Members
Story by Button Cupcake and Chisera
Code and script by Button Cupcake
Art and editing by Chisera

Using free-for-commercial use music, sounds, and font.

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Comments

(+1)

I really liked the art!! And it was enjoyable to play as well. All around had a very cool style to it.



SPOILERS


i like the reveal as well. that the girls faces are blurry seems to say something about how 'you' sees them

Developer(+1)

Hey there!

Thanks for trying our game out! Glad you enjoyed it!


SPOILERS

You might be on the right track ;)

Submitted(+1)

What a tantalizing game! I sat down to play this with a glass of wine, unsure what to expect. Each twist and turn left me hitting the play button again and again. The choices in the game are all so intriguing. Unfortunately, I was unable to get a secret ending, but I will try to play through this again to see it. 

The QTE were a little fast, but my reflexes tend to not be so great. I would say they added a great deal of tension to the story, and they appeared in just the right moments.

Developer

Hey there! 

Thank you so much for playing our game!

Feel free to check out our walkthrough for the secret ending. 

We were also debating on the right amounts of time (which is why we left the Back button there XD). We'll definitely take your feedback into consideration for future updates.

Submitted (2 edits) (+1)

Loved this! I enjoyed the nonlinear storytelling and interactive elements in the game. The art is great. 

The plot and setting is very unique. I really like the amount of choices you can make. The QTE timers added quite a bit of suspense too. 

I got all of the endings!!

Overall, excellent job with this game!

SPOILERS


Wow I did not expect those twists!! Definitely not what I predicted. I loved that I couldn't tell who was sus. lol Until -- certain endings of course. I love Violet <3  

Developer (3 edits) (+1)

Hello!

Thank you for the feedback, and congratulations on getting all the endings! Glad you enjoyed the ride XD

We wanted to add more thrill through choices and timers. As for the plot, we are great fans of deduction games/novels.

SPOILERS

Violet is a QUEEN <3

Submitted(+1)

I love the mystery of non-linear stuff :D The art in this is all gorgeous + the story is intriguing :3 I got as far as I could blind, but ended up resorting to the walkthrough in order to get all of the endings, hehe. Thank you for putting that up because I'm pretty lazy after one blind playthrough x3 

I'm not sure I could pick a favourite ending, but... 

SPOILERS



That CG for the cliche ending was so darn cute :3

Developer (1 edit) (+1)

Hello!

Thank you for going through all of the endings and for leaving this feedback! We're glad you loved the art and mystery.

I personally also really like the CG. Chisera's art is both hilarious and adorable XD

(+1)

I spent 3 hours on this, and it's an amazing piece of art. Beautiful sketches, engaging story with twists and turns, especially love the ending where everything that has been teased just pays off, and it's fucking satisfying. I, personally have never sat down to play a visual novel or puzzle game for more than 30 mins so you guys have made an accomplishment ;)

Great job, keep up the good work!

Developer

Thank you so much for taking your time to try this!

We are very glad that the ending was satisfying and that you love the visuals.

I haven't gotten all of the endings yet but I feel like nothing good will be coming.

Developer(+1)

Hey there! 

Thanks for the interest. Feel free to check out our walkthrough for hints!

Submitted(+1)

The characters were intriguing, the art, and the air surrounding the entire game, brilliant. Keep em' coming!

Developer(+1)

Thank you very much! We can't wait to make more of these!

Submitted(+1)

And that 'one' particular artwork is very striking, it's ingrained  within me!

Developer(+1)

Same here. Chisera's art is marvellous <3

Developer (1 edit)

Note: the game has been updated after permission and confirmation from the organizers that they have already downloaded the jam version of the game, fully made within the jam timeframe.

(+1)

Wowww what a beautiful art. I also enjoy the story and how in the end everything comes together. Great work!

Developer

Thank you so much for your support <3 

Submitted(+1)

Really interesting story structure!  Takes you on some real narrative and gameplay twists and turns!  It's worth tackling this without the walkthrough, but before you stop playing, it's worth referencing it to make sure you get EVERYTHING.

I would pair this VN with a Grenache - Syrah.

Developer(+1)

I agree. This would indeed make a pleasant pair! *tilts wine glass*

Thank you for trying out our game! Glad you enjoyed the structure and narrative ;)

Good luck with the jam!

(+1)

Awesome Game that must try!!!!!

Developer

Thanks for trying this out <3

Developer (6 edits) (+20)

SKIP AND ROLLBACK BUTTONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN

WALKTHROUGH (including hint to get the True Ending, Ending 0)