Hey BMD99! Zak here.
So happy to hear you’re enjoying the game and that Matt and Harry already stole your heart heheh.
That was definitely my goal: to create characters with deep, complex thoughts. I’m really glad that came through.
About your questions, let me try to answer each one as clearly as I can (I tend to write a lot 😅):
1. About routes and romance:
The short answer is: no, you won’t be able to experience everything in just one or two runs.
The long answer is a bit more complex. I always struggle to define this system properly, but I’d say Trueclash is more modular than “route-based.”
What I mean is:
I’ve built the game so the same scenes play out differently depending on your past decisions. This influences what characters say, how they react, and even what dialogue options Ren gets.
When I talk about this, my mind already jumps to examples from version 0.2, since that update is way more focused on what you’ve already done and chosen before.
But even in the current version, the one you played, you can already feel some of that structure.
Think of it like this: you’re the one shaping the route, and the depth of that route depends on your actions and how much you’ve explored.
One player might talk to Lissandra but skip Mafalda.
Another might ignore all the drama at the bar and go straight to Diego.
In a way, each of them created a different route that unlocks different things and options. Get it? 😄
💔 2. Can you romance multiple characters at the same time?
Well... just like in real life, it depends on the character.
But with the current cast? Let’s just say... if you try to flirt with everyone at once, don’t expect them to be too happy about it 😅
🧭 Will there be a guide?
I totally get what you mean! Even now, with just 0.1, there are already a lot of variables and branching. And version 0.2 will definitely make it more complex.
Part of me wants to write a guide but another part of me doesn’t want to ruin the joy of discovery or take away the chance for the community to help each other out.
Maybe in the future I’ll share some tips or hints on Patreon posts, or find a good balance. We’ll see how things go!
4. The NSFW question — top or bottom?
Totally valid question, don’t worry 😂
For now, my intention with gay romance is to let Ren be top or bottom with any of the male characters.
I say “for now” because things can always evolve depending on the story or the way relationships grow . But yes, you should be able to top Matt and Harry 😄