Apologies for the confusion. We wanted to make the price change slightly more incremental than just jumping straight to $12.99 (which will be the final price once the game is complete). But we appreciate the excitement! We're nearly done with the 9th ending of 11, so keep an eye open for announcements regarding our chapter 5 release.
I want to give this a try before supporting on patreon, but I can't seem to find a mac version? The link on patreon for up to chapter 3 seems only for pc (the google drive link)
Also just tried looking on the discord and found a link to a patreon post with mac download link. But it doesn't work anymore. Patreon post from Nov 2021 Ch3 public release. The Mega link doesn't work anymore
Odd. I'll have Slockie update links for both downloads as soon as he can. I'll respond here when he does. Apologies for the delay in response! Slockie has been on vacation and I've been sick, so we haven't been on Itch in a bit.
Thanks for the response! I look forward to trying it out when the links are updated. I'm sure it'll be good enough to support and get chapter 4, I've just been burned in the past so I'm a little more cautious now
Hello comment section! I came this way from the game come home. After checking up on the updated content involving my favorite girl there I saw the goth goddess Athena and just had to check out this game And oh boy am I glad I did. The writing is wonderful the girls are lovable and gorgeous. Also always got to appreciate and erotic story that knows how to make you shed a tear. My standard for these erotic stories is that the storytelling is so good you forget your playing an erotic game and almost caught off guard when there's a sex scene. I have to say this definitely meets that criteria. You can't go wrong when you put story first.
Unfortunately, we don't have a demo version of our Android port, and it isn't something we plan on building soon. That might change in the future, but we have other priorities at the moment.
Great! We hope you enjoy it. And to answer the second part of your question: yes. Purchasing the game now will entitle you to download the complete game upon it's next (and final) update.
I started checking it out and I like where it's heading. It's a little more linear than my favorites, but the story is plausible and interesting, and the characters have some depth to them, so I'm going all in-at the sale price!
I just wanted to say; you do nice work! I am not through the novel yet, but your characters have a lot of depth, and even your side characters (like people passing on the street, the park, in stores, baristas, chauffeurs, librarians, and clerks) are gorgeous, and should be in some sort of extra content or a new project! If there was an award for design and story, you'd be at the top! Some developers don't do a lot of detail on the landscape, but you really took your time with this project! I'll be looking forward to your other projects. Good job and good luck!
There are currently four chapters, with the fifth being the final one. The chapters each increase with size, however, so there is a lot of content to play through, with significant replayability, as there will be 11 potential endings to the game.
Hi guys, why on MEGA ? It's kind of one another site who wants my CV just for a link. I used to DL from DrPinkCake patreon and mega is an option. Here they try to force me with all their trash app etc honestly.
We're working on hosting the files ourselves. We'll update the download links accordingly once that's ready. We'll have that done well in advance of chapter 5, but if you're waiting to download chapter 4 then keep an eye out for the announcement of that change of host.
I am actually having a slight heart attack in not being a 100% sure wether chapter 5 is coming out or not. If (I fucking hope it is) it comes out, when would that be?
It's gonna take some time. There are 11 paths to write and render. We considered posting them as we completed them, but a poll of our patrons resulted in an overwhelming majority wanting us to wait until they're all complete before release.
But have no fear: we absolutely are going to finish.
This visual novel is absolutely brilliant. Awesome beautiful renders, extremely well-written characters that each feel unique, choices that actually determine the relationships and events, and music that matches well with the atmosphere of what's happening in any given scene. This visual novel has definitely earned a spot in my top 5.
That's a Ren'Py version issue. If you have another Ren'Py game, copy the renpy folder from the game folder and paste it into the game folder for Bare Witness. Overwrite the existing folder and you should be good.
link to download the game doesnt work just paid for it. it says you cant download the file because the link was removed for violating terms of service.
Thank you for creating a game like this! Rejecting all girls exapt Athena to get the best love Story i have so far. It is Perfect!! I also LOVE the Sondtracks. They were choose perfect for every scene. One of my favorit games i played so far. Please hurry up for the next Episode! U did a VERY good Job so far!
Got scared literally 20 seconds into the game. Accidentally hit enter before I typed in my name and got the default name. Then I’m like “woah wait what the fuck HOW DOES IT KNOW MY NAME” but I’m just an idiot with a common name
They're included with chapter 3. Chapters 4 & 5 will also be included when they release, so if you buy the chapter 3 release you'll get all later updates for free.
While I'm used to recognising a park or a coffee shop in one of these games from another one, this is the first time I've burst out laughing on the very first image because I've recognised something.
Daft as it may sound, I recognised the pattern on the seats on the train. A couple of images later I got definite confirmation when I saw the map of the train lines behind the MCs head. Even if it's blurred, I could name every station marked on the map. I've lived at two of the ones visible, worked at another, and if he'd leant back a bit, there'd be two more I've lived at and two more I've worked at.
For a short while I expected the game to be set in the UK, especially when he spoke to the woman nearby. While I think those trains have now been withdrawn, I still travel to work every day on that map, and I reckon I spent fifteen years or so sitting on those seats staring at that pattern opposite me.
I am enjoying the game but I'm afraid the amusement of the train seat pattern remains the most entertaining bit for me so far.
charging money for incomplete games? thats how games go bust. you don't ask your employees, (beta testers), to pay their own damn wages. oh wait, yr not even paying us wages for our services. finish yr damn game, then put a price on it.
Bare Witness was free for well over a year. In that time, there have been nearly 13,000 downloads, of which only about 65 chose to pay anything for the game. While the project is still in development, we felt it was no longer fair to continue to offer it for free as there have been thousands of hours put into the game's development. However, we are offering it at a discount, which we believed was appropriate for an early-access game. If you choose to wait until chapter 5 (the final chapter) is released, you'll be paying a few dollars more. But that is, of course, your call.
As far as beta testing goes, we already have an editor and half a dozen beta testers. Our patrons on Patreon also get access prior to the public, and while sometimes things slip past our testers, they've yet to slip past our patrons. While we appreciate your offer to help with beta testing, we've got it covered.
If you feel that you can't justify paying for a game that isn't yet complete, we understand. Hopefully you'll give Bare Witness a go once it's complete.
If this game had continued building. It looks like it could be a really good game. but it looks like it is not gone be more since it is so long since any has been done here
if you check their patreon, you can see its still going but theres been a bunch of setbacks on chapter 4, as of 5 days ago theyve paused pledges cause they dont want to keep chargign people with allt he setbacks that keep happening
I would add a payment method other than PayPal. Personally hate the company and refuse to use their service. Also not a fan of downloading the game free (hard work deserves compensation) as it feels wrong. Ill find a way to donate.
We're working on that now. We put aside all the financial stuff for a while so we could focus solely on getting chapter 4 done. Now that we're nearing completion of chapter 4, we can actually address the other stuff, including payment providers.
If you like, you can always head over to our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/alterworlds) and support us there. Even the $1 options helps! We're glad you enjoy the game enough to want to support it, and we hope you'll like chapter 4.
We're working on it. Storm had an unexpected move into a new home, followed by the flu and a stomach bug. Slockie's rig had a meltdown and needed a new GPU. Both Slockie's rig and Storm are doing better, and we're currently plowing through the last quarter of chapter 4.
i just finish the game .it is the best game i ve played the i didnt expect the ending and i cant wait for chappter 4 to be release and if you can respond and give me an date
We plan a Steam release when the game is complete later this year. In the meantime, you can always buy it here on itch, or support us via Patreon. Regardless which route you choose, we appreciate the support!
Saw this game recommended elsewhere checking it out now. The art and rendering look real good. Loving the roommates. Oh, and the two teachers in the orientation...on has my last name. Never expected to see that one pop up in a game...lol.
We just released Chapter 3 less than two weeks ago, so it's going to be a while before chapter 4 is out. But we're working on it now, and we'll update here as we progress.
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I saw the new price and was excited for a moment that Chapter 5 is out 😕
Apologies for the confusion. We wanted to make the price change slightly more incremental than just jumping straight to $12.99 (which will be the final price once the game is complete). But we appreciate the excitement! We're nearly done with the 9th ending of 11, so keep an eye open for announcements regarding our chapter 5 release.
I want to give this a try before supporting on patreon, but I can't seem to find a mac version? The link on patreon for up to chapter 3 seems only for pc (the google drive link)
Also just tried looking on the discord and found a link to a patreon post with mac download link. But it doesn't work anymore. Patreon post from Nov 2021 Ch3 public release. The Mega link doesn't work anymore
Odd. I'll have Slockie update links for both downloads as soon as he can. I'll respond here when he does. Apologies for the delay in response! Slockie has been on vacation and I've been sick, so we haven't been on Itch in a bit.
Thanks for the response! I look forward to trying it out when the links are updated. I'm sure it'll be good enough to support and get chapter 4, I've just been burned in the past so I'm a little more cautious now
Hello comment section! I came this way from the game come home. After checking up on the updated content involving my favorite girl there I saw the goth goddess Athena and just had to check out this game And oh boy am I glad I did. The writing is wonderful the girls are lovable and gorgeous. Also always got to appreciate and erotic story that knows how to make you shed a tear. My standard for these erotic stories is that the storytelling is so good you forget your playing an erotic game and almost caught off guard when there's a sex scene. I have to say this definitely meets that criteria. You can't go wrong when you put story first.
Um is there no demo for android the release i find on patreon is pc only ?
Unfortunately, we don't have a demo version of our Android port, and it isn't something we plan on building soon. That might change in the future, but we have other priorities at the moment.
It certainly looks interesting, Is there a demo avalable? And would this include updates until completion?
You can check out chapters 1-3 for free on our Patreon.
https://www.patreon.com/AlterWorlds
Thanks! I'll give it a look
Great! We hope you enjoy it. And to answer the second part of your question: yes. Purchasing the game now will entitle you to download the complete game upon it's next (and final) update.
I started checking it out and I like where it's heading. It's a little more linear than my favorites, but the story is plausible and interesting, and the characters have some depth to them, so I'm going all in-at the sale price!
I just wanted to say; you do nice work! I am not through the novel yet, but your characters have a lot of depth, and even your side characters (like people passing on the street, the park, in stores, baristas, chauffeurs, librarians, and clerks) are gorgeous, and should be in some sort of extra content or a new project! If there was an award for design and story, you'd be at the top! Some developers don't do a lot of detail on the landscape, but you really took your time with this project! I'll be looking forward to your other projects. Good job and good luck!
is this a full game 10-15 chapters either later or already?
There are currently four chapters, with the fifth being the final one. The chapters each increase with size, however, so there is a lot of content to play through, with significant replayability, as there will be 11 potential endings to the game.
hey i'm half way through the game love it man good job, anyone who see's this comment should know i think this is one of the better vn
Any plans for Linux support? I tend to play VN type games on a steam deck
We plan on releasing on Steam, and it should be compatible there, if that's an option for you. Keep an eye open for our announcement regarding that.
Actually when unzupping there what a .sh file right there, was able to add as a non steam game and it worked just fine on Steam Deck.
Ah, glad to hear it! Hope you enjoy.
Hello! I am tremmi and I would like to have a shout out post on itch and patreon with you :) What do you think about it?
I bought it and I'll definitely buy it on steam when it releases
Animated?
Yes! Many, many animations.
Any update on being able to pay with a debit card?
Yes! We're now accepting credit and debit cards.
Yes! Thank you
Hi guys, why on MEGA ? It's kind of one another site who wants my CV just for a link. I used to DL from DrPinkCake patreon and mega is an option. Here they try to force me with all their trash app etc honestly.
We're working on hosting the files ourselves. We'll update the download links accordingly once that's ready. We'll have that done well in advance of chapter 5, but if you're waiting to download chapter 4 then keep an eye out for the announcement of that change of host.
I am actually having a slight heart attack in not being a 100% sure wether chapter 5 is coming out or not. If (I fucking hope it is) it comes out, when would that be?
It's gonna take some time. There are 11 paths to write and render. We considered posting them as we completed them, but a poll of our patrons resulted in an overwhelming majority wanting us to wait until they're all complete before release.
But have no fear: we absolutely are going to finish.
Thank God, now I can sleep in peace. Thank you for the incredibly quick response!
Is there going to be an Android release
We don't have an official Android port for chapter 4, but we will have one for chapter 5, so keep an eye open.
This visual novel is absolutely brilliant. Awesome beautiful renders, extremely well-written characters that each feel unique, choices that actually determine the relationships and events, and music that matches well with the atmosphere of what's happening in any given scene. This visual novel has definitely earned a spot in my top 5.
Hm, with the latest build I'm encountering an error after Heidi wakes you up the thursday you go dancing with her for the first time:
I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred.
While running game code:
File "game/Chapter2.rpy", line 3571, in script
mc "Yeah. It's taking every ounce of willpower not to strangle you right now."
File "game/Chapter2.rpy", line 3571, in script
mc "Yeah. It's taking every ounce of willpower not to strangle you right now."
NameError: global name 'name' is not defined
-- Full Traceback ------------------------------------------------------------
Full traceback:
File "renpy/bootstrap.py", line 326, in bootstrap
renpy.main.main()
File "renpy/main.py", line 617, in main
run(restart)
File "renpy/main.py", line 148, in run
renpy.execution.run_context(True)
File "renpy/execution.py", line 922, in run_context
context.run()
File "game/Chapter2.rpy", line 3571, in script
mc "Yeah. It's taking every ounce of willpower not to strangle you right now."
File "game/Chapter2.rpy", line 3571, in script
mc "Yeah. It's taking every ounce of willpower not to strangle you right now."
File "renpy/ast.py", line 715, in execute
renpy.exports.say(who, what, *args, **kwargs)
File "renpy/exports.py", line 1393, in say
who(what, *args, **kwargs)
File "renpy/character.py", line 1205, in __call__
self.do_display(who, what, cb_args=self.cb_args, dtt=dtt, **display_args)
File "renpy/character.py", line 871, in do_display
**display_args)
File "renpy/character.py", line 621, in display_say
rv = renpy.ui.interact(mouse='say', type=type, roll_forward=roll_forward)
File "renpy/ui.py", line 298, in interact
rv = renpy.game.interface.interact(roll_forward=roll_forward, **kwargs)
File "renpy/display/core.py", line 3101, in interact
repeat, rv = self.interact_core(preloads=preloads, trans_pause=trans_pause, pause=pause, pause_start=pause_start, **kwargs)
File "renpy/display/core.py", line 3897, in interact_core
renpy.display.behavior.skipping(ev)
File "renpy/display/behavior.py", line 272, in skipping
if map_keyup(ev, "skip") or map_event(ev, "stop_skipping"):
File "renpy/display/behavior.py", line 242, in map_keyup
if (name in ev.eventnames) and ev.up:
NameError: global name 'name' is not defined
Windows-10-10.0.19041
Ren'Py 7.4.3.1414
Bare Witness 0.4
Sun Oct 23 16:10:51 2022
That's a Ren'Py version issue. If you have another Ren'Py game, copy the renpy folder from the game folder and paste it into the game folder for Bare Witness. Overwrite the existing folder and you should be good.
DL link not working
Apologies! We've since corrected that issue with the new links to Chapter 4.
thank you for the quick responce:)
link to download the game doesnt work just paid for it. it says you cant download the file because the link was removed for violating terms of service.
Apologies! We've since corrected that issue with the new links to Chapter 4. Let us know if you have any issues downloading!
Apologies! We've since corrected that issue with the new links to Chapter 4. Let us know if you have any issues downloading!
Thank you for creating a game like this! Rejecting all girls exapt Athena to get the best love Story i have so far. It is Perfect!! I also LOVE the Sondtracks. They were choose perfect for every scene. One of my favorit games i played so far. Please hurry up for the next Episode! U did a VERY good Job so far!
I don't have paypal will y'all add the option for debit/credit card?
We will be adding that option soon.
Got scared literally 20 seconds into the game. Accidentally hit enter before I typed in my name and got the default name. Then I’m like “woah wait what the fuck HOW DOES IT KNOW MY NAME” but I’m just an idiot with a common name
How do you get Chapter 1 and 2?
They're included with chapter 3. Chapters 4 & 5 will also be included when they release, so if you buy the chapter 3 release you'll get all later updates for free.
Oh wow .. that EQ screenshot takes me back. Very cool VN so far. : )
While I'm used to recognising a park or a coffee shop in one of these games from another one, this is the first time I've burst out laughing on the very first image because I've recognised something.
Daft as it may sound, I recognised the pattern on the seats on the train. A couple of images later I got definite confirmation when I saw the map of the train lines behind the MCs head. Even if it's blurred, I could name every station marked on the map. I've lived at two of the ones visible, worked at another, and if he'd leant back a bit, there'd be two more I've lived at and two more I've worked at.
For a short while I expected the game to be set in the UK, especially when he spoke to the woman nearby. While I think those trains have now been withdrawn, I still travel to work every day on that map, and I reckon I spent fifteen years or so sitting on those seats staring at that pattern opposite me.
I am enjoying the game but I'm afraid the amusement of the train seat pattern remains the most entertaining bit for me so far.
Sorry!
Eh, we'll take the wins where we can get 'em.
charging money for incomplete games? thats how games go bust.
you don't ask your employees, (beta testers), to pay their own damn wages. oh wait, yr not even paying us wages for our services.
finish yr damn game, then put a price on it.
Bare Witness was free for well over a year. In that time, there have been nearly 13,000 downloads, of which only about 65 chose to pay anything for the game. While the project is still in development, we felt it was no longer fair to continue to offer it for free as there have been thousands of hours put into the game's development. However, we are offering it at a discount, which we believed was appropriate for an early-access game. If you choose to wait until chapter 5 (the final chapter) is released, you'll be paying a few dollars more. But that is, of course, your call.
As far as beta testing goes, we already have an editor and half a dozen beta testers. Our patrons on Patreon also get access prior to the public, and while sometimes things slip past our testers, they've yet to slip past our patrons. While we appreciate your offer to help with beta testing, we've got it covered.
If you feel that you can't justify paying for a game that isn't yet complete, we understand. Hopefully you'll give Bare Witness a go once it's complete.
If this game had continued building. It looks like it could be a really good game. but it looks like it is not gone be more since it is so long since any has been done here
if you check their patreon, you can see its still going but theres been a bunch of setbacks on chapter 4, as of 5 days ago theyve paused pledges cause they dont want to keep chargign people with allt he setbacks that keep happening
just hope it will come more on Itch.io or steam
They are planning a steam release
I would add a payment method other than PayPal. Personally hate the company and refuse to use their service. Also not a fan of downloading the game free (hard work deserves compensation) as it feels wrong. Ill find a way to donate.
We're working on that now. We put aside all the financial stuff for a while so we could focus solely on getting chapter 4 done. Now that we're nearing completion of chapter 4, we can actually address the other stuff, including payment providers.
If you like, you can always head over to our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/alterworlds) and support us there. Even the $1 options helps! We're glad you enjoy the game enough to want to support it, and we hope you'll like chapter 4.
Who does the music? .... if not already released they could sell that intro song
We license our music through a couple of different companies. You can find our official playlists for YouTube and Spotify on our Discord server.
Great game. Definitely one of the best of the genre.
Looking great, i hope to bought it on Steam
Oh wow, I was expecting to have 2 more chapter to play with, and there isnt even one in 4 months ? wtf are you doing ? :D
We're working on it. Storm had an unexpected move into a new home, followed by the flu and a stomach bug. Slockie's rig had a meltdown and needed a new GPU. Both Slockie's rig and Storm are doing better, and we're currently plowing through the last quarter of chapter 4.
i just finish the game .it is the best game i ve played the i didnt expect the ending and i cant wait for chappter 4 to be release and if you can respond and give me an date
I laughed so hard when I saw the Dining Cat meme on Athena's desktop.
Will Sadie ever become part of the harem? She's so cute
Do you plan on making this available to buy with a credit/debit card I would gladly buy it to support your awesome game
We plan a Steam release when the game is complete later this year. In the meantime, you can always buy it here on itch, or support us via Patreon. Regardless which route you choose, we appreciate the support!
It's hard to maintain love for all the girls. Is there a walkthrough on how I can do that?
We have a walkthrough one of our fans created that you can find on our Discord server. https://discord.gg/AlterWorlds
Saw this game recommended elsewhere checking it out now. The art and rendering look real good. Loving the roommates. Oh, and the two teachers in the orientation...on has my last name. Never expected to see that one pop up in a game...lol.
BTW is there a Discord channel?
Our Discord: AlterWorlds
when is the next update
We just released Chapter 3 less than two weeks ago, so it's going to be a while before chapter 4 is out. But we're working on it now, and we'll update here as we progress.
Funneled my support for chapter 3 through paying for another download of earlier game. Looking forward to playing F95 download!
Thanks so much for the support!