Hi all. I've just released Chapter 1 of Vanjeev and would really value some honest feedback.
It's a story-driven creature adventure set in Marudesh, a desert land inspired by Rajasthan. Your grandmother falls into a strange sleep the night the threads between people and creatures start to snap, and you set out with a young jeev to find out why.
What's in Chapter 1:
- 18 creatures based on real Indian animals (Bengal fox, peacock, chinkara, star tortoise, Ganges river dolphin, monitor lizard and more)
- Turn-based battles with a timing press for stronger hits
- You don't capture creatures: you calm them, then tie a thread to bond
- A village, a small town, an old stepwell and a wrestling akhada
It runs in the browser (desktop Chrome or Edge works best) and takes about 30 to 45 minutes.
I built it with an AI coding assistant (Claude), directing the design, story and look, and it's disclosed on the page.
What I'd love to know:
1. Where did you get stuck or confused?
2. Did the battles feel good or repetitive?
3. Would you play Chapter 2?
Play here: https://speedsharma.itch.io/vanjeev
Thanks for playing. I'll read and reply to every comment.