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Summer Development Progress: Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 - Remake announcement
Toward a Refined Post-Apocalyptic Future
Yes, it's summer, but while some are basking in the sun, I've stayed in the shadow of my screen, determined to polish Apocalypse Lovers to ensure the experience meets your expectations. You'll soon be able to dive back into this post-apocalyptic world like never before, with the remake just around the corner and Chapter 3 quietly taking shape on the horizon.
The Logic Behind the Remake
The idea behind this remake is simple: to provide those joining the adventure midway, as well as those wanting to revisit Chapters 1 and 2, with a vastly improved gameplay experience. My experience and skills in infographics, high-quality image production, and coding have grown since I began this project, and I wanted that progress reflected in the current content. The goal was to allow new players, as well as those revisiting the earlier chapters, to enjoy a more refined experience while ensuring full compatibility with the upcoming Chapter 3. This way, you can continue your journey uninterrupted, with intact saves and an optimized gameplay experience.
Working on this remake also allowed the game’s foundations to be strengthened. A solid base was essential for the smooth and effective development of Chapter 3. Whether it’s the new systems implemented or the upcoming translations, each element has been rethought to facilitate the creation process and achieve a result that meets my quality standards. Everything has become more streamlined, and most importantly, I’m finally satisfied with the outcome, both in terms of coding and graphical coherence. Because let’s be honest, there were things that didn’t sit right until now.
So before diving back into writing Chapter 3, it was crucial to finalize this remake because this revised foundation will greatly ease the work ahead, while ensuring a final product I can be proud of.
What Improvements?
Many elements have been reworked, improved, and polished with near-obsessive care. We won’t go through an exhaustive list here. However, it's important to note that while some of these elements will be very noticeable, many of the modifications will be almost invisible to the untrained eye. Even though all this work might not be immediately apparent, it is nevertheless indispensable and enriches the gaming experience. One example among many: the system for the main female character's submission and initiative gains is now dynamic, adapting to her level of anxiety or joy. These subtle adjustments add an extra layer of depth to the gameplay, enhancing player immersion.
Here is an example of background code that has been improved and is only indirectly noticeable during gameplay.
In terms of more visible improvements, consider the newly revamped character interface. This game interface has been thoroughly redesigned, featuring a new screen divided into three sections: one for the player, one for companions, and one for other characters. It’s clear, it’s beautiful, and most importantly, it relies on newly redefined characteristics for greater relevance, such as personality stats, instinct, attributes, traits, and statuses.
Sanity, for instance, after evolving into insanity, can now irreversibly tip into madness. Similarly, serenity turns into tension, and if it reaches critical levels, an uncontrollable rage can be triggered.
Here is a direct example of the new player attribute values and how they work.
In short, all these characteristics have a more tangible impact on the game, and a new notification system has been put in place to ensure better clarity and tracking of these developments, so you won’t miss any of these nuances.
Here you can see an exemple of the new notification system
Speaking of subtleties, a visual update system has also been integrated into this interface. Now, every modification—whether it concerns character backgrounds, traits, or statuses—will be signaled by a visual indicator, allowing you to quickly locate the new content. No more getting lost; everything is flagged so you can fully enjoy every piece of new information.
Here you can see some part of the character screen with no new entries
Here you can see the background section of Lewis's character screen with a new entry.
Oh, and among the elements you’ll definitely notice, there’s also the creation of a new, more advanced system for textual content through books, journals, and messages, surpassing the previous one.
You can see that this type of visual elements has been added throughout the game, as shown here in one of the early scenes.
The Culmination of a Collaborative Effort
This remake was made possible through close collaboration with a developer as passionate as I am, who occasionally lent his expertise to the coding and whose invaluable assistance allowed us to exceed initial expectations (without him, this remake would probably be far less sexy).
Working together on this overhaul was more fun than I imagined, while also being an instructive and enriching experience, as I even learned quite a few new things along the way. And I sincerely hope that this passion and pleasure are reflected in every detail of the game.
Now, I can’t wait for you to get your hands on this new version and discover for yourself all the improvements we’ve made. This project is driven by a shared passion for this universe and the desire to deliver a game that meets your expectations. That's why your feedback will be essential for continuing to improve and enrich Apocalypse Lovers.
Improved image quality
Thank you for your ongoing support, and stay tuned for upcoming announcements. The world of Apocalypse Lovers has yet to reveal all its secrets...
In the meantime, enjoy the last days of summer, because soon, it will be time to plunge back into chaos and depravity.
