Unity Heartstrings [Alpha 2.1.1] [Alien Cat Games]
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The first gameplay of Heartstrings! Also, I've uploaded alpha 2.1.1, a hotfix that fixes some bugs, for tiers 2, 3, and 4. For tier 1, coming soon.
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I've also created a development thread in the programming section of the forum. In that thread, I'll be posting characters and mechanics I'm currently working on, which I'll also be sharing on Patreon. It's a good place to keep an organized and comprehensive summary of the game and its content.
Here it is: https://f95zone.to/threads/heartstrings-development-thread.254520/
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I've also created a development thread in the programming section of the forum. In that thread, I'll be posting characters and mechanics I'm currently working on, which I'll also be sharing on Patreon. It's a good place to keep an organized and comprehensive summary of the game and its content.
Here it is: https://f95zone.to/threads/heartstrings-development-thread.254520/
I'm participating in a sandbox-style games bundle along with 26 other developers. You can download the bundle for free and get access to 30 games:
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Hey! There's very little left to finish Alpha version 2.2 for the higher tiers, I hope to have it ready next week if everything goes well.
And when I release that version, I'll also release Alpha version 2.1 publicly for everyone.
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And when I release that version, I'll also release Alpha version 2.1 publicly for everyone.
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Hey!
The Alpha 2.2 version is now available for patreons!
I've also released Alpha 2.1.1 to the public, and it's now available
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By the way! Only a few hours left for the
Alpha 2.1.1 Changelist:
The Alpha 2.2 version is now available for patreons!
I've also released Alpha 2.1.1 to the public, and it's now available
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. It's a timed exclusive, so don't worry, the itch.io version will be updated soon as well.For more info:
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, so hurry if you haven't grabbed it yet!Alpha 2.1.1 Changelist:
- Continuation of the story on the third day. This update includes the first class of the day, the gym class.
- Added a new character.
- Changed the gym to the new model.
- The renders for the gym class on the first day have been redone to match the new gym model.
- Several characters in the renders have been fixed and optimized. (They still need to be implemented during runtime).
- Updated the genitalia model of the Main Character.
- Added the possibility to activate cheats in the Gameplay tab in Settings.
- Cheats, for now, only allows to change some stats of the main character.
- Added menu windows when interacting with the bed and the computer, allowing you to set the time for rest and recovery of energy and mood.
- Added a special skip button during the introduction to avoid skipping it by accident.
- Added UI showing some of the character's stats.
- Optimized and compressed the game size. Reduced from 6 GB to 2 GB.
- Fixed grammatical errors in the English version.
- Fixed and added missing text in the Spanish version.
- Fixed clipping issue with Alice Stone's clothing.
- Fixed a bug that allowed access to the phone from the beginning.
- Fixed tooltip text error displayed on the day wheel.
- Fixed an issue where, randomly, the Gameplay tab in Settings wouldn't appear when creating the Build.
- Changed the Alien Cat Games logo.
- Reworked the structure of the interfaces and algorithms that display the UI transitions between scenes. This should fix the error some players experienced where the UI didn’t appear when loading a saved game.
Damn I am only in the tutorial but by the way things are looking it looks like the sandbox of this game will be a massive chore. Massive aimless roaming until you find what you are looking for. Great waste of player time.
There should be a cheat menu in the options, at least for patrons. I hate grind.
There should be a cheat menu in the options, at least for patrons. I hate grind.
There are cheats for patrons, but for now they're only for the character's stats.
I don't like games where you have to wander around for hours figuring out what to do either, so that's something you don't need to worry about. Also, one of the mechanics I still have to implement is fast travel, so you won't have to go through every scene when moving from one place to another.
Mercedes
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Regarding the survey, what timeframe are we talking about here?
Regarding the survey, what timeframe are we talking about here?
- Point 1: every 6 months or more (first update 5 months, second update 7 months)
- Point 2: every 4 weeks or less and an additional hour of play, since the second update only allowed for a third day of play?
Hi! Let me explain:
Before, what I used to do was release an update that included a full in-game day of content, but I was taking too long to finish each update. So I asked here and on my Patreon if people preferred more frequent updates, even if that meant splitting the day into smaller parts. Each of these updates might be around 10 or 20 minutes of gameplay, depending on the scene.
Something interesting also happens: since the updates are shorter and focus on a specific part of the day, I end up adding a lot more detail to those scenes, and sometimes even include more content than I originally planned, or than I would've added if I'd released a full-day update with multiple scenes.
The result of the poll was that here, people preferred larger but less frequent updates, but on Patreon, smaller and more frequent ones won. So I decided to go with what my Patrons voted for.
That said, this system isn't final, it's just what I'm trying out for now.
That's really strange, especially since your energy and mood are both in the red, and the clock shows 10:41 PM. That's an error I've never seen before. At that point in the game, your energy and mood should be at most in the yellow, and it should be around 10 AM. Like this:
I'm not sure what could've happened, try reloading your save, and if that doesn't work, you may need to start from the beginning.
I like how when you simply study properly at school and do your best you become depressed.
Meabe37
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Great game, looks good and unique, good writing and nice girls. Completely forgotten this game existed tho lol
That was a nice little event to introduce, hype up and get the player interested into that sport "girl". I liked it a lot. Pretty hot too (which is telling of good writing since they was really nothing special going on, nothing lewd and the MC didn't even interact with her or anyone really. Just a normal and casual everyday event, just a guy looking at a random normal girl)
But it's so short, barely had time to launch the game and get into "the groove" that it was over. Small updates suck ass to play. Imo yous should stick to bigger release, at least a full in-game day worth of content.
That was a nice little event to introduce, hype up and get the player interested into that sport "girl". I liked it a lot. Pretty hot too (which is telling of good writing since they was really nothing special going on, nothing lewd and the MC didn't even interact with her or anyone really. Just a normal and casual everyday event, just a guy looking at a random normal girl)
But it's so short, barely had time to launch the game and get into "the groove" that it was over. Small updates suck ass to play. Imo yous should stick to bigger release, at least a full in-game day worth of content.
Thank you so much for your kind words about my work! It really means a lot to know you liked it and appreciate what I'm doing.
I completely understand that short updates can be a bit annoying, and honestly, I agree with you. But it was something other developers recommended to me, and since the Patreons were also on board, I decided to give it a try.
Also, if you look at it from another angle, these shorter updates have allowed me to add details that weren't there before, like the hot scene where this "girl" appears at the beginning. That part wasn't in my original idea (where she was just introduced without a hot scene); I added it specifically when I decided to release updates more frequently and in smaller chunks. If I had waited to release a longer update, that scene would've been shorter.
Anyway, as I mentioned to another user, these short updates aren't permanent. For now, while the game is still taking shape and I'm working on gaining more support and visibility, I need to try this format.
And again, thank you so much for the feedback, it really made me happy to read it. ♥
Meabe37
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That also my bad tbh. I've read "Continuation of the story on the third day" and stop there like a lazy bum. So yeah was expecting the full day lmao. Would probably have waited 2 or 3 more update if i knew it was just a small chunk^^
Anyway best of luck to you with the game. I'll keep on eye on it
I wish I could work more hours and release more updates, or bigger ones. There's nothing I'd love more than to give you all the content I have planned, but unfortunately, I'm just one person and I don't have the money to hire someone to help me.That also my bad tbh. I've read "Continuation of the story on the third day" and stop there like a lazy bum. So yeah was expecting the full day lmao. Would probably have waited 2 or 3 more update if i knew it was just a small chunk^^
Anyway best of luck to you with the game. I'll keep on eye on it
Here's a little tip so you'll know when a full day has been added: when the version jumps to Alpha 3, Alpha 4, Alpha 5... those will be full in-game days. At least for now. Later on, things might get a bit more chaotic, and updates might not follow a "day-by-day" structure but rather be focused on scenes.
That's because you'll have more freedom to move around, and an update might include several scenes happening on different days (for example, different scenes on separate days in one of the clubs. I hope that makes sense).
Thanks so much for the support, Meabe37. I really enjoyed reading your message.