Sommando

Member
Game Developer
Jul 15, 2025
183
311
82
Kinetic novel yet RPGmaker game... accurate advertising, or mislabel?
Hi. Main storyline is linear, at least for now. If the tag is not correct I may change, I added it to make clear that the game has a linear storyline at moment without multiple paths.

"A kinetic novel is a type of visual novel characterized by a linear, non-branching storyline with no player choices or interactivity beyond advancing the narrative"

In RPGmaker you can explore maps and find collectibles or interact again with previous characters/rewatch scenes. Still linear in the end.

Collectibles and hidden scenes are optional but it doesn't affect the story. I added a karma system with corruption and purity stats and they will be unlocking extra scenes or paths in the future.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Taboofan

Me-ta-Xa

Member
Oct 27, 2022
306
638
217
Hi, does the current update end when you enter the ghost girl room and you try to enter the cracked wall saying "I have 12 shards" (which I do not have)?
Or can you get those 11 and 12 shards already somewhere?
 
  • Like
Reactions: Sommando

Sommando

Member
Game Developer
Jul 15, 2025
183
311
82
Hi, does the current update end when you enter the ghost girl room and you try to enter the cracked wall saying "I have 12 shards" (which I do not have)?
Or can you get those 11 and 12 shards already somewhere?
The main story for each version ends when you unlock the outro. The 10-shard room is optional but now accessible (there are 11 total shards to find in the current version).

The next room requires 12 shards. The message says, “Collect a total of 12 Red Shards to enter.” it doesn’t mean you already have them :HideThePain: . That area isn’t available yet. Soon.
 

Me-ta-Xa

Member
Oct 27, 2022
306
638
217
The main story for each version ends when you unlock the outro. The 10-shard room is optional but now accessible (there are 11 total shards to find in the current version).

The next room requires 12 shards. The message says, “Collect a total of 12 Red Shards to enter.” it doesn’t mean you already have them :HideThePain: . That area isn’t available yet. Soon.
Ok thanks, and keep this going...love it!
 

carpenterp

New Member
Oct 4, 2022
10
12
126
Apparently I've missed a ton of content. I only have 6 shards by the end of the game.
What do I do? Just go back to the beginning and literally click on every square of the map until I stumble upon the rest?
 

Sommando

Member
Game Developer
Jul 15, 2025
183
311
82
Ok thanks, and keep this going...love it!
Thanks! Some updates may be smaller than others depending on my available time, but I’m trying to keep up the pace and release new content on a two-week schedule.

Apparently I've missed a ton of content. I only have 6 shards by the end of the game.
What do I do? Just go back to the beginning and literally click on every square of the map until I stumble upon the rest?
Thanks for the feedback. I can see the struggle. For now, most of them are found in cellars and on doors that you can already see on the map without clicking.

For World 1, there’s also a tip on a notice board in the forest. Tips for World 2 will be added in the next update.

I might create a walkthrough in the future if players are interested.
 

carpenterp

New Member
Oct 4, 2022
10
12
126
Thanks for the response. I had assumed while playing that shards were required to progress, so as soon as I could progress, I did. I did not stick around to search for additional shards.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Sommando

mnonyhc

Member
Apr 25, 2017
154
248
285
26 achievements, 350 points.
I think the only one I could get atm is run around for 20k steps.
Only checked back on this thread to find the 6th crystal I was missing.

Great game, looking forward for more.

Personally found the mansion a bit too grindy going back and forth to the ghost, but apart from that short and fun game so far with good art.

PS: Are the saves saved in appdata renpy style? Wanna make sure I don't lose it for next release
 
  • Like
Reactions: Sommando

Chicken132435

Newbie
Nov 7, 2017
19
2
156
Hi, i have a little problem. Ive done mimic dram world, i did go back through the mirror, and now when i click on the sleeping girl it says "going for samara now" and now i dont know where i can find samara, can someone help?
Edit: Nvm, just touch again the mirror in the room :>
 
Last edited:

Sommando

Member
Game Developer
Jul 15, 2025
183
311
82
26 achievements, 350 points.
I think the only one I could get atm is run around for 20k steps.
Only checked back on this thread to find the 6th crystal I was missing.

Great game, looking forward for more.

Personally found the mansion a bit too grindy going back and forth to the ghost, but apart from that short and fun game so far with good art.

PS: Are the saves saved in appdata renpy style? Wanna make sure I don't lose it for next release
Glad you liked. For the save files, you can copy and paste the "save" folder in the new version. Should be working normally unless there is a major new system added.

Hi, i have a little problem. Ive done mimic dram world, i did go back through the mirror, and now when i click on the sleeping girl it says "going for samara now" and now i dont know where i can find samara, can someone help?
Edit: Nvm, just touch again the mirror in the room :>
You can interact with the mirror again to continue the storyline.
 

zzz1234789

New Member
Nov 5, 2018
5
3
32
One request Sommando
Is there a way to remove this little lag between most event talks/messages?
For example, interact with shard, lag, shard text, lag, text, shard memory, fragmented texts along the memory, ends the memory... lag again.
In the first map I ignored it without a problem, but in the second map I couldn't help but get bothered with it. Is it for suspense or just a issue with the game engine?
 

Sommando

Member
Game Developer
Jul 15, 2025
183
311
82
One request Sommando
Is there a way to remove this little lag between most event talks/messages?
For example, interact with shard, lag, shard text, lag, text, shard memory, fragmented texts along the memory, ends the memory... lag again.
In the first map I ignored it without a problem, but in the second map I couldn't help but get bothered with it. Is it for suspense or just a issue with the game engine?
Some delays are added when the animation play and ends because if multiple animations play too fast it can crash the game for people on a lower end spec PC.

Still thanks for the feedback, I will keep an eye on delays that can be removed (I replay the game multiple times to bugtest it so I'm aware of them :KEK:)
 

wwarwick

Newbie
Oct 15, 2023
53
20
86
26 achievements, 350 points.
I think the only one I could get atm is run around for 20k steps.
Only checked back on this thread to find the 6th crystal I was missing.

Great game, looking forward for more.

Personally found the mansion a bit too grindy going back and forth to the ghost, but apart from that short and fun game so far with good art.

PS: Are the saves saved in appdata renpy style? Wanna make sure I don't lose it for next release
share if u find ;p
 

Cake3Purple6Cheese948

Active Member
Mar 9, 2023
508
151
166
I got all the way through Sylvan Glade...and then forgot to move my save after downloading a new version (I'm the kind of person who makes new game folders when updating unless told otherwise), so I have to start all over. :(
 
3.80 star(s) 12 Votes