Hi! Could you please clarify when you write: "...for the artwork of this game to be remade for the second time...", what do you mean? Because I remember seeing remade characters on the Discord, are you talking about that remake, or are you talking about remaking that remake? If the latter is true, I hope this new remake will bring characters closer to their original design.
The original art (which is present in the current demo version) was not able to meet the approval of my publisher, Critical Bliss. We made an attempt to remake that original artwork with Critical Bliss' own artists then, which are the remade characters you've seen on the Discord, and possibly in the Steam announcements. While this art met the standards of the publisher and had potential, it proved to be very time-consuming to make, as the artists were in high demand for other projects by the publisher, and progress was slow enough that I had to work on side projects while waiting for it, thus my work on the games Steamy Sextet, Maid Mansion, and Slimy Sextet while this game was essentially on hiatus.
After dealing with this frustratingly slow pace and delaying this game 3 times to work on other projects, I've recently decided to re-negotiate with the publisher about the game's artwork. I proposed that I could hire Moruno Creative, the team behind the art of Slimy Sextet, to work on Mahou Mating if their art met their quality standards, and ease the burden on their own artists at the same time. We've agreed on this, and now I'm working out details, concepts, and planning for a third attempt at making this game. It may be disheartening to start from (mostly) scratch again, but I've already worked with Moruno and trust that we'll be able to make this attempt successful, and in a more reasonable time frame. I'm also excited at the possibility of animations, as sales of Slimy Sextet might be able to fund things like the animated cover art for Slimy Sextet, but for more in-game content like sex scenes.
I can't say for certain yet whether the third set of character designs will be similar to the first or second attempts, but in all likelihood it will be its own unique style that stands apart from both.
In any case, I will make a bigger announcement regarding this once I have more to share than just paragraphs of rambling explanation and excuses for the long delay. Please be patient.
Wow! Thank you for such a quick and detail response. As an old fan I really appreciate it. Can I ask one last question? I remember you saying that one of the voice actresses will be changed, but I can't find that comment anymore. Did you mean the singer of the opening song "Fall of the temptress"? I'm really not hating, I love to listen to that song form time to time, it's just that for years now it bothers me how I can't understand everything. On that note: where can I find the lyrics?
At this point, all voice acting is in a state of limbo. It's been years since I contacted the voice actresses originally planned to work on the game. I'll definitely offer them the roles again if they want them, but can't discount the possibility that they've moved on and won't want to do the roles in their new states after so much time.
"Fall of the Temptress" is finished and final at this point, and I doubt the singer will be involved in any other part of the game.
Lyrics are:
You are below me. A wretched, powerless fool.
How fitting that I treat you like a tool.
I'll claim your essence, and force you down to your knees.
I'll give you purpose. You should be thanking me.
Silence! I won't hear any protest.
But still, this feeling can't be suppressed.
Ah, come stand here by my side.
Protect, defend, abide.
I long to feel your gentle caress.
Please! I don't feel satisfied.
My heart can't be denied.
An aching in my chest — It’s useless!
Just say the word and I'll be yours forever more.
So hear my plea,
Come and take me!