For example, the football match between Artyom and Mert that you mentioned is actually one of the most important events in the game. Right now, you might not understand it at all and think it was pointless or strange… but that's exactly what I want you to think! (:
Everything that happens in the game has a reason. Even every sentence that is spoken has been placed with a purpose. I'm just showing the pieces of the puzzle one by one, and at some point, there will be enough pieces to understand the story.
The game's goal is to create an exciting and fun journey. That's why the tone of the story might change at times so that I can continue developing the narrative alongside it. This fun itself is a part of the story, and I can't tone it down...
Finn was angry that day because Riley had gone without him, and Riley expected him to come and apologize. That's why this time, he was already frustrated and let Artyom insult her. But later in the game, we see that he still loves his sister, and they make up. Though Finn might change along with my mood, I'll try to keep his character the same.
Mert and Artyom are rivals, and they try to outspend each other for Finn, that’s the reason behind it.
As for the secrets, I should mention that I still want to keep the game’s vibe fun and comedic for now. I also didn’t want the reader to think they were about to play a horror game because it's not horror. But the story is serious and will gradually become more mysterious and deeper. So, I hope you’ll look forward to future updates because this is just the beginning!
I wanted the main character to be somewhat blank so the player could project themselves onto them. Actually, this is a general issue in all games, but I'm trying to make Finn more interesting.
But what do you mean by him being materialistic? What exactly makes you think that? I’d appreciate it if you could explain because this is important, and I need to fix it.
I just checked, and everything is working fine, at least on my computer. The only thing that comes to mind is that the issue might be related to the mouse offset. In the next update, I'll make it a bit easier so it might solve it.
Riley being annoying is intentional, and we’ll learn more about it later.
The mini-games are just for fun and entertainment, and none of them require winning to earn points. Even for the shooting game, I’ve lowered the minimum score requirement so that everyone has a chance to win. So, no need to worry about the mini-games! :)
The next update will be out next week or the week after. I hope you’re looking forward to it!
No, don’t worry at all! I’m completely ready for any criticism.
As for that part you mentioned, I’ve already thought about it. That’s why you don’t necessarily have to win, just choosing the character you want is enough. Even if you do nothing and lose, it’s totally fine!
