Not at the moment... but the next version will bring a quest system, which will solve most of these problems... We are working on it now. At the moment you can use the spoiler channel on our Discord server. People there will help you. If you got the mirror, you need to give it to Rebecca (the girl who gave you the key).
We currently have the #spoiler-section channel in our Discord server (https://discord.gg/nDDAgAQArq), where people ask how to do something... and a guy is putting how to get pictures in Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/questforthedreamgirl/). Still, we are preparing a quest system for the next version (0.8.0), so you can "follow" the quests and we think it will help so much and improve the game.
Yes... because the android build is web-based. So... not all time, but the game will download assets on demand... and after that, it will stay in the cache of the phone... but when you enter a new map for example, it will download the map.
We are releasing version 0.7.0 tomorrow (it will bring updates to Aria's story), and we are already working on version 0.8.0 (which will bring updates to Foxie's story). After that, we will start to work at 0.9.0 which will bring updates to Bianca's story... will be the first time we will have a decision that changes the story (non-linear), you will need to choose a way to go... One of them will culminate in the NTR, but the NTR will not be present in that update yet. We need one more upgrade at Bianca's story to bring the NTR scene back... maybe it will be at 0.10.0.
Indeed, I posted about it on our Discord server this week... I'll paste it here:
We are developing the game for you! A developer, when he creates a game, it's not much fun for him to play the game itself, but to see other players having fun and discovering things in the game! That's the good part! That's why we care.
We regularly receive criticism because we removed content from the game at that time (NTR). Speaking of which the developer has to decide what is or is not in the game, not the players.
But this is the point! It wasn't the players who removed it... it was our decision... we devs thought this would make the game more enjoyable for the majority at the moment, so we intend to include this content in the future in another way.
A good example of this is that many players request fetishes such as rape or any type of non-consensual sexual intercourse, and we are not going to put this in the game, because we developers do not agree with this type of attitude, so we do not think it is right to encourage this behavior, even if in the game.
Therefore, we will continue to ask and listen to the community, despite the criticism at times... and if we need to change any part of the game, we will change it as many times as necessary... the game is still in development... and we want to deliver a very good product. well... that pleases the vast majority of the public! We know it won't be perfect for everyone... but let it be as much as possible.
But we aim to please most of the players. And at that point, we were displeasing most of those playing. That's why we decided to cut it at that moment and put it in an alternative story route in the future. By the way... thanks for the advice man!
it's a pity you think so... but the game is still in the early stages of development, and we are not making the game for us developers, but to please the community... During the development process, we decided to give an active voice to the community to try to balance the game in the best possible way... the NTR content was placed in a way that is a mandatory storyline... we decided to remove it so that we can put this content back in the future, optionally, depending on the choices... so we can respect the wishes of all players... those who like the content and those who don't.
Anyway, thanks for the honest review! We need reviews like this so that, until the final version, we can improve the game, based on your opinions, and the way we developers think it will be better
I'm sad that you didn't like the game... we're trying to improve it even more... like in the next version that will be released in the next few days, we've improved the economy and added upgrades to the farm.
But anyway, thanks for playing it, and giving us these reviews here. We need this kind of information so that we can improve our game!
Ahhh! that's because the RPG Maker (the game engine of the game) exports the Android version to use a web version... so... we have the web version... the Android downloads the maps on demand from the web version... and let it in your phone... when we update the web, it download the changes, so you don't even need to update the APK. Just in case we switch our webserver.
If you click on the link, it will download a .apk file. It is the game file for android... you need to run its file on your phone. We can't put it directly in the Play Store because of the +18 content.
First of all, sorry for the delayed response! Thank you for the compliments! We are trying to improve the game more and more! There is a huge amount of empty space at the moment, but with each update, we are bringing more life to these spaces with new characters. Unfortunately, as the game is not yet our main job, we can't dedicate as much time as we'd like to release updates faster, but slowly we're putting things in place, mainly with the help of community suggestions. Art then is an exciting point! Our artist didn't have much experience at first, but with each day she is striving to improve more and more! =D Anyway, thanks, and I hope you like the news we will bring you soon.
We avoid giving spoilers here (you can use discord... and there is a picture showing the way to the swamps there... but...
<SPOILER>
Go out of the farm, on the path to the village, so you need to go south (old mill), and there you will go west, walking behind the mill... you will find the path there.
We don't usually put these tips here so as not to impact other players with spoilers. I'll just put it this time. It's interesting to visit our Discord server because we have a channel just for spoilers. Here we go:
<SPOILER> First, you need to be her friend! So you need to arrange a date with her when her dad isn't at the store. And after that, just meet her before mass in front of the church. </SPOILER>
After you see her in the barn... you need to talk to her and make an arrangement... and pay her some money... after some time she will give you the key. Sorry about the delay in answering you... we are at full power to release the next version this week!
First of all, thank you for the deep and sincere criticism. It is through these opinions that we can work to improve the game.
I will try to comment and answer your criticisms and suggestions in the order you put them.
In terms of production time, the game was released approximately seven months ago, not a year and a half as you said. I know this is no excuse but it's our first game. We are learning a lot in the process and trying to improve the game with each update.
About the game being empty and there's still little to do, I really must agree with you. We are trying to add new mechanics with each update and balancing some mechanics from the last updates (like breaking stones, which was added in the last update and we already noticed that it is very unbalanced because gems are very rare).
Unfortunately, we have a very small team, and the tests end up being insufficient, so we're adjusting things between one version and another. For example, in this new version we are working on (0.5.0) we intend to include fishing mechanics, turning wooden logs into planks, and a combat system (because the character will be able to access the interior of the mines).
As for the superficial dialogue, you're right, we've already noticed that deficiency and we're working on trying to improve future dialogues as well as improve the old ones. But everything takes time and we are really with a very small team working in our spare time as the game is not our main job.
As for the city's buildings being mostly locked, this was a design decision, as we are developing the game with each new version, we chose to do this to avoid having to change the city map with each new update (the idea is that we also include new NPCs as we add content to the city in each new version, for example, in the next version you will be able to access the bar that is next to the docks, at the south part of the city)
The Gravel currently can be sold to some NPCs (Humberto and Eliana) but the price of it is very low.
I won't say you're playing it wrong. A game is to be played in the way that the player feels most comfortable and it must be pleasant and fun. I'm sorry you weren't able to enjoy the game at this point. I hope that in the future you will give us another chance and that you can enjoy the game.
By the way, as for the farm update, it's already on our roadmap. It won't be released in this next version yet, but most likely from version 0.6.0 onwards, you will be able to expand your farm with new crops and new buildings with new features.
Thank you very much for the criticisms and suggestions, as has been said, this is what makes us try to bring a new version that is better and better than the previous one.
Do you say in the game? If it is, we're thinking about it for future releases.
Now if it's an online guide... Since the game is constantly developing, bringing new content and mechanics in every new version, and as we have a tiny crew, we are dedicating all our time to the game's development. Stopping to develop an online guide was going to be tricky. But we don't discard out this idea and one of the members will start posting tutorials on our Reddit community. Soon we will update our page with the links!
One of the things that are working well is our Discord community! We have a #spoilers channel, where people ask how to get things and we respond very quickly.
As is the case with the barn key. We haven't finished implementing this part yet. But we are bringing news (hot ones) now in version 0.5.0 which we will release soon!
First, thanks for the feedback and suggestions! Only then can we improve our game more and more!
Answering your questions...
1 - As we are at an early stage, significant changes happen between one version and another, and one thing or another is unbalanced. The stamina system started working now in version 0.4.0. It made it possible for the MC to perform a lot more actions than previous versions (and consequently accumulate a lot more money). Before in the first week, it was tough to save some money and still pay the father, so it was very cheap. Now with the evolution of the game (and the stamina system), the amount of crop fields is really low (we can increase it), and you can accumulate much more money. We will review the debt amount for the next version. Remember that we are also implementing new tasks, and probably fishing will be available in the next version.
2 - About the gifts. It might be a good idea not to lose the gift. The girl can decline... I will open a poll in our discord community to check this question! And we will also try to improve the girls' feedback when you give a gift. As for clues, we also have plans to add more information and tips via other NPCs in town (we will add more NPCs in town in the next version). And we working to improve the conversations with the girls, so, they can give hints.
3 - Yes, the gem system is implemented, but gems are very rare, and the chances of dropping are very small (1%). We may have to balance this in future releases as well.
